Jim Renacci facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jim Renacci
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019
Preceded by	John Boccieri
Succeeded by	Anthony Gonzalez
Mayor of Wadsworth
In office July 15, 2004 – July 17, 2008
Preceded by	Caesar Carrino
Succeeded by	Robin Laubaugh
Personal details
Born	(1958-12-03) December 3, 1958 (age 66) Monongahela, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Tina Renacci
Children	3
Education	Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BS)

James B. Renacci (born December 3, 1958) is an American businessman and politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. From 2011 to 2019, he served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 16th district. Before that, he was the Mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio.

In 2018, Renacci ran for the U.S. Senate but did not win. He also ran for governor of Ohio in 2022. Currently, he leads the Republican Party in Medina County.

Early Life and Education

James Renacci was born on December 3, 1958, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. His mother, Anna Marie, was a nurse, and his father, Evo, worked for the railroad.

Renacci studied business administration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After college, he became a Certified Public Accountant, which means he is an expert in managing money and taxes for people and businesses. He also worked as a financial advisor.

Business Career and Sports Involvement

In 2003, Renacci started a company called LTC Companies. This company offered financial advice and owned parts of several businesses. These included three Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealerships and a music venue in Columbus. He also owned a car dealership in Wadsworth.

Renacci has been involved in many different types of businesses. These include real estate, car dealerships, and nursing homes. He was also a partner in the Arena Football League team, the Columbus Destroyers. He also partly owns the Lancaster JetHawks, a minor league baseball team.

Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives

Jim Renacci represented Ohio's 16th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served from 2011 to 2019.

House Elections

2010 Election

On August 24, 2009, Renacci announced he would run for the U.S. House of Representatives. He officially joined the race on January 11, 2010. Renacci won the election against the Democratic candidate, John Boccieri. Renacci received 52% of the votes.

2012 Election

In 2012, Renacci ran for re-election. The new district map in Ohio placed him in a district that was designed to favor him. He ran against Representative Betty Sutton. Renacci won this election with 52% of the votes.

Time in Office

During his time in Congress, Renacci was known for working with members of both political parties. He was ranked as one of the most bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives. This means he often worked with politicians from different parties to get things done.

He was a member of the Republican Study Committee and the Republican Main Street Partnership.

LGBT Rights

In 2015, Renacci was one of 60 Republicans who voted to support an order by President Barack Obama. This order prevented federal contractors from discriminating against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity when hiring.

In 2016, he also voted for a rule that would stop government funds from going to contractors who discriminated against LGBT employees.

Committee Work

While in the House, Renacci served on important committees:

• Committee on Ways and Means: This committee handles taxes and other money-related laws.
  • Subcommittee on Tax Policy
  • Subcommittee on Social Security
• Committee on the Budget: This committee works on the government's spending plans.

In an earlier Congress, he was also on the Committee on Financial Services.

Caucus Memberships

Renacci was part of several groups in Congress called caucuses. These groups focus on specific topics or interests. Some of the caucuses he joined include:

• Republican Study Committee
• Congressional Coal Caucus
• Congressional Steel Caucus
• Congressional CPA Caucus (for Certified Public Accountants)

2018 Election Campaigns

Running for Governor

In January 2017, Renacci considered running for Governor of Ohio. He announced his plan to run for the Republican nomination for governor on March 21, 2017. However, he later decided to run for the U.S. Senate instead.

Running for U.S. Senate

On January 10, 2018, Renacci announced he would run for the U.S. Senate. He won the Republican primary election on May 8, 2018. This made him the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. He received support from President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

During his campaign, it was noted that Renacci was Ohio's wealthiest member of Congress in 2018. He was defeated by the Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in the general election on November 6, 2018. Brown received 53% of the votes, while Renacci received 47%.

After Congress

After leaving Congress, Renacci founded the Ohio's Future Foundation in 2019. He serves as its Chairman.

In June 2020, Renacci became the Chairman of the Republican Party in Medina County.

2022 Ohio Gubernatorial Campaign

In 2021, Renacci announced he would run for governor of Ohio again in 2022. He criticized the current governor, Mike DeWine. Renacci stated that he wanted to bring change to Ohio. He lost the Republican primary election to the incumbent Governor Mike DeWine. Renacci received 28% of the votes, while DeWine received 48%.

Personal Life

Jim Renacci is a wealthy individual. In 2012, his net worth was estimated at $36.67 million. By 2017, it was estimated to be around $83.32 million.

In 2016, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state of Ohio had to refund money to Renacci and his wife. This was related to a dispute over their 2000 taxes. The court found that the couple had a good reason to believe they did not owe certain taxes.

Renacci is Roman Catholic.

Election Results

Ohio Gubernatorial Primary 2021 Mike DeWine (R) 48% Jim Renacci (R) 28%