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{{Short description|American politician (born 1941)}} | |||
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|birth_name = Theodore Strickland | |birth_name = Theodore Strickland | ||
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'''Theodore Strickland'''<ref name="tax return">{{Citation|title=U.S. Individual Income Tax Return|author1=Theodore Strickland|author2=Frances S. Strickland|date=March 11, 2010|url=http://www.dispatch.com/wwwexportcontent/sites/dispatch/local_news/stories/2010/04/28/strickland-tax-returns.pdf|access-date=March 12, 2011}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> (born August 4, 1941) is an American politician who served as the 68th ] from 2007 to 2011. A member of the ], he previously served in the ], representing {{ushr|OH|6}} (1993–1995, 1997–2007).<ref name=congress>{{cite news|work=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|title=Strickland, Ted, (1941 - )|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=s001004}}</ref> | |||
In the ], Strickland was elected to succeed term-limited ] incumbent ], receiving 60% of the vote and defeating ] ].<ref name=SOSelection06>{{cite web|work=Election Results 2006 | publisher=Ohio Secretary of State|title=Governor and Lieutenant Governor: November 7, 2006|url=http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107GovLieutGov.aspx |access-date=October 22, 2013}}</ref> He was narrowly defeated for re-election in the ] by former U.S. Representative ].<ref name=SOSelection10>{{cite web |work=Election Results 2010 |publisher=Ohio Secretary of State |title=Governor and Lieutenant Governor: November 2, 2010 |url=http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2010results/20101102governor.aspx |access-date=October 22, 2013 |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702150853/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2010results/20101102governor.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
'''Theodore''' "'''Ted'''" '''Strickland'''<ref name="tax return">{{Citation|title=U.S. Individual Income Tax Return|author1=Theodore Strickland|author2=Frances S. Strickland|date=March 11, 2010|url=http://www.dispatch.com/wwwexportcontent/sites/dispatch/local_news/stories/2010/04/28/strickland-tax-returns.pdf|accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> (born August 4, 1941) is an American politician from the state of ]. Strickland served as the ] of Ohio, from 2007 to 2011. A member of the ], he previously served in the ], representing {{ushr|OH|6}} (1993–1995, 1997–2007).<ref name=congress>{{cite news|work=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|title=Strickland, Ted, (1941 - )|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=s001004}}</ref> | |||
In April 2014, Strickland became president of the ], a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization.<ref name=cap>{{Cite web |url=http://www.americanprogressaction.org/press/release/2014/03/19/84156/release-former-ohio-gov-ted-strickland-named-center-for-american-progress-action-fund-president/|title=RELEASE: Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Named Center for American Progress Action Fund President|date=March 19, 2014 |publisher=] |access-date=June 12, 2014}}</ref> Strickland left that position in February 2015,<ref name=leaves>{{cite news|last1=Gomez|first1=Henry|title=Ted Strickland has left the Center for American Progress, clearing one hurdle to a Senate bid|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/02/ted_strickland_has_left_the_ce.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Cleveland.com|date=February 17, 2015}}</ref> and subsequently announced his intention to ] against incumbent ].<ref name="dispatch.com">{{Cite news |last1=Wehrman |first1=Jessica |last2=Torry |first2=Jack|title=Ted Strickland Running for U.S. Senate |url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/02/24/former-gov.-ted-strickland-running-for-senate.html |newspaper=Columbus Dispatch |location=Columbus, OH |access-date=February 25, 2015 }}</ref> He went on to lose by 20 points. As of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, Ted Strickland is the last Democrat to serve as governor of Ohio. | |||
In the ], Strickland was elected to succeed term-limited ] incumbent ] after defeating ] ], receiving 60% of the vote.<ref name=SOSelection06>{{cite web|work=Election Results 2006 | publisher=Ohio Secretary of State|title=Governor and Lieutenant Governor: November 7, 2006|url=http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107GovLieutGov.aspx |accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> However, he was narrowly defeated (with less than 47% of the vote) for re-election in the ] by former U.S. Representative ].<ref name=SOSelection10>{{cite web|work=Election Results 2010 |publisher=Ohio Secretary of State|title=Governor and Lieutenant Governor: November 2, 2010 | |||
|url=http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2010results/20101102governor.aspx |accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> | |||
Strickland currently serves as a member of the Governors' Council at the ] and is the president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bipartisanpolicy.org/about/governors-council |title=Governors' Council members |author= |year=2013 |publisher=] |work=Bipartisanpolicy.org |accessdate=January 4, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.americanprogressaction.org/press/release/2014/03/19/84156/release-former-ohio-gov-ted-strickland-named-center-for-american-progress-action-fund-president/|title=RELEASE: Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Named Center for American Progress Action Fund President|author= |date=2014-03-19 |publisher=] |accessdate=2014-06-12}}</ref> On February 25, 2015, Strickland announced his intention to run for the United States Senate against incumbent ].<ref name="dispatch.com">{{Cite news |last1=Wehrman |first1=Jessica |last2=Torry |first2=Jack|date= |title=Ted Strickland Running for U.S. Senate |url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/02/24/former-gov.-ted-strickland-running-for-senate.html |newspaper=Columbus Dispatch |location=Columbus, OH |publisher= |accessdate=February 25, 2015 }}</ref> | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Strickland was born in ], the son of Carrie (Carver) and Charles Orville Strickland.<ref>http://birth-records.mooseroots.com/l/6112368/Theodore-Strickland{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He was one of nine children. A 1959 graduate of Northwest High School, Strickland went on to be the first member of his family to attend college.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Koff|first1=Stephen|title=Ted Strickland vs. PG Sittenfeld: The debate (if they had one)|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/11/ted_strickland_vs_pg_sittenfel_1.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Cleveland.com|date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> Strickland received a ] degree in ] with a minor in ] from ] in 1963. In 1966, he received a ] degree in guidance counseling from the ] and a ] (M.Div.) from the ] in 1967. He then returned to the University of Kentucky to earn his ] in ] in 1980. He is married to ], an ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Landers|first1=Brittany|title=Frances Strickland speaking to Democrats|url=http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/584526/Frances-Strickland-speaking-to-Democrats.html?nav=5301|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=The Marietta Times|date=April 20, 2016}}</ref> | |||
Strickland worked as a counseling psychologist at the ] in Lucasville. He was an administrator at a ] children's home and was a professor of psychology at ]. Strickland is an ordained minister in the ] |
Strickland worked as a counseling psychologist at the ] in Lucasville.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Marshall|first1=Aaron|title=Gov. Ted Strickland grants clemency to 78 people|url=http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/11/gov_strickland_grants_clemency.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Cleveland.com|date=November 23, 2009}}</ref> He was an administrator at a ] children's home and was a professor of psychology at ].<ref>{{cite news|title=The Outsider|url=http://www.ohiomagazine.com/Main/Articles/The_Outsider_4055.aspx|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Ohio Magazine|date=February 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610164057/http://www.ohiomagazine.com/Main/Articles/The_Outsider_4055.aspx|archive-date=June 10, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Strickland is an ordained minister in the ]. He was a minister at a Methodist church in ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mound|first1=Josh|title=Better Off Ted|url=http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/better-off-ted/Content?oid=1493962|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Cleveland Scene|date=March 1, 2006}}</ref> | ||
==Election to Congress== | ==Election to Congress== | ||
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Strickland ran for U.S. representative for ] in 1976, 1978, and 1980, losing twice to long-time incumbent ] and later to Harsha's successor and campaign manager, ]. | Strickland ran for U.S. representative for ] in 1976, 1978, and 1980, losing twice to long-time incumbent ] and later to Harsha's successor and campaign manager, ]. | ||
Strickland ran again for the 6th District seat in 1992, once again facing Bob McEwen, who had suffered some political damage by being associated with the ]. The 6th District had been combined with the old 10th District when Ohio lost two seats in Congress following the 1990 census and now covered a huge area stretching from ], in ], to ], in ] on the opposite side of the state. The district proved a difficult place to campaign, representing half a dozen different media markets and home to no large cities and few unifying influences. | Strickland ran again for the 6th District seat in 1992, once again facing Bob McEwen, who had suffered some political damage by being associated with the ]. The 6th District had been combined with the old 10th District when Ohio lost two seats in Congress following the 1990 census and now covered a huge area stretching from ], in ], to ], in ] on the opposite side of the state. The district proved a difficult place to campaign, representing half a dozen different media markets and home to no large cities and few unifying influences. | ||
], Vice President ], and ] came to Ohio to campaign for McEwen, but Strickland narrowly won in the general election on November 3, 1992. He received 122,720 votes to McEwen's 119,252, a plurality of 3,468 – just over 1.4%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 3, 1992|url=http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1992election.pdf|publisher=Clerk of the House of Representatives| |
], Vice President ], and ] came to Ohio to campaign for McEwen, but Strickland narrowly won in the general election on November 3, 1992. He received 122,720 votes to McEwen's 119,252, a plurality of 3,468 – just over 1.4%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 3, 1992|url=http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1992election.pdf|publisher=Clerk of the House of Representatives|access-date=October 22, 2013|pages=59|date=May 31, 1993}}</ref> Strickland began serving in January 1993 in the ]. | ||
