2012 Ohio Election Guide - Gripelements.com

fifty-FIFTH House DISTRICT 55 thDistrict Map:Based in Lorain County, this district includes Avon Lake, Carlisle Twp., part ofEaton Twp., Elyria, Elyria Twp., part of Grafton Twp., Grafton Village, part ofNorth Ridgeville, and Sheffield Village, located within the 13 th Senate District.LORAINElyriaPolitical Landscape:2012 Political Republican Index: 44.88%2010 Gubernatorial Results:John R. Kasich (R) 46.13%Ted Strickland (D) 47.39%Candidates:Matthew R. Lundy (D — Elyria) ★• Experience: Former invest. & pol. reporter; former Asst. Safety Dir., Cityof Elyria; Avon Lake Council At Large• Occupation: Legislator• Education: Avon Lake High School; A.A., Lorain Cnty. CommunityCollege; B.S., Human Res. Mgmt., Friends Univ.; M.B.A., Grad. Studies,Tiffin Univ.• Campaign Committee: Families for Lundy, 338 Olive St., Elyria, OH44035• Website: www.mattlundy.comRae Lynn Brady (R — Elyria)• Experience: Elyria Design Review Bd.; Twist-n-Shake owner; LorainMorning Journal; Legal Secy.• Occupation: Small Business Owner• Memberships: Grace Lutheran Church; Past Bd. Mbr. of the Elyria YMCA;Comm. mbr. Am. Leg. Auxiliary• Education: Midview Schools• Campaign Committee: Cmte. to Elect Rae Lynn Brady, 279 Bellfield Ave.,Elyria, OH 44035• Website: www.raelynnbrady.comDemocrats say: Lundy has been an exceptional legislator and willcontinue his service in Columbus.Republicans say: As a small business owner, mother, and grandmother,Rae Lynn Brady will “twist and shake” her way to Columbus this fall. Heropponent’s long record in the House includes votes that have createddeficits and higher taxes instead of jobs.See pages 196 & 197 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 AdministrationOtherTOTALNA NA NA NA NA NANA NA NA NA NA NA5 0.0% 266 –1.8% 5,093,961 –11.7%183 –21.5% 1,276 –31.4% 12,054,643 –32.6%203 –5.1% 9,578 –22.4% 137,022,061 –31.2%121 –4.7% 881 –16.5% 9,393,744 –23.5%328 –9.4% 5,406 –18.4% 29,720,075 –20.6%67 –9.5% 1,287 –16.9% 11,977,936 –23.3%25 –13.8% 618 –24.3% 4,479,362 –32.7%143 –10.1% 961 –9.3% 9,891,935 –14.8%69 –14.8% 361 –20.4% 2,315,214 –20.7%161 0.0% 1,068 –13.5% 10,676,475 –20.7%14 16.7% 489 74.0% 15,808,444 185.4%111 –8.3% 1,837 –21.4% 11,940,955 –15.0%55 –5.2% 3,838 2.5% 35,274,955 0.2%236 4.4% 6,504 2.1% 54,252,667 –5.4%22 –18.5% 245 –31.4% 854,078 –32.3%188 –8.7% 3,100 –15.0% 9,120,875 –17.8%194 1.0% 1,057 4.9% 5,857,432 11.3%48 0.0% 1,643 –7.1% 16,918,214 –14.9%NA NA NA NA NA NA2,181 –6.9% 40,450 –13.6% 382,884,831 –19.0%2012 OHIO ELECTION GUIDE — 141