By
Marie McCain
The Cincinnati Enquirer
The two
candidates in the March 2 Republican primary race for
Clermont County's 14th Senate District are long on
experience.
Going
head-to-head in the 14th District, a seat being vacated by
Ohio Senate President Doug White, are state Reps. Jean
Schmidt and Tom Niehaus.
Both Schmidt, a
Republican from Miami Township, and Niehaus, a Republican
from New Richmond, are vacating their House seats because
of term limits. (Web Correction -
Both are in their in their 4th year with a term limit of 8
years)
Niehaus,
campaigning on themes of lower taxes, fiscal
responsibility, better schools and improving opportunities
for small business owners and farmers, is endorsed by
White and former state Rep. Rose Vesper.
"I make it
a point to stay in touch with the residents in my
districts," Niehaus said. "Right now, people
want to talk about their tax burden. They are very clear
in telling me they can't afford more taxes."
Schmidt, who
has a history of public service in the local and state
arenas, is campaigning on her record. Touting her tough
stance on crime, she points to her successful efforts,
which helped to expand Megan's Law in Ohio, as well as her
ongoing work to legalize concealed carry in Ohio.
Ohio Treasurer
Joe Deters and Speaker of the House Larry Householder, R-Glenford,
endorse her. She also has endorsements from the Ohio
Taxpayers Association and Ohio Right to Life.
"My
platform is simple: I will strive to make Southern Ohio
the best area in the state.
"I will
work to make our communities safe and prosperous, great
places to live, work and play," Schmidt said, adding
that she has been a watchdog for economic development.
The primary
winner will face Democrat Paul Schwietering in November.
Other Clermont
primary races
In the race for
the 66th District Ohio House seat being vacated by Jean
Schmidt, there are five Republicans in the primary.
They are:
Joseph W.
Uecker, of Union Township. (Web
Correction - Joe Uecker is from Miami Township)
Donovan L.
Donohoo, of Loveland.
Carl Dorsch, of
Union Township.
Jeffrey A.
Hardin.
Mark J.
Daniels, of Union Township.
In the race for
the 88th District Ohio House seat being vacated by Tom
Niehaus, there are three Republicans in the primary.
They are:
Harry Cooper
Snyder, of Batavia Township Curt Carl Hartman, of Pierce
Township Danny R. Bubp
Saturday, February 14, 2004