==Congressional career== | ==Congressional career== | ||
Strickland was among the many Democrats who lost their offices in the ], narrowly losing to businessman ]. Strickland reclaimed his seat two years later in a similarly narrow victory, and took office in January 1997 with the ]. He faced a strong challenge from ] ] in 1998, but turned it back; in the next three elections he was reelected by large margins, |
Strickland was among the many Democrats who lost their offices in the ], narrowly losing to businessman ]. Strickland reclaimed his seat two years later in a similarly narrow victory, and took office in January 1997 with the ]. He faced a strong challenge from ] ] in 1998, but turned it back; in the next three elections he was reelected by large margins, running unopposed in 2004. Strickland served on the ] and the ]. | ||
==2006 gubernatorial campaign== | ==2006 gubernatorial campaign== | ||
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Strickland successfully ran for ] in 2006, when Governor ] was term-limited and could not run for re-election. Strickland selected former ] and 1998 Democratic nominee for governor ] as his running mate. He was sworn in as governor on January 8, 2007.<ref name="CincyPost Smyth">{{cite news|first=Julie Carr|last=Smyth|title=Changing of the guard: New governor starts new era|work=] (])|publisher=]|date=2007-01-08|page=A1|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CNPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1168EFC8EB4DE060&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420}}<!-- http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070108/NEWS01/701080374 --></ref> | |||
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Strickland successfully ran for ] in 2006, when Governor ] was term-limited and could not run for re-election. Strickland selected former ] and 1998 Democratic nominee for governor ] as his running mate. He was sworn in as governor on January 8, 2007.<ref name="CincyPost Smyth">{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CNPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1168EFC8EB4DE060&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Changing of the guard: New governor starts new era|last=Smyth|first=Julie Carr|date=January 8, 2007|publisher=]|work=] (])|page=A1}}<!-- http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070108/NEWS01/701080374{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} --></ref> | |||
Strickland won the Democratic primary on May 2, 2006, with 80 percent of the vote.<ref>{{cite web | |||
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|accessdate=2008-01-12 }}</ref> In the November general election, he was challenged by ] Secretary of State ], ] economist ] and ] ], but won handily on November 7, 2006, capturing 60% of the vote. Blackwell finished in a distant second with 37% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web | |||
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Strickland won the Democratic primary on May 2, 2006, with 80 percent of the vote.<ref>{{cite web |title=2006 Democratic primary election results |publisher=Ohio Secretary of State |date=May 2, 2006 |url=http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1683 |access-date=January 12, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080227233659/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1683 |archive-date=February 27, 2008 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> | |||
He was endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of Ohio, ],<ref></ref> ], Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, Ohio Trooper Coalition, Ohio Education Association, ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oh.aft.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=3a103f9b-1ea2-4297-8069-3610402aad48 |title=Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO - OFT Expands List of Endorsed Candidates |publisher=Oh.aft.org |date=2006-06-10 |accessdate=2011-03-11}}</ref> Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, ], '']'', '']'', '']'' (Cleveland), '']'', '']'', ''The Canton Repository'', Mayor ] of ], Mayor ] of ], Mayor ] of ], Mayor ] of ], Mayor ] of ], and Mayor ] of ]. | |||
Strickland's endorsements included the ]<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926224132/http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/357414136552319.php|date=September 26, 2007}}</ref> and the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://oh.aft.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=3a103f9b-1ea2-4297-8069-3610402aad48 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120209044735/http://oh.aft.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=3a103f9b-1ea2-4297-8069-3610402aad48 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 9, 2012 |title=Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO - OFT Expands List of Endorsed Candidates |publisher=Oh.aft.org |date=June 10, 2006 |access-date=March 11, 2011 }}</ref> | |||
Strickland began his media campaign for the general election in July by purchasing airtime on Christian radio stations throughout the state. The ad cited a verse from the ], calling one "to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God." His televised ads began airing in late September 2006.<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2011}}</ref> | |||
In September 2006, a group called Republicans for Strickland publicly announced their support for Strickland at a press conference.<ref>{{cite news|last=Smyth |first=Julie Carr |title=GOP loyalists back Democrat in governor race |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Canton Repository |date=September 13, 2006 |url=http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=307576&Category=13 |access-date=January 13, 2008 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927192523/http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=307576&Category=13 |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> | |||
===Republican support=== | |||
Strickland's candidacy received some support from Republicans, indicated by many of the pollsters covering the race.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ohioelects.com/poll/?story=dispatch/2006/09/24/20060924-A10-01.html |title=The Columbus Dispatch - Local/State |publisher=Ohioelects.com |date=2010-11-30 |accessdate=2011-03-11}}</ref> Additionally, a number of high-profile Republicans publicly announced their support for Strickland at a press conference on September 12,<ref>{{cite news | |||
In the November general election, he was challenged by ] Secretary of State ], ] economist Bill Peirce and ] candidate ]. He won the general election on November 7, 2006, capturing 60.5% of the vote. Blackwell finished in second with 36.6% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web |title= 2006 general election results |publisher=Ohio Secretary of State |date=November 7, 2006 |url=http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1841 |access-date=January 12, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109060150/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectionsVoter/results2006.aspx?Section=1841 |archive-date=November 9, 2006 |df= mdy-all}}</ref> | |||
|last=Smyth | |||
|first=Julie Carr | |||
|title=GOP loyalists back Democrat in governor race | |||
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|url=http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=307576&Category=13 | |||
|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref> and Strickland's website launched "Republicans For Strickland,"<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2011}}</ref> which listed over 340 registered Republican endorsers. | |||
==Governorship== | ==Governorship== | ||
===Economy=== | ===Economy=== | ||
In June 2007, Ohio lawmakers approved a $52 billion budget for fiscal year 2008–2009. In January 2008, facing a revenue shortfall, Strickland ordered a $733 million reduction in state spending, including job cuts and the closure of state mental hospitals. Strickland cut another $540 million from the budget in September 2008. In December 2008, Strickland announced a $640 million budget gap.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Marshall|first1=Aaron|title=20 Gov. Ted Strickland tackles large Ohio budget gap|url=http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/12/gov_ted_strickland_tackles_lar.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|newspaper=Cleveland Plain Dealer|date=December 2, 2008}}</ref> In 2009, Strickland signed legislation which postponed the last of five scheduled income tax rate reductions from 2009 until 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=HB 318 - Tax Law Amendments - Ohio Key Vote |url=https://votesmart.org/bill/10546/28350/tax-law-amendments#28390 |website=Vote Smart |access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> The move used $844 million in anticipated tax refunds to fill the gap in the state budget.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fields|first1=Reginald|title=GOP challenger John Kasich says Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's tax freeze amounted to a tax hike|url=http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2010/oct/13/john-kasich/gop-challengers-labels-ohio-gov-ted-stricklands-ta/|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=PolitiFact|date=October 13, 2010}}</ref> | |||
Under Strickland the state won the Governor's Cup award from ''Site Selection'' magazine, based on top states for economic development, for his first three years in office.<ref name="Ringler">{{Cite news |title=Ohio again attracts the most businesses |author=Ringler, Larry |newspaper=] |date=March 4, 2010 |url=http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/534329.html?nav=5021 |accessdate=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> By 2010, the state's business climate had improved from #38 in the nation and #7 in the Midwest when Strickland was elected to #11 in the nation and #1 in the Midwest according to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.<ref name=YV>, FOX 28 Columbus. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
In 2008, he signed the state's ], mandating that 25% of the state's electricity be produced by renewables by 2025.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Adler|first1=Ben|title=This Senate race shows how climate action is gaining support in the Midwest|url=http://grist.org/climate-energy/this-senate-race-shows-how-climate-action-is-gaining-support-in-the-midwest/|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Grist|date=April 12, 2016}}</ref> That same year, Strickland signed an executive order overhauling business regulations.<ref>{{cite news|title=Strickland calls for biz regulation overhaul|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2008/02/11/daily13.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|newspaper=Columbus Business First|date=February 12, 2008}}</ref> In 2010, Strickland supported the renewal of the ] program in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Gov. Strickland pushes Third Frontier funding vote at Mayfield company |author=Breckenridge, Tom |newspaper=] |date=April 29, 2010 |url=http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/04/gov_strickland_pushes_third_fr.html |access-date=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> | |||
