Sharice Davids, Anthony Gonzalez, Colin Allred among ex-athletes who won on Election Day
A number of former athletes ran for office in the general election on Tuesday.
Here is how they fared:
► Anthony Gonzalez, NFL wide receiver
The 34-year-old Republican defeated Susan Moran Palmer and will serve as congressman for Ohio's 16th congressional district. Gonzalez was a first-round draft choice in 2007 by the Indianapolis Colts out of Ohio State. He played five seasons for the Colts, collecting 99 receptions for 1,307 yards and seven touchdowns.
► Sharice Davids, former MMA fighter
The 38-year-old Democrat unseated incumbent Rep. Kevin Yoder for Kansas’ 3rd congressional district. A former professional fighter, Davids tried out for The Ultimate Fighter reality TV show four years ago.
► Colin Allred, NFL linebacker
The 35-year-old Democrat unseated 11-term congressman Pete Sessions in the Texas 32nd congressional district. Allred played four seasons in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans from 2007-10 after going undrafted out of Baylor. Allred worked as an attorney in the Obama administration and has been endorsed by the former president.
► Jim Jordan, Wisconsin wrestler and Ohio State assistant coach
The 54-year-old Republican won Ohio's 4th congressional district. At Wisconsin, Jordan was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. He was also a three-time All-American and remains the Badgers' all-time wins leader. Jordan was an Ohio State assistant wrestling coach from 1986-94. His time there recently came under scrutiny.
► Jesse White, third baseman
The 84-year-old Democrat won a seventh consecutive term as Secretary of State of Illinois. He has held that position since 1999 — the longest-serving and first African American to hold the position. White played in the Chicago Cubs' farm system from 1959-66.
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► Aaron Rouse, NFL safety
The 34-year-old nonpartisan candidate won an at-large seat on Virginia Beach's City Council. Rouse was a third-round draft choice in 2007 by the Green Bay Packers out of Virginia Tech and played three seasons in the NFL.
► Adam Greenberg, MLB outfielder
The 37-year-old Republican was running to represent District 12 of the Connecticut State Senate, a seat Ted Kennedy Jr. gave up. On Tuesday night, Greenberg conceded to Democrat Christine Cohen. As a baseball player, Greenberg is best known for being hit in the head by a pitch in his first plate appearance in the majors in 2005, causing a compound skull fracture. He returned in 2012 for one at-bat with the Miami Marlins (he struck out).
► Frank White, MLB second baseman
The 68-year-old Democrat easily won re-election as county executive in Jackson County, Missouri. White spent 18 years with the Kansas City Royals and was a five-time All-Star.
► Napoleon Harris, NFL linebacker
The 39-year-old won re-election as a Democrat in the Illinois State Senate, representing the 15th district since 2013. He played for Oakland, Minnesota and Kansas City in the pros and at Northwestern University.
► Clint Didier, NFL tight end
The 59-year-old Republican won his race for the Franklin County (Washington) Commissioner against Democrat Zahra Roach. Didier played for the Redskins and Packers.
Contributing: Scott Gleeson.