Gary Josephson

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Gary Josephson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

The Ohio State University, 1980

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Gary Josephson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 15th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Josephson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Gary Josephson earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 1980.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio's 15th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Incumbent Mike Carey defeated Gary Josephson in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Carey (R)	57.0	143,112
		Gary Josephson (D)	43.0	108,139

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 251,251
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Elizabeth McKenzie (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Gary Josephson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gary Josephson	100.0	9,047

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,047
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Danny O'Connor (D)
• Daniel Kilgore (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Incumbent Mike Carey advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Carey	100.0	48,938

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,938
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Stewart (R)
• Ruth Edmonds (R)

2020

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25

Dontavius Jarrells defeated Jim Burgess in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dontavius Jarrells (D)	82.3	41,312
		Jim Burgess (R)	17.7	8,870

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,182
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25

Dontavius Jarrells defeated Mohamud Jama, Mayo Makinde, Kofi Nsia‐Pepra, and Gary Josephson in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dontavius Jarrells	44.9	6,176
		Mohamud Jama	23.3	3,203
		Mayo Makinde	17.1	2,354
	Submit photo	Kofi Nsia‐Pepra	8.1	1,109
		Gary Josephson	6.6	912

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,754
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25

Jim Burgess advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Burgess	100.0	1,098

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,098
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Gary Josephson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Josephson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am well-schooled in the Constitution, U.S. history, and contemporary issues. My experience includes activity as a union representative, community activist, and youth worker. I have been an activist for more than 50 years, beginning with opposition to the Vietnam war, and continuing through work as a community organizer, on anti-poverty programs, and as a union leader. I was President of CWA Local 4501 with lead roles as an organizer, spokesperson, strike leader, and chief negotiator. I have studied at OSU Law School on the subjects of elections, legislation, environment, constitution, banking, arbitration, and international human rights.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I oppose stereotyping, cults, factions, sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination.
• Coal is the past. Wind, solar, and batteries are the future. That's where the jobs are.
• The Republican Party has been taken over by extremists who have abandoned core American values.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Promoting youth futures by welcoming all youth 10-18 in programs to foster respectful regular dialogue with older students, workers, and retirees through zoom or in person.

Rebuilding U.S. industry using green energy, healthy production, public/private partnerships, and worker participation.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Certainly

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Campaign website

Josephson's campaign website stated the following:

“	Democracy, Reproductive Freedom, and the Future American Democracy. Presidents are not above the law. Gerrymandering distorts the will of the voters. A mob attack on the United States Capitol is not democracy. Reproductive Freedom. Roe v. Wade has been overturned, resulting in misery and suffering. Women’s rights, contraception, marriage, privacy, and personal liberty are all threatened.​ Our Environment. Green agriculture and industry are key to our future prosperity. That’s where the jobs are. A Future for our Youth. Youth deserve to be wanted, educated, mentored, employed, and told the truth. Where does Gary stand? Women’s rights: I support reproductive rights. I support women's equality in all aspects of work and life. Climate, Environment, Prosperity: Coal's time has passed. Sustainable energy and sustainable agriculture are the future. That’s where the good jobs are. Energy will be cheap. The garden will be green. Gerrymandering: The boundaries of legislative districts should be drawn logically and without partisan bias. My district fails the test. Gerrymandering intensifies partisan politics, and distorts the voice of the people. Let’s fix it. Policing: I have compassion for today's police officers. Any civilian might be legally carrying a high-powered weapon. The public expects a culture of serve-and-protect from the top down, and demands well-trained leaders and officers. Guns: The second amendment says "well-regulated militia." That's clear enough. Self defense is a natural right, but there is no individual right to unlimited firepower. Voting rights: The right to vote is sacred. All eligible citizens are entitled to reliable, convenient, and secure access to voting. We must eliminate obstacles that reduce participation. Foreign policy: Let us seek warm relationships with the people of the world. Our foreign policy should respect human rights, promote environmental stewardship, and encourage economic relationships that work for all. National defense: I support a strong national defense based on future needs, good science, smart engineering, and careful accounting. Youth: Youth are our hope and future. Today they are often full of despair and distraction. Youth deserve to be wanted, educated, employed, and have a say in the future of our democracy and our planet. Together we can! 1. Zero out student debt with community service. 2. Mentor every youth. 3. Rebuild U.S. industry with public-private partnerships for green jobs. ​4. Universal health care. 5. Safe neighborhoods. 6. Healthy democracy. Let's restore our garden, Ohio! Restore our jobs Restore education ​Restore democracy	”
—Gary Josephson's campaign website (2022)

2020

Gary Josephson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)