Will OFCC PAC endorsee replace Speaker Householder in House District 91?

On July 5, 2004, the Newark Advocate published an excellent story, written by Jim Siegel, about 2004 OFCC PAC endorsee Rob Hood.

In the article, Siegel wrote that Hood "shocked" some local Republican leaders when he won the March primary in the 91st House district, earning a chance at the seat that has been held by Speaker Larry Householder, who is term-limited. Hood beat out three challengers, including the man who had the backing of Householder.

Ron Hood was a state representative from Mahoning County from 1995 through 2000, and was part of an early coalition of legislators who sought to overturn Ohio's 150-year ban on bearing concealed firearms for self-defense.

Hood is opposed by Democrat Dan Dodd, who says he also supports CCW.

Hood is optimistic for his chances on November 2, perhaps because, as Siegel points out in his article, "the 91st District is roughly 55 percent Republican -- the most favorable district Hood has ever run in." Hood's past three victories were all in districts that leaned Democratic.

"It's very complex to run to my right," Hood told the Advocate. "And running to my left puts you out of step with the district."

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