Bill Graham (Ohio)
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Bill Graham (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Ohio. He was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on May 3, 2022.
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Biography
Bill Graham was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1985, a graduate degree from Oklahoma State University in 1987, and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1990. His career experience includes working as an intellectual property attorney.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Ohio
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | J.D. Vance (R) | 53.0 | 2,192,114 |
 | Tim Ryan (D) | 46.9 | 1,939,489 | |
 | John Cheng (Independent) (Write-in)  | 0.0 | 702 | |
 | Shane Hoffman (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 403 | |
 | LaShondra Tinsley (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 362 | |
| Stephen Faris (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 194 | ||
| Matthew Esh (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 4,133,342 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shawn Mousourakis (Independent)
- Chad Taylor (Independent)
- Eric Meiring (Independent)
- Samuel Ronan (Independent)
- Dominic LaCavera (Independent)
- Shannon Taylor (Independent)
- Kelli Prather (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio
Tim Ryan defeated Morgan Harper and Traci Johnson in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Ryan | 69.6 | 359,941 |
 | Morgan Harper | 17.8 | 92,347 | |
 | Traci Johnson | 12.6 | 65,209 | |
| Total votes: 517,497 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tamie Wilson (D)
- LaShondra Tinsley (D)
- Rick Taylor (D)
- Demar Sheffey (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | J.D. Vance | 32.2 | 344,736 |
 | Josh Mandel | 23.9 | 255,854 | |
 | Matt Dolan | 23.3 | 249,239 | |
 | Mike Gibbons | 11.7 | 124,653 | |
 | Jane Timken | 5.9 | 62,779 | |
| Mark Pukita | 2.1 | 22,692 | ||
 | Neil Patel | 0.9 | 9,873 | |
| Total votes: 1,069,826 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zachary Musick (R)
- Mackenzie Thompson (R)
- Michael Leipold (R)
- Bernie Moreno (R)
- John Berman (R)
- John Reed (R)
- Bill Graham (R)
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bill Graham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Graham's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am Robert William (Bill) Graham and attempting to gain the seat of retiring Republican Senator Robert Portman. I have been a self employed U.S. Patent Attorney for over 30 years, a business man and entrepreneur. Degrees: BS Chemistry University of Oklahoma, MS Physical Chemistry Oklahoma State University and JD University of Oklahoma. Licensed to Practice before the United States Patent Office, Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court Northern Division Georgia. I have never held a public office. Age 59 years old.
- As a senator, I see the role as one who must diligently review all bills and resolutions which come before the senate to ensure that the proposed action is in the best interest of the majority of the people and with an eye on any language which impinges on our rights under the Constuitution and our God given rights.
- Put the people of the United States of America first before looking to aid others abroad. A wise friend once told me, "if you don't take care of yourself, how can you take care of the others you care for? " and the same applies to Americans as a whole. We need to take care of our people first l, then we can take care of others in the world who need our help.
- With the first two thoughts in mind, I support our military, police, fireman, and other service men and women which protect our borders and promote business within the USA.
Unbridled spending, open borders, and free speech. As Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma noted, bills which include means to control free speech must be stopped, i.e., the Build Back bill.
God, first, then, my parents.
Two Treatises of Government, Locke, who had a significant impact on Jefferson's writings.
To always keep the interest of the people out in front of your own. When making decisions, be informed to the best possible of the desire of the people's interest and also arise the people of the issues which are at hand so that we may collectively make the best decisions for the whole and not for a special interest.
I have over 30 years experience in the legal field primarily focused on the promotion of science and business. It has been my business to prepare and review details of documents to protect the rights of my clients. Now, I would aim to use those skills to protect the rights of the people of the United States of America. I have traveled to about 30 countries in my professional career. I can tell you that today, we still have the best country in the world. There is a reason people continuously try to escape their country to ours. We must be careful to maintain what our prior generations have built so that it remains the greatest nation in the world for our children and theirs.
In a six year term, it requires dedicating one's time to the people and informing them in the best way possible of key issues presented to the Senate and making decisions using the information gained from the people to move through duties assigned as a senator.
I began this race as a result of a discussion with my 14 year old son, who was disgusted with the handling of the last election, the false narrative of much of the press and administration. I said to him, I would try and make a difference. I needed 1000 signatures to get on the ballot. He was not convinced I could do that. When I got over 200, I saw his interest peak. When I had over 500, I saw his eyebrows peak. When I reached over 800 he said "wow dad I think you can get them". Then, I hit 1100. I saw a young man go from doubt to belief that we can accomplish a task if we try. I told him that this does not mean that I will win, but that we accomplished the goal. So I have already left the legacy I want for my son, that we can fight for what we want and try and make a positive change. Hopefully, I can make good decisions for the people with God's help.
The first historical event I recall watching was the Apollo landing on the moon commanded by Neil Armstrong along with Buzz Aldrin on a black and white GE television.
My first job was in home construction and I worked in the construction field to help put myself through law school and have operated as a patent and trademark practice for over 30 years. I maintain a side business today in residential remodeling.
I love this bar, Toby Keith or Fly me to the moon, Frank Sinatra toss up
I have had many struggles in life, yet God has always been with me. My mother was in the Oklahoma City Bombing and worked in the Murray building and lived through it but suffered loss; I was involved in a bar suit scandal and fought all the way to the Supreme Court, and succeeded in helping thousands into the bar, who otherwise might never have been admitted; I have escaped a third world county as a result of unlawful charges; I have fought for my kids and lost one recently due to what I believe is a flawed system. I struggled in marriage and lost my way for a while, but have always tried to be a good father. Now as I have determined to try this path, God will govern my steps.
The greatest and worst invention of our time is the iPhone. It has brought so much to the tips of our fingers, yet led to the de-socializingin so many ways at home and in gatherings. I think we need to pay close attention and restrict big tech in a way which promotes continued improvement in science and technology but does not do so in a manner to create unlawful monopolies over our time, person, health and endeavors.
In favor of term limits.
I see the Senate as a critical stop measure for scrutinizing all the self interest bills and resolutions as well as confirming or rejecting treaties, confirming or rejecting presidential appointments to office, including the Cabinet, other officials of the executive branch, federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, and ambassadors, which makes it one of, if not the most, important entities in government.
It must be on a case by case basis, some have been there for decades and accomplished very little good. I believe in term limits, perhaps no more than two terms, it seems to work for our president, which not congress.
I think at certain times, a filibuster can serve a valid purpose particularly if there is a very concerning proposed piece of legislation which could significantly impinge the people's rights.
I would assess the appointees qualifications purely on merit and not in any way based on race, color or gender.
As for committees Homeland Security and Government Affairs as well as Budget.
James Lankford or Rand Paul
I defer to Joe Murken, he is the jokester
Question and Answer as to their political beliefs as applied to the constitution and look at their prior decisions they may have rendered on important issues with respect to the scope of judicial appointment they are seeking.
I believe we most come together and set priorities of putting people first and not use the office for self gain and interest.
Compromising is necessarily part of a process which must be done in order to move forward. However, there are issues I would not compromise on when it comes to the impingement on the people's rights.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 13, 2022.
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David Taylor (R)
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Joyce Beatty (D)
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Jim Jordan (R)
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Bob Latta (R)
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Michael Rulli (R)
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Max Miller (R)
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Warren Davidson (R)
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Marcy Kaptur (D)
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Michael Turner (R)
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Shontel Brown (D)
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Troy Balderson (R)
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Emilia Sykes (D)
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