Connie Pillich
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Connie Pillich is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives
, representing the 28th District since 2009.
in law, Pillich opened her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC. Prior, she had a career in the United States Air Force
, serving in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive. However, Raussen edged Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.
Pillich tried again against Raussen in 2008. However, in a surprise move, Governor Ted Strickland
appointed Raussen to a post in the Department of Development only a few months out from the election. The departure of Raussen from the election left Republicans scrambling, and improved Pillich's chances of taking the seat. Many names came up as potential candidates, including former Ohio Senate President Richard Finan
. In the end, Hamilton County
Republicans chose Virgil Lovitt to run against Pillich. This time, riding a Democratic wave, Pillich defeated Lovitt by 5,500 votes. In Pillich's first term, Speaker of the House Armond Budish
appointed her as Vice Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee; as well as to Veterans Affairs; Public Utilities; Financial Institutions, Real Estate and Securities; and Alternative Energy Committees.
In her first reelection campaign in 2010, Pillich faced Republican, and Tea Party
activist Mike Wilson and a Libertarian
candidate. On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots. After all ballots were counted however, Pillich had won by about 600 votes. She serves as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and on the committees of Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development; and Criminal Justice. She also is serving as Secretary of the Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus, and is a member of the Military Activation Task Force; the State Council on Educational Opportunities for Military Children; and the Clean Ohio Council.
Early in her second term, Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
, representing the 28th District since 2009.
Career
After graduating from the University of CincinnatiUniversity of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
in law, Pillich opened her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC. Prior, she had a career in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
, serving in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
Ohio House of Representatives
Pillich first aimed to oust incumbent Jim RaussenJim Raussen
Jim Raussen is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 29th District from 2003 to 2008.-External links:*...
in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive. However, Raussen edged Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.
Pillich tried again against Raussen in 2008. However, in a surprise move, Governor Ted Strickland
Ted Strickland
Theodore "Ted" Strickland was the 68th Governor of Ohio, serving from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing ....
appointed Raussen to a post in the Department of Development only a few months out from the election. The departure of Raussen from the election left Republicans scrambling, and improved Pillich's chances of taking the seat. Many names came up as potential candidates, including former Ohio Senate President Richard Finan
Richard Finan
Richard H. Finan is a Republican politician who formerly served in the Ohio General Assembly. An attorney, Finan was initially elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1972, representing a suburban Cincinnati district. He was easily reelected in 1974 and 1976.In 1978, Senator Michael...
. In the end, Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Ohio
As of 2000, there were 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,075 people per square mile . There were 373,393 housing units at an average density of 917 per square mile...
Republicans chose Virgil Lovitt to run against Pillich. This time, riding a Democratic wave, Pillich defeated Lovitt by 5,500 votes. In Pillich's first term, Speaker of the House Armond Budish
Armond Budish
Armond D. Budish is the Democratic representative for the 8th district of the Ohio House of Representatives. First elected into service during the 127th General Assembly of 2007, he was re-elected in the 128th, where he served as Speaker of the House...
appointed her as Vice Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee; as well as to Veterans Affairs; Public Utilities; Financial Institutions, Real Estate and Securities; and Alternative Energy Committees.
In her first reelection campaign in 2010, Pillich faced Republican, and Tea Party
Tea Party movement
The Tea Party movement is an American populist political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and libertarian, and has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since 2009...
activist Mike Wilson and a Libertarian
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
candidate. On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots. After all ballots were counted however, Pillich had won by about 600 votes. She serves as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and on the committees of Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development; and Criminal Justice. She also is serving as Secretary of the Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus, and is a member of the Military Activation Task Force; the State Council on Educational Opportunities for Military Children; and the Clean Ohio Council.
Early in her second term, Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.