Chris Widener
| Chris Widener | ||
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| Ohio State Senate District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Ohio State House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2001, 2003-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Cincinnati | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Architect | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Widener served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001 and 2003 to 2008.
Biography
Widener earned his B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. He has worked as a Civil Service Architect at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Widener is currently an architect.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Widener served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Reference | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Government, Oversight, and Reform | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Workforce and Economic Development | ||||
2011-2012
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Government Oversight | ||||
| • Rules and Reference | ||||
| • Ways and Means and Economic Development | ||||
2009-2010
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Insurance, Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Ways and Means and Economic Development | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Chris Widener endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Widener won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 10. Widener was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Jeff D. Robertson (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Ohio State Senate, District 10, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chris Widener Incumbent |
61.3% | 95,440 | |
| Democratic | Jeff D. Robertson | 38.7% | 60,191 | |
| Total Votes | 155,631 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, HWidener was elected to Ohio State Senate District 10 .[3]
Widener raised $869,355 for his campaign.[4]
| Ohio State Senate District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chris Widener (R)
|
99,508 | |||
| Roger Tackett (D) | 60,787 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Widener is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Widener raised a total of $2,536,791 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.[5]
| Chris Widener's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Ohio State Senate, District 10 |  |
$752,063 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State Senate, District 10 |  |
$363,847 | |
| 2008 | Ohio State Senate, District 10 | |
$869,355 | |
| 2006 | Ohio State House, District 84 | |
$193,259 | |
| 2004 | Ohio State House, District 84 | |
$179,043 | |
| 2002 | Ohio State House, District 84 | |
$90,156 | |
| 2000 | Ohio State House, District 74 |  |
$89,068 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $2,536,791 | |||
Widener won re-election to the Ohio State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $752,063.
| Ohio State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Ohio Republican Party | $47,217 | |||
| Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio | $13,544 | |||
| American Electric Power | $12,000 | |||
| Boich, Emeline I. | $11,544 | |||
| Black-Kurek, Linda M. | $10,544 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $752,063 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Widener was not up for election to the Ohio State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $363,847.
| Ohio State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Boich, Wayne M. | $11,395 | |||
| Presley, Jacquelyn M. | $11,000 | |||
| Parker, Daniel J. | $11,000 | |||
| Boich, Jr., Wayne Michael | $10,000 | |||
| Mathile, Clayton L. | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $363,847 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Widener won election to the Ohio State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $869,355.
| Ohio State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee of Ohio | $246,016 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $146,653 | |||
| Mathile, Clay L. | $20,600 | |||
| Ohio Association of Realtors | $15,000 | |||
| Citizens for Gillmor | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $869,355 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Widener won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $193,259.
| Ohio State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Ohio Republican Party | $11,138 | |||
| Ohio Association of Realtors | $11,000 | |||
| Boich, Wayne Michael | $10,000 | |||
| Huntington Bancshares | $6,000 | |||
| Ohio Bankers Association | $6,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $193,259 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Widener won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $179,043.
| Ohio State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Ohio Republican Party | $21,380 | |||
| Ohio House Republican Campaign Committee | $19,155 | |||
| Ohio Education Association | $5,500 | |||
| Boich, Wayne Michael | $5,000 | |||
| Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio | $3,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $179,043 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Widener won election to the Ohio State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $90,156.
| Ohio State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Widener Reichard Design & Construction | $4,530 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $2,793 | |||
| Lager, William L. | $2,500 | |||
| Martin, David | $2,500 | |||
| Meyerson, Robert F. | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $90,156 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Widener lost the election to the Ohio State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Widener raised a total of $89,068.
| Ohio State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Widener's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Ohio Republican Party | $11,333 | |||
| Widener-Posey Architects | $4,503 | |||
| Citizens for Householder | $2,500 | |||
| Bauer, Jennifer | $2,500 | |||
| Bauer, Rodney S. | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $89,068 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Widener and his wife, Sally, have two children. They currently reside in Springfield, Ohio.
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- Boards oppose Widener add-on - Springfield News Sun
- Ohio Senate School Funding Plan Would Increase Funding Over Ohio House Plan - StateImpact Ohio
- Ohio Senate passes state budget - CPA Practice Advisor
- Senate to vote on $61B Ohio budget today - Dayton Daily News
- Proposed hunting dates are approved - Columbus Dispatch
- State budget bill has a little bit of Athens - Athens NEWS
- UAS testing site approved in Springfield - WHIO Dayton
- Senate plan ups funding for schools - Columbus Dispatch
- Reporting requirements for mentally ill offenders now Ohio law - WKYC-TV
- Ohio/Indiana UAS center to be housed in Springfield - Dayton Business Journal
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External links
- Profile from the Ohio Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Ohio Leadership Team," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ "Ohio State Senate official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Widener, Chris" Accessed May 31, 2013
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