Robert M. Owens

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Robert M. Owens (born August 25, 1973 in Manchester, Connecticut), is a Delaware, Ohio lawyer running as an independent candidate for Ohio Attorney General in the November 4, 2008 Election.

Education

Owens graduated with honors from Ohio Wesleyan University, with a major in history and a minor in journalism. Owens studied history and political science at Oxford University. Owens obtained his law degree with honors from the Capital University Law School. [http://www.owens2008.com/?page_id=8 Robert Owens for Ohio Attorney General | Meet Robert ] ]

Ohio Attorney General campaign

The special election for attorney general was created when the previous officeholder, Democrat Marc Dann resigned on May 14, 2008. [cite news|url=http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/05/attorney_general_marc_dann_res.html|title=Attorney General Marc Dann resigns|publisher=The Plain Dealer|date=May 14 2008] On May 28, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland appointed Nancy H. Rogers, the Dean of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, to fill the post until a replacement takes office following the special election. Owens officially announced his candidacy at a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse on June 10, 2008. [cite news|url=http://www.owens2008.com/?p=21|title=Owens to announce attorney general candidacy|publisher=Owens2008.com|date=June 6 2008]

On May 27, 2008, Owens filed a nominating petition with over 1300 signatures from 44 of Ohio's 88 counties. Ohio law requires 750 valid signatures to be presented within 10 days of the office being vacated in order for an independent to appear on the ballot. [ [http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/may/27/columbus-lawyer-files-for-ag8217s-office/ Columbus lawyer files for AG’s office - Vindy.com News - Local & Regional News, News Watch - Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana, Ohio ] ]

Early in the campaign, it was suggested that Owens may be ineligible to run as an independent due to previously voting in Republican primary elections. [cite news | url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/may/29/attorney-general-candidate8217s-eligibility/ | title=Attorney general candidate's eligibility could be at risk | date=May 29, 2008 | author=David Skolnick | publisher=Vindicator Printing Company]

Owens has been endorsed by the Libertarian Party of Ohio [http://www.lpo.org/Candidates/Candidates.shtml LPO's list of endorsements]

Political activity

Owens is a member of the Delaware City Charter Review Commission, a panel tasked with reviewing and suggesting changes to the City Charter (the City's Constitution).

Personal

Owens resides in Delaware, Ohio. He is married to Teri Owens (married May 23, 1998). [ [http://www.owens2008.com/?p=21 Press Release 6/6/08 | Robert Owens for Ohio Attorney General ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.owens2008.com/ Owens 2008 official campaign site]
* [http://www.owenslawoffice.com/ Owens Law Office]