Sara Bitter
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 27
which includes parts of Hamilton County
Sara Bitter is a mom of two children who are living with developmental disabilities, a lawyer, and a leader in advocacy…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 27
which includes parts of Hamilton County
Sara Bitter is a mom of two children who are living with developmental disabilities, a lawyer, and a leader in advocacy. And she wants a seat at the table to determine the policies that affect the lives of her children and all the families in her community. Sara knows how important it is for families to have access to good healthcare, education, jobs, housing and transportation. As the state representative for the 27th district, she will advocate for her community like she advocates for her own children.
Priorities:
Prepare all types of learners for the 21st century economy; create a Disability, Mental Health and Addiction Caucus in the Ohio Legislature; strengthen training and apprenticeship programs; ensure access to affordable and high quality healthcare for everyone.
Janine Boyd
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 9
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Janine is a lifelong resident of Ohio’s 9th district…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 9
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Janine is a lifelong resident of Ohio’s 9th district. She ran for office to help shift the tide back to policies that support working people. Janine has almost two decades of experience in health and human services advocacy and policy, and as State Representative, she has helped write budgets to serve the most vulnerable citizens in her community. Janine is hoping to be re-elected so she can continue working for Ohio’s 9th district.
Priorities:
expand human rights; ensure that young people have access to mental health, developmental disability and welfare services; increase access to health care.
Juanita Brent
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 12
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Juanita Brent always knew she wanted to serve the communities she calls home…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 12
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Juanita Brent always knew she wanted to serve the communities she calls home. She graduated from Cleveland Heights’ Beaumont School, and went on to serve as a field director for the Ohio Democratic Party. Juanita founded Social Society Cleveland, a nonprofit professional networking organization, and she is a former member of the board of trustees for the Health Care Service Corporation, the largest customer-owned health insurer in the country. Through her experience on the board of trustees and as a member of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Women’s Caucus, Juanita knows the importance of providing women and families with access to affordable, quality health care. She is running for re-election to continue building and organizing strong communities in Columbus.
Priorities:
Agriculture and rural development; a strong economy and workers’ rights; quality transportation and public safety.
Jennifer Brunner
Michigan
Running for: Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Judge Jennifer Brunner serves as one of 8 state appeals court judges...
Ohio
Running for: Ohio Supreme Court
Judge Jennifer Brunner serves as one of 8 state appeals court judges of the Tenth District Court of Appeals located in Franklin County, Ohio. Previously, she served as a Common Pleas Judge (2000-2005) and Ohio Secretary of State (2007-2011). Judge Brunner has done work internationally, assisting foreign governments with rule of law and self-governance matters, including anti-corruption and judicial reform consulting. She has been married since 1978 to attorney Rick Brunner, who grew up in Columbiana County, and together they have three adult children and five grandchildren.
Amy Cox
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 43
which includes parts of Montgomery and Preble Counties
The mother of two sons, the wife of a union ironworker, and a union public school teacher herself…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 43
which includes parts of Montgomery and Preble Counties
The mother of two sons, the wife of a union ironworker, and a union public school teacher herself, Amy is well-equipped to strengthen the power of working people. She is running for state representative because she is a Preble County native who wants to serve the working class in her community. Why? Because she is part of the working class. Amy understands the importance of having an educator, who will ask tough questions, at the table. And she is ready to do that in Columbus.
Priorities:
Ending Right to Work laws and creating new jobs by strengthening Ohio’s industries; bringing back the middle class; overhauling the state funding system for education; protecting the expansion of Medicaid; supporting Ohio’s farmers.
Nancy Day-Achauer
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 23
which includes parts of Columbus, Grove City and Hilliard
Nancy grew up in the small, rural town of Nevada City, California…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 23
which includes parts of Columbus, Grove City and Hilliard
Nancy grew up in the small, rural town of Nevada City, California, with the value of being active in the community instilled in her because of her parents. In 2005, she moved to Delaware, Ohio to attend the Methodist Theological School. There, she earned her Master of Divinity. She and her husband, Jeff, now live in Columbus with their dog. Nancy regularly connects with groups in the community, and she believes that the 23rd district needs a representative who actually represents the people of Central Ohio.
Priorities:
Create jobs that can support a family; lower the costs of prescriptions; keep housing affordable; secure reliable care options for seniors.
Myron Duhart
Ohio
Running for: Judge, 6th District Court of Appeals
which includes parts of Erie, Fulton, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams and Wood counties.
Judge Myron C. Duhart is a native of Toledo, Ohio…
Ohio
Running for: Judge, 6th District Court of Appeals
which includes parts of Erie, Fulton, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams and Wood Counties.
