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United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010

United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010
Ohio
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All 18 Ohio seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 8 10
Seats won 13 5
Seat change Increase5 Decrease5
Popular vote 2,053,075 1,611,112
Percentage 53.67 42.12%
Swing Increase2.46% Decrease4.24%

Ohio Congressional Districts with party colors, 2011-2013, labeled.svg
Justin Coussoule
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Justin Coussoule
Democratic nominee for
U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th District
Election date
November 2, 2010
Opponent(s) John Boehner (R),
Jim Condit (C),
David Harlow (L)
Incumbent John Boehner
Personal details
Born (1975-03-13) March 13, 1975 (age 41)
Adams, Massachusetts
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Amanda Coussoule
Children two
Residence Liberty Township, Ohio (Ohio’s 8th congressional district)
Alma mater West Point (1997),
University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore (JD)
Profession Attorney, purchasing manager
Religion Roman Catholic
Website http://coussouleforcongress.com/

The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio was held on November 2, 2010. Ohio had eighteen seats in the United States House of Representatives, and all eighteen incumbent Representatives were seeking re-election in 2010. The election was held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states.

Democratic incumbent Steve Driehaus represented the district since 2009. He faced Republican nominee and former U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, along with Libertarian nominee James Berns (PVS) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010.

Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt has represented this district since 2005. She faced Democratic nominee Surya Yalamanchili, a marketing executive (PVS), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.

Republican incumbent Mike Turner has represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (PVS) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan has represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt (PVS) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.


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