Ohio gubernatorial election, 2010
Encyclopedia
The 2010 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010. Incumbent
Governor Ted Strickland
, a Democrat
, was defeated by former Republican
House
Budget Chairman John Kasich
.
Ken Blackwell
by a margin of 60-37%. In early 2010, Strickland announced he would seek a second term and will be challenged by former Republican Congressman John Kasich, who had been competitive against Strickland in recent polling.
Since 1978, Governors and Lieutenant Governors have been elected on the same ticket. The list of candidates below includes gubernatorial candidates, followed by their respective running mates. Ted Strickland has chosen Yvette McGee Brown
as his running mate, as current Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher
is running for the United States Senate seat
being vacated by Senator George Voinovich
against Rob Portman
. John Kasich picked Mary Taylor
as his running mate. On May 4, 2010, Strickland and Kasich officially won their party's nomination after both candidates ran unopposed in their respective primary.
Debates
Official campaign websites
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
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 ....
, a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, was defeated by former Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
House
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
Budget Chairman John Kasich
John Kasich
John Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...
.
Background
Incumbent Governor Ted Strickland won election in 2006 over Ohio Secretary of StateOhio Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections in the State of Ohio. The Secretary of State also is responsible for registering business entities and granting them the authority to do business within the state, registering secured transactions, and granting access to public...
Ken Blackwell
Ken Blackwell
John Kenneth Blackwell is an American politician and activist who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1979 to 1980 and Ohio Secretary of State from 1999 to 2007. A Republican, he was the first African-American to be the candidate for governor of a major party in Ohio. In 2006, Blackwell...
by a margin of 60-37%. In early 2010, Strickland announced he would seek a second term and will be challenged by former Republican Congressman John Kasich, who had been competitive against Strickland in recent polling.
Since 1978, Governors and Lieutenant Governors have been elected on the same ticket. The list of candidates below includes gubernatorial candidates, followed by their respective running mates. Ted Strickland has chosen Yvette McGee Brown
Yvette McGee Brown
Yvette McGee Brown became the first African-American female justice on the Ohio Supreme Court when she took office on January 1, 2011...
as his running mate, as current Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher
Lee Fisher
Lee Fisher was the 64th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, who served with Governor Ted Strickland from 2007 until 2011.He is a member of the Democratic Party.In addition to serving as Lt...
is running for the United States Senate seat
United States Senate election in Ohio, 2010
The 2010 United States Senate election in Ohio was held on November 2, 2010, as one of many Ohio elections in 2010. Incumbent two-term Republican U.S. Senator George Voinovich decided to retire instead of seeking a third term...
being vacated by Senator George Voinovich
George Voinovich
George Victor Voinovich is a former United States Senator from the state of Ohio, and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, he served as the 65th Governor of Ohio from 1991 to 1998, and as the 54th mayor of Cleveland from 1980 to 1989.-Personal life:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, his father was...
against Rob Portman
Rob Portman
Robert Jones "Rob" Portman is the junior United States Senator from Ohio. He is a member of the Republican Party. He succeeded retiring Senator George Voinovich....
. John Kasich picked Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor (Ohio politician)
Mary Taylor is the 65th and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.-Early life and business career:Taylor was born in 1961. She attended the Springfield Township school system. She attended the University of Akron, obtaining a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Taxation...
as his running mate. On May 4, 2010, Strickland and Kasich officially won their party's nomination after both candidates ran unopposed in their respective primary.
Democratic
- Ted StricklandTed StricklandTheodore "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 ....
, incumbent Governor- Yvette McGee BrownYvette McGee BrownYvette McGee Brown became the first African-American female justice on the Ohio Supreme Court when she took office on January 1, 2011...
, former Judge of the Franklin CountyFranklin County, OhioFranklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio...
Court of Common PleasOhio Courts of Common PleasThe Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of the state court system of Ohio.The courts of common pleas are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in the state. They are the only trial courts created by the Ohio Constitution . The duties of the courts are outlined in Article IV, Section...
- Yvette McGee Brown
Republican
- John KasichJohn KasichJohn Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...
, Former U.S. RepresentativeOhio's 12th congressional districtOhio's 12th congressional district is currently represented by Republican Representative Patrick J. Tiberi. This district includes the heavily African-American part of Ohio's capital city, Columbus, Ohio along with its northern suburbs, including Westerville, Ohio.Historically it has been a safe...
- Mary TaylorMary Taylor (Ohio politician)Mary Taylor is the 65th and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.-Early life and business career:Taylor was born in 1961. She attended the Springfield Township school system. She attended the University of Akron, obtaining a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Taxation...
, Ohio State AuditorOhio State AuditorThe Ohio State Auditor is responsible for auditing all the public offices of the state of Ohio. The auditor is elected to a four-year term. The current Auditor is Dave Yost....
