Steve LaTourette

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Steve LaTourette

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 22, 1954
Date of Death Aug. 3, 2016 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Steve LaTourette graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and holds a law degree from Cleveland State University College of Law. He began his career as a public defender and later served as County Prosecutor of Lake County, Ohio, where he prosecuted a high-profile mass murder case. LaTourette transitioned from the judicial sector to the public sphere, establishing a Super PAC aimed at influencing party dynamics. His professional background includes significant experience in law enforcement and public policy advocacy.

Political Ideas

Steve LaTourette's political identity is marked by an unexpected ideological evolution, particularly on social issues like same-sex marriage, and a strategic focus on economic policies that challenge the Tea Party influence within his party. His establishment of "Defending Main Street" reveals a calculated effort to steer the Republican Party away from Tea Party orthodoxy. Despite his initial opposition, LaTourette's later support for overturning state bans on same-sex marriage in a Supreme Court brief indicates a nuanced approach to social issues, balancing personal beliefs with broader legal and moral considerations. This shift underscores a willingness to adapt his stances based on evolving societal norms and legal precedents.

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

Election History

Ohio's 14th Congressional District House election, 2010

149,878 votes (64.92%)

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

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Ohio's 14th Congressional District election, 2006

144,069 votes (57.55%)

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

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Ohio's 14th Congressional District election, 2004

201,652 votes (62.75%)

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

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Ohio's 14th Congressional District election, 2002

134,413 votes (72.12%)

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

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Ohio's 19th Congressional District election, 2000

174,262 votes (69.20%)

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 19th District

66.00% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 19th District

54.70% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 19th District

48.50% of vote

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