John Edwards-Ohio Campaign Organization

John Edwards-Campaign Organization, Ohio

Edwards for President, Inc.

On January 2, 2003, Sen. Edwards announced formation of a presidential exploratory committee. Edwards for President, Inc. is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nick Baldick, a former top Gore operative, is the campaign manager.

Edwards-OH

Edwards for President, Inc. Ohio Leadership
Campaign Headquarters: 1360 West 9th Street (& St. Clair), Cleveland (Feb. 2003)

State Director

Marc Gaunce

(announced Feb. 21, 2004) Has worked in Ohio politics for nearly 20 years, managing and providing strategic advice to statewide campaigns and legislative races across the state. (President & CEO, Tactical Edge)

Field Director

Lilah Pomerance

Field director for Edwards' New Mexico campaign. Previously served as a legislative aide to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY). In 2000, Pomerance served as campaign field coordinator for Al Gore in Palm Beach County, Florida. Pomerance is a graduate of Columbia University's Barnard College.

F I E L D O F F I C E S
Columbus: 929 Harrison Avenue

Dayton: 5785 Far Hills Avenue (Cleveland: Pat Jennings)

Toledo: 1817 Madison Avenue

Youngstown: 4531 Belmont Avenue, Suite C

On Feb. 26, 2004 the campaign announced new offices:
Akron: 106 South Main Street, Suite 1100

Athens: 180 West State Street

Political Director Antwaun Griffin

(announced Feb. 26, 2004) Previously served as political director for the Edwards campaign in Virginia. Has worked as GOTV director for Democratic campaigns in Florida, Louisiana and Virginia.

Press Secretary Patrick Dillon

Deputy press secretary on Edwards' Iowa caucus campaign. Previously Dillon served as political director for Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3). In the 2002 cycle, he served as communications director for the Boswell campaign after working as deputy political director at Edwards' New American Optimists PAC. Dillon also worked on Mark Warner's successful gubernatorial race in Virginia in 2001.

Trip Director Meghan Scott

Trip director for Edwards' New Hampshire campaign. In 2002 worked on then Sen. Caroline McCarley's re-election effort in New Hampshire.

Volunteer Coordinator Jill Allen

State Chair House Minority Leader Chris Redfern

(announced Feb. 21, 2004) Represents the 80th District (Catawba Island). Democratic Leader in the House since 2003. Appointed to the House in 1999, elected in 2000, and re-elected in 2002.

Ohio Steering Committee (02/21/04)
Marc Gaunce
Rep. Chris Redfern
Jan Allen-former top official in the administration of Gov. Dick Celeste
Cathy Boyle-northeast Ohio Democratic leader
Mike Culp-chief of staff to Rep. Redfern
Danni Palmore-Franklin County Democratic activist

Endorsements
Sen. Marc Dann (District 32, Warren)     02/21/04
Sen. Bob Hagan (District 33 Youngstown)        02/25/04 former Dean supporter
Sen. Mark Mallory (District 9, Cincinnati)    02/26/04
Sen. Kimberly Zurz (District 28, Green)    02/26/04

Rep. Chris Redfern (District 80, Catawba Island)     02/21/04
Rep. Todd Book (District 89, Portsmouth)     02/21/04
Rep. Tim DeGeeter (District 15, Parma)     02/21/04
Rep. Sandra Harwood (District 65 Niles)       02/25/04
Rep. Sylvester Patton (District 60, Youngstown)     02/21/04
Rep. Fred Strahorn (District 40, Dayton)     02/21/04

Akron City Council member Joseph Finley    02/25/04
Cincinnati City Council member John Cranley    02/25/04
Cincinnati City Council member David Crowley   02/25/04
Cleveland City Council member Michael Dolan   02/25/04
Columbus City Council member Kevin Boyce    02/21/04
Euclid School Board member Kent Smith   02/25/04
Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy    02/25/04 former Dean supporter
Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune   02/25/04
Toledo City Council member Ellen Grachek   02/25/04
Toledo City Council member Wade Kapszukiewicz   02/25/04
South Euclid City Council member James Boyle   02/25/04
South Euclid City Council member Edward Icove   02/25/04
Warren Mayor Michael O'Brien   02/26/04

and
Cincinnati Enquirer (02/29/04)