Frank Lausche

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Frank Lausche

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 14, 1895
Date of Death April 21, 1990 (Age: 94)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Frank Lausche was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended several local schools before dropping out to support his family. He later completed high school while in the Army and graduated from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. Lausche spent several years in the legal field, serving as a judge in Cleveland Municipal Court and Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He transitioned into public service, holding the office of mayor of Cleveland and twice serving as governor of Ohio. Lausche's career in public service culminated in a tenure as a U.S. senator for Ohio.

Political Ideas

Frank Lausche's political identity is marked by his ability to build a bipartisan coalition among ethnic voters, earning him the moniker "Democrat with a small 'd'". His unique ideological positioning often sees him converging with opposing factions on issues like environmental regulations, suggesting a highly localized and calculated approach. Lausche's military service and subsequent political career reveal a politician who adeptly balances regional industrial interests with broader national concerns.

Campaigns
1962: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Ohio

1,843,813 votes (61.56%)

Win
1956: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Ohio

1,864,589 votes (52.89%)

Win
1954: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1954 Ohio gubernatorial election

1,405,262 votes (54.10%)

Win

Ohio Governor 1954, Democrat Primary

338,799 votes (100.00%)

Win
1952: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1952 Ohio gubernatorial election

2,015,110 votes (55.90%)

Win

Ohio Governor 1952, Democrat Primary

511,153 votes (100.00%)

Win
1950: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1950 Ohio gubernatorial election

1,522,249 votes (52.62%)

Win

Ohio Governor 1950, Democrat Primary

366,397 votes (82.11%)

Win
1948: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1948 Ohio gubernatorial election

1,619,775 votes (53.67%)

Win

Ohio Governor 1948, Democrat Primary

332,596 votes (67.15%)

Win
1946: Ohio State Governor

Election History

1946 Ohio gubernatorial election

1,125,997 votes (48.88%)

Loss

Winner: Thomas J. Herbert

Ohio Governor 1946, Democrat Primary

291,635 votes (89.21%)

Win
1944: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1944 Ohio gubernatorial election

1,603,809 votes (51.82%)

Win

Ohio Governor 1944, Democrat Primary

179,961 votes (54.93%)

Win