U.S. CONGRESS 6th District

Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year seat. An (*) denotes the incumbent. No Republican has filed to run for the post.
TED STRICKLAND*
Age: 62
Home: 320 N. Market St., Lisbon.
Employment: Congressman.
Education: Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky; master of divinity degree from Asbury Seminary; master's degree from the University of Kentucky; bachelor's degree from Asbury College.
Family: Wife, Frances.
Priority: To focus on free and fair trade policies, and to pass legislation establishing mental health courts to provide early intervention and prevent recidivism by those with mental illnesses.
DIANE DICARLO MURPHY
Age: 54
Home: 3245 W. Western Reserve Road, Beaver Township.
Employment: Youngstown school district teacher.
Education: Master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University; high school and middle school principal certificates from Ashland University's Stark Branch; Boardman High School graduate.
Family: Husband, William; one son.
Priority: To create jobs, and to make improvements to the education and health care systems.