WVXU: Congressman Brad Wenstrup on why he's not seeking reelection
UC political scientist David Niven gives political commentary to WVXU
Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R) has announced he will not be seeking another term in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District.
Following an interview with Wenstrup, Cincinnati Edition host Lucy May spoke with UC political scientist David Niven and political reporter Scott Wartman about the soon to be open congressional seat and the candidates.
Currently there are 12 Republicans and 2 Democrats who have announced their candidacy in the large district comprised of 15 counties.
“This district is just a fantastic base for republicans,” says Niven, an associate professor in UC’s School of Public and International Affairs.
The 2nd district consists of 15 counties with rural areas, industrial areas and some wealthy suburban areas in Clermont County.
Whomever wins the post could likely hold it for a very long time, says Niven, pointing to the cohesiveness of voting blocs here.
Niven teaches American politics and conducts research on campaigns, political communication and death penalty policy.
Featured image at top of David Niven. Photo/iStock/RiverNorthPhotography
Impact Lives Here
The University of Cincinnati is leading public urban universities into a new era of innovation and impact. Our faculty, staff and students are saving lives, changing outcomes and bending the future in our city's direction. Next Lives Here.
Related Stories
Can new rules in Ohio address a pharmacy staffing shortage and improve care?
May 17, 2024
The University of Cincinnati's Michael Hegener joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss recent rules released by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy designed to address pharmacy staffing.
UC’s Dean Lawrence J. Johnson, a transformative figure in CECH, celebrates 25 years
May 17, 2024
The University of Cincinnati's College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology Dean Lawrence J. Johnson retires this year after 25 years in the role (and 34 years with the college). In this article we look at his road to academia and journey to a transformative quarter century at UC.
Residents concerned about high concentration of low-income housing
May 16, 2024
Efforts to build more affordable housing in Cincinnati have created concerns for residents as low-income housing has been concentrated in some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, WCPO reported. Gary Painter, PhD, the academic director of the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business real estate program and a professor of real estate, said a complaint against the city could lead to positive outcomes.