Howse speaks at a press conference in honor of JuneteenthRep. He feels that experience, along with his service as a veteran in the Ohio National Guard, and his “experiences as a man of color," will help him find common ground with voters in the district.“I believe my ability to transcend mere politics is what differentiates me from my competition,” he says.Ari Friedman is running for Congress in Ohio's 11th congressional district (Photo courtesy of Ari Friedman for Congress campaign)Friedman pledges to not raise any campaign money because he doesn’t “want to be complicit in contributing to the DNC (Democratic National Committee) Ponzi scheme," and says he decided to run as a Democrat “because I always wanted to join the mob.”He says he favors term limits, ending fake news, mandatory drug testing for members of Congress, inner city revitalization and ending the opioid epidemic.He notes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a comedian before successfully running for president.“Congress is such a joke and a bad joke at that,” says Friedman. As a young man, he recognized that … Her re-election campaign had Here’s why Fudge and the rest of the candidates on the ballot say people should vote for them:Fudge says her seniority in Congress empowers her to bring more federal funding to the district and maximizes her impact on legislation. Fudge won re-election with 82 percent of the vote in 2018. Howse is a graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts where she studied vocal and instrumental music. She says she’s been mounting a grassroots campaign, knocking on doors, making phone calls, visiting churches, community centers and ward leaders “talking to people to find out exactly what is needed in our community.”Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC.

He’d also like to see the abolition of private prisons, which he says gives companies an incentive to lobby to keep people in prison, contributing to the nation’s high incarceration rate. Ohio has two senators in the United States Senate and 16 representatives in the United States House of Representatives. Howse standing in opposition of SB 152, legislation to ban local hiring standards and restrict project labor agreementsRep. The information contained in this website is submitted to the Ohio Secretary of State by various federal, state and local entities. Howse speaks with attendees at the 2019 Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Day of ActionRep. (Photo by Mike DeRita, DeRita Photography)He argues that other issues, like crime, economic development and drug abuse, stem back to education and that businesses are more likely to invest in communities with an educated workforce. who heads the She argues that current leaders in Cleveland aren’t taking advantage of its many assets, including its proximity to Canada and the Great Lakes.“It is an incredible place to live and we have so many opportunities,” says Gore. Howse discusses equal pay legislation at Women's Lobby Day Howse (left) with fellow Democratic lawmakers during a segment of Ohio In FocusRep. In addition, he wants a constitutional amendment to reduce the impact of money in politics.He contends Fudge has served in Washington for too long, is too focused on obtaining power in Washington and is no longer responsive to her constituents.“People want a younger, vibrant candidate who can rally young people to come together,” he says.Donate to US Naval Veteran, Tariq K. Shabazz, for US Representative (OH-11) and vote on March 17, 2020. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/shabazzforusrep2020 The 13th congressional district of Ohio is represented by Representative Tim Ryan, who defeated Republican Dr. Marisha Agana of Warren on November 6, 2012.Due to reapportionment following the 2010 United States Census, Ohio lost its 17th and 18th congressional districts, necessitating redrawing of district lines.Following the 2012 elections, the 13th district changed to take in much of the territory … The Secretary of State’s office does not confirm, and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information. (AP Photo/J. Howse (center) speaking on a panel to discuss "How to Break The Cycle of Poverty of in the Black Community" at the 2016 OLBC ConventionRep. (Lonnie Timmons III / The Plain Dealer)She argues her years of experience set her apart from the other Republican contenders, as do “In the African American community, we have a ton of jobs available right now but we sometimes don’t have the training to take those jobs,” says Gore. #ForThePeopleLaverne Jones Gore is running for Congress in the 11th district. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, State Representative Stephanie Howse has lived most of her life in the Ward 7 community.

News Feed. As an adolescent he has witnessed an immense number of atrocities that range from illegal drugs, economic instability, lack of financial literacy and violent crime. She chairs a “To have only one early voting site in a county the size of Cuyahoga is voter suppression at its best,” When she’s not in Washington, Fudge collaborates on community improvement efforts, attends local events and focuses on bringing resources back to her district. Howse presents a commendation on behalf of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus at the 2019 Holocaust Memorial Ceremony at the StatehouseRep. If the education system is reformed and business investment is encouraged, he believes “you will see a quick and notable turnaround in our struggling communities.” He also says the federal government needs to work on lowering tax rates and getting rid of “useless regulations,” although he believes those that “keep air and water clean” and protect community health should be priorities.He says his campaign is focusing on communicating directly with voters and understanding what they “need from a leader in Washington.”“We need to be able to start putting forth leaders who are about public service and not self service,” says Schulz.

He argues for a “commonsense approach” to the district’s concerns.“We need to lift people out of poverty by giving them job training, education and workforce developments to better their lives,” he says. Shabazz for US Representative 2020. Howse speaks with an attendee at 2019 Women's Lobby DayRep. “Our lack of leadership has caused us to not take advantage of any of it.”Cleveland's Jonah Schulz is a Republican congressional candidate in Ohio's 11th district. Howse speaks at the 2019 Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Day of ActionOhio Legislative Black Caucus President Rep. Howse with Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton) at the 2019 OLBC Legislative Day of ActionRep. After high school, Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree in Civil Environmental Engineering from Florida A&M University and her Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from Cleveland State University.COLUMBUS— Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President State COLUMBUS— Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President State  Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, State Representative Stephanie Howse has lived most of her life in the Ward 7 community.