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Darke, Miami, Preble, Butler, Mercer, Montgomery Counties, OH November 7, 2006 Election
US Representatative; District 8 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

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.

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Candidates (Vote for 1)

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John Boehner Click here for more information about this candidate 136,863 votes 63.8%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: U.S. Representative, Ohio's Eighth Congressional District
  • Education: B.A., Xavier University, 1977
  • U.S. House of Representatives 1991 - Present
  • Ohio House of Representatives 1985-1990
  • Union Township Board of Trustees 1982-1984
  • President of Nucite Sales, 1977 - 1990
Morton Meier Click here for more information about this candidate 77,640 votes 36.2%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Retired Fidelity & Surety bond underwriter
  • Economics & public administration, American Univ.
  • 50 years of critical observation of both parties
  • Interest in civic responsibility.

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