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Rep. Betty Sutton (D-Ohio)

  • District: 13th District, Northeast -- parts of Akron and suburbs, Cleveland suburbs
  • Residence: Copley Township
  • Born: July 31, 1963; Barberton, Ohio
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Family: Husband, Doug Corwon; two stepchildren
  • Education: Kent State U., B.A. 1985 (political science); U. of Akron, J.D. 1990
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Barberton City Council, 1990-91; Summit County Council, 1991-92 (vice president, 1992); Ohio House, 1993-00; U.S. House, 2007-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2006 (3rd term)
  • Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Seapower & Projection Forces; Strategic Forces); Natural Resources (Energy & Mineral Resources; National Parks, Forests & Public Lands)
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State Information: 13th District, Northeast -- parts of Akron and suburbs, Cleveland suburbs

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Betty Sutton (D) 118,806 55.7%
Tom Ganley (R) 94,367 44.3%
2008 general Betty Sutton (D) 192,593 64.7%
David Potter (R) 105,050 35.3%
2006 general Betty Sutton (D) 135,639 61.2%
Craig Foltin (R) 85,922 38.8%
2004 general Sherrod Brown (D) 201,004 67.4%
Robert Lucas (R) 97,090 32.6%
2002 general Sherrod Brown (D) 123,025 69%
Ed Oliveros (R) 55,357 31%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 57% John McCain: 42%
2004 John Kerry: 56% George W. Bush: 44%
2000 Al Gore: 55% George W. Bush: 45%

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