During Strickland's tenure, the state's rainy day fund was reduced from $1 billion to 89 cents in order to balance the state budget.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Campaign Ad Watch: Chamber ad slamming Strickland oversimplifies Ohio's job loss |author=Wehrman, Jessica |newspaper=The Columbus Dispatch |date=May 24, 2016 |url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/05/24/Ad-Watch-Chamber-ad-slamming-Strickland-oversimplifies-Ohios-job-loss.html |access-date=August 6, 2016 }}</ref> Some estimates claim Ohio would have experienced a $7 billion deficit if Strickland had not made such moves and cuts to the Ohio budget.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Naymik|first1=Mark|title=Gov. Strickland will use up Ohio's $1 billion rainy-day fund to balance budget|url=http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2009/01/strickland_to_drain_rainyday_f.html|access-date=8 August 2016|publisher=Cleveland.com|date=January 30, 2009}}</ref> | |||
Strickland eliminated nearly 250 state business regulations and revised over 1800 to better accommodate growth.<ref name=YV /> He expanded small business credits and proposed the "Build Your Own Business" program, which will facilitate $5,000 micro loans to participants.<ref name=YV /> He passed a unanimous budget of $52 billion over the two fiscal years beginning July 2007 with line-item vetoes; this unanimous approval of the budget was the state's first in 84 years,<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2011}}</ref> and during his term he reduced the size of state government by 7%, or 5,000 employees.<ref name=GR>, Marilyn Karfeld. Cleveland Jewish News. November 3, 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
In 2008, he signed the state's ], calling for 25% of the state's energy to be produced by renewables by 2025.<ref>, Nacel Energy. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> By 2010, the state was ranked #2 in solar production and continued to be a top-five state for "green energy" production.<ref name=CR>, George Nelson. Business Journal Daily. October 31, 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref><ref>, Christina Williams. Portland Business Journal. October 17, 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Strickland signed an executive order in 2007 that unified the state's higher education system by creating the ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Strickland Seeks Collaboration Among Ohio's Colleges and Universities|url=http://archive.businessjournaldaily.com/strickland-seeks-collaboration-amongbrohios-colleges-and-universities-2007-7-31|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=The Business Journal|date=July 31, 2007}}</ref> | |||
Strickland unified Ohio's public colleges in 2007 by establishing the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uso.edu/network/index.php |title=University System of Ohio - University System |publisher=Uso.edu |date= |accessdate=2011-03-11}}</ref> which is now the nation's largest comprehensive public system of higher education.<ref>, PR News Wire. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> Between 2009 and 2010, enrollment at its four-year institutions increased by 8%, while enrollment at two-year institutions increased 23%.<ref name=DP>, Joe Hallett and Mark Niquette. Columbus Dispatch. October 3, 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
Strickland pushed to cut funding of ], which critics said would reduce educational choice available to the public. He opposed federally subsidized abstinence-only ] programs.<ref>{{cite web |last = Craig | first = Jon | title = Gov. to end abstinence program; But births to teens down, backers argue | work = Cincinnati.com | publisher = Gannett | date = March 23, 2007 | url = http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070323/NEWS01/703230419/1077/COL02 | access-date = October 22, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Smyth | first = Julie Carr | title = Voucher backers lash out at plan; Strickland's proposal to cut education program catches some by surprise | work = Ohio.com (AP) | publisher = Akron Beacon Journal | date = March 16, 2007 | url = http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/education/16915796.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070425025730/http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/education/16915796.htm | archive-date = April 25, 2007 }}</ref> | |||
Strickland presided over the largest total budget spending on primary education since 1980, including $4 billion for new and better school construction, 250 of which will be "green" schools.<ref name=TS /> When he took office, only 491 of Ohio's 613 public school districts were rated effective or higher and #27 in the nation by ].<ref name=DP /> By 2010, 536 had reached the effective or higher mark and were ranked #5 by ].<ref name=DP /><ref name=TS>, Ted Strickland. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref><ref>, Governor of Ohio. 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
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===Veterans' affairs=== | ||
], 2009]] | ], 2009.]] | ||
In 2007, Strickland signed legislation exempting military veterans' retirement benefits from state taxation.<ref> |
In 2007, Strickland signed legislation exempting military veterans' retirement benefits from state taxation.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Barber|first1=Barrie|last2=Otte|first2=Jim|title=State tax break helps keep retired military in Ohio|url=http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/local-military/state-tax-break-helps-keep-retired-military-in-ohi/nnMLp/|access-date=May 13, 2016|newspaper=Dayton Daily News|date=August 18, 2015}}</ref> He signed an executive order creating a council to oversee the eventual establishment of the ] as a cabinet-level agency.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cooley|first1=Patrick|title=State veterans office sounds good|url=http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/502660/State-veterans-office-sounds-good.html?nav=5062|access-date=May 13, 2016|publisher=News and Sentinel|date=February 25, 2008}}</ref> In 2008, he signed an executive order creating the Ohio G.I. Promise, which charges in-state tuition to all veterans attending the state's public colleges on the G.I. bill.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lewin|first1=Tamar|title=Ohio Gives Veterans In-State Rates at Public Colleges|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/education/09vets.html?_r=0|access-date=May 13, 2016|newspaper=New York Times|date=July 9, 2008}}</ref> In 2008, he vetoed legislation which would have given small cash bonuses to veterans of wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan from the state's rainy day fund.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kroll|first1=John|title=33 Gov. Ted Strickland to veto filmmakers' tax break, veterans' bonus bills|url=http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/12/strickland_ready_to_veto_veter.html|access-date=May 13, 2016|newspaper=Cleveland Plain Dealer|date=December 18, 2008}}</ref> | ||
===Infrastructure=== | |||
Strickland created the FAST TRAC initiative, which was aimed at accelerating major infrastructure projects. The first projects approved under the program included the Interstate 70 Additional Lanes, Interstate 71 Grove City Urban Interchange, Interstate 270 - Alum Creek Interchange, Interstate 275—Gilmore Road Interchange, and the Interstate 90 Avon Interchange.<ref>, Governor of Ohio. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> He also oversaw the creation 21st Century transportation task force, focused on rejuvenating Ohio's infrastructure. Go Ohio is an outgrowth of that initiative to guide the state's annual $2 billion infrastructure budget.<ref>, Tom Breckenridge. Cleveland Plain Dealer. November 1, 2010. Accessed November 4, 2010.</ref> | |||
===Healthcare=== | ===Healthcare=== | ||
Strickland signed an executive order requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders the option to add or keep unmarried children on their insurance policies up to age 28.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wade|first1=James|title=Governor Issues Executive Order on Expanding Health Care Access for Young People|url=http://www.cleveland.com/call-and-post/index.ssf/2010/06/governor_issues_executive_orde.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|publisher=Cleveland|date=June 7, 2010}}</ref> | |||
Strickland's healthcare reforms increased eligibility and expanded coverage for pregnant women, as well as expanding parent's coverage up to the age of 28 for their children.<ref name=GR /> His reforms capped the insurance costs on pre-existing conditions and allowed employees of small businesses to use pre-tax earnings to purchase coverage, reducing the cost by 40% and expanding coverage to over 37,000 Ohioans.<ref>, Ted Strickland. 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
===Social issues=== | ===Social issues=== | ||
On the issue of ], Strickland delayed three executions until further review and commuted five death sentences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Postponing executions the right thing to do |publisher=Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio) |date=March 25, 2007 |url=http://zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070325/OPINION03/703250343/1014/OPINION |access-date=October 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023062813/http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070325%2FOPINION03%2F703250343%2F1014%2FOPINION |archive-date=October 23, 2013 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Strickland chose not to commute three additional executions, including two that eventually occurred.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=1666 |title=Executions in the United States in 2007 |publisher=Deathpenaltyinfo.org |date=January 17, 2006 |access-date=March 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905165450/http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=1666 |archive-date=September 5, 2008 }}</ref> The March 20, 2007 execution of ], which Strickland did not commute, was later stayed by the ] in ]. Biros was eventually executed in December 2009.<ref>{{cite web | title = Statement Regarding Executive Clemency Request of Kenneth Biros | publisher = Office of Gov. Strickland | date = March 16, 2007 | url = http://governor.ohio.gov/News/March2007/News31607/tabid/218/Default.aspx | access-date = October 22, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070326185313/http://governor.ohio.gov/News/March2007/News31607/tabid/218/Default.aspx | archive-date = March 26, 2007 }}</ref> | |||
