2012 Ohio Election Guide - Gripelements.com

20 th Twentieth House DISTRICTDistrict Map:Based in Franklin County, this district includes Canal Winchester, 3wards of the City of Cleveland, Groveport, part of Hamilton Twp., partof Jefferson Twp., Lithopolis, Lockbourne, part of Madison Twp., Obetz,Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, part of Truro Twp., and Whitehall, locatedwithin the 3 rd Senate District.FRANKLINColumbusPolitical Landscape:2012 Political Republican Index: 45.38%2010 Gubernatorial Results:John R. Kasich (R) 47.71%Ted Strickland (D) 47.83%Candidates:Heather Bishoff (D — Blacklick)• Experience: Gahanna-Jefferson Bd. of Education; Owner, BishoffFinancial Group; U.S. Army• Occupation: Financial Planner• Education: B.S., Finance, Franklin Univ.• Campaign Committee: Citizens for Bishoff, 2902 Braden Way, Blacklick,OH 43004• Website: www.heatherbishoff.comNathan Burd (R — Reynoldsburg)• Experience: Current Reynoldsburg City Councilman; Fdr., Fly Comm;Former Deputy Dir., Franklin Cnty. Bd. of Elections; Leg. Aide, Ohio Rep.Larry Wolpert; Franklin Cnty. Republican Party Exec. Dir.• Occupation: Small Business Owner• Education: B.A., Pol. Science, The Ohio State Univ.; M.S.M., Org. Mgmt.,Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ.• Campaign Committee: Citizens for Nathan Burd, 550 Shoal Court,Reynoldsburg, OH 43068• Website: www.nathanburd.comDemocrats say: Excellent opportunity for Democratic pickup. Bishoff willbe a strong advocate for middle class families.Republicans say: A husband, father, city councilman and small businessowner, Nathan Burd’s experiences have prepared him well to serve the20 th House District. His stance on taxes is strong contrast to Democratwho wants to raise them.See pages 194 & 195 for the detailed demographic data for this district.Economic Profile: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 AdministrationOtherTOTAL7 NA 74 NA 567,075 NANA NA NA NA NA NANA NA NA NA NA NA141 –12.4% 1,109 –27.1% 11,464,909 –29.2%93 –8.8% 4,228 –29.3% 51,466,126 –34.6%139 0.7% 3,819 16.4% 43,096,435 19.6%321 2.6% 8,966 2.5% 57,562,780 –1.2%97 –7.6% 4,416 –6.5% 37,388,855 –23.1%26 8.3% 328 –10.4% 5,523,728 –15.0%146 –6.4% 2,884 12.6% 39,049,418 39.3%104 –3.7% 734 –16.9% 6,169,828 –22.8%180 –2.2% 2,430 5.2% 35,077,837 3.1%16 6.7% 358 48.2% 4,324,586 35.0%106 –7.0% 2,181 –39.4% 15,236,209 –31.2%48 –4.0% 2,209 –12.5% 23,856,931 –10.8%240 12.7% 4,590 49.8% 41,079,577 68.6%14 –22.2% 187 –35.6% 880,430 –43.3%200 3.6% 3,848 –1.5% 11,877,936 –1.6%202 4.1% 1,338 –4.5% 9,583,829 –8.9%NA NA NA NA NA NANA NA NA NA NA NA2,132 –0.4% 51,670 –1.0% 517,212,886 –0.5%104 — THE OHIO MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION