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      New Endorsements Announced by Ohio Right to Life PAC 01/27/2012
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      New Endorsements Announced by Ohio Right to Life PAC
      House Speaker John Boehner Headlines List of Endorsed Congressional Candidates
      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
      DATE: Friday, January 27, 2012
      PHONE: (614) 547-0099 ext. 309 

      (COLUMBUS) - The Ohio Right to Life Society PAC today announced additional endorsements of longstanding pro-life allies, Speaker of the House John Boehner, Congressman Bob Latta, Congressman Bob Gibbs and Congressman Bill Johnson, for the March 6th primary elections.  
       
      "It is an honor and privilege for our movement to stand and support our pro-life leaders beginning with Speaker of the House John Boehner along with Congressmen Latta, Gibbs and Johnson. Over the course of their careers, these office holders have exemplified true leadership for the pro-life movement. Returning Speaker Boehner and Representatives Latta, Gibbs and Johnson to Congress will ensure that more mothers will be protected and more babies will be saved. These public servants will continue to advance our number one goal which is to overturn Roe v. Wade," said Mike Gonidakis, on behalf of the Ohio Right to Life PAC. "As pro-life Ohioans, it is our responsibility to support these endorsed candidates." 
       
      The complete list of candidates endorsed by the Ohio Right to Life PAC is as follows:
       
      United States House of Representatives
      Speaker of the House John Boehner
      Congresswoman Jean Schmidt
      Congressman Bob Latta 
      Congressman Bob Gibbs
      Congressman Bill Johnson
      Congressman Mike Turner
      Congressman Pat Tiberi
      Congressman Steve Stivers (preferred, not endorsed)
      Candidate Steven Kraus
      Candidate Sam Wurzelbacher
       
      United States Senate 
      State Treasurer Josh Mandel
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      Ohio Right to Life PAC Endorses Federal Candidates 01/26/2012
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      Ohio Right to Life PAC Endorses Federal Candidates
      Best Pro-Life Leaders Chosen to Represent Ohio
      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
      DATE: Thursday, January 26, 2012
      PHONE: (614) 547-0099 ext. 309 

      (COLUMBUS) - The Ohio Right to Life Society PAC today announced its endorsements of Ohio's federal candidates in contested races for the March 6th primary elections.
       
      "The 2012 congressional elections will determine the pro-life balance of power in Washington D.C. Too many pro-life initiatives have been stalled by our pro-abortion president and his allies in leadership. We are asking all Ohioans to consider the unique opportunity we have before us to transform our federal government in order to place women's health and the lives of their unborn children as a top priority," said Mike Gonidakis, on behalf of the Ohio Right to Life PAC. "As pro-life Ohioans, it is our responsibility to support these endorsed candidates."
       
      "The Ohio Right to Life PAC is proud to endorse Josh Mandel for the United States Senate. Throughout his life and political career, he has been a strong defender of the rights for the unborn," said Marshal Pitchford, Chairman of the Ohio Right to Life PAC.  "Similarly, the slate of endorsed candidates for Congress have each expressed their dedication to the defense of life," said Pitchford.
       
      The candidates endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC are a diverse group of Ohioans with plentiful experience. Ohio Right to Life PAC endorsed candidates for the United States Senate and House of Representatives are as follows:
       
      United States Senate
      Republican State Treasurer Josh Mandel
       
      United States House of Representatives
      Republican Congresswoman Jean Schmidt - District 2
      Republican Candidate Steven Kraus - District 9
      Republican Candidate Sam Wurzelbacher - District 9
      Republican Congressman Mike Turner - District 10
      Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi - District 12
      Republican Congressman Steve Stivers - District 15
       
      Ohio Right to Life also issued endorsements for two more Ohio House races. In the 76th House District in the Republican primary, ORTL endorses Matt Lynch. ORTL also has issued a dual endorsement of Bill Dingus and James Riepenhoff in the Republican primary in House District 93. 
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      Ohio Right to Life PAC Endorses State Candidates 01/04/2012
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      Ohio Right to Life PAC Endorses State Candidates
      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.
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