SEVEN TABBED TO BE OHIO CHAMBER PAC CHAMBER CHOICE CANDIDATES Since 1994, P.a.C.E. has performed district and candidate research to identify races for the state legislature where business people can best target their support to pro-business candidates. This research is used to select the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee’s Chamber Choice list. The purpose of the Chamber Choice list is to identify pro-business candidates running in competitive races that need business help to get elected. In short, it offers Ohio Chamber members the opportunity to make a real difference in the pro-business composition of the legislature by targeting their involvement and resources in districts where they can make the greatest difference. Prior to this year, 36 candidates had been Chamber Choice candidates, 15 of whom are still serving in the General Assembly. As a group, these 15 legislators have demonstrated pro-business voting records well above the average. For their careers, their average pro-business voting record is nearly 97% – more than 16% better than the average for the General Assembly as a whole. And, during the current session, their average score is almost 19% better. Moreover, these lawmakers were elected in races where their opponents were much less favorable to the business community. The seven 2004 Chamber Choice candidates represent a mix of Democrats and Republicans, House candidates and Senate candidates, and incumbents and open seat candidates. What they share is a commitment to advancing a pro-jobs and economic growth agenda.