2007 Ohio's 5th congressional district special election

The 2007 special election in Ohio's 5th congressional district occurred when the district became vacant following the death of incumbent Paul E. Gillmor. A special election to fill the seat was called by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for December 11, 2007. Republican nominee and Ohio State Senator Bob Latta won election to Congress, defeating Democratic nominee Robin Weirauch.Former Ohio congressman's son elected to fill dad's old seat WNWO NBC 24 December 11, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2007

Democratic primary

Candidates Robin Weirauch, public administrator, 2004 and 2006 Democratic nominee George Mays, businessman

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Bob Latta, State Senator Steve Buehrer, State Senator Mark Hollenbaugh, high school teacher Fred Pieper Michael Smitley, business consultant

Polling Source Date Buehrer (R) Hollenbaugh (R) Latta (R) Pieper (R) Smitley (R)Basswood ResearchOct 27–28, 2007 28% N/A 25% N/A N/APublic Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion StrategiesOct 16–17, 2007 21% 1% 40% 4% 0%Basswood ResearchOctober 15, 2007 25% N/A 28% N/A N/ABasswood ResearchSeptember 19, 2007 14% N/A 27% N/A N/A

Results

General election

Polling Source Date Latta (R) Weirauch (D)Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies Nov 11–12, 2007 50% 36%

Results

See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives

References

External links

Candidate Web Sites

Republican Steve Buehrer for Congress web site Mark Hollenbaugh for Congress web site Bob Latta for Congress web site Fred Pieper for Congress web site Michael Smitley for Congress web site

Democratic George Mays for Congress web site Robin Weirauch for Congress web site