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The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio will be held on November 2, 2010. Ohio has eighteen seats in the United States House of Representatives, and all eighteen incumbent Representatives will be seeking re-election in 2010. The election will be held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states.

Congressional districts

District 1*

Democratic incumbent Steve Driehaus has represented the district since 2008. He will again face Republican nominee and former U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, along with Libertarian nominee James Berns (PVS) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson (campaign site, PVS).^[1] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote.

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Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Steve Driehaus (D)	Steve Chabot (R)	Other
American Action Forum	August 16-21, 2010	400	± 4.90%	45%	47%	8%
The Polling Company	July 30-August 2, 2010	301	± 5.65%	41%	51%	7%

District 2

Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt has represented this district since 2005. She will face Democratic nominee Surya 'Chili' Yalamanchili, a former Procter & Gamble brand manager (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.

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District 3

Republican incumbent Mike Turner has represented this district since 2003. He is being challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (campaign site, PVS) in the general election.^[2]^[3] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.

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District 4

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan has represented this district since 2007. He will face Democrat Doug Litt (PVS) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.

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FEC, as of June 30, 2010:^[4]

Candidate (party)	Receipts	Disbursements	Cash on hand	Debt
Jim Jordan (R)	$580,530	$361,192	$793,203	$0
Doug Litt (D)	$5,885	$2,203	$3,675	$0
Donald Kissick (L)	Unreported

District 5*

Republican incumbent Bob Latta has represented this district since 2007. He will face Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner (campaign site, PVS) and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith (PVS) in the general election.^[5] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.

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OH - District 5 from OurCampaigns.com

District 6*

Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson has represented this district since 2007. He will face Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle (campaign site, PVS) in the general election.^[6]^[7] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote.

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District 7

Republican incumbent Steve Austria has represented the district since 2008. He will face Democrat Bill Conner (campaign site, PVS), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS) in the general election.^[8] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.

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District 8

Republican Minority leader John Boehner, who has represented this district since 1990, is running for reelection. He is being challenged by Democratic nominee and West Point Army veteran Justin Coussoule, Constitution Party nominee Jim Condit (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian David Harlow (PVS) in the general election.^[9] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 61% of the vote.

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District 9

Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who has represented this district since 1982, is running for reelection. She is being challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott.^[10] Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons.^[11] Libertarian Joseph Jaffe (campaign site) withdrew on September 10.^[12] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.

Debate, ABC13, September 27, 2010 (video in four parts)
Debate, Fox Toledo and Toledo Free Press, October 11, 2010 (30:46)
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FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10^[13]

Candidate (Party)	Receipts	Disbursements	Cash on hand	Debt
Rich Iott (R)	$876,968	$606,603	$324,091	$823,100
Marcy Kaptur (D)	$313,131	$223,776	$1,044,932	$0

District 10

Democratic incumbent Dennis Kucinich has represented this district since 1996. He will face Republican Peter J. Corrigan (campaign site, PVS) and Libertarian Jeff Goggins (PVS)in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried his district with 59% of the vote.

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District 11

Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge is being challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek (PVS).

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District 12*

Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi has represented this district since 2000. He will face Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks^[14] (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.

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District 13

Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton has represented this district since 2006. She will face a challenge from Republican car dealer Tom Ganley in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 57% of the vote.

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District 14*

Republican incumbent Steven LaTourette has represented this district since 1994. He will face Democratic nominee and former Appellate Court judge Bill O'Neill in the general election, along with Libertarian nominee and accountant John Jelenic {PVS).^[15] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.

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District 15*

Democratic incumbent Mary Jo Kilroy will face three challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon (campaign site, PVS), Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer (PVS) and Republican nominee Steve Stivers whom Kilroy defeated in 2008.

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District 16*

Democratic incumbent John Boccieri has represented this district since 2008. He is being challenged by Republican businessman Jim Renacci and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote.

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District 17

Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan has represented this district since 2002. He will face Republican Jim Graham (campaign site, PVS) and Independent James Traficant^[16]^[17], a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded.^[18] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.

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District 18*

Democratic incumbent Zack Space has represented this district since 2006. He is being challenged by Republican nominee State Senator Bob Gibbs and Constitution Party nominee Lindsey Sutton (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote.

