Lee Fisher

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In February 2009, Fisher announced his campaign to replace George Voinovich in the U.S. Senate. [4]

On May 4, 2010, Fisher won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. [5]

In the general election on November 2, 2010, Fisher faced the Republican nominee, Rob Portman, a former Cincinnati congressman and Bush administration official. [5] Portman received 57% of the votes to Fisher's 39%. Fisher carried only six of Ohio's 88 counties and three of 18 congressional districts. [6]

Lee Fisher
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Fisher in 2010
President of Baldwin Wallace University
Designate
Assuming office
July 1, 2025
United States Senate election in Ohio, 2010 [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Robert Jones Portman 2,168,742 56.85% −6.61%
Democratic Lee Irwin Fisher 1,503,29739.40%+2.85%
Constitution Eric Deaton65,8561.72%N/A
Independent Michael Pryce50,1011.31%N/A
Socialist Daniel LaBotz 26,4540.69%N/A
N/A Arthur Sullivan (write-in)6480.02%N/A
Majority 665,44517.44%
Total votes3,815,098 100.00%
Republican hold Swing NA

Academic career

In 2016, Fisher was appointed interim dean of Cleveland State University's Cleveland–Marshall College of Law (now the Cleveland State University College of Law) for the 2016–17 academic year. On May 3, 2017, Fisher was named permanent dean after a national search. Fisher's tenure focused on leadership in the law, establishing the Cleveland-Marshall Hall of Fame, increased fundraising, and raising the school's national profile. [8] Beginning in 2018, Fisher began teaching a course on leadership and helped establish the P. Kelly Tompkins Leadership and Law Program. [9]

Baldwin Wallace

On February 10, 2025, Fisher was named the 10th president of Baldwin Wallace University, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment came after a national search. Upon accepting the position, Fisher emphasized BW's commitment to career readiness, character development, and affordable education as key institutional priorities. [10]

Personal life

He is married to Peggy Zone Fisher. He has two adult children. He has served on two public company boards: Rex Stores (now Rex American Resources) and Office Max (before it was sold to Boise Cascade).

Electoral history

Write-in and minor candidate notes: In 2006, James Lundeen received 579 votes and Larry Bays received 73 votes.

See also

References

  1. hosted.ap.org [ permanent dead link ]
  2. "Presidential Electors: November 3, 1992 - Ohio Secretary of State". www.sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  3. Strickland names Lee Fisher as running mate in governor's race. Business Courier of Cincinnati. January 26, 2006.
  4. Naymik, Mark. Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher joins the race for U.S. Senate seat, The Plain Dealer , February 17, 2009
  5. 1 2 Naymik, Mark. Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher raises another $550,000 for Senate campaign, starts spending it on commercials. The Plain Dealer. April 14, 2010.
  6. "Portman Is GOP's Point Man in Ohio : Roll Call". Archived from the original on March 18, 2011.
  7. "State of Ohio 2010 General Election November 2, 2010 Unofficial Results". Ohio Secretary of State. November 2, 2010. Archived from the original on November 9, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  8. "C|M|LAW Hall of Fame Members | Cleveland-Marshall College of Law".
  9. "C|M|LAW P. Kelly Tompkins Leadership and Law Program | Cleveland-Marshall College of Law". August 17, 2018.
  10. Salamone, Shawn (February 10, 2025). "Baldwin Wallace University names Lee Fisher 10th President".