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Joe Russell (Ohio)
Joe Russell was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 74 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Russell's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Drug prevention: Joe Russell seeks to address the drug epidemic through prevention and rehabilitation. The drug epidemic is the most frightening problem that faces Ohio today. There needs to be more done to squelch the tide of addiction hitting our state. This problem can only be solved through real leadership that gets real results. Create jobs: Joe Russell seeks to support small business’s ability to be competitive and grow. Through supporting policies that cut through red tape, create fair taxes, and support the development of a real world workforce, Ohio’s businesses can grow and hire new employees. The more highly skilled our workforce, the more highly competitive Ohio businesses can become. Improve education: Joe Russell seeks to enrich learning opportunities in Ohio so that every student can prepare for the real world. We need to bolster our efforts to support individualized educational achievement, whether that be through the public, private, or home school systems. Promote farming: Joe Russell seeks to promote Ohio’s agriculture industry both domestically and internationally. Agriculture is the backbone of Ohio’s economy, so it makes sense to ensure consistent funding, support, and efficiency for this important industry. We need farmers to remain key partners on issues such as economic development, air quality, water quality, energy and utility infrastructure, and others. Safety & Security: Joe Russell seeks to expand the safety and security of our communities through supporting the needs of law enforcement and first responders. Police officers and firefighters have dedicated their lives to serving the public good. Ohio should be dedicated to ensuring these brave Ohioans have the resources and protection they need to keep us safe.[2] |
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| —Joe Russell[3] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Bill Dean defeated Barb Niemeyer in the Ohio House of Representatives District 74 general election.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 74 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Dean Incumbent |
66.79% | 32,558 | |
| Democratic | Barb Niemeyer | 33.21% | 16,189 | |
| Total Votes | 48,747 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Barb Niemeyer ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 74, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Barb Niemeyer (unopposed) |
100.00% | 5,053 | |
| Total Votes | 5,053 | |||
Bill Dean defeated Chris Wallace, Brendan Shea and Joe Russell in the Ohio House of Representatives District 74 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 74, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Dean |
37.85% | 7,364 | |
| Republican | Chris Wallace | 31.11% | 6,054 | |
| Republican | Brendan Shea | 18.97% | 3,691 | |
| Republican | Joe Russell | 12.07% | 2,349 | |
| Total Votes | 19,458 | |||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Russell's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Ohio Right To Life
- Former State Rep. Lynn Wachtmann
- "Highly Recommended" by Ohio Veterans United and Buckeye Firearms
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Ohio House of Representatives District 74
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Ohio State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Joe Russell on Facebook
- Joe Russell on Twitter
- Joe Russell on YouTube
- Candidate list
- Ohio House of Representatives
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Joe Russell for Ohio, "Issues," accessed March 7, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Joe Russell for Ohio, "Main page," accessed March 7, 2016
