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Hamilton, Butler County, OH November 2, 2004 Election
United States Representative; District 1 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $158,100

To represent the people of Ohio, their district and the United States in dealing with matters of national and international importance. The general welfare should be a prime concern.

Candidates (Vote for 1)

Steve Chabot Click here for more information about this candidate 173,430 votes 59.83%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: U.S. Congressman.
  • Education: LaSalle High School, College of William and Mary, BA; Chase College of Law, J.D.
  • Married, wife Donna, two children, Erica and Randy.
  • Served as Cincinnati City Council Member and Hamilton County Commissioner.
  • Chairman of the Constitution Subcommittee, Vice-Chairman Middle East Subcommittee, served as House representative to U.N.
  • I've worked to reduce taxes, make healthcare affordable, and protect retirement savings.
  • As a husband, parent and former teacher, I understand the challenges facing families in our community.
Priorities:
  • Improve the Economy - continue to support policies that spur economic growth and protect jobs.
  • Continue to strengthen national security and homeland defense to ensure a safe future.
  • Increase retirement security by protecting and improving Social Security and Medicare.
Greg Harris Click here for more information about this candidate 116,235 votes 40.10%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Consultant (communications & project development)
  • PhD & MA - Miami University
  • BS - Illinois State University
  • Executive Director, Citizens for Civic Renewal, a regional public policy organization (2000-2003)
  • Speechwriter, David Crowley for Cincinnati City Council ( 2001 & 2003 elections)
  • Program Manager, Public Allies/Americorps, an inner-city youth development program (1999-2000)
  • Instructor, Miami University (1993-1999)
Priorities:
  • Healthcare Reform
  • Job Creation
  • Homeland Security
Rich Stevenson (Write-in) Click here for more information about this candidate 198 votes 0.07%
  • Party: Undeclared
  • Occupation: Political Writer, Columnist; Soc Sec Retiree at 62.
  • Community: Lower Price Hill, Dent, Covedale
  • BS Biology and Chemistry; US Army Intelligence School
  • Constitutionally qualified (over 25, US citizen for 7+ years, live in Ohio).
  • Creates free web site tools for independents to work for a "more democratic republic" for all citizens.
  • Elected to Reform Party Central Committee('98). Works to help create the independent voter movement since 2000.
  • Independent Like You: Independent voter for over 40 years. "If not me, who, if not now, when?"
Priorities:
  • Build a strong Middle-class democracy (Competitive free enterprise)
  • Real Campaign Finance Reform (Remove PAC money and Soft money)
  • Replace two-party warfare in our Congress. Elect independents to solve our National problems.

Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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