OHIO GOVERNOR The candidates
Two Democrats and two Republicans are seeking their parties' nomination for governor in the May 2 primary election.
REPUBLICANS
J. KENNETH BLACKWELL
Age: 58.
Hometown: Cincinnati.
Employment: Ohio Secretary of State.
Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees, Xavier University.
Family: Wife, Rosa; three children.
JIM PETRO
Age: 57.
Hometown: Columbus.
Employment: Ohio Attorney General.
Education: Bachelor's degree, Denison University; law degree, Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Family: Wife, Nancy; two children.
DEMOCRATS
BRYAN E. FLANNERY
Age: 38.
Hometown: Strongsville.
Employment: Small business owner.
Education: Bachelor's degree, University of Notre Dame.
Family: Wife, Renee; two children.
TED STRICKLAND
Age: 64.
Hometown: Lisbon.
Employment: Member U.S. House of Representatives.
Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees from Asbury College; Theological Seminary; master's and doctoral degree, University of Kentucky.
Family: Wife, Frances.