Ohio Sen 30th: List of Candidates for Appointment Changes

Gongwer News Service is reporting that the list of interviewees for the pending appointment of a replacement for Congressman-elect Charlie Wilson (D-St. Clairsville) changed somewhat today. State Rep. Allan Sayre (D-Dover) has dropped out of consideration, and three new candidates have stepped forward: Columbiana County assistant prosecutor Nick Barborak, Bridgeport attorney Chris Gagin, and New Philadelphia City Councilmember Sandy Cox. Previously identified candidates that are still in the running are State Rep. John Domenick (D-Smithfield), Belmont County Commissioner Mark Thomas, former Strickland aide Anthony Trevena, and Wilson's son Jason Wilson.