Our 2020 General Election Endorsements
The OEC Action Fund and the OEC Action Fund PAC endorse candidates and ballot initiatives that represent the conservation and environmental values of Ohio communities. Our endorsements have a record of taking action to ensure safe air, clean water, and preservation of Ohio's outdoor heritage. We support candidates, regardless of party, who prioritize the health of our families and the future of our planet.
The Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund PAC is excited to introduce you to our endorsed champions for 2020. These environmentally conscientious leaders will work to protect and preserve the health of our citizens and the environment that sustains us. Find out more about each of these candidates below:
For Ohio Supreme Court
ELECTED! > The OEC Action Fund PAC is proud to endorse Judge Jennifer Brunner for Ohio’s Supreme Court. Our judiciary must stand firm in protecting and preserving a just and equitable democracy and ensuring the efficacy of those laws that protect Ohio's air, land, and water. Judge Brunner has a proven track record as a defender of democracy and will be a strong addition to the Ohio Supreme Court.
For the Ohio House of Representatives
The OEC Action Fund PAC is proud to endorse the following candidates:
Joan Sweeny (D) in the race for Ohio House District 7.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Kent Smith (D-Euclid) in the race for Ohio House District 8.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) in the race for Ohio House District 13.
Rep. Dave Greenspan (R-Westlake) in the race for House District 16.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Adam Miller (D-Columbus) in the race for Ohio House District 17.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Kristin Boggs (D-Columbus) in the race for Ohio House District 18.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) in the race for Ohio House District 19.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Beth Liston (D-Dublin) in the race for Ohio House District 21.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) in the race for Ohio House District 23.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) in the race for Ohio House District 24.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) in the race for Ohio House District 26.
Sara Bitter (D) in the race for Ohio House District 27.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) in the race for Ohio House District 28.
RE-ELECTED! > House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) in the race for Ohio House District 34.
Matt Shaughnessy (D) in the race for Ohio House District 36.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) in the race for Ohio House District 37.
Amy Cox (D) in the race for Ohio House District 43.
Nancy Larson (D) in the race for Ohio House District 47.
RE-ELECTED! > Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) in the race for House District 55.
Chris Stanley (D) in the race for Ohio House District 59.
Dr. Rachael Morocco (D) in the race for Ohio House District 67.
Donna Beheydt (D) in the race for Ohio House District 69.
Cynthia Richards (D) in the race for Ohio House District 79.
Beth Workman (D) in the race for Ohio House District 92.
Richard Dana (D) in the race for Ohio House District 99.
For the Ohio State Senate
The OEC Action Fund PAC is proud to endorse the following candidates:
Joel O’Dorisio (D) in the race for Ohio Senate District 2.
Kathy Wyenandt (D) in the race for Ohio Senate District 4.
Mark Fogel (D) in the race for Ohio Senate District 6.
Crystal Lett (D) in the race for Ohio Senate District 16.
Betsy Rader (D) in the race for Ohio Senate District 18.
RE-ELECTED! > Sen. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) in the race for Ohio Senate District 28.
Sen. Sean O’Brien (D-Bazetta) in the race for Ohio Senate District 32.
On local ballot initiatives, we endorse…
Columbus Issue 1
PASSED! > The OEC Action Fund proudly endorsed Columbus Community Choice Aggregation (Issue 1).
Issue 1 passed by an overwhelming margin. By passing the ballot initiative, Columbus voters resoundingly chose to transition away from dirty, harmful energy sources and move toward a future powered by 100% clean, renewable energy that provides cleaner air and water for generations to come. This victory for Issue 1 makes the City of Columbus a climate action leader and puts it on the map as the Midwest’s largest community choice aggregator.
Park Levies Across the State
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund proudly endorsed five park levies ahead of the 2020 General Election:
PASSED! > Ashland County Park District
PASSED! > Darke County Parks
PASSED! > Metroparks Toledo
Thanks to the voters in Ashland, Darke, and Lucas counties, the respective local park districts will be able to expand and improve their parks for the benefit of their visitors, improving local quality of life and economies. We applaud these communities for investing in their most valuable natural areas. As the pandemic has shown, our parks and public lands are more important than ever so that people can recreate safely while social distancing.
2020 Primary
OEC Action Fund announces park levy endorsements for 2020 Primary Election
PASSED! > Erie MetroParks
PASSED! > Stark County Park District
OEC Action Fund PAC announces CANDIDATE endorsements for 2020 Primary Election
RE-ELECTED! > State Representative David Leland - Ohio House District 22
ELECTED! > Dontavius Jarrells - Ohio House District 25
RE-ELECTED! > State Representative Sedrick Denson - Ohio House District 33