2007 Ohio's 5th congressional district special election



The 2007 special election in Ohio's 5th congressional district occurred when the district became vacant following the death of incumbent Paul E. Gillmor. A special election to fill the seat was called by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for December 11, 2007. Republican nominee and Ohio State Senator Bob Latta won election to Congress, defeating Democratic nominee Robin Weirauch.

Candidates

 * Robin Weirauch, public administrator, 2004 and 2006 Democratic nominee
 * George Mays, businessman

Candidates

 * Bob Latta, State Senator
 * Steve Buehrer, State Senator
 * Mark Hollenbaugh, high school teacher
 * Fred Pieper
 * Michael Smitley, business consultant

Republican

 * Steve Buehrer for Congress web site
 * Mark Hollenbaugh for Congress web site
 * Bob Latta for Congress web site
 * Fred Pieper for Congress web site
 * Michael Smitley for Congress web site

Democratic

 * George Mays for Congress web site
 * Robin Weirauch for Congress web site