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  Petro, James M. "Jim"
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AffiliationRepublican   
NameJames M. "Jim" Petro
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Columbus, Ohio , United States
EmailNone
Websitehttp://www.jimpetro.com
Born October 25, 1948
Died Still Living (76 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedRBH
Aug 10, 2021 01:05am
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InfoJim Petro was appointed chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents in March 2011. Chancellor Petro leads the University System of Ohio, which is one of the largest comprehensive systems of public higher education in the nation. The University System of Ohio bears the primary responsibility for raising Ohioans' educational attainment.

Petro has previously served as Attorney General of Ohio and as Ohio Auditor of State. Prior to being elected to statewide office, Jim served as a state representative, Cuyahoga County Commissioner, and Rocky River City Councilman and Director of Law. He was also engaged in private practice of law for over 20 years as a partner or managing partner in several Ohio law firms. He was recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and a 30-year AV rated lawyer from Martindale & Hubbell.

Petro received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor's degree in history from Denison University. He resides in Columbus with his wife Nancy.


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JOB APPROVAL POLLS
DateFirmApproveDisapproveDon't Know
10/10/2002-10/20/2002 University of Cincinnati (The Ohio Poll) 42.00% (+0.0) 9.00% (+0.0) 49.00% (+0.0)

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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jan 24, 2007 09:00am News Petro joins legal firm tied to deals he oversaw  Article Thomas Walker 
Jul 29, 2005 01:00pm News [OH] Supreme Court puts [Att Gen] Petro on notice  Article ArmyDem 

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RACES
  02/28/2011 OH Board of Regents Chancellor Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/02/2006 OH Governor - R Primary Lost 44.27% (-11.47%)
  11/05/2002 OH Attorney General Won 64.12% (+28.24%)
  05/07/2002 OH Attorney General- R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1998 OH Auditor Won 62.39% (+24.77%)
  05/03/1998 OH Auditor- R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1994 OH Auditor Won 58.48% (+16.96%)
  05/03/1994 OH Auditor- R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 Cuyahoga County Commissioner- Seat 2 Won 54.39% (+8.79%)
  11/06/1990 OH Auditor Lost 47.20% (-5.61%)
ENDORSEMENTS
OH Issue 1 - Elevating the Standards to Qualify For and to Pass any Constitutional Amendment - Aug 08, 2023 NO No
OH US Senate - Nov 08, 2022 D Tim Ryan
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