Jim Renacci

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Jim Renacci
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 16th district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019
Preceded byJohn Boccieri
Succeeded byAnthony Gonzalez
Mayor of Wadsworth
In office
2004–2008
Preceded byCaesar Carrino
Succeeded byRobin Laubaugh
Personal details
Born
James B. Renacci

(1958-12-03) December 3, 1958 (age 65)
Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Tina
Children3
Alma materIndiana University of Pennsylvania (BS)

James B. Renacci (born December 3, 1958) is an American businessperson and politician. In 2011, he became the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 16th congressional district. He left the office on January 3, 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served as Mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio, from 2004 to 2008.

In March 2017, Renacci announced his candidacy for the governorship of Ohio for the 2018 election.[1] However, he later dropped out to run for the United States Senate. He lost the general election to incumbent Sherrod Brown.

In June 2021, Renacci announced that he would run for Governor of Ohio against incumbent Mike DeWine for the Republican nomination.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "U.S. Rep Jim Renacci enters 2018 race for Ohio governor". fox8.com. 2017-03-20.
  2. "Former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci announces bid for Ohio governor". 10tv.com. Retrieved 2021-06-17.

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