Ohio Voters Advance All OEC Action Fund-Endorsed Candidates, Approve Mansfield Ballot Initiative in Primary Election

For Immediate Release 
March 20, 2024

Contact:
Emily Bacha, Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, media@theoec.org

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio voters advanced all Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund-endorsed climate candidates onto the November General Election, with one race heading to a recount. Additionally, Mansfield voters approved an important ballot initiative in yesterday’s Primary Election.

“Yesterday Ohio voters made their voices clear. They demanded strong leaders at the Statehouse who will fight for our environment — protecting Ohio’s air, land, and water and strengthening our democracy,” said Spencer Dirrig, OEC Action Fund Director. “We’re thrilled to see all of OEC Action Fund’s endorsed climate candidates advance to the November General Election. These leaders are committed to the bold climate action needed to safeguard Ohio’s environment for future generations while promoting environmental justice in their communities across the state.”

“We’re proud to have supported the successful citizen-led Mansfield Water Main Initiative, which passed last night. Every Mansfield resident deserves clean drinking water and this win moves us toward that clean future,” Dirrig said.

Below you will find a list of OEC Action Fund endorsed candidates who won their Primary Election races. For a full list of the OEC Action Fund’s 2024 endorsed candidates and ballot initiatives, please visit: https://candidates.oecactionfund.org

ELECTED CANDIDATES BY DISTRICT

OHIO HOUSE

  • District 1: Dontavius Jarrells

  • District 2: Latyna M. Humphrey

  • District 5: Meredith Lawson-Rowe

  • District 6: Christine Cockley

  • District 7: Allison Russo

  • District 15: Chris Glassburn

  • District 19: Phil Robinson

  • District 21: Eric Synenberg

  • District 24: Dani Isaacsohn

  • District 25: Cecil Thomas

  • District 27: Rachel Baker

  • District 28: Jessica Miranda

  • District 30: Stefanie Hawk

  • District 34: Derrick Hall

  • District 36: Rose Lounsbury

  • District 38: Desiree Tims

  • District 41: Erika White

  • District 51: Joe Rinehart

  • Too close to call: District 10: Sarah C. Pomeroy 

OHIO SENATE

  • District 6: Willis Blackshear Jr.

  • District 16: Beth Liston

  • District 28: Casey Weinstein

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The OEC Action Fund, a 501c4 organization, seeks to protect and enhance the environment, economic viability, and health of all Ohio communities by expanding access to public lands, advancing critical environmental priorities, holding policy makers accountable, and electing environmental champions.