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Check out the Voter Portal on the Hamilton County Democratic Party page for more info / Bios about the endorsed Democratic candidates 

FEDERAL

OH SENATOR

Tim Ryan (Website) (Facebook)

In the Senate, Tim will fight to raise wages, make healthcare more affordable, invest in education, rebuild our public infrastructure, and revitalize manufacturing so we can make things in Ohio again.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • OH-01

Greg Landsman  (Website) (Facebook)

Greg Landsman is a staunch advocate for Southwest Ohio families who knows that Washington needs fewer people who create chaos, and more leaders who know how to get real results.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • OH-08

Dr. Vanessa Enoch (Website) (Facebook)

For over 20 years, Dr. Enoch has been leading local efforts to drive change in local communities. In Washington, Vanessa will fight for the people, not special interests and corporations

STATE OF OHIO

GOVERNOR

Nan Whaley (Website) (Facebook)

Nan knows we can build a better Ohio. An Ohio where one job is enough to provide for your family. An Ohio where your kids have real opportunities. Nan will work to build a better Ohio for all.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Jeff Crossman (Website) (Facebook)

Jeff is already taking on corruption in Columbus, is also experienced in working with law enforcement to ensure they have the resources to keep our communities safe and is an adamant defender reproductive freedom.

SECRETARY OF STATE

Chelsea Clark (Website) (Facebook)

Chelsea is committed to protecting Democracy in Ohio. She will be a Secretary of State who will prioritize fairness, accessibility, and efficiency at the ballot box.

AUDITOR OF STATE

Taylor Sappington (Website) (Facebook)

As the Auditor for Nelsonville, Taylor uncovered the city's largest theft and fraud ever only 8-weeks on the job. He will take that can-do spirit to Columbus, promising to balance the books, and when necessary, catch the crooks.

TREASURER OF STATE

Scott Schertzer (Website) (Facebook)

As Mayor of Marion, Scott has learned that there's no room for grandstanding, playing politics or empty rhetoric. You have to roll up your sleeves and go to work until the job is done.

OHIO STATE SENATE • DISTRICT 7

David Dallas (Facebook)

Women's healthcare, fair elections, and our children's safety are on the ballot.

OHIO STATE SENATE • DISTRICT 9

Catherine Ingram (Website)

Catherine has dedicated her life to service. She is a current State Representative and former Cincinnati School Board Member. Catherine is committed to delivering quality education for all Ohio Students.

OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 24

Dani Isaacsohn (Website) (Facebook)

Dani believes that we need to be Investing in the Next Generation. Everything from addressing gun violence and neighborhood safety to growing our economy, depend on the strength of our education system.

OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 25

Cecil Thomas (Website) (Facebook)

Cecil has been serving Cincinnati and fighting for justice his entire adult life. His experience includes 27 years in law enforcement, 5 years CHRC Exec. Director, 8 years on Cincinnati City Council and 8 years in the Ohio Senate. 

OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 26

Sedrick Denson  (Facebook)

"With so many challenges holding working families back, it's important that we put our differences aside and work together on legislation that puts people first and improves the lives of everyday Ohioans."

OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 27

Rachel Baker (Website) (Facebook)

Rachel is a mom of three children, a pediatric nurse, a social worker, a court-appointed child advocate, and a nurse researcher. She has spent her career serving others, and is ready to serve in a new capacity.

OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 28

Jessica Miranda  (Website) (Facebook)

If reelected, Jessica will fight to guarantee a strong and fair economy, a quality and well-funded public education system, and safe and healthy communities for Ohio and the #Great28.

OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 29

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OHIO STATE HOUSE • DISTRICT 30

Alissa Mayhaus  (Website) (Facebook)

Alissa Believes that Improving access to healthcare, protecting workers, preserving our environment, and addressing the structural inequalities will ensure that Ohio is a great place to live for future generations.

HAMILTON COUNTY

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Stephanie Summerow Dumas (Website) (Facebook)

Stephanie's made a career out of service. Serving as a social worker and vice-mayor, mayor and Judge in Forest Park lead to her core values of Economic Development, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility

COUNTY AUDITOR

Brigid Kelly (Website) (Facebook)

Brigid will Fight for Consumers as the Auditor holding companies accountable when they let us down. She will work to make sure that we're getting what we pay for, being a watchdog for consumers.

CLERK OF COURTS

Pavan Parikh (Website) (Facebook)

Pavan’s passion for the law and justice will make sure our courts work for everyone. He's enacted policies to remove old/satisfied evictions from online searches and streamlined the process to apply for protection orders.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION • DISTRICT 4

Katie Hofmann (Facebook)

Katie is a retired public school teacher who has worked her whole career to support students and teachers in schools. She will make sure that education (not politics) is the top priority in our schools.

JUDICIARY

OHIO SUPREME COURT - CHIEF JUSTICE
 

Jennifer Brunner (Website) (Facebook)

Justice Brunner's vision is for a justice system in Ohio that operates with accountability, openness and fairness to all and that promotes access to justice; the Courts belong to the people.

Experience: As a former Ohio Secretary of State, Justice Brunner is the only candidate in the race with experience running a statewide office in Ohio and supervising local government activities in every county of the state. She has also served as an anti-corruption consultant in Serbia and as and election observer in Egypt for the U.S. Government.

OHIO SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Each of the following candidates are running for a different term within the general division. You can vote for both of them.

Marilyn Zayas (Website) (Facebook)

Judge Zayas will represent all Ohioans equally, guided by the law and Constitution. She believes that "politics have no place in the courthouse. The job should be treated with impartiality and dignity"

Terri Jamison (Website) (Facebook)

Judge Jamison will preserve and strengthen the Court's Constitutionally granted status as an independent and co-equal branch of state government and ensure that equal justice under the law a reality for all Ohioans

GENERAL DIVISION

Each of the following candidates are running for a different term within the general division. You can vote for all of them.

Tom Heekin (Website) (Facebook)

Judge Heekin has honed his commission to equitable justice under the law. He is focused on finding alternative solutions to jailing certain offenders because locking everybody up for everything doesn't work.

Thomas Beridon (Website) (Facebook)

Tom's entire legal career has been dedicated to the proposition that everyone deserves equal access to justice. He will work to bring back the mediation program to the common pleas court.

Jody Luebbers (Website) (Facebook)

Judge Luebbers, guided by her experience, principles and compassion is a judge for the people who is passionate about her job and wants to keep doing good work and make a difference in people's lives. 

Bernard Mundy (Website) (Facebook)

Bernie has criminal defense attorney advocating for the most marginalized in our society for nearly 30 years. On the bench, he will protect the integrity of the process, demystify the courts and be a neutral arbiter of the law.

COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE - 1ST DISTRICT

Jennifer Kinsley (Website) (Facebook)

Jennifer is one of the nation's leading constitutional law practitioners and scholars who's work led to the overhaul of Ohio’s juvenile prison system, and greater protections for incarcerated victims of human trafficking.

JUVENILE DIVISION

Rickell Howard Smith (Website) (Facebook)

Rickell served as the policy director for the Children's Law Center and has been fighting of justice for children and families her entire career. As Juvenile Court Judge she will bring fairness and equality to the court.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION

Anne B. Flottman (Website) (Facebook)

Anne's entire legal career has been in Domestic Relations helping families get where they need to be. As Judge, she will work to improve transparency and access to the court so that it works for those that need it.

Manisha Kotian (Website)(Facebook)

Manisha has been mediating, negotiating and litigating family law cases in Hamilton County for over 25 years. She is entrenched with the Court of Domestic Relations and the laws under which it operates.

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