Leaders Chosen to Keep Ohio Pro-Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Wenesday, January 4, 2012
PHONE: 614-54

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - The Ohio Right to Life Society PAC today announced its endorsements of Ohio's state legislative candidates in contested races for the March 6th primary election.

"Elections have consequences.  In 2011, Ohio witnessed historic gains with the enactment of numerous life saving measures.  This election cycle will dictate whether Ohio will continue to protect mothers and their babies through our legislative initiatives.  We are urging pro-life Ohioans to support these endorsed incumbents and candidates seeking public office," said Mike Gonidakis on behalf of the Ohio Right to Life PAC.

Currently, a pro-life super majority exists within the Ohio Senate with all 23 members of the Republican caucus supporting Ohio Right to Life's legislative agenda.  The Ohio House of Representatives boasts strong bi-partisan support for the pro-life agenda as well. 

"The Ohio Right to Life PAC is proud to issue these primary endorsements.  These incumbents and candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to life, professionalism and the best opportunity to retain a pro-life voice within the Ohio General Assembly," said Marshal Pitchford, Chairman of the Ohio Right to Life Political Action Committee. "These candidates will serve both Ohio and the pro-life cause well. We are fortunate to have them pursuing public office and we are confident that these candidates will serve with the utmost passion for life," said Pitchford.

These outstanding candidates received the support of the Ohio Right to Life PAC because they clearly represent the pro-life movement within Ohio and the PAC is proud to endorse them.

The candidates endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC are a diverse group of men and women including Democrats and Republicans. A complete list of all candidates endorsed by the Ohio Right to Life PAC can be found at the bottom of this press release. Notable endorsed candidates include:

• Republican State Senator Peggy Lehner (Honor Roll Status) - Senate District 6
• Republican State Senator Tom Patton - Senate District 24
• Republican State Senator Jim Hughes - Senate District 16
• Republican State Representative Peter Stautberg - House District 27
• Republican Candidate Mike Wilson - House District 28
• Democratic Candidate Daniel Troy - House District 60
• Democratic Candidate Terry Tranter - House District 31  

Endorsements in federal races, including Congressional and U.S. Senate Candidates, will follow at a later date.

Ohio Right to Life PAC Endorsements for the March 6, 2012 Primary Election

Ohio Senate Endorsements

• Republican State Representative Randy Gardner - Senate District 2
• Republican State Senator Peggy Lehner (Honor Roll Status) - Senate District 6
• Republican State Representative Joe Uecker (Honor Roll Status) - Senate District 14
• Republican Candidate Paul Hall - Senate District 14
• Republican State Senator Jim Hughes - Senate District 16
• Republican State Senator Tom Patton - Senate District 24

Ohio House of Representatives Endorsements

• Republican State Representative Peter Stautberg - House District 27
• Republican Candidate Mike Wilson - House District 28
• Republican Candidate Lou Blessing, III - House District 29
• Democratic Candidate Terry Tranter - House District 31
• Democratic Candidate Daniel Troy - House District 60
• Republican Candidate Randy Law - House District 64
• Republican Candidate John Becker - House District 65
• Republican Candidate Doug Green - House District 66
• Republican Candidate Rick Herron- House District 66
• Republican Candidate Nick Owens - House District 66
• Republican State Representative Andrew Brenner - House District 67
• Republican State Representative Margaret Ruhl - House District 68
• Republican Candidate Rick Perales - House District 73
• Republican Candidate Ron Hood - House District 78
• Republican Candidate Monty Lobb - House District 78
• Republican State Representative John Adams - House District 85
• Republican State Representative Jeffrey McClain - House District 87

If you do not know the district in which you reside, contact your county board of elections to find out by clicking here.