Steve Driehaus

Steve Driehaus
Democratic nominee for U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, 1st District
Opponent	Steve Chabot
Incumbent	Steve Chabot
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lucienne
Residence	Cincinnati, Ohio
Alma mater	Miami University, Indiana University

Steven L. Driehaus is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 31st District since 2001, and currently serving as the Minority Whip. His district includes western Cincinnati, Addyston, Cheviot, Cleves and North Bend. Driehaus is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio's 1st Congressional District in 2008 against incumbent Steve Chabot.

Driehaus has taken a leadership role on issues such as election law and redistricting reform. A fiscal conservative, Rep. Driehaus is the sponsor of legislation that would force a review of the billions of dollars Ohio now foregoes in "tax expenditures."

Driehaus, a 1984 graduate of Elder High School in Cincinnati, studied political science at Miami University and holds a masters degree in public affairs from Indiana University. He later served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal, where he worked with village groups and local schools to promote sustainable environmental practices.

Driehaus formerly directed and now serves as a consultant to the Community Building Institute, a collaborative effort of Xavier University and United Way & Community Chest that promotes citizen-led, asset-based community development. Driehaus is a member of the Price Hill Civic Club and serves on the Board of Seton High School.

Steve, his wife, Lucienne, their two daughters Alex and Clare, and a son, Jack, live in Cincinnati.

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2008
• Ohio's 1st congressional district

External links

• The Ohio House of Representatives - Steven L. Driehaus official OH House website
• Driehaus 2008 official campaign website
• Ohio House Democratic Caucus - Representative Steve Dreihaus profile
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Steve Driehaus (OH) profile
• Follow the Money - Steve Driehaus
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions
• SourceWatch Congresspedia - Steve Driehaus profile

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