Oakar targets November in Cleveland district race
Incumbent Mary Rose Oakar defeated six Democratic challengers in the Cleveland area primary to secure a spot in the November race against Republican Martin A. Hoke. Oakar won with about 39 percent over Tim Hagan, Doug Bugie, and four others. Hoke won the Republican nod with 33 percent, beating Rocky River Mayor Earl Martin and Case Western Reserve lecturer Sally Conway Kilbane. Hoke vows a positive campaign as Oakar faces a tough bid for re election.
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U.S
Mary Rose Oakar
Cleveland
Oakar
Martin R. Hoke
Lakewood
Martin A. Hoke
Hagan
Walter Topp
Martin
C-T
Kilbane
Qakar
Hoke
Dakar
Cuyahoga County
Tim Hagan
Doug Bugie
Shaker Heights
Rocky River
Earl Martin
Case Western Reserve University
Sally Conway Kilbane
Cuyahoga voters approve college and public safety levies
Cuyahoga County residents backed a 1.6 mill renewal levy for the Community College by 223,881 to 95,806 to fund programs and equipment. Westlake approved a 0.9 mill five year police and fire levy 5,664 to 1,942, renewing since 1966 to support about six officers and six firefighters. The countywide Health and Human Services levy passed 71 percent, 230,142 to 94,445, sustaining broad county services. County Commissioner James Petro hailed the outcome.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Community College
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Westlake
Board of Elections
Cuyahoga County
James Petro
Fingerhut tops Kucinich in 19th District nomination
In the newly redrawn 19th Congressional District Eric Fingerhut won the Democratic nomination with 20,742 votes or 24 percent. Dennis Kucinich finished with 15,383 votes or 18 percent and Frank Valenta had 14,182 votes or 17 percent. Fingerhut will face Republican Robert Gardner who led with 16,276 votes or 34 percent.
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Cleveland
Eric Fingerhut
Edward Feighan
Fingerhut
Dennis Kucinich
United Steel Workers Union
Frank Valenta
Lake County
Robert Gardner
Tucker Marston
Matthew Hatchadorian
DeWine defender of change in Ohio Senate race
Lt Gov Mike DeWine defeated newcomer George Rhodes in the Republican U S Senate primary and framed his campaign as the change choice against Democratic incumbent John Glenn. With 99 percent of precincts in, DeWine led 575 774 votes or 70 percent to Rhodes 243 413 or 30 percent. Rhodes, an aviation consultant from Cleveland, reacted calmly and hinted at no bitterness.
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Columbus
Mike DeWine
George Rhodes
U.S. Senate
John Glenn
DeWine
U.S
Ohio
Washington
Senate
Dale Butland
Butland
Associated Press
Rhodes
Cleveland
James A. Rhodes
Patton
Ohio Supreme Court
Johnson tops two in commissioner's race
Democratic state Sen. Jeffrey D. Johnson won the Cleveland area primary for county commissioner with 37 percent, facing Republican incumbent James D. Petro in November. Petro was unopposed. Brown will meet Boyle for the second seat. Russo won the recorder race and faces Maniscalo. Several county offices had unopposed incumbents or challengers.
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Johnson
Walter Topp
Cleveland
Jeffrey D. Johnson
James D. Petro
Cuyahoga County
Dan Brady
Bedford Heights
Jimmy Dimora
Petro
Rocky River
Virgil E. Brown, Jr
Mary O. Boyle
Brown
Boyle
Frank Russo
Patton and Painter Win Ohio Supreme Court Nominations
In Ohio primaries Democrat John Patton of Cleveland won the Democratic nomination for the Ohio Supreme Court over Lesley Wells, while Republican Mark Painter of Cincinnati captured the GOP nomination. Patton leads Wells 53 to 47 percent with 418,005 to 374,268 votes and will face Paul Pfeifer in November for the seat being vacated by Herbert Brown. Painter, endorsed by the state party, defeated Thomas Frutig 462,883 to 156,216 and will run against Democrat Francis Sweeney of Lakewood.