On the pre-collegiate level of education, Strickland pushed to cut funding of ], which critics claimed will have reduced education choice available to the public. He opposed federally subsidized abstinence-only ] programs.<ref>{{cite web |last = Craig | first = Jon | title = Gov. to end abstinence program; But births to teens down, backers argue | work = Cincinnati.com | publisher = Gannett | date = March 23, 2007 | url = http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070323/NEWS01/703230419/1077/COL02 | accessdate = 2013-10-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Smyth | first = Julie Carr | title = Voucher backers lash out at plan; Strickland's proposal to cut education program catches some by surprise | work = Ohio.com (AP) | publisher = Akron Beacon Journal | date = Mar 16, 2007 | url = http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/education/16915796.htm | accessdate = | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070425025730/http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/education/16915796.htm | archivedate = 2007-04-25 }}</ref> | |||
On the issue of ], Strickland delayed three executions until further review and commuted five death sentences.<ref>{{cite web | title = Postponing executions the right thing to do | work = | publisher = Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio) | date = Mar 25, 2007 | url = http://zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070325/OPINION03/703250343/1014/OPINION | accessdate = 2013-10-22 }}</ref> Strickland chose not to commute three additional executions, including two that eventually occurred.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=1666 |title=Executions in the United States in 2007 |publisher=Deathpenaltyinfo.org |date=2006-01-17 |accessdate=2011-03-11}}</ref> The March 20, 2007 execution of ], which Strickland did not commute, was later stayed by the ] in ]. Biros was eventually executed in December 2009.<ref>{{cite web | title = Statement Regarding Executive Clemency Request of Kenneth Biros | publisher = Office of Gov. Strickland | date = March 16, 2007 | url = http://governor.ohio.gov/News/March2007/News31607/tabid/218/Default.aspx | accessdate = 2013-10-22 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070326185313/http://governor.ohio.gov/News/March2007/News31607/tabid/218/Default.aspx | archivedate = 2007-03-26 }}</ref> | |||
Strickland voted against ] while in the U.S. House. He has said he would veto a near-total abortion ban proposed by Ohio State House member ] (R-Cincinnati) that does not include rape, incest or health exceptions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/jul/07071301.html |title=Ohio Bill to Ban Abortion Gets Mixed Support from Pro-Life Groups |publisher=Lifesite.net |date=2007-07-13 |accessdate=2011-03-11}}</ref> | |||
Strickland signed Ohio's ] legislation in 2008, which established a presumption that a person acts in self-defense when shooting someone who unlawfully enters his or her home or occupied vehicle. The legislation was supported by the ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Niquette|first1=Mark|title=Castle doctrine: Ohio self-defense law will start in November|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2008/06/11/castle_signed.ART_ART_06-11-08_B3_IOAF87O.html|access-date=May 13, 2016|newspaper=Columbus Dispatch|date=June 11, 2008}}</ref> | |||
Strickland held office when a constitutional amendment passed allowing casinos to be built in ], ], ] and ]. Although originally opposed to the idea of allowing such types of gambling into the state, potential revenue shortfalls caused him to consider the option.<ref name="gongwer-oh1">{{cite web|url=http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news_articledisplay.cfm?article_ID=792210203&newsedition_id=7922102&locid=2 |title=Gongwer News Service - Ohio |publisher=Gongwer-oh.com |date= | |
Strickland held office when a constitutional amendment passed allowing casinos to be built in ], ], ] and ]. Although originally opposed to the idea of allowing such types of gambling into the state, potential revenue shortfalls caused him to consider the option.<ref name="gongwer-oh1">{{cite web|url=http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news_articledisplay.cfm?article_ID=792210203&newsedition_id=7922102&locid=2 |title=Gongwer News Service - Ohio |publisher=Gongwer-oh.com |access-date=March 11, 2011}}{{dead link|date=May 2016}}</ref> More so, the implementation of video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks also was considered as a revenue source, and Strickland said for about a year that he would ask the courts to weigh in on whether the executive branch has the authority to implement slots through the Ohio Lottery Commission.<ref name="gongwer-oh1"/>{{dead link|date=May 2016}} | ||
As governor in 2010, Strickland opposed legislation allowing the ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marshall |first1=Aaron |title=Most Ohioans support medical marijuana, pollsters say, but state lawmakers shy away |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2010/04/most_ohioans_support_medical_m.html |work=The Plain Dealer |date=April 11, 2010}}</ref> After leaving office he reversed his stance on the issue, however,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Borchardt |first1=Jackie |title=Ted Strickland supports medical marijuana, silent on legalization for personal use |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/ted_strickland_supports_medica.html |work=Northeast Ohio Media Group |date=March 10, 2015}}</ref> and later in 2015 stated his support for ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mullen |first1=Christina |title=Ted Strickland visits Warren, talks marijuana legalization |url=http://wkbn.com/2015/11/01/ted-strickland-visits-warren-talks-marijuana-legalization/ |work=WKBN-TV |date=November 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120082830/http://wkbn.com/2015/11/01/ted-strickland-visits-warren-talks-marijuana-legalization/ |archive-date=November 20, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
===Polling=== | |||
In 2007, Strickland had a 61% approval, 15% disapproval according to the ].<ref name="Quinnipiac July 2007">{{cite press release|url=http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1322.xml?ReleaseID=1082|title=Economy Could Force Loved Ones To Leave Ohio, Voters Tell Quinnipiac University Poll; Government, Global Economy Get Most Blame|publisher=]|date=2007-07-11|accessdate=2007-11-09}}{{Verify source|date=January 2014|type=archive}}</ref> By July 2008, Strickland's approval rating was down to 44%, with 12% of Ohioans reporting he is doing a "good" job, 52% reporting he had done a "fair" to "poor" job, and 17% stating Strickland's performance had been poor. (July 2008).<ref>{{Dead link|date=March 2011}}</ref> In May 2010, Gov. Strickland's approval rating was at 55%, with 35% disapproval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/tag/lee-fisher/ |title=Lee Fisher | Politics Extra |publisher=Cincinnati.com |date= |accessdate=2011-03-11}}{{Verify source|date=January 2014|type=archive}}</ref> In October 2010 his job approval was 39%.<ref>, Quinnipiac University. October 19, 2010. Accessed November 3, 2010.{{Verify source|date=January 2014|type=archive}}</ref> | |||
===Theft of Ohio government computer backup tape=== | |||
===Controversies=== | |||
The theft of an Ohio government computer backup tape in June 2007 was widely reported in the media after authorities revealed that the tape contained names and Social Security numbers of 64,000 state employees, 84,000 welfare recipients, and tens of thousands of others.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Stolen tape in Ohio also contains taxpayer data |author=Majors, Stephen |agency=] |newspaper=] |date=June 21, 2007 |url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/19351320/#.UsoLI_RDvK0 | |
The theft of an Ohio government computer backup tape in June 2007 was widely reported in the media after authorities revealed that the tape contained names and Social Security numbers of 64,000 state employees, 84,000 welfare recipients, and tens of thousands of others.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Stolen tape in Ohio also contains taxpayer data |author=Majors, Stephen |agency=] |newspaper=] |date=June 21, 2007 |url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/19351320/#.UsoLI_RDvK0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106082828/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/19351320/#.UsoLI_RDvK0 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 6, 2014 |access-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> In the wake of the theft, Strickland issued an executive order to change the practices for handling state data.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ohio changes policies after massive data theft|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna19247094|access-date=May 13, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=NBC News|date=June 16, 2007}}</ref> | ||
===Database searches of Joe the Plumber=== | |||
Strickland’s Director of the ] (ODJFS), ], was involved in the ] during the final weeks of the 2008 Presidential campaign. She bore ultimate responsibility for the unauthorized background checks run on Wurzelbacher, an Ohio Republican recently made famous as ]. Jones-Kelley was suspended without pay by Strickland and investigated by the Ohio Attorney General. She resigned in December, and Strickland appointed ] to her place.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081027/NEWS0106/810270349/1056/COL02= |title=Joe the Plumber looked up |author= |date=October 27, 2008 |publisher=] |work=Cincinnati.com |accessdate=January 5, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Job and Family Services chief named |author=Candisky, Catherine |newspaper=] |date=December 19, 2008 |page= |url=http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/12/21/jobfamily.html?sid=101 |accessdate=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> | |||
Strickland's Director of the ] (ODJFS), ], was involved in the ] during the final weeks of the 2008 presidential campaign. She bore ultimate responsibility for the unauthorized background checks run on Wurzelbacher, an Ohio Republican known as ]. Jones-Kelley was suspended without pay by Strickland and investigated by the Ohio Attorney General. She resigned in December, and Strickland appointed ] to replace her.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081027/NEWS0106/810270349/1056/COL02= |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140106163717/http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081027/NEWS0106/810270349/1056/COL02= |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 6, 2014 |title=Joe the Plumber looked up |date=October 27, 2008 |publisher=] |work=Cincinnati.com |access-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Job and Family Services chief named |author=Candisky, Catherine |newspaper=] |date=December 19, 2008 |url=http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/12/21/jobfamily.html?sid=101 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102133605/http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/12/21/jobfamily.html?sid=101 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 2, 2013 |access-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> | |||
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==Vice-presidential speculation== | ||
