Local Candidates
We support and give voice to progressive, diverse candidates who are connected to their communities
The Hometown Project and our electoral partners support and give voice to progressive, diverse candidates who are connected to their communities and have a proven record of constructive, positive work within their districts. Artists are promoting candidates who share their values and who will work on behalf of their community to seek solutions to help all of their constituents, and not to serve the interests of national organizations and agendas. We make a dedicated effort to ensure diversity of our candidates from many perspectives including gender, age, and ethnicity. Our goal is to ensure that our candidates are informed, balanced representatives and reflections of the community they serve.
Sean O'Brien
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 32
which includes parts of Ashtabula, Geauga and Trumbull Counties
Currently representing the Ohioans of the 32nd State Senate District...
Hillary O'Connor Mueri
Ohio
Running for: United States Congress, District 14
which includes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit and Trumbull Counties
A Navy Veteran from Painesville, Ohio…
Betsy Rader
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 18
which includes parts of Geauga, Lake, and Portage Counties
Betsy Rader is a lifelong Buckeye who was born in Coshocton…
Alicia Reece
Ohio
Running for: Commissioner, Hamilton County
Alicia has spent much of her life in public service, serving Ohioans in many roles…
Phil Robinson
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 6
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Phil grew up in Northeast Ohio, learning the values of family…
Fanon Rucker
Ohio
Running for: Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County
Judge Fanon Rucker was born and raised in Gary, Indiana…
Allison Russo
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 24
which includes parts of Columbus, Grove City, Hilliard, and Upper Arlington
Allison Russo is a public health policy expert, a working mother, and an advocate for Ohio’s families...
Kate Schroder
Ohio
Running for: United States Congress, District 1
which includes Hamilton and Warren Counties
A 5th generation Cincinnatian, a cancer survivor and a mom…
Matt Shaughnessy
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 36
which includes Summit County
Matt Shaughnessy is a 15 year district resident...
Alaina Shearer
Ohio
Running for: United States Congress, District 12
which includes Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Marion, Muskingum and Richland Counties
Alaina is a mom, a business owner, and a tech and digital leader…
Monique Smith
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 16
which includes Cuyahoga County
Monique Smith has lived on the west side of greater Cleveland with her husband for the past 16 years…
Chris Stanley
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 59
which includes parts of Mahoning County
Chris Stanley is a husband to a talented educator, Morgan, a father to three vivacious daughters and one charming little boy...
Zach Stepp
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 55
which includes parts of Montgomery and Preble Counties
Zach Stepp grew up in Sheffield Village, so Northeast Ohio has always been his home...
Joan Sweeny
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 7
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Born and raised in Lakewood, Joan Sweeny has deep roots in Northeast Ohio…
Emilia Sykes
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 34
which includes parts of Summit County
Born and raised in Akron…
Vernon Sykes
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 28
which includes parts of Summit County
Having previously served on the Akron City Council and in the Ohio House of Representatives...
Desiree Tims
Ohio
Running for: United States Congress, District 10
which includes Fayette, Greene, and Montgomery Counties
With grandparents who achieved the American Dream, Desiree Tims wants to blaze the trail for the next generation...
Casey Weinstein
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 37
which includes parts of Summit County
Casey grew up surrounded by a family that loved public service...
Gretchen Driskell
Michigan
Running for: United States Congress, District 7
which includes Branch, Eaton, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe Counties and parts of Washtenaw County
As the granddaughter and daughter of Navy Veterans, Gretchen grew up knowing she had an obligation to give back to her community...
Jim Haadsma
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 62
which includes Springfield, Battle Creek, Albion, Bedford, Pennfield, Convis, Lee, Clarence and Sheridan
As a father of four and a son of foreign missionaries, Jim Haadsma recognizes the need to give back to his community...