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⚫ | '''Connie Pillich''' (born September 7, 1960) is an American attorney and former Democratic member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]], representing the 28th District between 2009 and 2014. She was the Democratic candidate for [[Ohio State Treasurer]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite news | title = Montgomery's Rep. Pillich to run for Ohio treasurer | date = May 20, 2013 | url = http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2013/05/20/montgomerys-rep-pillich-to-run-for-ohio-treasurer/ | work = Cincinnati.com | accessdate = May 25, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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After graduating from the [[University of Cincinnati]] in law, Pillich |
After graduating from the [[University of Cincinnati]] in law, Pillich served as a public defender before opening her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC. Prior, she had a career in the [[United States Air Force]], serving in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In 2012, she opened The Pillich Group, which provides business, development, and political consulting.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} In 2018, Pillich accepted a one-year contract with the National Association of Women Judges. |
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==Ohio House of Representatives== |
==Ohio House of Representatives== |
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Pillich first aimed to oust incumbent [[Jim Raussen]] in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive.<ref>{{cite news | first = Justine | last = Reisinger | title = News: Close Race in the Northern Burbs | date = October 18, 2006 | url = http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-1717-news-close-race-in-the-northern-burbs.html | work = CityBeat | accessdate = March 24, 2011}}</ref> However, Raussen edged Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx 2006 general election results] (November 7, 2006)</ref> |
Pillich first aimed to oust incumbent [[Jim Raussen]] in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive.<ref>{{cite news | first = Justine | last = Reisinger | title = News: Close Race in the Northern Burbs | date = October 18, 2006 | url = http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-1717-news-close-race-in-the-northern-burbs.html | work = CityBeat | accessdate = March 24, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120402185717/http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-1717-news-close-race-in-the-northern-burbs.html | archive-date = April 2, 2012 | url-status = dead }}</ref> However, Raussen edged Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx 2006 general election results] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627172608/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx |date=June 27, 2011 }} (November 7, 2006)</ref> |
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Pillich tried again against Raussen in 2008. However, in a surprise move, Governor [[Ted Strickland]] appointed Raussen to a post in the Department of Development only a few months out from the election. The departure of Raussen from the election left Republicans scrambling, and improved Pillich's chances of taking the seat.<ref>[http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/07/_how_many_democrats_does.html Strickland's savvy moves could help Dem's win House]</ref> Many names came up as potential candidates, including former Ohio Senate President [[Richard Finan]]. In the end, [[Hamilton County, Ohio|Hamilton County]] Republicans chose Virgil Lovitt to run against Pillich.<ref>{{cite news | title = OH House-28: GOP to Run Lovitt Against Pillich | date = August 14, 2008 | url = http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/content/oh-house-28-gop-run-lovitt-against-pillich | work = Ohio Capitol Blog | accessdate = March 24, 2011}}</ref> This time, riding a Democratic wave, Pillich defeated Lovitt by 5,500 votes.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohRep_110408.aspx 2008 general election results] (November 4, 2008)</ref> In Pillich's first term, Speaker of the House [[Armond Budish]] appointed her as Vice |
Pillich tried again against Raussen in 2008. However, in a surprise move, Governor [[Ted Strickland]] appointed Raussen to a post in the Department of Development only a few months out from the election. The departure of Raussen from the election left Republicans scrambling, and improved Pillich's chances of taking the seat.<ref>[http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/07/_how_many_democrats_does.html Strickland's savvy moves could help Dem's win House]</ref> Many names came up as potential candidates, including former Ohio Senate President [[Richard Finan]]. In the end, [[Hamilton County, Ohio|Hamilton County]] Republicans chose Virgil Lovitt to run against Pillich.<ref>{{cite news | title = OH House-28: GOP to Run Lovitt Against Pillich | date = August 14, 2008 | url = http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/content/oh-house-28-gop-run-lovitt-against-pillich | work = Ohio Capitol Blog | accessdate = March 24, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110728144805/http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/content/oh-house-28-gop-run-lovitt-against-pillich | archive-date = July 28, 2011 | url-status = dead }}</ref> This time, riding a Democratic wave, Pillich defeated Lovitt by 5,500 votes.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohRep_110408.aspx 2008 general election results] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916124611/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohRep_110408.aspx |date=September 16, 2011 }} (November 4, 2008)</ref> In Pillich's first term, Speaker of the House [[Armond Budish]] appointed her as Vice-Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee; as well as to Veterans Affairs; Public Utilities; Financial Institutions, Real Estate and Securities; and Alternative Energy Committees. |
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In her first reelection campaign in 2010, Pillich faced Republican, and [[Tea Party movement|Tea Party]] activist Mike Wilson and a [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] candidate.<ref>[http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/10/22/mike-wilsonconnie-pillich-battle-makes-time/ Mike Wilson/Connie Pillich battle makes Time] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008105057/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/10/22/mike-wilsonconnie-pillich-battle-makes-time/ |date=October 8, 2011 }}</ref> On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots.<ref>{{cite news | title = Wilson, Pillich separated by five votes | date = November 3, 2010 | url = http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/11/03/wilson-pillich-separated-by-five-votes/ | work = |
