Congressional Career
In 1994, the Republican wave swamped Strickland, who narrowly lost his seat to Republican Frank Cremeans. In 1996, however, Strickland narrowly won his seat back, taking office in January 1997 (the 105th Congress). He faced a strong challenge from Lieutenant Governor Nancy Hollister in 1998, but turned it back fairly easily. He wasn't seriously challenged again after this and was reelected three more times, and even ran unopposed in 2004. Strickland served on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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