 In 1988, Snyder initially sought to run for the United States House of Representatives, but instead remained in the Senate, winning a third term.He won a fourth term in the Senate in 1992.By 1994, Snyder again sought to run for the United States Congress for a seat held by first-term Congressman Ted Strickland, but in a crowded Republican primary, Snyder lost the nomination to Frank Cremeans, who won the election.