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Northeast Ohio - U.S. House of Representative Members |
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Ohio - U.S. Senate Members |
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General Information
Current Office: U.S. Representative
Current District: 13
First Elected: 1992
Last Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2004
Party: Democrat
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Connie Schultz
2 Children: Emily, Elizabeth
Stepdaughter: Caitlin
Stepson: Andrew.
Birthdate: 11/09/1952
Birthplace: Mansfield, OH
Home City: Lorain, OH
Religion: Lutheran
Education:
Masters, Education, Ohio State University, 1981
Masters, Public Administration, Ohio State University, 1979
BA, Russian Studies, Yale University, 1974.
Professional Experience:
Teacher, Political Science and Government, Ohio State University.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-present
Ohio Secretary of State, 1982-1990
Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 1974-1982.
Organizations:
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Founder, Northeast Ohio Breast and Prostate Cancer Task Force.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, Congressional Automotive Caucus
Executive Committee, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Taiwan
Congressional Human Rights Caucus
Law Enforcement Caucus
Congressional Steel Caucus
Medical Technology Caucus
Older Americans Caucus
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Steering Committee
Great Lakes Task Force
Contact Information:
Washington DC E-Mail Address:
sherrod@mail.house.gov
Washington DC Web Address:
http://www.house.gov/sherrodbrown/
Washington DC Web Mail Address:
http://www.house.gov/writerep
Washington DC Address
2332 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3513
Phone: 202-225-3401
Fax: 202-225-2266
District Address - Akron
1655 West Market Street, Suite E
Akron, OH 44313
Phone: 330-865-8450
Fax: 330-865-8470
District Address - Lorain
St. Joseph's Community Center
205 West 20th Street, Suite M230
Lorain, OH 44052
Phone: 440-245-5350
TollFree: 1-800-234-6413
Fax: 440-245-5355
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Representative Dennish Kucinich (OH-10) |
General Information:
Current Office: U.S. Representative
Current District: 10
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2004
Party: Democrat
Background Information:
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced
1 Child: Jackie.
Birthdate: 10/08/1946
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Home City: Cleveland, OH
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education:
MA, Case Western Reserve University, 1973
BA, Case Western Reserve University, 1973.
Professional Experience:
Consultant, Publicly Owned Electric Systems, 1979-present
President, Marketing and Communications Firm, 1985-1995
Teacher, Communications and Political Science, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University, 1991-1994
Professor, Political Science, Case Western Reserve University, 1982-1992
Communications Entreprenuer, Software and PR, 1982-1992
Sportswriter.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
Candidate, President of United States, 2003-2004
Senator, Ohio State Senate, District 23, 1995-1996
Democratic Candidate, United State's House of Representatives, 1972, 1988, 1992
City Councilmember, Cleveland, 1969-1973, 1983
Mayor, Cleveland, 1977-1979
Clerk of Courts, Cleveland, 1975
Independent Candidate, United State's House of Represenatives, 1974.
Organizations:
National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter, Senator of the Year, 1995
Croation American Lodge
IATSE [Cameramen's Union]
Polish National Alliance
Pioneers
St. Paul's Catholic Church
West Side Irish American Club.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, Baltic Caucus
Children's Task Force
Vice-Chair, Congressional Aerospace Caucus
Chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus
Vice-Chair, Executive Committee, Congressional Steel Caucus
National Guard and Reserve Components Organization.
Washington DC Web Address:
http://www.house.gov/kucinich/
Washington DC Address
1730 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3510
Phone: 202-225-5871
Fax: 202-225-5745
District Address - Lakewood
14400 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: 216-228-8850
Fax: 216-228-6465
District Address - Parma
5983 West 54th Street
Parma, OH 44129
Phone: 440-845-2707
Fax: 440-845-2743
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Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH-11) |
General Information:
Current Office: U.S. Representative
Current District: 11
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2004
Party: Democrat
Background Information:
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Mervyn
1 Child: Mervyn Leroy Jr.
Birthdate: 09/10/1949
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Home City: Cleveland, OH
Religion: Baptist
Education:
JD, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 1974
BA, Social Work, Case Western Reserve University, Flora Stone Mather College, 1971.
Professional Experience:
Trial Attorney, EEOC, Cleveland District Office, 1979-1981
Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, 1976-1979
Assistant General Counsel, EEO Administrator, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, 1974-1976.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, 1991-1998
Judge, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, 1983-1991
Judge, Cleveland Municipal Court, 1982-1983.
