I am honored to represent Ohioโs House District 27 in the statehouse! Iโm ready to get to work supporting working families, upholding our freedoms, protecting our access to quality education and healthcare, and making sure all Ohioans have the ability to build a happy life.
What a 24 hours!! Do you know what you do after winning the democratic nomination for statehouse?? You take your kids to camp and go to workโฆ. Because thatโs what this is all about - real life, families, community and making Ohio better for all of us living and working here.
Just got off a call that was planned just 3 days ago - and there were over 530 participants! People are ๐ฅ and ready to send a clear message in August ๐ณ๏ธ ๐ช๐ฝ
Completely honored to be sworn in today to serve the 27th district at the Ohio Statehouse! Thank you
@CAllisonRusso
for swearing me in and for the strong leadership!
I'm so excited to be your Democratic Nominee for State Representative in HD27! This win was the result of YOU - of you talking with your friends, hosting events, displaying yard signs, canvassing, donating, and voting! Let's keep this going through November! Let's do this!!!
This absolute garbage was left on driveways in Anderson Twnshp and Walnut Hills late last night. This is an act of hate. Hate has no place in District 27 and I will work every day to make sure that love overpowers hate and that all people feel loved and included in our community.
One more time for people in the back - I would love to collaborate with ANYone from ANY political party who wants to make things better for our community and our children.
I was blown away listening to the experiences and knowledge
@JenniferBrunner
brings to our Supreme Court! We have an opportunity to elect an amazing woman to Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court in November. Letโs get out the vote! ๐ช๐ฝ
So excited to announce endorsements from THREE Ohio leaders!
State Rep. Jessica Miranda
State Rep. Brigid Kelly
County Commissioner Denise Driehaus
So proud to have the support of these three inspirational women!
Iโm honored to be endorsed by
@MatriotsOhio
! They say โwhen women lead, Ohio prospersโ and I couldnโt agree more. Especially right now, when womenโs rights are under attack, Iโm honored to be recognized as a candidate theyโre backing!
Great weekend of canvassing and talking to voters! Had an energizing kick off with
@JessicaEMiranda
and support from
@Russo4Ohio
. Letโs do this! ๐ช๐ฝ
You can now early vote at your Board of Election!!!! ๐ณ๏ธ Hamilton County folks, head to 4700 Smith Rd in Norwood, park in the back, show your ID, & cast your vote! The whole process took me 2:13 minutes!!! Join me in voting NO to keep the power with Ohio voters! ๐ช๐ฝ
#VoteNoOnIssue1
I ran for a state representative seat to work on real issues and bipartisan legislation that helps Ohioans. I am so proud to announce that my first bipartisan bill was passed unanimously out of the House today! โค๏ธ
Today, my colleagues and I sent a letter to
@GovMikeDeWine
urging him to veto HB68. Ohio should be a great place for all children to live healthy and happy lives. I support parentsโ right to make healthcare decisions for their children. I believe in evidence-based care.
How does a community that flipped a district last year respond to a redrawn more difficult to win seat? ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ With a kickoff party that packed the house!!! ๐ช๐ฝ This party was a statementโผ๏ธ
So proud of the communities I represent. Two school districts in HD27 voted on levies today and both passed! Thank you to all those who worked to support our kids & teachers. Iโll continue this fight in Columbus!!
@FHSchools
๐
@LovelandTigers
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๐ฃ I am super excited to announce that
@jaimecastleOH
will serve as my campaign manager! Jaime cares truly about Ohioans, is a great organizer, and is a tireless community advocate. I'm so excited for the energy and ideas she'll bring to the next 85 days!! Letโs do this!!! ๐ช๐ฝ
Today the Forest Hills School District (FHSD) Board of Education rescinded the โResolution to Create a Culture of Kindness and Equal Opportunity for All Students and Staffโ after an 18-month long lawsuit. ๐งต
Yโall!!! ๐ Iโm so excited to announce my very first bill!!!! ๐ช๐ฝ Iโm joint sponsoring HB5, a bipartisan bill with my colleague Representative Ray ๐โค๏ธ 1/3
Heard
@nanwhaley
speak at EDC and then at Black Politico 101. The energy around making change is palpableโก๏ธ Time to translate this energy into a few months of hard work and votes in November!! ๐ณ Ended the day the best way possible, tucking in some tired kids ๐ด Full heart ๐
Thank you to my friend,
@philheimlich
, for coauthoring this piece with me. To protect our democracy and move away from extremism in our statehouse we all - Democrats, Republicans, and Independents - need to come together and vote our values.
