Matt Patten
Matt Patten | |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
In office January 5, 2009-December 31, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Tom Patton |
Succeeded by | Mike Dovilla |
Personal details | |
Born | Cleveland, Ohio | June 16, 1977
Profession | Labor Management Coordinator |
Matt Patten (born June 16, 1977) is a
When Representative
Patten was sworn into his seat in the House on January 5, 2009, to a newly won Democratic majority. However, from the beginning of his term, Patten was a top target by Republicans.[2] While Patten was a strong advocate for education and labor, as well as a supporter of health initiatives and gun rights, he was seen as potentially vulnerable by Democrats as well.
In his first reelection bid, Patten faced Mike Dovilla, a political consultant who was running for his first elected office.[3] Over time, the race became one of the closest watched in the cycle, with Patten and Dovilla both neck and neck.[4] Both the Democratic and Republican committees invested heavily in the campaign.
Patten was defeated by Dovilla, leaving him as a one-term Representative. Along with Patten's defeat, Republicans also took control of the majority in the Ohio House. After his term was completed, Patten returned to the Berea area.
References
- Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the originalon 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
- ^ Carr Smyth, Julie (2009-10-13). "Ohio tax vote tough for House Democrats". Portsmouth Daily Times. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
- ^ Marshall, Aaron (2010-09-05). "In an effort to get into the House, Ohio politicians are knocking on doors". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
- ^ Macho, Sara (2010-10-07). "Matt Patten and Michael Dovilla face off in Ohio 18th District". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2011-06-08.