Ted Strickland | |
|---|---|
 Strickland in 2008 | |
| 68th Governor of Ohio | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Lieutenant | Lee Fisher |
| Preceded by | Bob Taft |
| Succeeded by | John Kasich |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Cremeans |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Wilson |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bob McEwen |
| Succeeded by | Frank Cremeans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theodore Strickland August 4, 1941 Lucasville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Asbury University (BA) University of Kentucky (MA, PhD) Asbury Theological Seminary (MDiv) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Campaign website |
Theodore Strickland[1] (born August 4, 1941) is an American politician who served as the 68th governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 6th congressional district (1993–1995, 1997–2007).[2]
In the 2006 gubernatorial election, Strickland was elected to succeed term-limited Republican incumbent Bob Taft, receiving 60% of the vote and defeating Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell.[3] He was narrowly defeated for re-election in the 2010 gubernatorial election by former U.S. Representative John Kasich.[4]
In April 2014, Strickland became president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization.[5] Strickland left that position in February 2015,[6] and subsequently announced his intention to run for the United States Senate against incumbent Rob Portman.[7] He went on to lose by 20 points. As of 2024, Ted Strickland is the last Democrat to serve as governor of Ohio.
- ^ Theodore Strickland; Frances S. Strickland (March 11, 2010), U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (PDF), retrieved March 12, 2011[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Strickland, Ted, (1941 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- ^ "Governor and Lieutenant Governor: November 7, 2006". Election Results 2006. Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Governor and Lieutenant Governor: November 2, 2010". Election Results 2010. Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "RELEASE: Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Named Center for American Progress Action Fund President". Center for American Progress. March 19, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ Gomez, Henry (February 17, 2015). "Ted Strickland has left the Center for American Progress, clearing one hurdle to a Senate bid". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ Wehrman, Jessica; Torry, Jack. "Ted Strickland Running for U.S. Senate". Columbus Dispatch. Columbus, OH. Retrieved February 25, 2015.