Sue Morano

Sue Morano
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 13th district
In office
January 2, 2007–December 31, 2010
Preceded byJeff Armbruster
Succeeded byGayle Manning
Personal details
Born (1960-05-08) May 8, 1960 (age 64)
San Diego, California
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMark Morano
ResidenceLorain, Ohio
ProfessionRegistered Nurse

Sue Morano (born May 8, 1960) is a Democratic Party politician who served as a member of the Ohio Senate.

Life and career

Born and raised in Nova, Ohio, Morano is a registered nurse who maintains shifts at the local county hospital even currently. A graduate of [Mapleton High School] and Lorain County Community College, Morano resides in Lorain.

Ohio Senate

In 2002, Morano faced Republican Party Senator Jeff Armbruster in his reelection campaign in the Ohio Senate. A historically Democratic district, Morano was seen as having the best potential opportunity to pick off an incumbent state Senator in the 2002 cycle. In a divisive campaign, Armbruster barely won reelection, beating Morano by less than 600 votes. It was so close that Morano refused to concede on election night as more official results were tallied.[1] Armbruster defeated Morano by fewer than 400 votes.

With Armbruster term limited and unable to run for reelection in 2006, Morano ran for the open seat. This time, she was successful, securing more than 60% of the electorate in an overwhelmingly Democratic year.[2] She took her seat in the Ohio Senate on January 2, 2007. For the next four years, Morano focused on issues such as education, and was a leader in health initiatives.

In 2010, Morano was seen again by Republicans as a top target, and as one of the easier seats to pick up. While Morano remained popular, an overwhelmingly Republican year made the race competitive, and divisive. The Republicans nominated Gayle Manning, a former city councilwoman and teacher, to face Morano. She defeated Morano by 6,000 votes.[3]

Following her defeat, Morano returned to Lorain where she works as an ICU nurse.

References

  1. ^ Jim, Provance (2002-11-19). "Ballots in three counties may alter Ohio Senate race". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  2. ^ David, Skolnick (2006-11-04). "GOP looks to keep its hold in Congress". Youngstown Vindicator. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  3. ^ Scott, Allyn (2010-11-04). "Gayle Manning upsets Sue Morano in Ohio Senate race". Lorain Morning Journal. Retrieved 2011-05-26.