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Governor:

Ted Strickland on Gun Control
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.
  • Repeal restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning firearms. (Nov 1996)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

Senate:

OH Senate Debate

Sherrod Brown on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sherrod Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Voinovich on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (OH): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for George Voinovich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)

House:

John Boehner on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Boehner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Sherrod Brown on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sherrod Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Steve Chabot on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Chabot on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Dave Hobson on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dave Hobson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OH-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Tubbs Jones on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jim Jordan on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Jordan on other issues.
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Marcy Kaptur on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OH-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marcy Kaptur on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Dennis Kucinich on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OH-10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Kucinich on other issues.
  • We have babies dying in the streets; ban handguns. (Jul 2007)
  • Ban sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns. (Nov 2006)
  • Require background checks, licensing, and fingerprinting. (Jan 2004)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Steven LaTourette on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steven LaTourette on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Bob Latta on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Latta on other issues.
  • Legislator of the Year by League of Ohio Sportsmen. (Mar 2008)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Bob Ney on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-18): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Ney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Deborah Pryce on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Deborah Pryce on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Ralph Regula on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-16): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Regula on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Tim Ryan on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OH-17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Ryan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jean Schmidt on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jean Schmidt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Zack Space on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Zack Space on other issues.
  • Second Amendment is a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights. (Nov 2006)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Ted Strickland on Gun Control
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.
  • Repeal restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning firearms. (Nov 1996)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Betty Sutton on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for Betty Sutton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pat Tiberi on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Pat Tiberi on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Mike Turner on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OH-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Turner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Charlie Wilson on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Wilson on other issues.
  • Require child-safety locks. (Nov 1998)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Bob Taft on Gun Control
Republican OH Governor: Click here for Bob Taft on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Gillmor on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gillmor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Tony Hall on Gun Control
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Hall on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Michael Oxley on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Oxley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Sawyer on Gun Control
Democrat (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Sawyer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Jim Traficant on Gun Control
Democrat (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Traficant on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Frank Cremeans on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Frank Cremeans on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Martin Hoke on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for Martin Hoke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Kasich on Gun Control
Republican (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Kasich on other issues.
  • Cool off before making new gun laws after Littleton. (May 1999)
  • More parenting better than more gun laws. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rob Portman on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Eric Fingerhut on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic challenger; previously US Rep: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Fingerhut on other issues.
  • Supports safety locks, background checks, semi-auto ban. (Nov 2002)
John Glenn on Gun Control
Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Glenn on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Mike DeWine on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike DeWine on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Paul Hackett on Gun Control
Democratic challenger: Click here for Paul Hackett on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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