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Ref: Official candidate list from the Ohio Secretary of State

References

^ Rulon, Malia (2009-02-05). "Chabot to run for former seat". Cincinnati Enquirer. The Enquirer. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-02-09. ^{[dead link]}
^ http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=49&SubSectionID=156&ArticleID=183870
^ "Roberts wins Democratic special election to face Turner". Daytondailynews.com. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Ohio (District 4)". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
^ [1]^{[dead link]}
^ "Wilson, Johnson win in 6th District". The Marietta Times. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ "Youngstown News, Allen plans to run for Congress". Vindy.com. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ "Austria, Conner to set to face off for House seat | lancastereaglegazette.com". Lancaster Eagle Gazette. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ "Boehner crushes challengers". Middletownjournal.com. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ "The Blade ~ Toledo Ohio". toledoblade.com. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ Jeremy Swartz, Ohio Libertarian for Congress drops out, offers to back Tea Party Republican Rich Iott, June 2, 2010
^ Official candidate list Ohio Secretary of State
^ "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Ohio". FEC.gov. Retrieved October 12,, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Torry, Jack (2009-08-05). "Commissioner Brooks to challenge Tiberi for Congress (The Daily Briefing)". Blog.dispatch.com. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ "Bill O'Neill Wins Primary will face Steven LaTourette in November for the 14th Congressional District seat". cleveland.com. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
^ Traficant gets OK to run for old seat as indie, Paul Steinhauser and Steve Brusk, CNN, August 31, 2010
^ James Traficant, Ex-Con and Former Congressman, on Ballot in Ohio, Politics Daily, September 2, 2010
^ "Traficant files petitions to be candidate for Akron congressional district". Retrieved May 3, 2010.

External links

Elections at Ohio Secretary of State
- Official candidate list
U.S. Congress Candidates for Ohio at Project Vote Smart
Ohio U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Ohio from OpenSecrets.org
2010 Ohio General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
House - Ohio from the Cook Political Report

[Enquirer-1] Rulon, Malia (2009-02-05). "Chabot to run for former seat". Cincinnati Enquirer. The Enquirer. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-02-09. ^{[dead link]}

[2] ttp://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=49&SubSectionID=156&ArticleID=183870

[3] "Roberts wins Democratic special election to face Turner". Daytondailynews.com. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[fec-10-4] "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Ohio (District 4)". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 19, 2010.

[5] [1]^{[dead link]}

[6] "Wilson, Johnson win in 6th District". The Marietta Times. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[7] "Youngstown News, Allen plans to run for Congress". Vindy.com. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[8] "Austria, Conner to set to face off for House seat | lancastereaglegazette.com". Lancaster Eagle Gazette. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[9] "Boehner crushes challengers". Middletownjournal.com. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[10] "The Blade ~ Toledo Ohio". toledoblade.com. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[11] Jeremy Swartz, Ohio Libertarian for Congress drops out, offers to back Tea Party Republican Rich Iott, June 2, 2010

[12] Official candidate list Ohio Secretary of State

[13] "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Ohio". FEC.gov. Retrieved October 12,, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[14] Torry, Jack (2009-08-05). "Commissioner Brooks to challenge Tiberi for Congress (The Daily Briefing)". Blog.dispatch.com. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[15] "Bill O'Neill Wins Primary will face Steven LaTourette in November for the 14th Congressional District seat". cleveland.com. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

[16] Traficant gets OK to run for old seat as indie, Paul Steinhauser and Steve Brusk, CNN, August 31, 2010

[17] James Traficant, Ex-Con and Former Congressman, on Ballot in Ohio, Politics Daily, September 2, 2010

[sixteenth-18] "Traficant files petitions to be candidate for Akron congressional district". Retrieved May 3, 2010.

