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Sherrod Brown (D) defeated Mike DeWine (R), 56% to 44%.
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Sen. Mike DeWine (R)
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First elected in 1994; Seeking third full term; DeWine was nominated with 72% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 5, 1947, Springfield, Ohio
- Family: Married (Fran); eight children
- Education: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1972; Miami University (Ohio), B.S., 1969
- Professional Career: Greene County assistant prosecuting attorney, 1973-75
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: Lieutenant governor, 1990-94; U.S. House, 1982-90; state Senate, 1980-82
 Sherrod Brown (D)
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Brown, a congressman from the 13th District, was nominated with 77% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Nov. 9, 1952; Mansfield, Ohio
- Family: Married (Connie Schultz); two children, two stepchildren
- Education: Ohio State University, M.A., 1981; M.A., 1979; Yale University, B.A., 1974
- Professional Career: Professor, Ohio State University at Mansfield, 1979-81
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1992-present; secretary of state, 1982-90; state House, 1974-82
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mike DeWine (R)
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2,665,512
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60%
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$5,699,889
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Ted Celeste (D)
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1,595,066
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36%
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$477,176
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Other
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188,223
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4%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mike DeWine (R)
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1,029,860
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80%
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Ronald Dickson (R)
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161,185
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12%
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Frank Cremeans (R)
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104,219
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8%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mike DeWine (R)
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1,836,556
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53%
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$6,084,663
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Joel Hyatt (D)
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1,348,213
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39%
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$4,921,223
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Joseph J. Slovenec (I)
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252,031
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7%
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$192,867
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