U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District
August 2, 2005 · special election · District 2 · 2 candidates with a page
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.
- Lawyer; established a private law practice in 1994
- Law degree, Cleveland State University; graduate study in journalism, American University; admitted to the Ohio bar, 1988
- United States Marine Corps, commissioned 1985; Marine Corps Reserve through 1999; deployed to Iraq in 2004, returning to Ohio in 2005
4 of 11 sections researched · 3 sources
- Instructor, Chatfield College, and a cross-country coach
- Trustee, Miami Township, Ohio, 1989-2000
- B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1974
9 of 11 sections researched · 41 sources
Paul Hackett
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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| polling | not researched |
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| endorsements | not researched |
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Jean Schmidt
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
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| claims | not researched |
| record | researched |
| money | researched |
| interests | researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
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The race in pictures
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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A note on our coverage
Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.
Endorsements received: Jean Schmidt has 5 entries and Paul Hackett has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Where they stand: Jean Schmidt has 4 entries and Paul Hackett has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jean Schmidt's record in office has 9 entries and Paul Hackett's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Jean Schmidt has 16 entries and Paul Hackett has 3 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Paul Hackett: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Jean Schmidt: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
Where they stand
Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.
Abortion
Paul Hackett
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
“I’m grateful to Reps. Odioso and Williams for championing this legislation, which provides women with the right to knowledge and empowers them to make fully informed decisions,” said Schmidt. “As Chair of the Health Committee, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with the sponsors and other committee members to get this bill across the finish line in the House.”
Death penalty
Paul Hackett
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
“I hold my pro-life beliefs firmly, and I support the full repeal of the death penalty. The costs, both financial and emotional, are too great, and there is no truly humane way to carry out such a punishment. I remain committed to championing efforts at the Statehouse that reflect these principles, including House Bill 72, which recognizes the inherent dignity and value of every human life at every stage.”
Source: Schmidt Issues Statement on Governor's Call for Legislature to Abolish the Death Penalty
Jobs and the economy
Paul Hackett
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
“I am proud of the work the Ohio General Assembly has accomplished in conjunction with the DeWine administration and former Lt. Governor Jon Husted,” said Rep. Schmidt. “Because of this partnership and the leadership of the legislature, Ohio has risen to the rank of #1 in business in the country.”
Source: Rep. Jean Schmidt Applauds Ohio's Ranking as Top State for Business
Why they are running
Paul Hackett
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
From township trustee to the Ohio House to the United States Congress, Jean has built a reputation as a fearless advocate who stands her ground and gets things done.
Source: About Jean Schmidt
What they have said, checked
Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.
Paul Hackett
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
Not yet researched
Record in office
Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmidt (R) | 2,001 | office | Member, Ohio House of Representatives |
| Schmidt (R) | 2,005 | office | Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio's 2nd District |
| Schmidt (R) | 2,021 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 65 |
| Schmidt (R) | 2,023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 62 |
| Schmidt (R) | 2024-04-30 | bill | 2024-04-30 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Adam C. Bird, of House Bill 101 (135th General Assembly), Modify the law regarding village dissolution, effective |
| Schmidt (R) | 2024-10-24 | bill | 2024-10-24 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Sean P. Brennan, of House Bill 466 (135th General Assembly), Requires written real estate agency agreement for re |
| Schmidt (R) | 2025-04-09 | vote | 2025-04-09 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and |
| Schmidt (R) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi |
| Schmidt (R) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote wa |
| Schmidt (R) | 2025-07-21 | vote | 2025-07-21 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies |
| Schmidt (R) | 2026-02-04 | bill | 2026-02-04 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (136th General Assembly), Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway, effective February 4, 2026. |
| Schmidt (R) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe |
| Schmidt (R) | 2026-06-24 | bill | 2026-06-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly), Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration, signed into la |
Paul Hackett
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
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June 24, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor of House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly), Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration, signed into law with a line-item veto June 24, 2026 (effective September 23, 2026).
Sources: Primary sponsor of House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly) · House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly): actions (line-item veto receipt dated June 24, 2026) · Gov. DeWine signs bills into law, issues vetoes for HB 173, HB 472
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June 10, 2026 · vote
Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.
Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10
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February 4, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (136th General Assembly), Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway, effective February 4, 2026.
Source: Primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (136th General Assembly)
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July 21, 2025 · vote
Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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June 25, 2025 · vote
Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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June 11, 2025 · vote
Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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April 9, 2025 · vote
Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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October 24, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Sean P. Brennan, of House Bill 466 (135th General Assembly), Requires written real estate agency agreement for representation, effective October 24, 2024.
Source: Primary sponsor
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April 30, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Adam C. Bird, of House Bill 101 (135th General Assembly), Modify the law regarding village dissolution, effective April 30, 2024.
Source: Primary sponsor
Money
Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Paul Hackett
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
Not yet researched
Top donors, as filed
Not yet researched
Outside spending
Not yet researched
In-state share
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
None found in the records checked
Top donors, as filed
None found in the records checked
Outside spending
None found in the records checked
In-state share
Not yet researched
Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
The result
Jean Schmidt · certified 2005
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Schmidt | 59,671 | 51.6% |
| Paul Hackett | 55,886 | 48.4% |
Source: 2005 Ohio's 2nd congressional district special election
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Quick answers
When was the 2005 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District election?
The election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District was held on August 2, 2005.
Who ran for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District in 2005?
On the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District, in surname order: Paul Hackett (Democratic), Jean Schmidt (Republican).
Who won the 2005 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District election?
Jean Schmidt won the election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District. Results as certified: Paul Hackett 48.4%, Jean Schmidt 51.6%.
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