Judge Myron C. Duhart is a native of Toledo, Ohio. He is the proud father of three and he has been married to his wife Nicole for 22 years. After graduating from St. Francis De Sales High School, Myron enlisted in the U.S. Army and was later commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps, through which he served in Missouri, Virginia and the Republic of Panama. While serving his country, Myron earned a B.A. in Political Science from Wright State University Dayton, Ohio, and went received his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. In 2011, Judge Duhart was appointed to replace Judge Charles Doneghy as one of ten judges who serve on the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas bench. He has been recognized by the NAACP for community service and by the African American Legacy Project of Northwest Ohio as an “Emerging Leader.” Myron is looking forward to serving his community in the 6th District Court of Appeals.
Priorities:
Uphold the rule of law and preserve justice under the law.
Tavia Galonski
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 35
which includes parts of Summit County
Tavia received her bachelor's degree from Emory University then a law degree from the University of Akron…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 35
which includes parts of Summit County
Tavia received her Bachelor's degree from Emory University then a law degree from the University of Akron. She worked her way through law school as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. An attorney by trade, Tavia previously served as a magistrate in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, including in the county’s juvenile court. Prior to her judicial service, she was a community aid attorney for victims of domestic abuse. Tavia is married to Summit County Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Galonski, and together they have two adult children.
Priorities:
Attract new, high-paying employers; fully fund public schools and make college more affordable; protect access to quality, affordable health care; end harassment; fight for equal pay and paid family leave; protect benefits for seniors and veterans.
Stephanie Howse
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 11
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Stephanie Howse was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio...
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 11
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Stephanie Howse was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and has lived most of her life in the Ward 7 community. She is a graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts, where she studied vocal and instrumental music. After high school, Stephanie went on to study Civil Environmental Engineering at Florida A&M and she received her Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from Cleveland State University.
Priorities:
Care for senior citizens, racial justice, reliable transportation.
Leronda Jackson
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 40
which includes parts of Montgomery County
Leronda Jackson is a wife, mother, change seeker, business owner, activist and social justice advocate…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 40
which includes parts of Montgomery County
Leronda Jackson is a wife, mother, change seeker, business owner, activist and social justice advocate. She is running for State Representative because she sees a disconnect between District 40’s houses and the State House. Leronda is the wife of Lenard Jackson and they are the proud parents of three daughters and two sons. She is the member of many local community organizations, including the Dayton NAACP, Dayton Rotary, the League of Women Voters in Dayton, and the Dayton Realtist Association. Leronda knows the issues facing her community, and she is ready to be a strong voice at the State House.
Priorities:
Support small business owners; provide quality education to all children; fight for quality health care services; increase the minimum wage.
Tom Jackson
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 24
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
After moving to Salon, Ohio, for a job in 1999…
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 24
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
After moving to Salon, Ohio, for a job in 1999, Tom Jackson and his wife stayed in the area because of the community. Their son and daughter benefitted from an excellent public education. Tom is unwilling to strip funding from Orange City Schools. As a state senator, Tom will use his experiences at the Close-Up Foundation and as a consistent community leader to deliver for the 24th district.
Priorities:
Invest in human capital through education; curb gun violence by implementing common-sense legislation that still protects the right to own a gun; stand up for reproductive rights.
Crystal Lett
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 16
which includes parts of Franklin County
A proud hometown native of Hilliard, Ohio…
Ohio
Running for: State Senator, District 16
which includes parts of Franklin County
A proud hometown native of Hilliard, Ohio, and a graduate of The Ohio State University, Crystal came to love the inclusive and exciting environment of Central Ohio. After becoming a strong advocate for her brother, David, who was managing mental health issues and substance abuse, Crystal was inspired to work with children who were dealing with mental illness. So after graduation, she became a Case Manager at North Central Mental Health. Though she left this job to care for her son, who was diagnosed with a complex genetic disorder, Crystal remained a leader in her community, supporting candidates who were fighting for progress at all levels. She is now ready to take her personal and leadership experiences to the State Senate.
Priorities:
Equal pay for equal work, reproductive choice, affordable and accessible healthcare.
Beth Liston
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 21
which includes parts of Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard and Worthington
The 21st District has been Beth Liston’s home for most of her life…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 21
which includes parts of Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard and Worthington
The 21st District has been Beth Liston’s home for most of her life. She grew up in the area and graduated from Worthington High School, where she met her husband Denver. Beth and her husband now live in Dublin with their two children, who attend Dublin City Schools. She has been a doctor in Columbus for over a decade, and she has been serving her community as the state representative since her election in 2018. As a pediatrician and professor of medicine, Beth is well-equipped to continue advocating for her constituents’ health care.
