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Ohio's 5th congressional district special election, 2007

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The 2007 special election in Ohio's 5th congressional district occurred when the district became vacant following the death of incumbent Paul E. Gillmor. A special election to fill the seat was called by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for December 11, 2007. Republican nominee and Ohio State Senator Bob Latta won election to Congress, defeating Democratic nominee Robin Weirauch.

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Candidates

  • Robin Weirauch, public administrator, 2004 and 2006 Democratic nominee
  • George Mays, businessman

    • Candidates

  • Bob Latta, State Senator
  • Steve Buehrer, State Senator
  • Mark Hollenbaugh, high school teacher
  • Fred Pieper
  • Michael Smitley, business consultant

    • References

    Ohio's 5th congressional district special election, 2007 Wikipedia
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