Stephanie Studebaker
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Stephanie Studebaker a veterinarian
, was the Democratic
nominee for U.S. Congress in Ohio's 3rd congressional district
in the 2006 elections. Her opponent was to be incumbent Republican
Congressman Mike Turner
. Studebaker dropped out of the race after she and her husband were arrested following a domestic dispute
.
, and went on to Ohio State University
on a softball scholarship. She later obtained a doctorate in veterinary medicine and has been in practice since 1990. Studebaker opened her own clinic in 1992 which has grown to include 29 veterinarians. http://www.dfalink.com/campaign.php?id=980
Studebaker is very politically active in her local Democratic Party, and served on Howard Dean's
Ohio campaign as its communications director. In 2006, Studebaker ran for elective office for the first time against Republican Congressman Mike Turner
in Ohio's 3rd Congressional district. Studebaker won the Democratic primary in a three-way contest with 56% of the vote on May 2. http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1700
The sheriff's department became involved when it received almost simultaneous calls from Studebaker and her father-in-law. The father-in-law had become involved after receiving a call from his son during the escalation of the incident. When the deputies arrived, they were unable to determine who was at fault, as Sam had marks on his right upper arm and back. Both spouses were therefore taken into custody, and each was released later that day on a $25,000 bond. http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/localnews/daily/081506studebaker.html. The legal case ended when the parties involved chose not to press charges.
On Friday, August 18, 2006, Sam Studebaker filed for divorce in the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. http://www.daytondailynews.com/search/content/localnews/daily/082106notebook.html
A special primary election to fill the vacancy caused by Studebaker's resignation was held on September 15, 2006. Initially four candidates announced their intentions to run in the special primary: Jane Mitakides, the 2004 Democratic Nominee for the seat; Charles W. Sanders
, a former mayor of Waynesville, Ohio
; Roosevelt Chapman, an educator; and J. Richard Chema, a former Assistant US Attorney. Mitakides and Chapman dropped out with Mitakides endorsing Chema. http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/ddn082506janeweb.html Sanders was the runner up to Studebaker in the May 2 primary. http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1700 Richard Chema then won the primary but then lost the congressional election.
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
, was the Democratic
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...
nominee for U.S. Congress in Ohio's 3rd congressional district
Ohio's 3rd congressional district
Ohio's 3rd congressional district includes most of the city of Dayton and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It is currently represented by Representative Mike Turner.-List of representatives:-Selected election results:...
in the 2006 elections. Her opponent was to be incumbent 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...
Congressman Mike Turner
Mike Turner
Michael R. Turner is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district covers most of the city of Dayton and includes most of Montgomery County, much of Warren County, and is home to all of Highland and Clinton Counties.-Early life, education...
. Studebaker dropped out of the race after she and her husband were arrested following a domestic dispute
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
.
Biography
Studebaker graduated from Centerville High SchoolCenterville High School (Centerville, Ohio)
Centerville High School is a public school of secondary education for grades 9–12 located in Centerville, Ohio, situated ten miles south of Dayton...
, and went on to Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
on a softball scholarship. She later obtained a doctorate in veterinary medicine and has been in practice since 1990. Studebaker opened her own clinic in 1992 which has grown to include 29 veterinarians. http://www.dfalink.com/campaign.php?id=980
Studebaker is very politically active in her local Democratic Party, and served on Howard Dean's
Howard Dean
Howard Brush Dean III is an American politician and physician from Vermont. He served six terms as the 79th Governor of Vermont and ran unsuccessfully for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination. He was chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009. Although his U.S...
Ohio campaign as its communications director. In 2006, Studebaker ran for elective office for the first time against Republican Congressman Mike Turner
Mike Turner
Michael R. Turner is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district covers most of the city of Dayton and includes most of Montgomery County, much of Warren County, and is home to all of Highland and Clinton Counties.-Early life, education...
in Ohio's 3rd Congressional district. Studebaker won the Democratic primary in a three-way contest with 56% of the vote on May 2. http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1700
Domestic dispute
On the morning of August 13, 2006, an argument between Studebaker and her husband, Sam, began over the amount of time Studebaker was spending on the campaign. Her husband claimed that she was not spending enough time with their two young daughters, who were present during the incident. According to the sheriff report, Studebaker claimed that Sam proceeded to mock her political aspirations, threatened to take their children, and then pushed her and struck her shoulders and arms. http://www.tcnewsnet.com/main.asp?SectionID=15&SubSectionID=260&ArticleID=141279&TM=71415.87The sheriff's department became involved when it received almost simultaneous calls from Studebaker and her father-in-law. The father-in-law had become involved after receiving a call from his son during the escalation of the incident. When the deputies arrived, they were unable to determine who was at fault, as Sam had marks on his right upper arm and back. Both spouses were therefore taken into custody, and each was released later that day on a $25,000 bond. http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/localnews/daily/081506studebaker.html. The legal case ended when the parties involved chose not to press charges.
On Friday, August 18, 2006, Sam Studebaker filed for divorce in the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. http://www.daytondailynews.com/search/content/localnews/daily/082106notebook.html
Political consequences
On August 15, 2006, Studebaker released the following statement: "After deciding to focus my efforts entirely on my family, I am withdrawing my name from the ballot as a candidate for Ohio's Third Congressional District, effective immediately. Ohio families are ready for a change, and this is a seat Democrats can and will win in November." http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/House_Elections/Candidate_Arrested.htmlA special primary election to fill the vacancy caused by Studebaker's resignation was held on September 15, 2006. Initially four candidates announced their intentions to run in the special primary: Jane Mitakides, the 2004 Democratic Nominee for the seat; Charles W. Sanders
Charles W. Sanders
Charles W. Sanders is an insurance agent, tour bus driver, and retired Ohio auto worker who has run as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives four times in Ohio's heavily Republican Second Congressional District from 1998 to 2004, losing four times to incumbent Congressman Robert J....
, a former mayor of Waynesville, Ohio
Waynesville, Ohio
Waynesville is a village in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 2,558, up from 1,949 in 1990. It is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The village, located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is known for its...
; Roosevelt Chapman, an educator; and J. Richard Chema, a former Assistant US Attorney. Mitakides and Chapman dropped out with Mitakides endorsing Chema. http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/ddn082506janeweb.html Sanders was the runner up to Studebaker in the May 2 primary. http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1700 Richard Chema then won the primary but then lost the congressional election.
External links
- Stephanie Studebaker campaign autobiography
- Studebaker's veterinary clinic