Ted Strickland

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Ted Strickland

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth August 4, 1941 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Ted Strickland holds a robust educational background, including a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Arts in guidance counseling. His professional experience spans diverse fields, such as counseling psychology, academia, and ministry. Strickland has demonstrated leadership capabilities through various roles, including serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee during his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. He has also engaged in public policy efforts, such as the successful petition to repeal Ohio's collective bargaining law.

Political Ideas

Ted Strickland's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive ideals and unexpected policy alliances. His legislative record reveals an intricate balancing act between environmental regulations and regional industrial interests. Strickland's introduction of a religious amendment at the 2012 Democratic National Convention highlights an unusual intersection of spirituality and political platforms, challenging conventional ideological boundaries.

Campaigns
2016: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Ohio, 2016

1,996,908 votes

Loss

Winner: Rob Portman

Ohio Democratic primary election

742,676 votes

Win
2010: Ohio State Governor

Election History

2010 Ohio gubernatorial election

1,812,059 votes (47.04%)

Loss

Winner: John Kasich

Ohio Governor 2010, Democrat Primary

630,785 votes (100.00%)

Win
2006: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio gubernatorial election, 2006

2,435,384 votes (60.54%)

Win

Ohio Governor 2006, Democrat Primary

634,114 votes (79.23%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2004

223,844 votes (99.94%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2002

113,972 votes (59.48%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2000

138,849 votes (57.70%)

Win