Peter Rosewicz

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Peter Rosewicz

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 28, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

The University of Akron, 2010

Personal

Birthplace

Cleveland, Ohio

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Peter Rosewicz (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on April 28, 2020.

Rosewicz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Peter Rosewicz was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron in 2010.

Elections

2020

See also: Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2020

Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)

Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 9

Incumbent Marcy Kaptur defeated Rob Weber and McKenzie Levindofske in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 9 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marcy Kaptur (D)	63.1	190,328
		Rob Weber (R)	36.9	111,385
	Submit photo	McKenzie Levindofske (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	39

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 301,752
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 9

Incumbent Marcy Kaptur defeated Peter Rosewicz in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 9 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marcy Kaptur	90.7	52,433
		Peter Rosewicz	9.3	5,370

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,803
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 9

Rob Weber defeated Timothy Corrigan, Tim Connors, and Charles Barrett in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 9 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rob Weber	59.8	10,863
	Submit photo	Timothy Corrigan	21.3	3,873
		Tim Connors	11.4	2,064
	Submit photo	Charles Barrett	7.6	1,376

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,176
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Terry Crist (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Peter Rosewicz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rosewicz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Peter has seen the pros of capitalism while working since he was thirteen years old. More importantly, he has been witness to the cons of this winner-take-all system and is sick of it. While studying American and World politics from such academics as Chomsky, Wolff, and Lessig, he has bolstered his opinion that there is a better way to run this great nation. Once he had a foothold onto these great professors' ideologies, he hit to streets to talk to people, all people. Through this research he has garnered an insight into what is important to Ohioans from his district. People are working more hours for less money, benefits, and job security. Homeless veterans sleeping in the streets and being ignored by the masses. Hungry school children who seem to be a great point in a speech, but fall to the wayside once the election is through. Peter is sick of watching the have-nots fight over scraps from the haves table. He is sick of watching billionaires sprinkle a little wealth onto the working poor in order to "help" fix the problems they created. Peter believes in what this country once stood for, the people, and is well equipped to fight for them. He isn't doing this as a career change. Rather, he is doing this to spark a paradigm shift and show people you do not need $1.5 million just to be considered for a democratically elected position. He is ready to fight for all people. Not just who he thinks will get him elected, but the people who's voices have been silenced by big money.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Campaign Finance Reform.
• Universal Healthcare.
• Repeal Citizens United.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

From what I've learned while listening and reading to much smarter people than I, a majority of Americans have checked out of politics. There seems to be 10% on the extreme left and right while a majority of us, 80%, just go with whatever happens. It is time to reform how our elected officials get there and time to simplify the verbiage of our laws so you don't need a law degree in order to take advantage of the loopholes the 1% have been exploiting for a long time. I want regular people to not be intimidated by police, politicians, or employers. I want to empower everyone and give them a way to break the chains of capitalism and the wage slavery that goes hand-in-hand.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Republic, Lost - Lawrence Lessig

Manufactured Consent - Noam Chomsky
A People's History of the United States - Howard Zinn

But please reach out and I will update the list as I read new authors.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I've spent a lot of time thinking about this one but believe I've come up with a few. I can juggle, I've been told I'm an alright cook, and I play five instruments.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'm hoping to get beliefs, feelings, and other intangible motivations behind why people vote for who they vote for the heck out of politics. We need to focus on actual problems and be willing to listen to the other side, then come up with solutions to the problems. Not just argue over definitions of words or relying on logical fallacies and doublespeak to back up our beliefs.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

The first job I received a taxable wage for was bussing tables and bar-backing at a party center. Believe I was fifteen years old and worked there for a year maybe? My shifts were Friday and Saturday nights, normally until two or so in the morning and brunch on Sunday. Believe I had to be there at nine or ten for brunch? I wonder why a fifteen year old, who cannot vote, would ever be taxed on his after-school job's pay.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton has a pretty big impact on me as a second grader when I read it. I don't think I have a favorite book though.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Oof, this is a rough one for me. I had So Far Away by Carol King stuck in my head for a few years a while back. Otherwise, usually one of the last songs I listened to.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Quite the contrary! If you look at voting trends, of both parties, and look at who has donated or is currently donating to their campaigns, you will hopefully be with me on having term limits for all federal office. Career politicians are one of many reasons so many people's voices go unheard on this planet.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

What an interesting question. Am I supposed to base my answer for predicting the greatest challenge facing such a vast and diverse nation as America over the span of ten years, off of my ability to predict the future?

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

More than likely.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes but it doesn't matter what I believe or think is right. I am a representative of the people and, seeing as I haven't had a chance to speak to my constituents at great length, would rather see if they believe this is right or they have other thoughts.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Please see previous answer.

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)