Organizations:
American Bar Association
Trustee, Bethany Baptist Church
Trustee, Cleveland Bar Association
Trustee, Cleveland Police Historical Society
Board of Trustees, Community Re-Entry Program
Cuyahoga Women's Political Caucus
Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Visiting Committee, Board of Overseers, Franklin T. Backus School of Law, Case Western Reserve University
Delta Sigma Theta
Board of Trustees, Leadership Cleveland Alumnae, Class of 1984
Metropolitan Prosecutor's Committee, National District Attorney's Association
National Black Prosecutor's Association
Board of Regents, National College of District Attorneys
National Council of Negro Women
Norman S. Minor Bar Association, Past Treasurer
Executive Committee, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Substance Abuse Initiative
Taskforce on Violent Crime
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Washington DC EMail Address:
stephanie.tubbs.jones@mail.house.gov
Washington DC Web Address:
http://www.house.gov/tubbsjones/
Washington DC Address
1009 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC, DC 20515-3511
Phone: 202-225-7032
Fax: 202-225-1339
District Address - Shaker Heights
3645 Warrensville Center Road, Suite 204
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: 216-522-4900
Fax: 216-522-4908
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Representative Steve LaTourette (OH-14) |
General Information
Current Office: U.S. Representative
Current District: 14
First Elected: 1994
Last Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2004
Party: Republican
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Susan
4 Children: Sarah, Sam, Clare, Amy.
Birthdate: 07/22/1954
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Home City: Madison, OH
Religion: Methodist
Education:
JD, Cleveland State University, 1979
BA, History, University of Michigan, 1976.
Professional Experience:
Attorney, Baker, Hackenberg, and Collins, 1986-1988
Assistant Public Defender, 1980-1983
LPA, Cannon, Stern, Aveni, and Krivor Company.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1995-2001
Public Prosecutor, Lake County, 1989-1995
Republican Nominee, Lake County Prosecutor, 1984.
Organizations:
American College of Prosecuting Attorneys
Lake County Bar Association
National District Attorneys Association
National Holocaust Memorial Council, 1995-present
Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Outstanding Prosecutor in Ohio, 1990
United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Caucus on Caucuses
Congressional Automotive Caucus
Congressional Biotechnology Caucus
Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Medical Technology Caucus
Older Americans Caucus
Co-Chair, Research and Development Caucus
Committee on Standards of Official Consult
Co-Chair, Great Lakes Task Force, 1995-present
Lake County Republican Central Committee
National Guard and Reserve Component Organization
Washington DC Web Address:
http://www.house.gov/latourette.gov
Washington DC Web Mail Address:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/latourrette
Washington DC Address
2453 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3514
Phone: 202-225-5731
Fax: 202-325-3307
District Address - Painesville
1 Victoria Place, Room 320
Painesville, OH 44077
Phone: 440-352-3939
TollFree: 1-800-447-0529
Fax: 440-352-3622
Fax: 440-266-0498
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Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9)
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General Information
Current Office: U.S. Representative
Current District: 9
Office Seeking: U.S. Representative
District Seeking: 9
First Elected: 11/02/1982
Last Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2004
Party: Democrat
Committees:
Appropriations [House]
Background Information
Gender: Female
Family: Single.
Birthdate: 06/17/1946
Birthplace: Toledo, OH
Home City: Toledo, OH
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education:
Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Toledo, 1993
Attended, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1981
MA, Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974
Attended, University of Manchester, England, 1974
BA, History, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1968.
Professional Experience:
Domestic Policy Staff, White House, Assistant Director for Urban Affairs, 1977-1979
Author
Urban Planner
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-present.
Organizations:
American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners
Gund Foundation
Little Flower Roman Catholic Church
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs
Polish American Historical Association
Polish Museum
University of Michigan Urban Planning Alumni
Urban League.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Arts Caucus
Co-Vice Chair, Congressional Automotive Caucus
Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
Co-Chair, Congressional Competitiveness Caucus
Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Congressional Grace Caucus
Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Congressional Human Rights Caucus
Congressional Soybean Caucus
Congressional Steel Caucus
Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Co-Chair, Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
Co-Chair, House Auto Parts Task Force
House Democratic Regional Whip
Executive Committee, Democratic Study Group
Contact Information
Washington DC E-Mail Address:
rep.kaptur@mail.house.gov
Washington DC Web Address:
http://www.house.gov/kaptur/index.shtml
Washington DC Web Mail Address:
http://www.house.gov/writerep
Washington DC Address
2366 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3509
Phone: 202-225-4146
Fax: 202-225-7711
District Address - Toledo
One Maritime Plaza, Sixth Floor
Toledo, OH 43604-1853
Phone: 419-259-7500
TollFree: 1-800-964-4699
Fax: 419-255-9623
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Representative Tim Ryan (OH-17)
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General Information
Current Office: U.S. Representative
Current District: 17
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2004
Party: Democrat
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Julie Ryan
Birthdate: 7/16/1973
Birthplace: Niles, OH
Home City: Niles, OH
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education:
JD, Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2000
BS, Bowling Green University, 1995
Attended, Youngstown State University, 1991-1992.
Professional Experience:
State Senator, State of Ohio, 2001-2002
Legislative Aide, Ohio 17th Congressional District, 1995-1997.
Political Experience:
Ohio, State Senate, 2000-2002
President, Trumbull County Young Democrats, 1995-1998.
Organizations:
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Italian Fraternal Home
Niles Men's Democratic Club
Trustee, Young Black Men's Association.