#StrongerTogether
#BackingBaker
I know itโs a good day when I run into John Wood in the statehouse halls!! Learned a lot during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Ohio State House. Iโm even more committed to making sure our leaders serve all Ohioans.
The decisions if, and when, to have a child are nuanced decisions that belong to be made between a woman, her family, and her healthcare provider. Cincinnatians came out today! Now more than ever it is important to elect a woman and a nurse to the statehouse.
#BansOffOurBodies
Thank you to all the volunteers who came to the statehouse to talk with legislators about the need for common sense gun safety legislation. Iโm a
@MomsDemand
fan!
Since 2009, $1.5 billion in utility charges have been found to be unlawful but none of this has been refunded to Ohioans or businesses ๐ฐ It is time to put People First! Check back on Friday for my video describing this new bill ๐ฅ
#CostOfCorruption
This time is different. Spent the morning with
@MomsDemand
and
@OHStudentsforGL
The way we make our schools safer, our hospitals safer, our movie theaters safer, our churches safer is by voting in representatives who will stand for common sense gun legislation.
#backingbaker
Iโm honored to be endorsed by
@PPAOhio
I will advocate for Ohioans to have access to the full range of reproductive healthcare services from contraception, to abortion, to prenatal care and postnatal care.
My first press conference to introduce HB5, the Adoption Modernization Act!!! ๐งธ This legislation shows what it means to put
#PeopleFirst
! ๐โค๏ธ
Walking into the Hamilton County Democratic Party endorsement interviews! Ready to share all the excitement and energy around this campaign! ๐ช๐ฝ ๐
Iโm pleased that my campaign has been recognized by
@MomsDemand
! I will live up to this distinction by advocating for school safety using evidence-driven school-based interventions.
#NotOneMore
#BackingBaker
To my Jewish friends, LGBTQ friends, and communities of color, you are loved. And to the people who spent their evening spreading the message of hate, I hope that you learn to love and learn from others. Hate is a heavy load to carry.
My friend and colleague
@michelegrim
was just sworn in as the Minority Assistant Whip for the Ohio House of Representatives! Excited for her leadership.
Today is a pivotal day in Ohio history so here comes a big post about democracy. To me, democracy means a government by the people. It means everyone gets one vote and majority rules. It means elected representatives serve the interest of the people. ๐ณ๏ธ
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Tomorrowโs the day!!! ๐ณ You can vote at your normal polling location from 6:30a-7:30p. Thereโs been confusion around this race, so to be very clearโฆ. The Democratic Party has not endorsed either candidate running in district 27. So itโs up to you all! ๐ช๐ฝ
Fun time knocking doors in support of the Loveland School Levy!! People are ready to rally around their children and teachers! Remember to VOTE on May 2! ๐งก๐งก๐งก
๐จEndorsement Alert๐จ Iโm honored to be endorsed by
@CincyAFLCIO
! I am ready to serve as a representative who supports and advocates for issues important to workers & working families!
#BackingBaker
I will always support the most vulnerable Ohioans โค๏ธ and will always advocate for healthcare providers to be able to practice according to best practices and evidence. ๐ฅ
Rep Baker: "You said we should change their minds instead of their bodies. What is your stance on conversion therapy?"
Rep Click: "I am opposed to converting boys into girls."
He's clearly in support of conversion therapy, and in calls gender affirming care conversion therapy.
@Russo4Ohio
And anecdotally, I can tell you of at least 1 junior (mine!) who canceled her tour of the University of Tennessee because she wonโt consider a school in a state that is anti-LGBTQ. State policy will impact college enrollment.
