Mary Jo Kilroy, the incumbent U.S. Representative for the 15th District, raised $70,000 more than her challenger Steve Stivers in the 4th quarter of 2009, and has nearly $200,000 more cash on hand, as well. Kilroy outdueled Stivers in a tight race in 2008, and Republicans have targeted Kilroy’s seat as being susceptible this time around.
Republicans are also eyeing the 18th District, where Zack Space holds a seat in a traditionally conservative area. However, Space has a whopping $1.2 million on hand, whereas his challenger has but $157,000 available.
In the high-profile gubernatorial race, John Kasich, whose fund-raising picked up as 2009 wore on, still trails Governor Strickland in cash on hand by $2 million.
