As the year comes to a close, candidates are already lining up for next year鈥檚 Congressional races 鈥� with the seats of both U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi and U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci up for grabs.
Rep. Pat Tiberi: 12th District
Republican Congressman 笔补迟听罢颈产别谤颈听has said he plans to leave office by the end of January, leaving open a seat that covers from Upper Arlington to Delaware County, north to Mansfield and east to Licking County and Zanesville.
When he resigns, the governor鈥檚 office will set a date for a special election to fill out his term. The winner would face reelection in the fall for the new term beginning in 2019.
Several Democrats say they鈥檒l enter the race, including former Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott, business , who ran last year, and activist , who operates a farm in Delaware County. , an educator from Newark, and of Mansfield are also seeking the seat.
Two state senators are running on the Republican side: and . Delaware County Prosecutor is in the race too, along with and , who both served in the military.
Attorney is running as an independent.
President Trump won the district by approximately 11 points in 2016.
Rep. Jim Renacci: 16th District
Republican Congressman is running for governor, leaving an open seat in the district that stretches from the west side suburbs of Cleveland south to Wayne County and east to Portage County.
On the Republican side, former NFL player has raised the most money, followed by state of Alliance. , an Army veteran from Rocky River, and of Akron have also filed to run.
Two Democrats have filed with the Federal Election Commission: of North Olmsted and from Berea. Jennifer Herold, who ran for the state house as a Republican last year, is also in the mix, this time on the Democratic side.
In 2016, President Trump won the district by approximately 17 points.