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Strickland was mentioned as a possible Democratic ] nominee in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/02/the_line_on_runningmates.html |title=The Line on Running Mates - The Fix |publisher=Blog.washingtonpost.com |access-date=March 11, 2011 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725035003/http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/02/the_line_on_runningmates.html |archive-date=July 25, 2008 }}</ref> He denied that he would accept a position on the ticket if offered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beta.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=blog02&plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3aec38bb2b-982e-46ba-819a-da01a547e8eaPost%3a190447be-b07e-4c54-aa1d-0f7923d309f2&sid=sitelife.cincinnati.com |title=Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati Politics Extra | Cincinnati.Com |publisher=Beta.cincinnati.com |access-date=March 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121225348/http://beta.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=blog02 |archive-date=January 21, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
Strickland spoke on the second night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. |
Strickland spoke on the second night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Journalists ] and ] credited Strickland with delivering the best line of the convention: "You know, it was once said of the first George Bush that he was born on third base and thought he'd hit a triple. Well, with the 22 million new jobs and the budget surplus Bill Clinton left behind, George W. Bush came into office on third base and then he stole second. And John McCain cheered him every step of the way."<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB121988803885278541 | work=The Wall Street Journal | title=The Master Has Arrived | date=August 28, 2008 | first=Peggy | last=Noonan}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Remnick |first=David |url=https://www.newyorker.com/talk/comment/2008/09/08/080908taco_talk_remnick |title=Conventional Battle |magazine=The New Yorker |date=January 7, 2009 |access-date=March 11, 2011}}</ref> | ||
==2010 gubernatorial campaign== | ==2010 gubernatorial campaign== | ||
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{{Main|2010 Ohio gubernatorial election}} | ||
Strickland sought |
Strickland sought re-election as governor in 2010. On January 19, 2010, he chose ], a former juvenile court judge from central Ohio, as his running mate.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Niquette|first1=Mark|title=Strickland chooses Brown as running mate|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2010/01/19/strickland-chooses-brown-source-reports.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|newspaper=The Columbus Dispatch|date=January 19, 2010}}</ref> Strickland faced Republican ] and his running mate, ] ], in the general election. Kasich defeated Strickland by two percentage points.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Niquette|first1=Mark|title=Final election results confirm Kasich's win|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2010/12/11/final-election-results-confirm-kasichs-win.html|access-date=May 12, 2016|newspaper=The Columbus Dispatch|date=December 11, 2010}}</ref> | ||
==Post-gubernatorial career== | |||
Governor Strickland and Brown both spoke at President Barack Obama's rally in Columbus shortly before the ], appearing with singer ], Strickland's lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate candidate ], and former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio ]. The rally drew thousands of attendees, and parts of President Obama's speech were featured on ]. | |||
In March 2011, Kasich signed Senate Bill 5, which was intended to curtail the ] of Ohio public employees. Strickland was involved in gathering the petition signatures necessary to warrant a public referendum.<ref name="Ted Returns">{{Cite web |url=http://www.progressohio.org/blog/2011/02/video-ted-strickland-interview-sb-5-is-an-attack-on-ohios-working-class.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415224042/http://www.progressohio.org/blog/2011/02/video-ted-strickland-interview-sb-5-is-an-attack-on-ohios-working-class.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=April 15, 2013 |title=Ted Strickland Interview: "SB 5 Is An Attack On Ohio's Working Class" |year=2013 |publisher=Progress Ohio |work=Progressohio.org |access-date=December 31, 2013 }}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=May 2016}} With over two million signatures, the petition put the ] on the November 2011 ballot, where it passed with more than 60% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ohio voters reject Republican-backed union limits |author=Smyth, Julie Carr |agency=] |newspaper=AP Online |date=November 8, 2011 |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1A1-b581f2e6b0f04cb4a54124aae248f8cf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610193734/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1A1-b581f2e6b0f04cb4a54124aae248f8cf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 10, 2014 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |via=]}}</ref> | |||
Strickland became a resident fellow at the ] in spring 2012.<ref name="HarvardIOP">{{cite web | title = Spring 2012 Fellows | work = Harvard Institute of Politics | publisher = Harvard University | url = http://www.iop.harvard.edu/spring-2012-fellows | access-date = October 22, 2013 | archive-date = September 24, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040908/http://www.iop.harvard.edu/spring-2012-fellows | url-status = dead }}</ref> Strickland spoke on the first night of the ] in a speech against the policies of Republican nominee ].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Strickland Fires Up the Crowd With Attacks on Romney |author=Zeleny, Jeff |author-link=Jeff Zeleny |newspaper=The New York Times |date=September 4, 2012 |url=http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/conventions/2012-09-04#e561ea323 |access-date=January 4, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= Weiner | first= Rachel | title= Strickland goes for Romney's throat | work= Post Politics | publisher= ] |date= September 4, 2012 |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2012/09/04/strickland-goes-for-romneys-throat/ |access-date=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> | |||
The awaited results from ] for the gubernatorial election decided the winner of the governorship on November 2, 2010; Strickland was defeated by Republican ], and thus Brown also lost that night, to Mary Taylor. In Strickland's concession speech, he mentioned he'd called Governor-elect John Kasich to ask if there was anything he could do to make the transition of power easier. Brown, defeated ] ], and others appeared onstage with Strickland as he delivered his concession. | |||
President Obama nominated Strickland to be one of the alternate representatives to the ] in September 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Strickland nominated as alternate U.N. rep |author=Torry, Jack |newspaper=The Columbus Dispatch |date=September 11, 2013 |url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/public/2013/09/10/strickland-nominated-as-alternate-un-rep.html |access-date=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> but his confirmation was delayed through the end of the year by Republican opposition in the Senate.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ted Strickland and other Obama nominees are unlikely to get confirmed by year's end |author=Koff, Steven |newspaper=The Plain Dealer |date=December 17, 2013 |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/12/ted_strickland_and_other_obama.html |access-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> | |||
==Post-gubernatorial career== | |||
In March 2011, Governor Kasich signed the controversial Senate Bill 5, which was intended to curtail the ] of Ohio public employees. Strickland took a leading role in gathering the petition signatures necessary to warrant a public referendum.<ref name="Ted Returns">{{Cite web |url=http://www.progressohio.org/blog/2011/02/video-ted-strickland-interview-sb-5-is-an-attack-on-ohios-working-class.html |title=Ted Strickland Interview: "SB 5 Is An Attack On Ohio's Working Class" |author= |year=2013 |publisher=Progress Ohio |work=Progressohio.org |accessdate=31 December 2013 }}</ref> With over two million signatures, the petition put the ] on the November 2011 ballot, where it passed with more than 60% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ohio voters reject Republican-backed union limits |author=Smyth, Julie Carr |agency=] |newspaper=AP Online |date=8 November 2011 |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1A1-b581f2e6b0f04cb4a54124aae248f8cf.html |accessdate=31 December 2013 }}{{Subscription required|via=]}}</ref> | |||
In April 2014, Strickland became president of the ], a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization.<ref name=cap/> Strickland left that position in February 2015.<ref name=leaves/> | |||
Strickland became a resident fellow at the ] in Spring 2012.<ref name="HarvardIOP">{{cite web | title = Spring 2012 Fellows | work = Harvard Institute of Politics | publisher = Harvard University | date = | url = http://www.iop.harvard.edu/spring-2012-fellows | accessdate = 2013-10-22 }}</ref> Strickland spoke on the first night of the ] in a colorful and well-received speech against the policies of Republican nominee ].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Strickland Fires Up the Crowd With Attacks on Romney |author=Zeleny, Jeff |authorlink=Jeff Zeleny |newspaper=The New York Times |date=September 4, 2012 |url=http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/conventions/2012-09-04#e561ea323 |accessdate=January 4, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= Weiner | first= Rachel | title= Strickland goes for Romney’s throat | work= Post Politics | publisher= ] |date= September 4, 2012 |url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2012/09/04/strickland-goes-for-romneys-throat/ |accessdate=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> | |||
In September 2024, Strickland was one of several former governors to sign an open letter to all 50 current governors urging them to certify their states’ votes after the upcoming November election.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=] |title=Former governors urge successors to certify election results |author=Jonathan Lemire |date=September 17, 2024}}</ref> | |||
President Obama nominated Strickland to be one of the alternate representatives to the ] in September 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Strickland nominated as alternate U.N. rep |author=Torry, Jack |newspaper=The Columbus Dispatch |date=September 11, 2013 |page= |url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/public/2013/09/10/strickland-nominated-as-alternate-un-rep.html |accessdate=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> but his confirmation was delayed through the end of the year by Republican opposition in the Senate.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ted Strickland and other Obama nominees are unlikely to get confirmed by year's end |author=Koff, Steven |newspaper=The Plain Dealer |date=December 17, 2013 |page= |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/12/ted_strickland_and_other_obama.html |accessdate=5 January 2014 }}</ref> | |||
