Former Governor Ted Strickland

If Strickland Isn’t Running for Governor in 2014, Who Is?

Jo Ingles (Ohio Public Radio) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:37:00 +0000

Now that Former Democratic Governor Ted Strickland has announced he won’t run again for Governor in 2014, the question turns to who the party will find to take on current Republican Governor John Kasich. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports on some of the possible contenders.

Democratic Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald is widely mentioned as a possible candidate for Governor in 2014, a move he says he’s considering.

Strickland Says Gun Rights, Limits Can Co-Exist

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:04:00 +0000

Former Ohio governor Ted Strickland says it's time to bring gun rights advocates, the entertainment industry and politicians together to reduce violence after the massacre of 26 people at a Connecticut school last week.

Strickland is a Democrat and his career was built with help from the National Rifle Association. He spoke yesterday after participating in the Ohio Electoral College that delivered Ohio's 18 electoral votes for President Barack Obama.

Former Ohio Governor in Romney Ad Footage

Associated Press — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:06:00 +0000

Former Ohio Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland never expected to see himself so much in campaign advertising this year - especially in a commercial for Republican Mitt Romney's presidential bid.

The 2012 Barack Obama campaign co-chairman can be seen nodding agreement behind then-candidate Hillary Clinton in 2008 as she criticizes Obama for mailings she says distorted her record. The Romney ad claims Obama uses the same tactics against him.

Ohio Ex-Governor Won't Rule Out Future Run

Associated Press — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:37:42 +0000

Former Gov. Ted Strickland has shut down his campaign fund but isn't ready to rule out another run for the office he held for four years.

Nearly $439K Spent on Ohio Governor's Mansion

Associated Press — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:05:14 +0000

Ohio Gov. John Kasich doesn't live at the state's official governor's residence, but taxpayers paid to fix the mansion's roof and to keep cable running at the home this year.

The Columbus Dispatch reports that more than $438,000 was spent in 2011 to staff, maintain and repair the mansion in Bexley, just outside of Columbus.

Kasich and his family have chosen to stay at their home in nearby Westerville. The state provides security for that home at an undisclosed cost.