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Jeffrey McClain
| Jeffrey McClain | ||
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| Ohio House of Representatives District 87 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| 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 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tiffin University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
McClain received a B.B.A. in Accounting from Tiffin University. He was the Wyandot County Auditor for 26 years.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Appropriations | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Appropriations | ||||
| • Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Faith-based Initiatives | ||||
| • Finance and Appropriations | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Transportation and Infrastructure | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
McClain won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House District 87. McClain defeated Dennis E. Sterling in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Jeff Lehart (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 87, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jeffrey McClain Incumbent |
66.1% | 31,894 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Lehart | 33.9% | 16,323 | |
| Total Votes | 48,217 | |||
| Ohio State House of Representatives, District 87 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Jeff McClain Incumbent |
75.6% | 9,975 |
| Dennis Sterling | 24.4% | 3,221 |
| Total Votes | 13,196 | |
2010
McClain won re-election to District 82 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[3] He ran unopposed. The election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 82 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeffrey McClain (R)
|
23,750 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McClain won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[5]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 00 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey McClain (R)
|
25,243 | |||
| Wanda Sharrock (D) | 17,507 | |||
| Mark Smith (I) | 4,321 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 McClain had raised $43,401.[6]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NEWBOLD, CRAIG | $10,000 |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP | $1,000 |
| MCCLAIN, SHIRLEY | $1,000 |
| NISOURCE INC | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008, McClain collected $136,037 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY | $60,984 |
| OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN CMTE | $29,226 |
| HAWK, LEO J | $10,000 |
| KALMBACH, PAUL | $2,500 |
| GOPAC | $2,000 |
| RECHARGE OHIO | $1,500 |
| OHIO COUNTY AUDITORS PAC | $1,250 |
Endorsements
2012
In 2012, McClain was endorsed by the following:[8]
- Ohio Right To Life
- Ohio Chamber Of Commerce PAC
- Buckeye Firearms Association
- Marion County Republican Executive Committee
- Ohio Pro-Life Action
Personal
McClain and his wife, Barb, have three children and three grandchildren. They currently reside in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
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- Students hobnob with legislators - Tiffin Advertiser Tribune
- Medicaid expansion in Ohio could be back in play - Columbus Dispatch
- County commissioners against funding change - Tiffin Advertiser Tribune
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. McClain
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Representative McClain's State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State - March 6, 2012 election results
- ↑ Secretary of State, Ohio House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
- ↑ jeffmcclain.com - Endorsements
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 87 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 82 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Tony Burkley (R) |
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