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Candidate: John BoccieriParty: DemocraticMilitary Experience: 14 years in the Air Force ReserveRank: Major (current)Overseas experience: Served in Iraq and AfPrevious offices: Eight years in the state legislatureWebsite:www.johnforcongress.comOpponent: Kirk SchuringParty: RepublicanMilitary background: nonePrevious offices: 15 years in the state legislatureWebsite:www.schuringforcongress.comWhat local papers are saying:Candidates square off in first debateStudents quiz candidates on local issuesLatest poll numbersOct. 1 Research 200 poll: John Boccieri 48%, Kirk Schuring 38%Race profile: Both men are vying to replace retiring Rep. Ralph Regula. Boccieri, a C-130 pilot, has taken several leaves from his legislative work for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Republicans have held the 16th District for 50 years.

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Courtesy of johnforcongress.comJohn Boccieri is running on is running on the Democratic ticket in Ohio's 16th District.

This year 20 war veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are running for Congress. Stripes.com will be highlighting those races daily – the candidates, their opponents and what local newspapers are saying – leading up to Nov. 4. Check back on election night for the latest updates.

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