George Voinovich

Biographical Information

Born: July 15, 1936 in Cleveland
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Janet
Children: George, Betsy, Peter (children); 6 grandchildren
Education: BA Government, Ohio University; JD The Ohio State University;
Employment/Military Record: Public official
Religion: Catholic

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

U.S. Senate (1/1/2007 - 1/4/2011)
Other Offices: Ohio Governor (1999-98); Cleveland Mayor (1979-88); Ohio Lt. Governor (1979); Cuyahoga CO. Commissioner (1977-78); Cuyahoga Co. Auditor (1971-76); Ohio House of representatives (1967-71)

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. Senate 2004
General Vote: 3,366,735 of 5,270,108 (63%)
Primary Vote: 624,099 of 624,099 (100%)

Political Activities: Chairman, National Governors Association (1997-98); Chairman, Republican Governors Association (1992-93); Chairman, Council of Great Lakes Governors (1992-1994); Chairman, Midwestern Governors Conference (1992); Chairman, Jobs for America's Graduates Program (1995-97)

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