Cleveland native Josh Mandel is one of the candidates in the Ohio Senate race. Reportedly, the Republican primary is scheduled for 3rd May 2022.
Following the election for the Senate, seven candidates are running for the position including Josh Mandel, Jane Timken, Mike Gibbons, Mark Pukita, Neil Patel, Matt Dolan, and J.D. Vance.
On the other hand, the incumbent Republican Rob Rostam, who was first elected in 2010, declared he would not seek re-election to the Senate, on 25th January 2021.
While announcing his candidacy, Josh Mandel repeatedly made testimonials to things that cause his “blood boil” and “applauded” Trump’s presidency. If you are keen to learn more about his political career and personal life detail, then follow this article.
Who Is Josh Mandel Ohio Senate Race Candidate?
Josh Mandel is a well-known American far-right politician who formerly served as the 48th treasurer of Ohio for eight years. He is a member of the Republican Party and is all set for the Republican primary on 3rd May 2022.
From 2007 to 2011, Josh Mandel was appointed as the Ohio State Representative for the 17th district. In the 2012 U.S. Senate election, he was unsuccessful to win over incumbent Sherrod Brown of the Democratic Party.
Josh Mandel is now seeking the U.S. Senate representing Ohio at the election. The general election will take place on 8th November 2022 in Ohio.
Earlier, Josh Mandel was also associated with the Lyndhurst City Council. In addition to that, he previously served for the United States Marine Corps, Iraq as an intelligence specialist.
Josh Mandel Family & Biography Explained
Josh Mandel belongs to a Jewish family in Cleveland., Ohio, the United States. He was born to Rita (nee Friedman) and Bruce Mandel on 27the September 1977.
Mandel’s maternal grandfather’s name is Joe who is a Holocaust survivor and originally hails from Poland. While his maternal gradmother name is Fernanda of Italian descent.
Josh Mandel’s biography has been featured on the Wikipedia page explaining his childhood details to his political career. He completed his early education at Beachwood High School.
Then, Mandel attended the Ohio State University and holds a bachelor’s degree. Later, he served as the undergraduate student government president’s two terms at Ohio State.
Furthermore, Josh Mandel joined the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and graduate with a degree in Juris Doctor. In 2003, he was elected to the city council of Lyndhurst, Ohio.
Josh Mandel’s Wife And Married Life Explored
Josh Mandel was married to his ex-wife Ilana Shafran, a social activist. They tied the wedding knot with each other in Jerusalem in August 2008.
Mandel and Ilana Shafran also shared three children. But, the pair decided to part away as they filed for divorce in April 2020.
Josh Mandel and Ilana Shafran officially got a divorce in June 2020. The details on finances and custody of their children were sealed until 2021. As of now, he is dating Rachel Wilson since August 2020.
Meet Josh Mandel On Twitter
The politician Josh Mandel’s Twitter account is obtainable as @JoshMandelOhio which has been verified with official tickmark as well. He joined the platform in April 2009 and now has 77.3K followers till today.
Similarly, Josh Mandel is active on Instagram with 3,375 followers and 1,113 posts under the username @joshmandelohio.