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Ohio 15th
District
Rep. Deborah Pryce is running for her eighth term in this
district, which she has represented since 1993. She has not
faced
a significant challenge in recent cycles. In 2004, she won with
60% of the vote. This year, however, she faces a strongchallenge
from Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy. Its a tough year
for Republicans in Ohio and Kilroy maybe poised to take advantage
and oust an entrenched incumbent the Cook Political Report ranks
this race LeaningRepublican.
The District
Most 15th District voters live in FranklinCounty, which includes
the western half ofColumbus. The district also encompassesparts of
Madison and Union counties.Much like the rest of Ohio, the area
wasclosely divided in the 2004 election; Bush
took more votes in Madison and Union,and Kerry won Franklin
County. Ohio isturning rapidly against the RepublicanParty, with a
governor and majorfundraiser both convicted of crimes and
arepresentative implicated in the Abramoffinvestigation. President
Bushs approvalrating has been in the 30s for more than ayear in the
state.
About Mary Jo Kilroy
After serving on the Columbus School Board, Mary Jo Kilroy was
elected to the Franklin County Board of
Commissioners in 2000 and 2004. As Commissioner, Kilroy has
drawn praise for balancing county budgets and runningan effective,
efficient government. Kilroy intends to strengthen Medicare, raise
the minimum wage, protect SocialSecurity and balance the federal
budget. Shes pointing to Pryce as a rubber stamp for the Bush
Administration.www.kilroyforcongress.comAbout Deborah Pryce
Pryce is a key member of the GOP House leadership team. Her
position as Conference Chair makes her the fourth-highest-ranking
member of the party hierarchy. From her positions on the Rules and
Financial Services Committees, shehas been an integral part of the
Republicans efforts on tort reform, Medicare and tax policy. She
sponsored thecontroversial Medicare Part D program and strongly
supported Bushs Social Security plans. Pryce votes with
PresidentBush 88% of the time. www.pryce4congress.com
Fundraising and PollingAs a highly-placed member of the
Republican Party, Pryce is a powerful fundraiser. She has taken in
over $2 million,60% of which is from PACs, primarily representing
the insurance, medical and banking industries. She retains over
$1.8million on hand. Kilroy has brought in over $1 million in total
receipts, 74% of which is from individual contributors. Hercash on
hand total is more than $775,000. No public polling is
available.
Sources: www.washingtonpost.com, www.centerforpolitics.org,
www.acuratings.com,www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/ElectionsVoter/electionResults.aspx,
www.fec.gov
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Democrat Republican
Candidate Mary Jo Kilroy Deborah Pryce
Funds On Hand $775,000 $1,819,000
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