==2012 DNC controversy== | |||
On February 25, 2015, Strickland announced his intention to run for the United States Senate against incumbent Rob Portman.<ref name="dispatch.com"/> On March 31, 2015, former President Bill Clinton endorsed Stickland's candidacy, praising his "proven record of service to hard working Ohioans, energy, determination and idealism" and claiming that "no one will care more, know more, and work harder for better opportunities for every Ohioan than Ted."<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Koff |first1=Stephen |date=March 31, 2015 |title=Bill Clinton endorses Ted Stickland for U.S. Senate |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/bill_clinton_endorses_ted_stri.html |newspaper=Cleveland Plain Dealer |location=Cleveland, OH |publisher=Northeast Ohio Media Group |accessdate=April 2, 2015 }}</ref> | |||
At the ], where ] was Chairman, the original 2012 party platform caused controversy after it was written, because the lack of typical invocations and references to ] and God-given rights as well as lack of language affirming the role of ] as the capital of ]. Both of these matters had been included in some previous platforms. On the second day, September 5, Strickland introduced an amendment on the floor of the convention to reinsert language invoking God and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Convention Chairman Villaraigosa put the amendment to a voice vote requiring a two-thirds majority for passage. After the first vote was indecisive, Villaraigosa called for a second vote, which was again met with an equal volume of "ayes" and "nos". A woman standing to his left said, "You've got to rule, and then you've got to let them do what they're gonna do." Villaraigosa called a third vote with the same result. Villaraigosa then declared the amendment passed, causing an eruption of boos on the floor.<ref></ref> | |||
==Political stances== | |||
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* ], former ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/bill_clinton_endorses_ted_stri.html|title=Bill Clinton endorses Ted Strickland for U.S. Senate|work=]|last=Koff|first=Stephen|date=March 31, 2015|accessdate=March 31, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], U.S. Representative<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/25/strickland-ohio-governor-senator-campaign-portman-sittenfeld/23986911/|title=Strickland is running for Senate - & so is PG Sittenfeld|work=]|last=Shesgreen|first=Deirdre|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=March 1, 2015}}</ref><ref name=primary_testy>{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/ted_strickland_vs_pg_sittenfel.html|title=Ted Strickland vs. P.G. Sittenfeld: Potential primary getting testy|work=]|last=Koff|first=Stephen|date=March 6, 2015|accessdate=March 6, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], U.S. Senator<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/03/09/strickland-ohio-senate-brown-endorsement/24619873/|title=Ohio's top Democrat backs Ted Strickland for Senate|work=]|last=Shesgreen|first=Deirdre|date=March 9, 2015|accessdate=March 12, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], former State Representative and nominee for ] in ]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/HenryJGomez/status/576369020942835712|title=Inbox: John Patrick Carney, last year's Democratic candidate for state auditor, has endorsed @Ted_Strickland in #OHSEN|work=Twitter|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=March 13, 2015|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], ] of ]<ref name=turnout>{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/turnout_tanks_to_world_war_ii.html|title=Turnout tanks to World War II levels, Zack Reed meets Rand Paul: Ohio Politics Roundup|work=Northeast Ohio Media Group|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=March 12, 2015|accessdate=March 12, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], U.S. Representative<ref name=primary_testy/> | |||
* Andrew Ginther, President of the ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/03/09/sherrod-brown-backs-ted-strickland-in-senate-race.html|title=Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland gains support for U.S. Senate run|work=]|last=Wehrman|first=Jessica|date=March 9, 2015|accessdate=March 12, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], former State Representative and nominee for ] in ]<ref name=pillich-strickland>{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/ConniePillich/status/576372161033609216|title=Proud to endorse @ted_strickland for US Senate. He's a proven leader dedicated to improving education & the economy in OH|work=Twitter|last=Pillich|first=Connie|date=March 13, 2015|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], U.S. Representative<ref name=primary_testy/> | |||
* ], Mayor of ]<ref name=daytonmayor>{{cite news|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/dayton-mayor-portman-is-formidable-but-still-beata/nkLC2/|title=Dayton mayor: Portman is “formidable” but still beatable|newspaper=]|last=Pitman|first=Michael D.|date=February 27, 2015|accessdate=March 1, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* Mary Jo Hudson, Columbus School Board Member and ] activist <ref>{{cite news|url=http://outlookcolumbus.com/2015/06/strickland-promises-his-support-beyond-marriage-equality/|title=Strickland Promises His Support ‘Beyond Marriage Equality’|work=]|last=Vitale|first=Bob|date=June 4, 2015|accessdate=June 5, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ], Former ]<ref name=ltgovernor/> | |||
===Climate change=== | |||
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As Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland worked to pass renewable energy legislation he says "helped address the issue of climate change."<ref>{{cite web|title=Accomplishments, Ted Strickland For Senate|access-date=2016-09-07|url= http://www.tedstrickland.com/meet-ted/accomplishments}}</ref> In 2013, he said "the debate on whether climate change exists is over. … The debate now must be focused on how climate change is affecting our communities."<ref>{{cite news|title=Strickland, panel urge climate-change action|newspaper= The Columbus Dispatch|first=Oliver |last=Ortega|date= 2013-08-07|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/08/07/strickland-panel-urge-climate-change-action.html}}</ref> In 2015, he said "I believe climate change is a problem; we've got to transition."<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Can a Democrat Still Win in Appalachia? Ted Strickland Is About to Find Out|magazine= The Atlantic|first= Andrea |last=Drusch|date= 2015-09-27|url= https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/09/can-a-democrat-still-win-in-appalachia-ted-strickland-is-about-to-find-out/435231/}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/03/10/dscc-endorses-strickland-as-sittenfeld-remains-in-ohio-race/|title=DSCC endorses Strickland as Sittenfeld remains in Ohio|work=]|last=Sullivan|first=Sean|date=March 10, 2015|accessdate=March 12, 2015}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/04/ted_strickland_wins_ohio_democ.html|title=Ted Strickland wins Ohio Democratic Party endorsement|work=]|last=NEOMG|first=Staff|date=April 11, 2015|accessdate=Mat 22, 2015}}</ref> | |||
==2016 U.S. Senate election== | |||
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On February 25, 2015, Strickland announced his intention to run for the ] against incumbent ] ].<ref name="dispatch.com" /> On March 31, 2015, former President ] endorsed Strickland.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Koff |first1=Stephen |date=March 31, 2015 |title=Bill Clinton endorses Ted Strickland for U.S. Senate |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/bill_clinton_endorses_ted_stri.html |newspaper=Cleveland Plain Dealer |location=Cleveland, OH |publisher=Northeast Ohio Media Group |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref> In September 2016, Strickland's campaign was reported to be increasingly faltering. With poor poll results against Portman, at least two major ]s withdrew millions of dollars in funding for advertising for Strickland, choosing instead to focus on other major Senate races in which advertising was considered more likely to make a difference.<ref name="pacwithdraw">{{cite news|url=http://www.whio.com/news/national-govt--politics/democrats-look-beyond-ohio-for-senate-hopes/RaS1RrFGcsCxqJam3CmfEL/|title=Democrats look beyond Ohio for Senate hopes|publisher=] |first=Jessica |last=Wehrman |date=September 7, 2016|access-date=September 8, 2016}}</ref> | |||
Strickland lost the 2016 general election by a large margin to Portman, 58%–37%.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Torry |first1=Jack |last2=Heigl |first2=Jana|title=Portman win in Ohio helps GOP keep control of U.S. Senate|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/11/08/election/senate-portman-strickland.html|access-date=15 November 2016|work=The Columbus Dispatch|date=November 9, 2016}}</ref> | |||
==Electoral history== | ==Electoral history== | ||
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|+ {{ushr|Ohio|6|}}: Results |
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|votes = 77,127 | |votes = 77,127 | ||
|percentage = 2.00% | |percentage = 2.00% | ||
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| party = Republican Party (United States) | |||
| votes = 3,118,567 | |||
| percentage = 58.03% | |||
| change = +1.18% | |||
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| candidate = Ted Strickland | |||
| party = Democratic Party (United States) | |||
| votes = 1,996,908 | |||
| percentage = 37.16% | |||
| change = -2.24% | |||
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{{Election box candidate with party link | |||
| candidate = Tom Connors | |||
| party = Independent (United States) | |||
| votes = 93,041 | |||
| percentage = 1.73% | |||
| change = N/A | |||
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{{Election box candidate with party link | |||
| candidate = Joseph R. DeMare | |||
| party = Green Party (United States) | |||
| votes = 88,246 | |||
| percentage = 1.64% | |||
| change = N/A | |||
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{{Election box candidate with party link | |||
| candidate = Scott Rupert | |||
| party = Independent (United States) | |||
| votes = 77,291 | |||
| percentage = 1.44% | |||
| change = N/A | |||
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{{Election box candidate with party link | |||
| candidate = James Stahl (]) | |||
| party = Independent (United States) | |||
| votes = 111 | |||
| percentage = 0.00% | |||
| change = N/A | |||
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{{Election box total | |||
| votes = 5,374,164 | |||
| percentage = 100.0% | |||
| change = N/A | |||
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{{Election box hold with party link no swing | |||
| winner = Republican Party (United States) | |||
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American politician (born 1941) For the Colorado politician, see Ted L. Strickland.
