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| Chris Long |
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| Candidate for |
U.S. House, Ohio, District 3
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| Party | Republican |
| Prior offices |
| Reynoldsburg City Council |
| 2009 - present |
| Education |
| High school | Reynoldsburg High School |
| Bachelor's | University of Chicago |
| Military service |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1976 - 1981 |
| Personal |
| Profession | Reynoldsburg City Councilman |
| Religion | Christian |
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| Campaign website |
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Chris Long was a 2012
Republican candidate who sought election to the
U.S. House representing
the 3rd Congressional District of
Ohio.
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Issues
Campaign themes
According to Long's website, his campaign themes included:
- The Economy: "America is in desperate need of leadership that understands the importance of putting our unemployed back to work rather than just paying lip service to this crisis."
- Energy: "If we are to remain a prosperous country, America must demand a real “all of the above” strategy that explores multiple sources of energy production..."[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio's 3rd congressional district elections, 2012
Long was defeated by democrat Joyce Beatty.[3] Long ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 3rd District. Long defeated John Adams in the Republican primary on March 6, 2012.
| U.S. House, Ohio's 3rd Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
Chris Long |
57.5% |
16,711 |
| John Adams |
42.5% |
12,335 |
| Total Votes |
29,046 |
Campaign donors
2012
Above is a breakdown of funds for the 2012 election, according to source.
Long lost the United States House of Representatives election in 2012. During that election cycle, Long's campaign committee raised a total of $25,451 and spent $25,233.[4]
| United States House of Representatives, 2012 - Chris Long Campaign Contributions |
| Total Raised |
$25,451 |
| Total Spent |
$25,233 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner |
$812,493 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner |
$729,107 |
| Top contributors to Chris Long's campaign committee |
| Hahn, Loeser & Parks | $5,250 |
| Preisse Consulting | $1,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $5,250 |
| Health Professionals | $1,935 |
| Retired | $500 |
| Civil Servants/Public Officials | $450 |
| Computers/Internet | $300 |
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