Bob Bennett Re-Elected Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party 

COLUMBUS - Bob Bennett released the following statement after he was unanimously re-elected to serve another term as Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party. 

Marilyn Ashcraft (Marietta), Tracey Winbush (Youngstown), Bob Bennett (Cleveland), Ranae Lentz (Bellefontaine) 

"I'm proud to serve a twelfth term as chairman of the Ohio Republican Party and I'm honored to chair the Party of leaders who aren't afraid to tackle the big and challenging issues facing hard working Ohio families." 

Executive officers for the Ohio Republican Party will serve two year terms. The following officers were elected today: 

* Chairman: Bob Bennett

* Secretary: Marilyn Ashcraft

* Treasurer: Ranae Lentz

* Assistant Treasurer: Tracey Winbush 

Jo Ann Davidson will serve as Temporary Vice Chairman until a candidate is elected at the next State Committee meeting on April 12th. The Ohio Republican Party's full election results are available on request. Officers were sworn-in by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judi French. 

Chairman Bennett on Ohio's Falling Unemployment Rate 

COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican Party Chairman Bob Bennett said that Ohio's falling unemployment rate is a direct result of the smart and innovative policies of Governor John Kasich, Republicans in the legislature, and other Republicans in statewide offices. 

"Unemployment is falling in Ohio because more Ohioans are creating jobs. Ohio is finally open for ideas thanks to our Republican leaders who are making wise decisions and enacting bright new policies, but we still have a lot of work to do to keep Ohio's momentum moving forward." 

Ohio's unemployment rate continued to fall today to 6.7 percent and still remains well below the national unemployment rate of 7.8 percent. This is Ohio's lowest unemployment rate in over four years.