Ted Strickland | |
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Strickland in 2008 | |
68th Governor of Ohio | |
In office January 8, 2007 – January 10, 2011 | |
Lieutenant | Lee Fisher |
Preceded by | Bob Taft |
Succeeded by | John Kasich |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Frank Cremeans |
Succeeded by | Charlie Wilson |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Bob McEwen |
Succeeded by | Frank Cremeans |
Personal details | |
Born | Theodore Strickland (1941-08-04) August 4, 1941 (age 83) Lucasville, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Frances Smith (m. 1987) |
Education | Asbury University (BA) University of Kentucky (MA, PhD) Asbury Theological Seminary (MDiv) |
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Theodore Strickland (born August 4, 1941) is an American politician who served as the 68th governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 6th congressional district (1993–1995, 1997–2007).
In the 2006 gubernatorial election, Strickland was elected to succeed term-limited Republican incumbent Bob Taft, receiving 60% of the vote and defeating Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell. He was narrowly defeated for re-election in the 2010 gubernatorial election by former U.S. Representative John Kasich.
In April 2014, Strickland became president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization. Strickland left that position in February 2015, and subsequently announced his intention to run for the United States Senate against incumbent Rob Portman. He went on to lose by 20 points. As of 2025, Ted Strickland is the last Democrat to serve as governor of Ohio.
Early life
Strickland was born in Lucasville, Ohio, the son of Carrie (Carver) and Charles Orville Strickland. He was one of nine children. A 1959 graduate of Northwest High School, Strickland went on to be the first member of his family to attend college. Strickland received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in psychology from Asbury College in 1963. In 1966, he received a Master of Arts degree in guidance counseling from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from the Asbury Theological Seminary in 1967. He then returned to the University of Kentucky to earn his Ph.D. in counseling psychology in 1980. He is married to Frances Strickland, an educational psychologist.
Strickland worked as a counseling psychologist at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. He was an administrator at a Methodist children's home and was a professor of psychology at Shawnee State University. Strickland is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. He was a minister at a Methodist church in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Election to Congress
Strickland ran for U.S. representative for Ohio's 6th congressional district in 1976, 1978, and 1980, losing twice to long-time incumbent William H. Harsha and later to Harsha's successor and campaign manager, Bob McEwen.
Strickland ran again for the 6th District seat in 1992, once again facing Bob McEwen, who had suffered some political damage by being associated with the House banking scandal. The 6th District had been combined with the old 10th District when Ohio lost two seats in Congress following the 1990 census and now covered a huge area stretching from Lebanon, in Warren County, to Marietta, in Washington County on the opposite side of the state. The district proved a difficult place to campaign, representing half a dozen different media markets and home to no large cities and few unifying influences.
Patrick J. Buchanan, Vice President Dan Quayle, and Oliver North came to Ohio to campaign for McEwen, but Strickland narrowly won in the general election on November 3, 1992. He received 122,720 votes to McEwen's 119,252, a plurality of 3,468 – just over 1.4%. Strickland began serving in January 1993 in the 103rd Congress.
Congressional career
Strickland was among the many Democrats who lost their offices in the Republican surge of 1994, narrowly losing to businessman Frank Cremeans. Strickland reclaimed his seat two years later in a similarly narrow victory, and took office in January 1997 with the 105th Congress. He faced a strong challenge from Lieutenant Governor Nancy Hollister in 1998, but turned it back; in the next three elections he was reelected by large margins, running unopposed in 2004. Strickland served on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.
2006 gubernatorial campaign
Main article: 2006 Ohio gubernatorial electionStrickland successfully ran for Governor of Ohio in 2006, when Governor Bob Taft was term-limited and could not run for re-election. Strickland selected former Ohio Attorney General and 1998 Democratic nominee for governor Lee Fisher as his running mate. He was sworn in as governor on January 8, 2007.
Strickland won the Democratic primary on May 2, 2006, with 80 percent of the vote.
Strickland's endorsements included the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ohio Federation of Teachers.
In September 2006, a group called Republicans for Strickland publicly announced their support for Strickland at a press conference.
In the November general election, he was challenged by Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, Libertarian economist Bill Peirce and Green Party candidate Bob Fitrakis. He won the general election on November 7, 2006, capturing 60.5% of the vote. Blackwell finished in second with 36.6% of the vote.
Governorship
Economy
In June 2007, Ohio lawmakers approved a $52 billion budget for fiscal year 2008–2009. In January 2008, facing a revenue shortfall, Strickland ordered a $733 million reduction in state spending, including job cuts and the closure of state mental hospitals. Strickland cut another $540 million from the budget in September 2008. In December 2008, Strickland announced a $640 million budget gap. In 2009, Strickland signed legislation which postponed the last of five scheduled income tax rate reductions from 2009 until 2011. The move used $844 million in anticipated tax refunds to fill the gap in the state budget.
In 2008, he signed the state's renewable portfolio standard, mandating that 25% of the state's electricity be produced by renewables by 2025. That same year, Strickland signed an executive order overhauling business regulations. In 2010, Strickland supported the renewal of the Third Frontier program in 2010.
During Strickland's tenure, the state's rainy day fund was reduced from $1 billion to 89 cents in order to balance the state budget. Some estimates claim Ohio would have experienced a $7 billion deficit if Strickland had not made such moves and cuts to the Ohio budget.
Education
Strickland signed an executive order in 2007 that unified the state's higher education system by creating the University System of Ohio.
Strickland pushed to cut funding of school vouchers, which critics said would reduce educational choice available to the public. He opposed federally subsidized abstinence-only sex education programs.
Veterans' affairs
In 2007, Strickland signed legislation exempting military veterans' retirement benefits from state taxation. He signed an executive order creating a council to oversee the eventual establishment of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services as a cabinet-level agency. In 2008, he signed an executive order creating the Ohio G.I. Promise, which charges in-state tuition to all veterans attending the state's public colleges on the G.I. bill. In 2008, he vetoed legislation which would have given small cash bonuses to veterans of wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan from the state's rainy day fund.
Healthcare
Strickland signed an executive order requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders the option to add or keep unmarried children on their insurance policies up to age 28.
Social issues
On the issue of capital punishment, Strickland delayed three executions until further review and commuted five death sentences. Strickland chose not to commute three additional executions, including two that eventually occurred. The March 20, 2007 execution of Kenneth Biros, which Strickland did not commute, was later stayed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati. Biros was eventually executed in December 2009.
