It’s part of a larger piece on the Democratic plan to try to win a majority in the Ohio House, but some of the coverage in the Blade focuses on the Sears versus Dunn match up:
While most of northwest Ohio will largely watch the battles from the sidelines, two area seats are among the 21 targets - the GOP-held 46th District encompassing Lucas County’s western suburbs and, to a lesser extent, the Democrat-held 80th District snaking along Lake Erie to the east.
Rep. Barbara Sears (R., Sylvania) has held the 46th District seat for nearly a year, having been appointed to replace Mark Wagoner (R., Ottawa Hills) after his appointment to the Senate. Democrats are running Sylvania attorney Darlene Dunn against her, hoping the district’s independent streak may work to their advantage this time.
That independent streak was evident in 2006 when the 46th strongly supported Mr. Strickland while simultaneously sending then-Representative Wagoner back to Columbus for another two years.
“We’ve got to be watchful,” said Mr. Borgemenke (consultant for the House GOP races). “It should be an easier road to hoe for us [in the 46th] than them, but they could sneak up on us there. We’ve got a good candidate. They’ve got a decent candidate … I think Barbara’s going to win, but you don’t put anything in the lock category.”
Sears’ campaign website and Dunn’s campaign website for those of you interested in more information on either or both candidates.