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Columbus
John Patton
Cleveland
Ohio Supreme Court
Mark Painter
Cincinnati
Patton
the &Th
Ohio District Court of Appeals
Lesley Brooks Wells
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas
Paul Pfeifer
Herbert Brown
Painter
Hamilton County
Thomas Fruiig
Gates Mills
Francis Sweeney
Lakewood
Sweeney
Ohio
Associated Press
Frutig
Ms. Wells
Ohio Democratic Party
Eugene Branstool
Ohio Afl-Cio
Thomas Moyer
Robert Gorman
Stokes Celebrezze Corrigan Lead Cuyahoga Judges Race
Voters in Cuyahoga County set a full slate of judgeship races with top Democratic and Republican vote-getters advancing to the November general election. Named winners include David T. Matia Brecksville and Gerald M. Jackson Shaker Heights for Court of Appeals, with many others for Court of Common Pleas and Domestic Relations across Cleveland area townships.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Court OF Common Pleas
Jsa
Christian T. MicMenag
S. Euclid
Carl C. Monastra
Euclid
Francis Sacco Bantleyville
Ellen Maris Leonetti
Lyndhurst
Doneld J. O'Conner
University Heights
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WMS
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Brady
Jerry Krakowski
Recorder
Cis E. Gaul
Elizabeth K. Balras
Thomas J. Neff
Stuart A. Saferin
Jones
James A. Neff
Fuerst
Thomas C. Daley
McFaul
Don §. Sopka
Gaul
Balraj
Neff
Supreme Court
Pfeifer
Court OF Appeals
David T Matia
Brecksville
Gerald M. Jackson
Keavin J. Berman
Oletana Heights
Charles W. Fleming
Beseld
C. Hegent
Eaehae Berger
Mayfleld
Ann Dyke
Bay Vidage
Court OF Conbion Pleas
Fontore
Rarsmeneieg
Jonn Hugh Carlin
Ese A Villanueva
Thomas &. McNamara
Jon
Gregory F. Clifford
Lynn Leary
Parma
Theothy J. McOlgty
Thomas M. Shaughnessy
Cleveland Heights
Robert Waller
Sam A Zingale
Burt W Griffin
Kenneth R. Callahan
Raphiaregay
Folay Jones
Lilian J. Greene
Andraw C Putka
Folerm
Ralph J. DeFranco
Fairview
Eo Clinton DlEgidin
Soton
Ragis
McGann
Anna R. Stales
Beachwood
Kathleen MW. Sasensy
Republicen
Pet Kelly
James C. Young
Fed
Democrat-Patricia
Ansie Gaughan
Fefl
San
Jewel E. Barney
Joan Tracy Butler
Edward M. Graham
William E. Aurelius
Mary E. Papoke
Anti
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Calabrese Jr
Thomas J. Pokorny
W. Royalton
John WM. Manos
Richmond Heights
Joe
James J. Sweeney
En Don
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Gomarezzea
Royalton
Henry J. Hilow
Keni Horrigan
Shakerowan
Nancy M. Russo
Bliss J. Corrigan
Ann Wannen
Clarence D. Rogars
Pepper Pike
Donald €. Worthing
Seven Hills
William T. Guaragieri
Theodore S. Holtz
Garfield Heights
Kilhees Kesh
Timothy X. McGrail
Frederick 0. Middleton
Anthony Rint
Daniel E. Smields
Anthony A. Walsh
Ron F. Wenneman
Republican Clark B. Weaver
Strongsville
Sandy Atkin
Moreland Hills
Dane FL Bermane
Claveland Heights
Daniel R. Davies
Emmett Moran
Fairview Park
James G. Corrigan
Debe J. GH
Anthony J. Russo
Villags
John W Gall
Jos
Pim Te Vet Heights
Chery S. Rovner
Moreland Hitl
Paul F. Markstrom
William M. Karnes
Wayne Strunk
Dole T
Sancevy
Jevemile Court
Peter M. Sikora
Gail Rose Kane
Fell Tore
Elsia Ann Day
Bratenahl
Rominic C. Delsander
Getty Wile Behea
Gratenahl
Carole RB. Turoff
Ee Oe McCormec
University
Anthony Zona
Elaine J. Chimo
Patrick F. Corvigna
Thomas M. Keane
Una H.R. Keenan
East Cleveland
Patrick R. Rocco
Ammer M. Rudden
Thomas C. Simiot
Nancy Verity
Steven E. Walkin
Robert A. Ferreci
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