Brad Wenstrup

Brad Robert Wenstrup^[1] (born June 17, 1958)^[2] is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Republican, he defeated U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt in the 2012 Republican primary election and Democrat William R. Smith in the 2012 general election. Wenstrup is a Lieutenant Colonel and an Iraq war veteran. He ran unsuccessfully for Cincinnati mayor in 2009.

Early life, education, and medical career

Wenstrup was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joan (née Carletti) and Frank John "Jack" Wenstrup. His father was of German, Irish, and English descent, while his mother was of Italian ancestry.^[3] In 1976, he graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati.^[4] Wenstrup graduated from the University of Cincinnati where he graduated cum laude with a BA in Psychology. For graduate school, he attended the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and earned a M.S. in Biology and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. He has practiced podiatric medicine in Cincinnati for over 25 years.^[5]

2009 Cincinnati mayoral election

Wenstrup decided to challenge incumbent Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory in the November 2009 election. Mallory defeated him by a 54%-to-46% margin.^[6]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2012

He ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in the newly redrawn Ohio's 2nd congressional district, held by incumbent Republican U.S. Congresswoman Jean Schmidt. He was endorsed by the Anderson Tea Party and the Ohio Liberty Council, which is a coalition of Ohio Tea Party groups.^[7] In a surprise, he defeated her in the March Republican primary by 49%-to-43%.^[8] She carried six counties (all located in eastern part of the CD), while Wenstrup won the two most populous counties (both located in the western part of CD): Hamilton County (59%) and Clermont County (50%).^[9]

Wenstrup defeated Democrat William R. Smith, 59%-41%^{[10] [11]}

2014

Wenstrup won re-election to a second term by defeating Democrat Marek Tyszkiewicz 66%-34%.^[12]

Tenure

Wenstrup began his first term on January 3, 2013

Committee assignments

• Committee on Armed Services
  • Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
  • Subcommittee on Military Personnel
• Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
  • Subcommittee on Health

Personal life

Wenstrup is married to Monica Wenstrup (Klein). She works as a financial consultant.^[13]

References

External links

• Congressman Brad Wenstrup official U.S. House website
• Brad Wenstrup for Congress
• Brad Wenstrup at DMOZ
• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
• Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress

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