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Matt Jolson
Matt Jolson was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 17 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Jolson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Investment in our Children: As a husband and the father of two young children, Matt Jolson understands the importance of investing in our children’s future. The son of two Ohio schoolteachers, Matt knows that strong public schools best prepare our future generations. At the Statehouse, Matt will work to ensure Ohio’s children are receiving the best education possible, by providing students and teachers with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Matt will focus on issues including early-childhood education and vocational training, to ensure crib-to-career opportunities for the youth in our community. Community Development: Matt Jolson knows that in order to move our district and Ohio forward, we must first focus on the issues right here at our doorstep. As your State Representative, Matt will work to create an environment that focuses on bringing living-wage jobs to the district and putting our friends and neighbors back to work. Building on his experience in both the public and private sectors, Matt will also seek to secure the transportation infrastructure and small-business incentives needed to make House District 17 a better place to live and raise a family. Crime Reduction: Matt Jolson understands that the safety of our families and friends is our first priority. That’s why, as your State Representative, Matt will work with local neighborhood safety groups and law enforcement to ensure coordinated efforts to keep all residents of House District 17 safe. Matt will also advocate for up-to-date police technology and drug intervention services to both fight and prevent crime.[2] |
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| —Matt Jolson[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 Mike Curtin (D) did not seek re-election.
Adam Miller defeated John Rush in the Ohio House of Representatives District 17 general election.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Adam Miller |
54.41% | 19,039 | |
| Republican | John Rush | 45.59% | 15,953 | |
| Total Votes | 34,992 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Adam Miller defeated Matt Jolson in the Ohio House of Representatives District 17 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 17, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Adam Miller |
57.92% | 4,011 | |
| Democratic | Matt Jolson | 42.08% | 2,914 | |
| Total Votes | 6,925 | |||
John Rush ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 17 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 17, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Rush (unopposed) |
100.00% | 5,166 | |
| Total Votes | 5,166 | |||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Jolson's endorsements included the following:[7]
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Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Ohio House of Representatives District 17
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Ohio State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Matt Jolson on Facebook
- Matt Jolson on Twitter
- 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.
- ↑ Matt Jolson, "Issues," accessed February 29, 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
- ↑ Matt Jolson, "Main page," accessed February 29, 2016
