Endorsed Candidates 2012

The Clermont County Republican Party met on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 to consider endorsements for the 2012 primaries. Candidates must have submitted letters requesting an endorsement 45 days prior to the filing deadline to the party chairman.

179 committee members out of a possible 197 were present, an historic 91% attendance.  A 60% vote of the quorum present was necessary for a candidate to receive the party endorsement ensuring that an endorsed candidate is not one simply supported by a plurality or majority but overwhelmingly by the committee.

The following 2012 candidates received the endorsement of the Clermont County Republican Party:

U.S. Senate Josh Mandel
State Senate 14th District Joe Uecker
Commissioner Bob Proud commencing 1-3-2013
Commissioner Bob Turner commencing 1-2-2013
Prosecutor Vince Faris
Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg
Recorder Debbie Clepper
Treasurer J. Robert True
Engineer Pat Manger
Coroner Brian Treon
Justice of Ohio Supreme Court Sharon Kennedy
Judge of Common Pleas Court Jerry McBride commencing 1-1-13
Judge of Common Pleas Court Ric Ferenc commencing 1-2-13
Judge of Common Pleas Court Victor Haddad commencing 1-3-13
State Central Committee Woman Kay Reynolds

Races where candidates requested endorsement but where none was granted were the following:

2nd Congressional District
65th Ohio House
66th Ohio House
Clerk of Common Pleas
State Central Committee Man.

Any questions can be directed to the candidates or party Chairman Tim Rudd at ruddtim2@aol.com or 513-515-7353.

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