Election 2008 Coverage
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Obama becomes first black president in nation’s history
Nov. 5, 2008
A triumphant Barack Obama vowed to be a president for all America, even those who voted against him, and asked for patience to address the nation’s problems of war and finance that he called the greatest challenges of a lifetime. Read story
Landmark victory not lost on local officials, citizens
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
For Susan Taylor, Ohio was it. As soon as the television networks reported that the Buckeye state was going blue this time, Taylor cranked up the music. Read story
Lawless is now Lawrence County sheriff
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
It was an evening of hugs and hearty handshakes as Republican Jeff Lawless pulled 67 percent of the vote to become Lawrence County’s new sheriff. Read story
Niehaus holds onto Ohio Senate seat
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Ohio State Sen. Tom Niehaus will keep his seat at the statehouse. Read story
More Election 2008 Coverage
- Patterson elected Clerk of Courts | Wednesday 5:34 a.m.
- Boggs, Stephens win commissioners seats | Wednesday 5:32 a.m.
- Alcohol options defeated across Lawrence County | Wednesday 5:30 a.m.
- Fairland stadium levy bites the turf | Wednesday 5:28 a.m.
- Burcham keeps treasurer seat | Wednesday 5:06 a.m.
- Rep. Evans gets fourth term | Wednesday 5:02 a.m.
- Wilson wins second 6th District congressional term | Wednesday 5:01 a.m.
- Hofmann narrowly wins coroner race | Wednesday 5 a.m.
- Gossett Hager gets second term | Wednesday 4:57 a.m.
- Obama triumphs, will be first black U.S. president | Tuesday 11:12 p.m.
- McConnell wins fifth Senate term | Tuesday 9:59 p.m.
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| President (Electoral Vote) |
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Barack Obama (D)
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John Sidney McCain (R)
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| President (Lawrence County) |
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John Sidney McCain (R)
15055 |
|
Barack Obama (D)
10956 |
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Chuck Baldwin (C)
59 |
 |
Bob Barr (L)
89 |
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Richard Duncan (I)
30 |
 |
Cynthia McKinney (G)
34 |
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Brian Moore (S)
16 |
 |
Ralph Nader (I)
274 |
| Sheriff |
|
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Jeff Lawless (R)
17307 |
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Russell Bennett Jr. (I)
8456 |
| County Commissioner 1-2-2009 |
|
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Jason Stephens (R)
14021 |
 |
Wayne Pennington (D)
11773 |
| County Commissioner 1-3-2009 |
|
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Les Boggs (R)
14062 |
 |
Tanner Heaberlin (D)
11837 |
| Clerk of Courts |
|
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Cheyrl Jenkins (R)
11538 |
 |
Mike Patterson (D)
14465 |
| Coroner |
|
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Kurt Hofmann (R)
12774 |
 |
Portia Canos (D)
12393 |
| Recorder |
|
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Sharon Gossett Hager (R)
13034 |
 |
Susan Sheridan (D)
11050 |
 |
Johnathan Ater (I)
1700 |
| Treasurer |
|
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Perry Brock (R)
9928 |
 |
Stephen Dale Burcham (D)
16260 |
| U.S. Representative (6th District) |
|
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Charlie Wilson (D)
14234 |
 |
Richard Stobbs (R)
10252 |
 |
Dennis Spisak (G)
799 |
| State Representative (87th District) |
|
 |
Clyde Evans (R)
7835 |
 |
Shane Meldick (D)
5021 |
| State Senator 14th District |
|
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Gregory Napolitano (D)
5769 |
 |
Tom Niehaus (R)
5910 |
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M. Ann Leech (L)
706 |
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| Prosecuting Attorney |
|
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J.B. Collier (R)
19540 |
| Engineer |
|
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David Lynd (R)
19230 |
| Common Pleas Judge |
|
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D. Scott Bowling (NP)
17918 |
| Common Pleas Judge probate juvenile division |
|
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David Payne (NP)
18537 |
| State Board of Education 10th District |
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Jeff Hardin (NP)
5714 |
|
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John McHenry (NP)
3684 |
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Jane Sonenshein (NP)
4002 |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court 1-1-09 |
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Maureen O'Connor (NP)
13242 |
|
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Joseph Russo (NP)
7529 |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court 1-2-09 |
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Peter Sikora (NP)
6856 |
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Evelyn Stratton (NP)
13016 |
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| Appeals Court 4th District |
|
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Peter Abele (NP)
16878 |
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| Attorney General (Lawrence County) |
|
 |
Richard Cordray (D)
12126 |
 |
Mike Crites (R)
11084 |
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Robert Owens (I)
1392 |