Priorities:
Provide Ohioans with better health care; support public schools and end funding caps; end wasteful spending in government; strengthen small businesses.
Alexis Miller
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 89
which includes parts of Erie and Ottawa Counties
Born and raised in the 89th House District of Ohio, Alexis Miller is excited to represent her home community…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 89
which includes parts of Erie and Ottawa Counties
Born and raised in the 89th House District of Ohio, Alexis Miller is excited to represent her home community. Alexis and her husband Rob live in Sandusky with their two rescue dogs, Buddy and Sadie. As a small business owner with almost a decade of experience in nonprofits and government, she understands what her community needs at the Statehouse.
Priorities:
Increase union membership to prioritize regular, working people; incentivize broadband expansion so everyone can have access to the internet; end the practice of gerrymandering.
Jessica Miranda
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 28
which includes parts of Hamilton County
As a mother of three and a small business owner, Jessica Miranda knows the impact that government has on peoples’ lives…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 28
which includes parts of Hamilton County
As a mother of three and a small business owner, Jessica Miranda knows the impact that government has on peoples’ lives. Since she won her election for state representative in 2018, Jessica has been a champion for public schools, small businesses and working families. If re-elected, she will continue to fight for a strong and fair economy, a quality and well-funded public education system, and safe and healthy communities.
Priorities:
Ensuring economic stability, supporting easy access to full-day early childhood education, eliminating environmental pollution, implementing common-sense gun safety legislation.
Rachael Morocco
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 67
which includes parts of Delaware County
Dr. Rachael Morocco was born and raised in the Cleveland area by two hard-working parents…
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 67
which includes parts of Delaware County
Dr. Rachael Morocco was born and raised in the Cleveland area by two hard-working parents. Her mother was a nurse, before becoming a social worker, and her father was a small business owner and local mayor. Rachael received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Mt. Union College and she received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Now, she is working as a lead physician in the Westerville Primary Care Center and she is a professor at The Ohio State University, where she teaches in the medical school. Rachael met her husband, Frank, in college and they married in 2007. Frank and Rachael are now the proud parents of two children.
Priorities:
Gun violence prevention; smart local growth; raise the minimum wage and eliminate the gender gap; affordable postsecondary education and well-funded public education; expand health coverage.
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...
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, Senator Sean O'Brien is proud to serve the residents of Ashtabula, Trumbull & Geauga counties. Sean is running for re-election in the district. He has been instrumental in recruiting companies and good-paying jobs to the 32nd Senate district including Lordstown Motors, LG Chem, TJX and Petmin Corporation. All told, over 4,000 jobs that will be created right here in the Voltage Valley.
Sean's career has been focused on helping to improve the quality of life for those for the residents of his district. Prior to serving as State Senator, he was the State Representative for the 63rd House District. Sean also spent twelve years as a prosecutor for Trumbull County. As a Trumbull County prosecutor, Sean was the Chief Criminal Prosecutor for the Eastern and Central District Courts, a member of the Domestic Violence and O.V.I. Task Forces, and prosecuted over 100 domestic violence cases.
Priorities: Job creation, educational opportunity, manufacturing innovation.
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…
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, Hillary has never been one to back down from a challenge. She began taking classes at Lake Erie College while she was still in high school, and later decided to study Aviation Engineering at The Ohio State University. The Navy lifted the ban, restricting women from flying in combat, in 1993. Hillary began flight school in 1999 — among one of the first generations of women flight officers. Now, she is ready to serve her country and her community in the United States Congress.
Priorities:
Reproductive rights, campaign finance reform, gun safety legislation.
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…
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. After her parents got divorced, Betsy’s mom struggled to make ends meet in low-paying jobs — while raising four kids. Growing up poor, Betsy felt like she didn’t have a say in what happened to her family, so after graduating from The Ohio State University and Yale Law School, she became a lawyer to give others a voice. Betsy now owns a small business employment law firm. She has always tried to make a positive difference in her community, and as State Senator Betsy will help the hardworking people in her district.
Priorities:
Support small businesses and locally owned companies; fight for fair elections; fund and support the health care system.
Alicia Reece
Ohio
Running for: Commissioner, Hamilton County
Alicia has spent much of her life in public service, serving Ohioans in many roles…
Ohio
Running for: Commissioner, Hamilton County
Alicia has spent much of her life in public service, serving Ohioans in many roles. She has served as a City Councilwoman and as the Vice Mayor of Cincinnati, and more recently, she served as an Ohio State Representative. Now, she is running to ensure that Cincinnati is counted as part of Hamilton County, not as a separate entity. Alicia wants to make Hamilton the best county in the United States, and she believes that it is possible.
Priorities:
Work across party lines to make Hamilton County the best it can be; fight for the people of her community.