Day 2 of New Member Orientation! ๐ Today we learned about education funding, Medicaid funding, workforce development, bill development, committee meetings, and had a tour of the House offices. We also sat in for House Session. Iโm eager to get some work done in Columbus! โค๏ธ ๐ค๐
At the end of the primary race, Iโve got all the feelings๐ I met so many inspiring, passionate, and brave leaders. I would model my service after these leaders and work to improve things for all Ohioans. ๐ช๐ฝ Iโd be honored to earn your vote and serve you at the State House ๐ณ
๐จ COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS๐จ Much of the work in the Statehouse happens in committee and that is why I am so grateful to have been appointed to the following extremely important committees. ๐งต 1/2
Friends - I knew when I got into this race that there would be people who would attempt to spread lies about me and attack me and my family. Itโs incredibly unfortunate that this is our political environment right now. ๐งต 1/5
I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to produce meaningful legislation that promotes the overall well-being of Ohioans:
โ Aerospace and Aviation (Ranking Member)
โ Behavioral Health
โ Health Provider Services
โ Public Health Policy
โ Technology and Innovation
BREAKING: DeWine vetoed House Bill 68.
"Were House Bill 68 to become law, Ohio would be saying that the state, that the government knows better whatโs medically best for a child than the two people who love that child the most: the parents."
Iโm honored to be endorsed by the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers! Educators are critical in preparing the next generation of community members to be successful members of society. I will work tirelessly to support and advocate for educators and the important work they do.
Iโm completely honored to announce my endorsement by SNOW PAC! They are focused on supporting the next generation of women elected officials - Iโm in!! ๐ช๐ฝ
I know I said we get the weekend off to refresh, but I had to get out and join my friend
@JessicaEMiranda
making a difference in the
#Great28
! ๐ช๐ฝ
Itโs ENDORSEMENT week!!! Iโm so honored to receive the endorsement of
@OhioEA
! I will always advocate for educators to receive the support they need to provide the best education to our children!
#backingbaker
See letter below sent by colleagues and me to Secretary
@FrankLaRose
requesting transparency around his decision to move the Secretary of Stateโs office to the same building as his campaign headquarters at a cost to taxpayers.
What an inspring night heading from
@TammyDuckworth
and
@SenSherrodBrown
! Ready to get to work to keep Sherrod Brown in office. And I got to hang out with tons of friends! โฆ
This endorsement is personal after working so hard to explain the science behind the Covid-19 vaccines. I conducted research to increase vaccine uptake, developed education, and acted as an expert for the media - Itโs time we elect more practicing scientists to the state house!
Today with the leadership of
@JessicaEMiranda
, we voted (74-1) to pass HB 161 out of the House. This removes the loophole in Ohio that allows LEGAL rape of a person if the victim is your spouse. Now itโs the senateโs turn to do whatโs right.
This summer, I was appointed to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation board. Today, Iโm honored to announce that I was selected to serve on the Executive Committee of OneOhio! Iโm ready to get to work to fund evidence-based programs & services to help Ohioans combat the opioid epidemic
Thanks to
@Russo4Ohio
for coming into town this week and having a robust discussion with Cincinnatiโs labor leaders. Lots of ideas about not just recruiting new workers but how to retain workers.
While we are disappointed with the misinformation being spread about this race, we are glad the Hamilton County Democratic Party has stepped in to clear the air. This election is about our community, and we deserve to be represented fairly.
Access to a gun triples the risk of death by suicide. โ States with gun safety laws that disrupt access to guns in times of crisisโlike Extreme Risk laws, secure storage, and waiting periodsโhave the lowest rates of gun suicide in the country.
The busyness of 2022 taught us about finding our passions, prioritizing, and giving grace to others and ourselves.
We hope you were able to live your passions, give grace, and find joy each day.
Love always from our family to yours,
Rachel, Audrey (16), Sam (14), & Jay (11)
This is what community looks like. Tell a group of public school supporters that their district needs a levy and we will support our students, teachers and staff. Thank you to all the volunteers who stopped in! Letโs pass this levy on May 2! ๐
Guess what I did??!! VOTED!! ๐ณ Iโve never voted early and it was so easy! โ I sat quietly with my ballot, reviewed my values, and voted for people who I want leading our district and community
#strongschoolsstrongcommunity
#backingbaker
Here comes another endorsement! ๐ฅ
@meekaowens1
is an amazing councilwoman who leads with positivity and heart ๐ I will strive to be like Meeka - a strong leader who serves with humble grace. ๐
Ohio -Today is the last day to register to vote in the August 2 primary!!!
๐ตDo you know a 17 year old who will turn 18 by Nov 8?
๐ตDo you know new residents?
Please reach out and provide them this link to register to vote online today!