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 Democratic incumbent [[Steve Driehaus]] has represented the district since 2008. He will again face [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nominee and former U.S. Congressman [[Steve Chabot]], along with Libertarian nominee James Berns ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=2403 PVS]) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson ([http://cs2pr.us/Rich/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=45636 PVS]).<ref name="Enquirer">{{cite news|url=http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090205/NEWS0108/302050063|title=Chabot to run for former seat|last=Rulon|first=Malia|date=2009-02-05|work=[[Cincinnati Enquirer]]|publisher=The Enquirer|page=1|accessdate=2009-02-09}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-01 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH01&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/1 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
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 ====Polling====
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 Republican incumbent [[Jean Schmidt]] has represented this district since 2005. She will face Democratic nominee Surya 'Chili' Yalamanchili, a former [[Procter & Gamble]] brand manager ([http://votechili.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120635 PVS]), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston ([http://freeohio.webs.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120636 PVS]). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-02 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH02&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/2 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=500902 OH - District 2] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 3===
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 Republican incumbent [[Mike Turner]] has represented this district since 2003. He is being challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts ([http://www.robertsforohio.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=125949 PVS]) in the general election.<ref>http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=49&SubSectionID=156&ArticleID=183870</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/election/roberts-wins-democratic-special-election-to-face-turner-809347.html |title=Roberts wins Democratic special election to face Turner |publisher=Daytondailynews.com |date=2010-07-14 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-03 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH03&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/3 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=500903 OH - District 3] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 4===
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 Republican incumbent [[Jim Jordan (Ohio politician)|Jim Jordan]] has represented this district since 2007. He will face Democrat Doug Litt ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120641 PVS]) and Libertarian Donald Kissick ([http://www.donkissick.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120642 PVS]), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-04 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH04&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/4 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507576 OH - District 4] from OurCampaigns.com
 FEC, as of June 30, 2010:<ref name="fec-10">{{cite web|url=http://www.fec.gov:80/DisclosureSearch/HSRefreshCandList.do?category=disH&stateName=OH&congressId=04&election_yr=2010|title=2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Ohio (District 4)|publisher=[[Federal Election Commission]] |date= |accessdate=July 19, 2010}}</ref>
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 Republican incumbent [[Bob Latta]] has represented this district since 2007. He will face Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner ([http://www.calebforcongress.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120643 PVS]) and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120644 PVS]) in the general election.<ref>[http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20100505/NEWS01/5050338 ]{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref> In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507575 OH - District 5] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-05 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH05&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/5 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507575 OH - District 5] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 6*===
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 Democratic incumbent [[Charlie Wilson (Ohio politician)|Charlie Wilson]] has represented this district since 2007. He will face Republican nominee [[Bill Johnson]], Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass ([http://www.elsassforohio6.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120648 PVS]), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle ([http://cadleforcongress.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120646 PVS]) in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/521619.html?nav=5002 |title=Wilson, Johnson win in 6th District|publisher=The Marietta Times |date=2010-05-05 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/jun/25/allen-plans-to-run-for-congress/?newswatch |title=Youngstown News, Allen plans to run for Congress |publisher=Vindy.com |date=2009-06-25 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-06 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH06&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/6 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507576 OH - District 6] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 7===
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 Republican incumbent [[Steve Austria]] has represented the district since 2008. He will face Democrat Bill Conner ([http://connerforus.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=58250 PVS]), Libertarian John D. Anderson ([http://johnandersonforcongress.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120653 PVS]), and Constitution Party David Easton ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120650 PVS]) in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20100505/NEWS03/5050309 |title=Austria, Conner to set to face off for House seat &#124; lancastereaglegazette.com |publisher=Lancaster Eagle Gazette |date=2010-05-05 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-07 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH07&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/7 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507579 OH - District 7] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 8===
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 Republican Minority leader [[John Boehner]], who has represented this district since 1990, is running for reelection. He is being challenged by Democratic nominee and [[United States Military Academy|West Point]] Army veteran [[Justin Coussoule]], Constitution Party nominee Jim Condit ([http://www.jimconditjr2010.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=45281 PVS]), and Libertarian David Harlow ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120655 PVS]) in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/election/boehner-crushes-challengers-686853.html |title=Boehner crushes challengers |publisher=Middletownjournal.com |date=2010-05-05 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> In 2008, McCain carried the district with 61% of the vote.
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-08 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH08&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/8 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507580 OH - District 8] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 9===
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 *[http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/politics&id=7690192 Debate], ''[[WTVG|ABC13]]'', September 27, 2010 (video in four parts)
 *[http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/elections/local/Replay--Oct-11-Kaptur-Iott-debate Debate], ''[[Fox News|Fox Toledo]]'' and ''[[Toledo Free Press]]'', October 11, 2010 (30:46)
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 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-09 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH09&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/9 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507581 OH - District 9] from OurCampaigns.com
 FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fec.gov/DisclosureSearch//HSRefreshCandList.do |title=2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Ohio |publisher=FEC.gov |date= |accessdate=October 12,, 2010}}</ref>
