2012 Ohio Election Guide - Gripelements.com

TWENTY-fourth Senate DISTRICT 24 thDistrict Map:Part of Cuyahoga County, including the communities of Bay Village,Berea, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Fairview Park, Highland Heights,Independence, Lyndhurst, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls,Olmsted Twp., Rocky River, Seven Hills, Solon, Strongsville, and Westlake.This district encompasses House Districts 6, 7, and 16.ClevelandCUYAHOGACandidates:Thomas F. Patton (R — Strongsville) ★• Experience: Business Consultant for Blue Technologies; State Rep.• Occupation: Legislator• Education: West Tech High School, Attended Cleveland State Univ.• Campaign Committee: Friends of Tom Patton, 17157 Rabbit Run Dr.,Strongsville, OH 44136• Website: www.pattonforsenate.comJennifer Brady (D — Westlake)• Experience: State Representative• Memberships: Vol., St. Malachi’s Hunger Center• Education: B.A., Psych., Univ. of Dayton• Campaign Committee: Friends of Jennifer Brady, 1902 Reeds Court Trail,Westlake, OH 44145Democrats say: Brady is a proven experienced campaigner and fullyexpects to beat Patton in this competitive district.Republicans say: Patton is well-loved throughout the 24 th District byvoters of all political stripes. Brady, a last minute write-in candidate,provides a good contrast to Patton’s record of achievement. Patton wins.Political Landscape:2012 Political Republican Index: 51.12%2010 Gubernatorial Results:John R. Kasich (R) 52.63%Ted Strickland (D) 40.76%Economic Profile:See pages 192 & 193 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 AdministrationOtherTOTALNA NA NA NA NA NANA NA NA NA NA NA22 –4.3% 452 –9.8% 9,929,942 –5.6%724 –18.6% 6,183 –30.5% 79,399,592 –35.2%592 –7.5% 21,095 –15.5% 284,972,523 –22.4%1,032 –9.8% 13,362 –14.4% 238,474,971 –19.4%1,227 –3.8% 22,096 –4.6% 131,935,197 –44.2%186 –11.0% 3,987 –16.9% 43,155,731 –24.9%189 –9.1% 3,991 –13.8% 58,298,879 –20.1%888 –9.5% 17,235 –10.0% 290,403,066 –15.5%427 –2.5% 3,279 –1.0% 35,610,491 4.0%1,388 –7.9% 13,116 –14.0% 191,975,366 –15.2%83 13.7% 5,372 –0.3% 126,249,687 0.4%656 –5.3% 12,881 –17.1% 104,325,063 –22.0%241 0.0% 14,082 3.7% 139,318,639 –1.9%1,148 6.1% 20,793 3.7% 178,874,934 –5.8%122 –6.9% 2,976 2.9% 46,976,180 –22.4%735 –1.9% 16,414 –3.4% 56,378,189 –9.6%921 –5.1% 5,999 –6.6% 41,133,357 –11.0%157 –4.3% 3,568 –1.2% 49,608,318 –2.3%NA NA NA NA NA NA10,780 –5.8% 187,098 –8.7% 2,108,874,364 –18.3%2012 OHIO ELECTION GUIDE — 71