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Gary Josephson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 15th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.
Josephson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Gary Josephson earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 1980.[1]
See also: Ohio's 15th Congressional District election, 2022
Incumbent Mike Carey, Gary Josephson, and Elizabeth McKenzie are running in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on November 8, 2022.
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Gary Josephson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on May 3, 2022.
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Incumbent Mike Carey advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on May 3, 2022.
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See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
Dontavius Jarrells defeated Jim Burgess in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.
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Dontavius Jarrells (D) |
82.3
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Dontavius Jarrells defeated Mohamud Jama, Mayo Makinde, Kofi Nsia‐Pepra, and Gary Josephson in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on April 28, 2020.
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Dontavius Jarrells |
44.9
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Mohamud Jama |
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Mayo Makinde |
17.1
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2,354 | |
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Kofi Nsia‐Pepra |
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Gary Josephson |
6.6
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912 | |
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Jim Burgess advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on April 28, 2020.
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Gary Josephson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Josephson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am well-schooled in the Constitution, U.S. history, and contemporary issues. My experience includes activity as a union representative, community activist, and youth worker. I have been an activist for more than 50 years, beginning with opposition to the Vietnam war, and continuing through work as a community organizer, on anti-poverty programs, and as a union leader. I was President of CWA Local 4501 with lead roles as an organizer, spokesperson, strike leader, and chief negotiator. I have studied at OSU Law School on the subjects of elections, legislation, environment, constitution, banking, arbitration, and international human rights.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Promoting youth futures by welcoming all youth 10-18 in programs to foster respectful regular dialogue with older students, workers, and retirees through zoom or in person.
Rebuilding U.S. industry using green energy, healthy production, public/private partnerships, and worker participation.
Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?
Certainly
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Gary Josephson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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