In her first reelection campaign in 2010, Pillich faced Republican, and [[Tea Party movement|Tea Party]] activist Mike Wilson and a [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] candidate.<ref>[http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/10/22/mike-wilsonconnie-pillich-battle-makes-time/ Mike Wilson/Connie Pillich battle makes Time] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008105057/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/10/22/mike-wilsonconnie-pillich-battle-makes-time/ |date=October 8, 2011 }}</ref> On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots.<ref>{{cite news | title = Wilson, Pillich separated by five votes | date = November 3, 2010 | url = http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/11/03/wilson-pillich-separated-by-five-votes/ | work =[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]] | accessdate = March 24, 2011}}</ref> After all ballots were counted however, Pillich had won by about 600 votes.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [https://web.archive.org/web/20081108051603/http://vote.sos.state.oh.us/pls/enrpublic/f?p=130%3A6%3A0 2010 general election results] (November 2, 2010)</ref> She served as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and on the committees of Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development; Public Utilities; and Criminal Justice. She also served as Secretary of the Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://glasscityjungle.com/2011/01/ohio-women%E2%80%99s-democratic-caucus-names-leadership-team/ |title=Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus Names Leadership Team |access-date=January 14, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727095107/http://glasscityjungle.com/2011/01/ohio-women%E2%80%99s-democratic-caucus-names-leadership-team/ |archive-date=July 27, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was a member of the Military Activation Task Force; the State Council on Educational Opportunities for Military Children; the Family Violence Prevention Council Advisory Board; and the Clean Ohio Council. |
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Early in her second term, Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.<ref>[http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110111/NEWS0108/101120347/Ohio-Job-No-1-More-jobs Ohio House lays out priorities]</ref> |
Early in her second term, Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.<ref>[http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110111/NEWS0108/101120347/Ohio-Job-No-1-More-jobs Ohio House lays out priorities]</ref> |
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In November 2012, Pillich was elected to a third term, despite redistricting viewed as unfavorable to her chances.<ref>{{cite news | first = Tana | last = Weingartner | title = Pillich tops Wilson in OH House race | date = November 7, 2012 | url = http://www.wvxu.org/post/pillich-tops-wilson-oh-house-race | work = WVXU | accessdate = November 7, 2012}}</ref> She garnered 51.68% of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Wilson (43.95%) and Libertarian Robert R. Ryan (4.37%).<ref>{{cite news | title = November 6, 2012 General Election Unofficial Results | date = November 7, 2012 | url = http://boe.hamilton-co.org/pressreport/realtime.pdf | work = [[Hamilton County, Ohio]], Board of Elections | accessdate = November 7, 2012}}</ref> |
In November 2012, Pillich was elected to a third term, despite redistricting viewed as unfavorable to her chances.<ref>{{cite news | first = Tana | last = Weingartner | title = Pillich tops Wilson in OH House race | date = November 7, 2012 | url = http://www.wvxu.org/post/pillich-tops-wilson-oh-house-race | work = WVXU | accessdate = November 7, 2012}}</ref> She garnered 51.68% of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Wilson (43.95%) and Libertarian Robert R. Ryan (4.37%).<ref>{{cite news | title = November 6, 2012 General Election Unofficial Results | date = November 7, 2012 | url = http://boe.hamilton-co.org/pressreport/realtime.pdf | work = [[Hamilton County, Ohio]], Board of Elections | accessdate = November 7, 2012}}</ref> |
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Pillich ran unsuccessfully for [[Ohio State Treasurer|Treasurer of Ohio]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite news | title = |
Pillich ran unsuccessfully for [[Ohio State Treasurer|Treasurer of Ohio]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite news | title = Montgomery's Rep. Pillich to run for Ohio treasurer | date = May 20, 2013 | url = http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2013/05/20/montgomerys-rep-pillich-to-run-for-ohio-treasurer/ | work = Cincinnati.com | accessdate = May 25, 2013}}</ref> She announced on March 13, 2017 that she will be a candidate for [[Ohio gubernatorial election, 2018|Governor of Ohio in 2018]]. On January 18, 2018, she announced that [[Marion, Ohio|Marion]] mayor Scott Schertzer was her running mate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/connie_pillich_announces_mario.html |title=Connie Pillich announces Marion mayor as running mate |last=Richardson |first=Seth A. |date=January 18, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com |access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> She dropped out of the race and endorsed [[Richard Cordray]] on February 13.<ref name="PillichOut">{{Cite web |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/02/13/connie-pillich-ends-gubernatorial-bid-and-endorses-cordray-sole-female-democrat-race-wanted-break-ol/333509002/ |title=Connie Pillich to end gubernatorial bid; endorse Cordray. Was the lone female Democrat in the race |last=Balmert |first=Jessie |date=February 13, 2018 |website=Cincinnati.com |access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> |
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On June 9, 2018, Pillich was elected as co-chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wvxu.org/post/pillich-mcfarlin-become-first-women-run-hamilton-countys-democratic-party#stream/0|title=Pillich, McFarlin Become First Women To Run Hamilton County's Democratic Party|last=Wilkinson|first=Howard|access-date=2018-06-27|language=en}}</ref> |
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*[http://ohioladiesgallery.org/PublicOfficial.aspx?personId=108248 The Ohio Ladies' Gallery: Rep. Connie Pillich (D-Montgomery)] |
*[http://ohioladiesgallery.org/PublicOfficial.aspx?personId=108248 The Ohio Ladies' Gallery: Rep. Connie Pillich (D-Montgomery)] |
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Connie Pillich | |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
In office January 5, 2009 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Ciarfardini |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Dever |
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Born | Buffalo, New York, U.S. | September 7, 1960
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Oklahoma (BA) University of North Dakota (MBA) University of Cincinnati (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
Connie Pillich (born September 7, 1960) is an American attorney and former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 28th District between 2009 and 2014. She was the Democratic candidate for Ohio State Treasurer in 2014.[1]
Career
[edit]After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in law, Pillich served as a public defender before opening her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC. Prior, she had a career in the United States Air Force, serving in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In 2012, she opened The Pillich Group, which provides business, development, and political consulting.[citation needed] In 2018, Pillich accepted a one-year contract with the National Association of Women Judges.