- Mary Taylor
Green Party
- Dennis Spisak, Board of Education member
- M. Anita Rios, president of the Ohio Chapter of NOW
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Ted Strickland (D) | John Kasich (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | October 28–30, 2010 | 48% | 49% |
| Angus Reid Public Opinion | October 27–29, 2010 | 46% | 49% |
| Survey USA | October 22–26, 2010 | 44% | 49% |
| Quinnipiac University | October 18–24, 2010 | 43% | 49% |
| Fox News/POR | October 23, 2010 | 43% | 47% |
| CNN/Time Magazine | October 15–19, 2010 | 48% | 46% |
| University of Cincinnati | October 14–18, 2010 | 47% | 49% |
| Quinnipiac University | October 12–17, 2010 | 41% | 51% |
| University of Cincinnati | October 8–13, 2010 | 43% | 51% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 11, 2010 | 45% | 48% |
| Fox News/POR | October 9, 2010 | 42% | 47% |
| Angus Reid Public Opinion | October 5–8, 2010 | 46% | 48% |
| Quinnipiac University | September 29-Oct. 3, 2010 | 41% | 50% |
| Fox News/POR | October 2, 2010 | 43% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 27, 2010 | 42% | 50% |
| CBS/NY Times | September 23–27, 2010 | 42% | 43% |
| Reuters/Ipsos | September 23–25, 2010 | 46% | 47% |
| Ohio Newspapers Poll/UC | September 24, 2010 | 45% | 49% |
| SurveyUSA | September 14, 2010 | 40% | 52% |
| CNN/Time Magazine | September 10–14, 2010 | 44% | 51% |
| Quinnipiac | September 9–14, 2010 | 37% | 54% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 13, 2010 | 43% | 50% |
| Fox News/Pulse Research | September 11, 2010 | 43% | 48% |
| The Columbus Dispatch | August 25-Sept. 3, 2010 | 37% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 30, 2010 | 39% | 47% |
| Public Policy Polling | August 27–29, 2010 | 40% | 50% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 16, 2010 | 40% | 48% |
| Reuters/Ipsos | August 6–8, 2010 | 39% | 48% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 2, 2010 | 42% | 45% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 19, 2010 | 43% | 48% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 29, 2010 | 40% | 47% |
| Public Policy Polling | June 26–27, 2010 | 41% | 43% |
| Quinnipiac | June 22–27, 2010 | 43% | 38% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 3, 2010 | 42% | 47% |
| UC/The Ohio Poll | May 11–20, 2010 | 49% | 44% |
| Rasmussen Reports | May 5, 2010 | 45% | 46% |
| Quinnipiac | April 21–26, 2010 | 44% | 38% |
| Research 2000 | April 5–7, 2010 | 45% | 40% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 30, 2010 | 45% | 46% |
| Quinnipiac | March 23–29, 2010 | 43% | 38% |
| Public Policy Polling | March 20–21, 2010 | 37% | 42% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 4, 2010 | 38% | 49% |
| Quinnipiac | February 16–21, 2010 | 44% | 39% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 5–6, 2010 | 41% | 47% |
| The Ohio Newspaper | January 13–19, 2010 | 45% | 51% |
| Ohio Right to Life | January 8–12, 2010 | 33% | 43% |
| Rasmussen Reports | January 12, 2010 | 40% | 47% |
| Rasmussen Reports | December 7, 2009 | 39% | 48% |
| Quinnipiac | November 5–9, 2009 | 40% | 40% |
| The Ohio Newspaper | October 14–20, 2009 | 48% | 47% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 23, 2009 | 45% | 46% |
| Quinnipiac | September 10–13, 2009 | 46% | 36% |
| Research 2000 | July 8, 2009 | 44% | 39% |
| Quinnipiac | June 26-July 1, 2009 | 43% | 38% |
| Public Policy Polling | June 17–19, 2009 | 44% | 42% |
| Quinnipiac | April 28-May 4, 2009 | 51% | 32% |
| Quinnipiac | March 10–15, 2009 | 51% | 31% |
| Quinnipiac | January 29-February 2, 2009 | 56% | 26% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 17–18, 2009 | 45% | 39% |
Results
External links
- Elections & Ballot Issues at the Ohio Secretary of State
- Candidates for Ohio State Offices at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Ohio Governor at OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Ohio Governor from Follow the Money
- 2010 Ohio Gubernatorial General Election: John Kasich (R) vs Ted Strickland (D) graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Ohio Governor from Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- 2010 Ohio Governor - Kasich vs. Strickland from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Ohio Governor's Race from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Race Profile in The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
Debates
- Ohio Gubernatorial Debate, C-SPANC-SPANC-SPAN , an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels , one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming...
, September 14, 2010
Official campaign websites