We continue to look at the State of Ohio Representative race, and found this website that is full of meaningful information about District 61.
https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_House_of_Representatives_District_61
Here are a list of campaign contributions for the last 10 campaigns. It is very interesting that the average amount spent was $85,212 per candidate, and the job only pays $63,007 per year. It makes one ask why?
Unfortunately, money is driving our elections and selections. A candidate’s worth is measured by the amount of money that he/she can bring into the party coffers. [Sidebar: Isn’t that right Jerry? Don’t you just hate it when the Ohio caucus leaves you twisting in the wind? Unsure if you can bring home the bacon?]
Campaign contributions
“From 2000 to 2018, candidates for Ohio House of Representatives District 61 raised a total of $2,300,733. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $85,212 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money “
| Campaign contributions, Ohio House of Representatives District 61 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $423,735 | 3 | $141,245 |
| 2016 | $154,289 | 2 | $77,145 |
| 2014 | $80,377 | 2 | $40,189 |
| 2012 | $342,196 | 2 | $171,098 |
| 2010 | $115,012 | 3 | $38,337 |
| 2008 | $114,081 | 3 | $38,027 |
| 2006 | $453,418 | 3 | $151,139 |
| 2004 | $199,662 | 3 | $66,554 |
| 2002 | $203,743 | 4 | $50,936 |
| 2000 | $214,220 | 2 | $107,110 |
| Total | $2,300,733 | 27 | $85,212 |
Here is a great website that shows how money influences our elections:
https://www.followthemoney.org/at-a-glance?y=2020&s=OH
The average campaign cost for the following elected positions for 2019 – 2020:
U.s Federal Representative — $356,878
State of Ohio Representative — $36,436
State of Ohio Senator — $114,141 [We will be comparing Rader vs Cirino soon]
State Supreme Court — $310,665
Appellate Court — $16,782
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