Ohio House of Representatives
[edit]Pillich first aimed to oust incumbent Jim Raussen in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive.[2] However, Raussen edged Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.[3]
Pillich tried again against Raussen in 2008. However, in a surprise move, Governor Ted Strickland appointed Raussen to a post in the Department of Development only a few months out from the election. The departure of Raussen from the election left Republicans scrambling, and improved Pillich's chances of taking the seat.[4] Many names came up as potential candidates, including former Ohio Senate President Richard Finan. In the end, Hamilton County Republicans chose Virgil Lovitt to run against Pillich.[5] This time, riding a Democratic wave, Pillich defeated Lovitt by 5,500 votes.[6] In Pillich's first term, Speaker of the House Armond Budish appointed her as Vice-Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee; as well as to Veterans Affairs; Public Utilities; Financial Institutions, Real Estate and Securities; and Alternative Energy Committees.
In her first reelection campaign in 2010, Pillich faced Republican, and Tea Party activist Mike Wilson and a Libertarian candidate.[7] On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots.[8] After all ballots were counted however, Pillich had won by about 600 votes.[9] She served as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and on the committees of Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development; Public Utilities; and Criminal Justice. She also served as Secretary of the Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus,[10] and was a member of the Military Activation Task Force; the State Council on Educational Opportunities for Military Children; the Family Violence Prevention Council Advisory Board; and the Clean Ohio Council.
Early in her second term, Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.[11]
In November 2012, Pillich was elected to a third term, despite redistricting viewed as unfavorable to her chances.[12] She garnered 51.68% of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Wilson (43.95%) and Libertarian Robert R. Ryan (4.37%).[13]
Pillich ran unsuccessfully for Treasurer of Ohio in 2014.[14] She announced on March 13, 2017 that she will be a candidate for Governor of Ohio in 2018. On January 18, 2018, she announced that Marion mayor Scott Schertzer was her running mate.[15] She dropped out of the race and endorsed Richard Cordray on February 13.[16]
On June 9, 2018, Pillich was elected as co-chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Montgomery's Rep. Pillich to run for Ohio treasurer". Cincinnati.com. May 20, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ Reisinger, Justine (October 18, 2006). "News: Close Race in the Northern Burbs". CityBeat. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ Blackwell, Kenneth 2006 general election results Archived June 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (November 7, 2006)
- ^ Strickland's savvy moves could help Dem's win House
- ^ "OH House-28: GOP to Run Lovitt Against Pillich". Ohio Capitol Blog. August 14, 2008. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2008 general election results Archived September 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (November 4, 2008)
- ^ Mike Wilson/Connie Pillich battle makes Time Archived October 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Wilson, Pillich separated by five votes". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 3, 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2010 general election results (November 2, 2010)
- ^ "Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus Names Leadership Team". Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
- ^ Ohio House lays out priorities
- ^ Weingartner, Tana (November 7, 2012). "Pillich tops Wilson in OH House race". WVXU. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "November 6, 2012 General Election Unofficial Results" (PDF). Hamilton County, Ohio, Board of Elections. November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "Montgomery's Rep. Pillich to run for Ohio treasurer". Cincinnati.com. May 20, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ Richardson, Seth A. (January 18, 2018). "Connie Pillich announces Marion mayor as running mate". Cleveland.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Balmert, Jessie (February 13, 2018). "Connie Pillich to end gubernatorial bid; endorse Cordray. Was the lone female Democrat in the race". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Wilkinson, Howard. "Pillich, McFarlin Become First Women To Run Hamilton County's Democratic Party". Retrieved June 27, 2018.
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[edit]- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Ohio House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Ohio
- 1960 births
- People from Montgomery, Ohio
- University of Cincinnati College of Law alumni
- Candidates in the 2014 United States elections
- 21st-century American legislators
- Politicians from Buffalo, New York
- 21st-century American women politicians