Betty Sutton

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After sitting Rep. Sherrod Brown of Ohio's 13th congressional district declared his intention to run against Mike DeWine for his seat in the U.S. Senate, Sutton took part in the Democratic primary for his open seat. She defeated notables such as former U.S. Rep. Thomas C. Sawyer, who had previously been redistricted out of Congress, and Capri Cafaro, who had run against Rep. Steven LaTourette in the neighboring 14th District during the previous election cycle. Sutton capitalized on the anti-corruption theme of Ohio's 2006 elections to make a strong showing late in the primary season, and held it to win the primary with the strong support of organized labor.

Sutton went on to win the November general election against Republican Craig L. Foltin, mayor of Lorain, Ohio. The Republicans had high hopes for Foltin, who was the popular Republican mayor of a heavily Democratic city, [23] and despite the local newspaper Akron Beacon Journal's reluctant endorsement of Foltin, [24] Sutton defeated him 61.22 percent to 38.78 percent, or 135,639 votes to 85,922 votes.

Her campaign received support from the pro-choice political action committee EMILY's List. [25]

2008

Sutton won against Republican nominee David Potter.

Sutton endorsed Hillary Clinton during the 2008 Democratic primaries after Clinton won the Ohio primaries, stating that she was following the lead of her constituents. [26] Sutton went on to campaign for Barack Obama after he secured the nomination. [27]

2010

Sutton defeated Republican nominee Tom Ganley.

2012

The Plain Dealer reported in September 2011 that the new district map of Ohio would dismantle Sutton's district and place her home in "a largely Republican district that's being constructed to favor the re-election of freshman GOP Rep. Jim Renacci of Wadsworth." [28] In December, Sutton filed to run against Renacci. [29] Later that month, Roll Call reported that a poll taken at least two months earlier showed the two congress members "neck and neck at 45 percent." [30] On The Washington Post's list of top 10 House races in 2012, Sutton's was at #8. [31]

According to the Sunlight Foundation, from 2009 to 2011, Sutton had the highest staff turnover rate in the House. [32] "The group's examination of House pay records for two years ending in the third quarter of 2011." reported The Plain Dealer, "found that just 19 percent of Sutton's staffers remained throughout the period. The average House office had a 64.2 percent retention rate during that time, the study found." [33]

Renacci defeated Sutton by a 52% to 48% margin on Election Day.

2018

In 2017, Sutton announced she would run for Governor of Ohio to succeed term-limited Republican incumbent John Kasich. On January 10, 2018, Sutton announced that she would instead run for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio as the running mate of Richard Cordray. They were defeated by the ticket of Mike DeWine and Jon Husted. [34]

2020

In 2020, Sutton announced she was running for the 9th District Court of Appeals against incumbent Republican Judge Julie Schafer. On November 3, 2020, Sutton defeated Judge Schafer to win a seat on the State Appellate Court [35]

Policy

Education

Within the course of her eight-year tenure as part of the Ohio House of Representatives, Sutton voiced her opinion on the ever-growing importance of education. Sutton supported the remodeling and repairing of worn down schools as well as modernizing older schools. These renovations were possible through increasing the maximum amount given through the Pell Grant. By expanding the Pell Grant the 13th Congressional District of Ohio was able to prevent teacher layoffs and provided for additional funding towards special needs programs. Through The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), which the Congresswomen voted for, the 13th district was allowed the ability for greater access to affordable college. The district was also given a chance to build a strong community college system. Congresswomen Sutton finally demonstrated her intense ideals on education through her participation in the Community College Caucus, the Green Schools Caucus, the House Afterschool Caucus, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Caucus. [36]

Energy and environment

Sutton had a good deal of experience dealing with Energy and Environment issues through her participation in the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus. In the realm of energy, Sutton supported the company BASF in its pursuit of more advanced lithium-ion battery. Support also went towards the production of this battery from a facility in Elyria, bringing technology jobs back to the locals. Lithium-ion batteries are used in hybrid and electric can and have to power to increase reusable energy across the nation. Another energy achievement made in district 13 was the Cash for Clunkers legislation. This specific legislation created a 58% improvement in fuel efficiency. Cars brought in averaged 15.8 MPG while the new cars that were bought as a replacement averaged 24.9 MPG. These roughly 10 miles to every gallon saved helped to keep our environment a little more clean, even if it seems small. In issues dealing with environment the Congresswoman demonstrated numerous times her ideals on protecting the natural resources and national parks we have. One of the ways Ms. Sutton demonstrated her position on environment was through her acquisition of over 630 acres of undeveloped land to be added to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). With the new addition to the CVNP it was ensured that the lands would be able to continue untouched for years to come. [37]

Healthcare

One of Sutton’s greatest aspirations in the field of Health Care was providing access to affordable quality care and putting an end to the discriminatory practices by insurance companies. In her past tenure Sutton voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which passed and officially became a law on March 23, 2010. This Act provides those with insurance the reassurance that their claims cannot be delayed or possibly denied and those without insurance more access to affordable insurance. The Act also helps to curb cost of insurance to families, businesses, and the government and it calls for the preservation of Medicare. Sutton also worked to pass the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to provide insurance to families with children who cannot afford personal insurance. It is speculated that the SCHIP helps to insure about 11 million children who come from low-income families throughout the nation. Sutton worked on health care issues in the House School and Health Safety Caucus and the Congressional Task Force on Seniors. [38]

Personal life

Sutton is an attorney specializing in labor law. Between her time in the Ohio and United States legislatures, Sutton worked as a labor lawyer with the firm of Faulkner, Muskovitz & Phillips LLP (FMP). [6]

She currently lives in Copley Township with her husband Doug Corwon, a mediator with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.[ citation needed ]

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  1. ↑ Administrator Betty Sutton
  2. ↑ "Betty Sutton, former congresswoman to be appointed to head Saint Lawrence Seaway agency". The Plain Dealer . 24 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. ↑ Ludlow, Randy. "Betty Sutton becomes second Democrat to announce for Ohio governor". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  4. ↑ Ohio Democrats team up: Governor candidate Richard Cordray picks primary contender Betty Sutton as running mate
  5. ↑ "Meet Betty - Cordray - Sutton for Ohio". Archived from the original on 2018-07-15. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
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Betty Sutton
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Judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals
for the 9th District
Assumed office
February 9, 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 13th congressional district
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by
Sharen Neuhardt
 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
2018 		Succeeded by
Cheryl Stephens
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as Former US Representative		Succeeded byas Former US Representative
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