Contact Information
Washington DC E-Mail Address:
tim.ryan@mail.house.gov
Washington DC Web Address:
http://www.house.gov/timryan/
Washington DC Web Mail Address:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Washington DC Address
222 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3517
Phone: 202-225-5261
Fax: 202-225-3719
District Address - Akron
1030 Tallmadge Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Phone: 330-630-7311
Fax: 330-630-7314
District Address - Warren
197 West Market Street
Warren, OH 44481-1024
Phone: 330-373-0074
TollFree: 1-800-856-4152
Fax: 330-373-0098
District Address - Youngstown
241 Federal Plaza West
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: 330-740-0193
TollFree: 1-800-856-4152
Fax: 330-740-0182
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Senator George V. Voinovich (OH)
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General Information
Current Office: U.S. Senator
Current District: Junior Seat
First Elected: 11/03/98
Last Elected: 11/03/98
Next Election: 2004
Party: Republican
Committees:
Environment & Public Works [Senate]
Foreign Relations [Senate]
Governmental Affairs [Senate]
Select Committee on Ethics [Senate], Chair
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Janet Allan
3 Children: George, Betsy, Peter.
Birthdate: 07/15/36
Birthplace: Collinwood, OH
Home City: Cleveland, OH
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education:
Honorary Doctorate of Public Administration, University of Findlay, 1993
Honorary Doctorate of Law, Ohio University, 1981
JD, Ohio State University, 1961
BA, Ohio University, 1958.
Professional Experience:
Attorney.
Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1998-present
Ohio Governor, 1990-1998
Republican Nominee for United States Senate, 1988
Cleveland Mayor, 1979-1988
Ohio Lieutenant Governor, 1979
Cuyahoga County Comissioner, 1977-1978
Cuyahoga County Auditor, 1971-1976
Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 1967-1971
Ohio Assistant Attorney General, 1963-1964.
Organizations:
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Committe on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Senate Centrist Coalition
Co-Chair, Senate Auto Caucus
Contact Information
Washington DC E-Mail Address:
senator_voinovich@voinovich.se ...
Washington DC Web Address:
http://voinovich.senate.gov/
Washington DC Web Mail Address:
http://voinovich.senate.gov/we ...
Washington DC Address
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-3504
Phone: 202-224-3353
TollFree: 800-205-OHIO (OH only)
TTYD Number: 202-224-6997
Fax: 202-228-1382
District Address - Cincinnati
36 East Seventh Street, Room 2615
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-684-3265
Fax: 513-684-3269
District Address - Cleveland
1240 East Ninth Street, Suite 2955
Cleveland, OH 44199
Phone: 216-522-7095
Fax: 216-522-7097
District Address - Columbus
37 West Broad Street, Room 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-6697
Fax: 614-469-7733
District Address - Toledo
420 Madison Avenue, Room 1210
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419-259-3895
Fax: 419-259-3899
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Senator Michael Dewine (OH)
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General Information
Current Office: U.S. Senator
Current District: Senior Seat
First Elected: 11/08/1994
Last Elected: 2000
Next Election: 2006
Party: Republican
Committees:
Appropriations [Senate]
Health, Education, Labor & Pensions [Senate]
Judiciary [Senate]
Select Committee on Intelligence [Senate]
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Frances Struewing
8 Children
7 Grandchildren.
Birthdate: 01/05/1947
Birthplace: Springfield, OH
Home City: Columbus, OH
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education:
JD, Ohio Northern University College of Law, 1972
BS, Miami University, 1969.
Professional Experience:
Attorney, Private Practice, 1973-Present
Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1977-1981
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1973-1976.
Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1994-present
Lieutenant Governor, State of Ohio, 1991-1994
Candidate, United States Senate, 1992
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1990
Senator, Ohio State Senate, 1980-1982.
Organizations:
Green County Bar Association
Green County Historical Society.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Coalition on Adoption
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Senate Auto Caucus
Senate Centrist Coalition
Co-Chair, Senate Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children
Senate Rural Health Caucus
Senate Steel Caucus.
Contact Information
Washington DC Web Address:
http://dewine.senate.gov/
Washington DC Web Mail Address:
http://dewine.senate.gov/reque ...
Washington DC Address
140 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-3503
Phone: 202-224-2315
TTYD Number: 202-224-9921
Fax: 202-224-6519
District Address - Cincinnati
312 South Walnut Street, Room 2030
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-763-8260
Fax: 513-763-8268
District Address - Cleveland
600 East Superior Avenue, Room 2450
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-522-7272
Fax: 216-522-2239
District Address - Columbus
37 West Broad Street, Room 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-5186
Fax: 614-469-2982
District Address - Columbus
37 West Broad Street, Room 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-6774
TollFree: 1-800-205-OHIO
Fax: 614-469-7419
District Address - Marietta
121 Putnam Street, Suite 102
Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-2317
Fax: 740-373-8689
District Address - Toledo
420 Madison Street, Room 1225
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419-259-7535
Fax: 419-259-7575
District Address - Xenia
100 West Main Street, Second Floor, Suite C
Xenia, OH 45385
Phone: 937-376-3080
Fax: 937-376-3387
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