Strickland signed Ohio's castle doctrine legislation in 2008, which established a presumption that a person acts in self-defense when shooting someone who unlawfully enters his or her home or occupied vehicle. The legislation was supported by the National Rifle Association.
Strickland held office when a constitutional amendment passed allowing casinos to be built in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo and Columbus. Although originally opposed to the idea of allowing such types of gambling into the state, potential revenue shortfalls caused him to consider the option. More so, the implementation of video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks also was considered as a revenue source, and Strickland said for about a year that he would ask the courts to weigh in on whether the executive branch has the authority to implement slots through the Ohio Lottery Commission.
As governor in 2010, Strickland opposed legislation allowing the medical use of cannabis. After leaving office he reversed his stance on the issue, however, and later in 2015 stated his support for legalizing recreational use.
Theft of Ohio government computer backup tape
The theft of an Ohio government computer backup tape in June 2007 was widely reported in the media after authorities revealed that the tape contained names and Social Security numbers of 64,000 state employees, 84,000 welfare recipients, and tens of thousands of others. In the wake of the theft, Strickland issued an executive order to change the practices for handling state data.
Database searches of Joe the Plumber
Strickland's Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), Helen Jones-Kelley, was involved in the controversial Ohio database searches of Joe Wurzelbacher during the final weeks of the 2008 presidential campaign. She bore ultimate responsibility for the unauthorized background checks run on Wurzelbacher, an Ohio Republican known as Joe the Plumber. Jones-Kelley was suspended without pay by Strickland and investigated by the Ohio Attorney General. She resigned in December, and Strickland appointed Douglas E. Lumpkin to replace her.
Vice-presidential speculation
Strickland was mentioned as a possible Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in 2008. He denied that he would accept a position on the ticket if offered.
Strickland spoke on the second night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Journalists Peggy Noonan and David Remnick credited Strickland with delivering the best line of the convention: "You know, it was once said of the first George Bush that he was born on third base and thought he'd hit a triple. Well, with the 22 million new jobs and the budget surplus Bill Clinton left behind, George W. Bush came into office on third base and then he stole second. And John McCain cheered him every step of the way."
2010 gubernatorial campaign
Main article: 2010 Ohio gubernatorial electionStrickland sought re-election as governor in 2010. On January 19, 2010, he chose Yvette McGee Brown, a former juvenile court judge from central Ohio, as his running mate. Strickland faced Republican John Kasich and his running mate, Ohio State Auditor Mary Taylor, in the general election. Kasich defeated Strickland by two percentage points.
Post-gubernatorial career
In March 2011, Kasich signed Senate Bill 5, which was intended to curtail the collective bargaining rights of Ohio public employees. Strickland was involved in gathering the petition signatures necessary to warrant a public referendum. With over two million signatures, the petition put the Ohio Collective Bargaining Limit Repeal on the November 2011 ballot, where it passed with more than 60% of the vote.
Strickland became a resident fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics in spring 2012. Strickland spoke on the first night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in a speech against the policies of Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
President Obama nominated Strickland to be one of the alternate representatives to the United Nations in September 2013, but his confirmation was delayed through the end of the year by Republican opposition in the Senate.
In April 2014, Strickland became president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization. Strickland left that position in February 2015.
In September 2024, Strickland was one of several former governors to sign an open letter to all 50 current governors urging them to certify their states’ votes after the upcoming November election.
2012 DNC controversy
At the 2012 Democratic National Convention, where Antonio Villaraigosa was Chairman, the original 2012 party platform caused controversy after it was written, because the lack of typical invocations and references to God and God-given rights as well as lack of language affirming the role of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Both of these matters had been included in some previous platforms. On the second day, September 5, Strickland introduced an amendment on the floor of the convention to reinsert language invoking God and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Convention Chairman Villaraigosa put the amendment to a voice vote requiring a two-thirds majority for passage. After the first vote was indecisive, Villaraigosa called for a second vote, which was again met with an equal volume of "ayes" and "nos". A woman standing to his left said, "You've got to rule, and then you've got to let them do what they're gonna do." Villaraigosa called a third vote with the same result. Villaraigosa then declared the amendment passed, causing an eruption of boos on the floor.
Political stances
Climate change
As Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland worked to pass renewable energy legislation he says "helped address the issue of climate change." In 2013, he said "the debate on whether climate change exists is over. … The debate now must be focused on how climate change is affecting our communities." In 2015, he said "I believe climate change is a problem; we've got to transition."
2016 U.S. Senate election
Main article: 2016 United States Senate election in OhioOn February 25, 2015, Strickland announced his intention to run for the United States Senate against incumbent Republican Rob Portman. On March 31, 2015, former President Bill Clinton endorsed Strickland. In September 2016, Strickland's campaign was reported to be increasingly faltering. With poor poll results against Portman, at least two major political action committees withdrew millions of dollars in funding for advertising for Strickland, choosing instead to focus on other major Senate races in which advertising was considered more likely to make a difference.
Strickland lost the 2016 general election by a large margin to Portman, 58%–37%.
Electoral history
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | |||
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1976 | Ted Strickland | 67,067 | 39% | William H. Harsha | 107,064 | 61% | |||||||
1978 | Ted Strickland | 46,313 | 35% | William H. Harsha | 85,592 | 65% | |||||||
1980 | Ted Strickland | 84,235 | 45% | Robert D. McEwen | 101,288 | 55% | |||||||
1992 | Ted Strickland | 122,720 | 51% | Robert D. McEwen | 119,252 | 49% | |||||||
1994 | Ted Strickland | 87,861 | 49% | Frank A. Cremeans | 91,263 | 51% | |||||||
1996 | Ted Strickland | 118,003 | 51% | Frank A. Cremeans | 111,907 | 49% | * | ||||||
1998 | Ted Strickland | 102,852 | 57% | Nancy P. Hollister | 77,711 | 43% | |||||||
2000 | Ted Strickland | 138,849 | 58% | Mike Azinger | 96,966 | 40% | Kenneth R. MacCutcheon | Libertarian | 4,759 | 2% | |||
2002 | Ted Strickland | 113,972 | 59% | Mike Halleck | 77,643 | 41% | |||||||
2004 | Ted Strickland | 223,842 | 100% | (no candidate) | * |
*Write-in and minor candidate notes: In 1996, write-ins received 16 votes. In 2004, John Stephen Luchansky received 145 votes.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Ted Strickland | 2,435,505 | 60.54% | +22.23% | |
Republican | Ken Blackwell | 1,474,331 | 36.65% | −21.11% | |
Libertarian | William S. Peirce | 71,473 | 1.78% | ||
Green | Robert Fitrakis | 40,967 | 1.02% | ||
Write-ins | 652 | 0.02% | |||
Majority | 961,174 | 23.89% | +4.44% | ||
Turnout | 4,022,928 | ||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John Kasich | 1,889,186 | 49.04% | +12.39% | |
Democratic | Ted Strickland (inc.) | 1,812,059 | 47.04% | −13.50% | |
Libertarian | Ken Matesz | 92,116 | 2.39% | +0.61% | |
Green | Dennis Spisak | 58,475 | 1.52% | +0.50% | |
Write-ins | 633 | 0.02% | |||
Majority | 77,127 | 2.00% | −21.89% | ||
Turnout | 3,852,469 | ||||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Rob Portman (incumbent) | 3,118,567 | 58.03% | +1.18% | |
Democratic | Ted Strickland | 1,996,908 | 37.16% | −2.24% | |
Independent | Tom Connors | 93,041 | 1.73% | N/A | |
Green | Joseph R. DeMare | 88,246 | 1.64% | N/A | |
Independent | Scott Rupert | 77,291 | 1.44% | N/A | |
Independent | James Stahl (write-in) | 111 | 0.00% | N/A | |
Total votes | 5,374,164 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
Republican hold |
See also
References
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External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Appearances on C-SPAN
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded byBob McEwen | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th congressional district 1993–1995 |
Succeeded byFrank Cremeans |
Preceded byFrank Cremeans | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th congressional district 1997–2007 |
Succeeded byCharlie Wilson |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded byTim Hagan | Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio 2006, 2010 |
Succeeded byEd FitzGerald |
Preceded byLee Fisher | Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Ohio (Class 3) 2016 |
Succeeded byTim Ryan |
Political offices | ||
Preceded byBob Taft | Governor of Ohio 2007–2011 |
Succeeded byJohn Kasich |
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
Preceded byBob Taftas Former Governor | Order of precedence of the United States | Succeeded byJohn Kasichas Former Governor |
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th congressional district | ||
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