Ohio: John Eastman on the ballot for Sec. of State as an independent candidate

Eastman qualifies as Ohio Secretary of State candidate in November 2006 election

Dr. John A. Eastman was notified by the Secretary of State's office that he will qualify for the November 2006 ballot as an Independent Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State.

Eastman submitted over 8000 signatures from all 88 of Ohio's counties. The signatures were collected entirely by volunteers, a recognized accomplishment for any state-wide candidate outside the two-party system. Nearly 6500 signatures were certified as valid by the county Boards of Elections, well over the five thousand required by an Independent Candidate to qualify for a statewide election.


In explaining his reasons for running for Secretary of State, Dr. Eastman emphasizes the importance of impartial public servants in the office which counts the votes on election day. "It is imperative that Ohio's elections process be as fair and nonpartisan as possible. As an independent, accountable only to the citizens of Ohio and not to any party or special interests, I will restore objectivity and integrity to the office of Secretary of State," Eastman said.


Dr. Eastman lives in Centerville, Ohio with his wife, Terri. For the past 19 years, John has been the Chief Environmental Engineer at the consulting firm LJB, Inc. in Dayton. A native of Greene County, he was educated at Antioch College, The John Hopkins University and the University of Washington, completing his Ph.D. in 1977. He is a ninth generation member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Previously John Eastman was the Independent Candidate for Governor of Ohio in 2002.


John Eastman will be making early summer appearances in the Columbus area at Comfest and at the Ohio State Fair.

"John Eastman, the engineer who can make a difference for Ohio."
For further information on the candidacy of John Eastman go to www.johneastman.org.