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 Democratic incumbent [[Dennis Kucinich]] has represented this district since 1996. He will face Republican Peter J. Corrigan ([http://corriganforcongress.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120663 PVS]) and Libertarian Jeff Goggins ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120662 PVS])in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried his district with 59% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507582 OH - District 10] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-10 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH10&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/10 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507582 OH - District 10] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 11===
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 Democratic incumbent [[Marcia Fudge]] is being challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=9883 PVS]).
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507584 OH - District 11] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-11 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH11&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/11 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507584 OH - District 11] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 12*===
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 Republican incumbent [[Pat Tiberi]] has represented this district since 2000. He will face Democratic nominee and [[Franklin County, OH|Franklin County]] Commissioner [[Paula Brooks (politician)|Paula Brooks]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Torry |first=Jack |url=http://blog.dispatch.com/dailybriefing/2009/08/commissioner_brooks_to_challen.shtml |title=Commissioner Brooks to challenge Tiberi for Congress (The Daily Briefing) |publisher=Blog.dispatch.com |date=2009-08-05 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> ([http://paulabrooks.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=95763 PVS]), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine ([http://irvineforcongress.com/index.php campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120668 PVS]).<!-- , and Green Party nominee [[Bob Fitrakis]]. --> In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507585 OH - District 12] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-12 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH12&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/12 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507584 OH - District 11] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 13===
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 Democratic incumbent [[Betty Sutton]] has represented this district since 2006. She will face a challenge from Republican car dealer [[Tom Ganley]] in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 57% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507586 OH - District 13] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-13 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH13&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/13 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507586 OH - District 13] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 14*===
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 Republican incumbent [[Steven LaTourette]] has represented this district since 1994. He will face Democratic nominee and former Appellate Court judge [[William O'Neill (Ohio jurist)|Bill O'Neill]] in the general election, along with Libertarian nominee and accountant John Jelenic {[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120675 PVS]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/sun/all/index.ssf/2010/05/bill_oneill_wins_primary_will.html |title=Bill O'Neill Wins Primary will face Steven LaTourette in November for the 14th Congressional District seat |publisher=cleveland.com |date=2010-05-05 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507587 OH - District 14] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-14 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH14&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/14 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507586 OH - District 13] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 15*===
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 Democratic incumbent [[Mary Jo Kilroy]] will face three challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon ([http://www.ryonforcongress.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=102697 PVS]), Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer ([http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=45257 PVS]) and Republican nominee [[Steve Stivers]] whom Kilroy defeated in 2008.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=497695 OH - District 15] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-15 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH15&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/15 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=497695 OH - District 15] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 16*===
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 Democratic incumbent [[John Boccieri]] has represented this district since 2008. He is being challenged by Republican businessman [[Jim Renacci]] and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins ([http://www.site.blevinsforoffice.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120677 PVS]).<!--  and Independent Stan J. Henry ([http://stanhenry.blogspot.com/ campaign site]). --> In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507588 OH - District 16] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-16 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH16&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/16 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507588 OH - District 16] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 17===
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 Democratic incumbent [[Tim Ryan]] has represented this district since 2002. He will face Republican Jim Graham ([http://www.jimgrahamforcongress.com/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=120684 PVS]) and Independent [[James Traficant]]<ref>[http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/31/traficant-gets-ok-to-run-for-old-seat-as-indie/ Traficant gets OK to run for old seat as indie], Paul Steinhauser and Steve Brusk, ''[[CNN]]'', August 31, 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/09/02/james-traficant-ex-con-and-former-congressman-on-ballot-in-ohi/ James Traficant, Ex-Con and Former Congressman, on Ballot in Ohio], ''Politics Daily'', September 2, 2010</ref>, a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded.<ref name="sixteenth">{{cite web|url=http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/92681999.html|title=Traficant files petitions to be candidate for Akron congressional district|accessdate=May 3, 2010}}</ref> <!-- Green Party nominee Elaine Mastromatteo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallsnewspress.com/news/article/4822936 |title=Three could challenge U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan in 17th House District |publisher=Fallsnewspress.com |date=2010-05-09 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref> is also on the ballot. --> In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507589 OH - District 17] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-17 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH17&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/17 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507589 OH - District 17] from OurCampaigns.com
 ===District 18*===
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 Democratic incumbent [[Zack Space]] has represented this district since 2006. He is being challenged by Republican nominee State Senator [[Bob Gibbs]] and Constitution Party nominee Lindsey Sutton ([http://www.suttonforcongress.org/ campaign site], [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=127226 PVS]). <!-- and Libertarian nominee Christopher Clayton. --> In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote.
-*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507590 OH - District 18] from OurCampaigns.com
 *[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-2010-OH-18 Race ranking and details] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=OH18&cycle=2010 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
 *[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/ohio/18 Race profile] at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507590 OH - District 18] from OurCampaigns.com
 Ref: [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/elections/2010/gen/usrep.pdf Official candidate list] from the Ohio Secretary of State

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