Democrat Zack Space was elected to Congress twice by wide margins, despite representing one of the most rural and conservative districts in Ohio. In 2008 his Republican opponent received just 40% of the vote in a two-man race. Republicans plan to put up a more serious challenge in 2010. There is no shortage of announced Republican candidates, including State Senator Bob Gibbs, former State Agriculture Department director Fred Dailey, attorney Jeanette Moll, and businessman Patrick Carlisle. | Democrat Zack Space was elected to Congress twice by wide margins, despite representing one of the most rural and conservative districts in Ohio. In 2008 his Republican opponent received just 40% of the vote in a two-man race. Republicans plan to put up a more serious challenge in 2010. There is no shortage of announced Republican candidates, including State Senator Bob Gibbs, former State Agriculture Department director Fred Dailey, attorney Jeanette Moll, and businessman Patrick Carlisle. |