11 Facts About Connie Pillich

Connie Pillich was the Democratic candidate for Ohio State Treasurer in 2014.

In 2018, Connie Pillich accepted a one-year contract with the National Association of Women Judges.

Connie Pillich first aimed to oust incumbent Jim Raussen in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive.

However, Raussen edged Connie Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.

On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Connie Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots.

Connie Pillich served as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and on the committees of Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development; Public Utilities; and Criminal Justice.

Connie Pillich served as Secretary of the Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus, and was a member of the Military Activation Task Force; the State Council on Educational Opportunities for Military Children; the Family Violence Prevention Council Advisory Board; and the Clean Ohio Council.

Early in her second term, Connie Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.

In November 2012, Connie Pillich was elected to a third term, despite redistricting viewed as unfavorable to her chances.

Connie Pillich announced on March 13,2017 that she will be a candidate for Governor of Ohio in 2018.

On June 9,2018, Connie Pillich was elected as co-chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party.