2012 Ohio Election Guide - Gripelements.com

seventeenth House DISTRICT 17 thDistrict Map:Based in Franklin County, this district includes all or part of 12 wards ofthe City of Columbus, 6 precincts in Franklin Twp., two partial precincts inHamilton Twp., Marble cliff, and Valleyview, located within the 3 rd SenateDistrict.FRANKLINColumbusCandidates:Mike Curtin (D — Columbus)• Experience: Former Reporter, Public Affairs Editor, Managing Editor,Assoc. Publisher; COO, Vice Chair., Assoc. Publisher Emeritus, ColumbusDispatch; Author, Ohio Politics Almanac• Occupation: Retired• Education: B.A., Journ., The Ohio State Univ.• Campaign Committee: Friends of Mike Curtin, 545 E. Town St.,Columbus, OH 43215• Website: www.mikecurtin.orgUnopposedDemocrats say: Excellent pickup for House Democrats in this open seat.Curtin will be asset to the Caucus and the district.Republicans say: No comment provided.Political Landscape:2012 Political Republican Index: 40.19%2010 Gubernatorial Results:John R. Kasich (R) 41.72%Ted Strickland (D) 52.30%Economic Profile:See pages 194 & 195 for the detailed demographic data for this district.INDUSTRIESAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and HuntingMiningUtilitiesConstructionManufacturingWholesale TradeRetail TradeTransportation and WarehousingInformationFinance and InsuranceReal Estate and Rental and LeasingProfessional, Scientific and Technical ServicesManagement of Companies and EnterprisesAdmin. & Support / Waste Mgmt. & Remediation Svcs.Educational ServicesHealth Care and Social AssistanceArts, Entertainment and RecreationAccommodation and Food ServicesOther Services (except Public Administration)Public AdministrationOtherTOTAL0 NA 0 NA 0 NANA NA NA NA NA NANA NA NA NA NA NA178 –12.7% 2,484 –33.9% 31,900,991 –36.1%122 –12.9% 3,445 –30.7% 39,590,201 –40.6%197 –9.2% 4,097 –14.6% 44,322,558 –22.1%273 –9.9% 5,197 –17.3% 44,343,283 –18.0%118 –7.8% 5,639 –33.2% 54,212,477 –41.8%30 –11.8% 2,099 19.9% 32,716,884 18.7%83 –12.6% 736 –24.7% 8,778,506 –26.6%86 –8.5% 908 –18.6% 8,147,406 –27.5%154 –0.6% 1,855 –7.0% 22,292,731 –15.4%17 6.3% 1,679 7.8% 69,045,524 0.0%111 –11.2% 3,329 –18.9% 19,796,807 –24.0%42 5.0% 3,102 26.8% 35,036,163 31.0%143 19.2% 4,354 9.8% 32,115,274 3.9%13 –18.8% 244 –28.7% 1,963,530 –24.7%139 –2.1% 2,125 –2.3% 6,581,359 –8.5%157 –9.8% 1,630 –9.8% 13,085,890 –7.1%19 –5.0% 5,834 –8.4% 92,862,466 –13.3%NA NA NA NA NA NA1,893 –7.0% 49,985 –13.6% 572,365,106 –17.6%2012 OHIO ELECTION GUIDE — 101