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Darke, Miami, Preble, Butler, Mercer, Montgomery Counties, OH November 5, 2002 Election
US Representatative; District 8 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

To represent the people of Ohio, their district and the United States in dealing with matters of national and international importance. The general welfare should be a prime concern.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John Boehner 117,634 votes 70.8%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Member, U.S. House of Representatives
  • Community/neighborhood of residence: West Chester, Ohio
  • Education: BSBA, Xavier University
  • Chairman, House Committee on Education and the Workforce
  • Vice Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Former Member, Ohio House of Representatives
  • Former Trustee, Union Township
Priorities:
  • Continuing the momentum started with the No Child Left Behind Act.
  • Promoting strong retirement security legislation.
  • Supporting our men and women in uniform.
Jeff Hardenbrook 48,488 votes 29.2%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Healthcare
  • BS, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1983
  • Healthcare, Montgomery County, OH 1993-2002
  • Dayton Interfaith Hospitality Network Co-founder, 1990-1992
  • International Development, Mennonite Central Committee, 1986-1989
  • Engineer, US Department of Agriculture Rural Electrification Administration, 1983-1985
  • Officer, Dayton Public Schools Parent Group, 1999-2000
Priorities:
  • Improved Healthcare Coverage for Seniors and Working Families including Prescription Drug Coverage under Medicare for Seniors
  • Corporate Fraud Prevention and Accountability and Pension and Social Security Preservation
  • Education Improvements to Improve Quality of Education at Lower Levels and Improve Access at Higher Levels
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