Dennis Kucinich

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Dennis Kucinich

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 8, 1946 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Dennis Kucinich holds a strong educational background, having graduated from St. John Cantius High School and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in speech and communication from Case Western Reserve University. Early in his career, he demonstrated political acumen by being elected to the Cleveland City Council at a young age. Kucinich's leadership was further evidenced when he became the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city, where he notably refused to sell the city utility, saving millions. His extensive experience in public service continued as a U.S. Representative, where he was reelected multiple times.

Political Ideas

Dennis Kucinich's political identity is marked by a staunch advocacy for progressive taxation, universal healthcare, and staunch opposition to the death penalty and all major U.S. military interventions. His ideological consistency across various social and economic issues reveals a deeply principled approach, often placing him at the far-left fringes of mainstream Democratic politics. Kucinich's willingness to challenge party consensus, such as nearly opposing the healthcare bill due to its shortcomings, highlights a unique blend of ideological rigidity and calculated pragmatism.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Ohio 7th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

50,321 votes (12.80%)

Loss

Winner: Max Miller

2018: Ohio State Governor

Election History

Ohio Governor 2018, Democrat Primary

155,694 votes (22.90%)

Loss

Winner: Richard Cordray

2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 10th Congressional District House election, 2010

101,340 votes (53.05%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 10th Congressional District election, 2006

138,424 votes (66.41%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 10th Congressional District election, 2004

172,406 votes (60.03%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 10th Congressional District election, 2002

129,997 votes (74.06%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 10th Congressional District election, 2000

167,093 votes (75.00%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

67.00% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

49.06% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 23rd District

29.40% of vote

Loss

Winner: Ronald Mottl

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 23rd District

47.30% of vote

Loss

Winner: William Edwin Minshall Jr.