OHIO HOUSE

OHIO HOUSE
61st District
Two candidates are running for the two-year seat. (*) denotes incumbent.
JOHN BOCCIERI (D)*
Age: 33.Home: 114 Robinwood Drive, New Middletown.Employment: State representative; pilot in the Air Force Reserve.Education: Master's degree, Webster University; bachelor of science, St. Bonaventure University; Ursuline High School graduate.Family: Wife, Stacey; two children.Priority: To secure state dollars to jump-start our economy focusing on job retention and new investment to the Valley.
RANDY POPE (R)
Age: 43.Home: 2422 Shunk Ave., Alliance.Employment: Works at Longaberger Manufacturing and operates R & amp;R Pope & amp; Associates.Education: Bachelor of arts degree from Cedarville University.Family: Wife, Rhonda; four children.Priority: Hold the line on taxes, create jobs and secure a better education for students.