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2008 Ohio Election Highlights

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Topic: 2008 Ohio Election Highlights
Posted By: Middletown News
Subject: 2008 Ohio Election Highlights
Date Posted: Nov 05 2008 at 11:25am

Ohio Supreme Court - Both Justice Maureen O'Connor and Justice Evelyn Stratton easily won re-election and helped prevent a takeover by activist judges. 

Ohio Senate - NFIB/Ohio SAFE Trust candidates won 100% of their elections while Republicans continue to hold a 21-12 majority.  Senate President Bill Harris (R-Ashland) is expected to retain his post as leader of the upper chamber.
 
Ohio House - Democrats scored a major victory in capturing a majority of seats in the Ohio House of Representatives.  Democrats now hold a 53-46 majority where State Rep. Armond Budish (D-Beachwood) is expected to be Speaker of the House for the 128th General Assembly. 


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