Tom Schmida
Tom Schmida was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 37 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[1] Schmida was replaced on the general election ballot by Casey Weinstein (D).
Schmida was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 37 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[2] He was defeated by incumbent Kristina Daley Roegner (R) in the general election.
Biography
Schmida has worked as a teacher for 40 years, starting in 1972. He graduated from the University of Akron in 1972 and received his M.Ed. from John Carroll University in 1978. He served as vice-president of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union from 1982-1990 and as president from 1990 to the present. In addition to his career in education, Schmida has served as a member of the Reminderville Village Council and served as mayor of Reminderville from 1988 to 1998. He has also been active in the AFL-CIO.[3]
Campaign themes
2012
In an electronic communication with Ballotpedia, Schmida discussed his campaign themes and policy goals:
- "In talking with citizens throughout the state, it is readily apparent that we are all frustrated with divisive partisan politics. We need legislators who will faithfully represent the wishes of Ohioans and will protect the interests of our working families. As a state representative, I will work to provide:"
- 1. "A high quality system of pre K-12 public schools and affordable college to insure that our children are prepared for the challenges of our global economy."
- 2. "A robust economic climate that will create good jobs, encourage investment, and help small businesses thrive."
- 3. "A balanced approach to state finances to protect local governments from having to cut services."
- 4. "A legislature that can collaborate and cooperate to get things done as opposed to advancing a partisan national agenda."
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 Kristina Daley Roegner defeated Casey Weinstein in the Ohio House of Representatives District 37 general election.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kristina Daley Roegner Incumbent |
57.10% | 35,503 | |
| Democratic | Casey Weinstein | 42.90% | 26,675 | |
| Total Votes | 62,178 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Tom Schmida ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 37, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tom Schmida (unopposed) |
100.00% | 771 | |
| Total Votes | 771 | |||
Incumbent Kristina Daley Roegner ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 37, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Kristina Daley Roegner Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,565 | |
| Total Votes | 14,565 | |||
2012
Schmida ran in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 37. Schmida was unopposed in the March 6 Democratic primary election and was defeated by District 42 incumbent Kristina Daley Roegner (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristina Daley Roegner Incumbent |
54% | 32,412 | |
| Democratic | Tom Schmida | 46% | 27,629 | |
| Total Votes | 60,041 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Ohio House of Representatives District 37
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Ohio State Legislature
External links
- Candidate list
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ NPR, "After Issue 2 Victory, Ohio Teachers Line Up to Run for State Office," December 8, 2011
- ↑ [Electronic Communication with Ballotpedia Staff, April 10, 2012]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
