Union Law Draws Contenders into Ohio primaries

On the heels of the 2011 fight over the limits of public employee unions, Democrats hope to regain seats in the Republican-dominated Legislature that passed the measure.

The issue also is playing a role in one GOP primary. Beavercreek Republican Eric Spicer is seeking to beat state Rep. Jerrod Martin and Greene County Commissioner Rick Perales on March 6 by touting his opposition to the defeated union law.

Newly drawn legislative districts and abortion are factors in other primaries.  Fourteen Democratic face-offs and 18 Republican matchups for Ohio House seats are under way.  Three Republican primaries  are taking place for Ohio Senate seats.  Republicans have a big fundraising lead.