After 34 years in education where I served as a teacher, coach, and school administrator, I am now running for State Senate D27 serving Portage, Geauga & Summit

Joined July 2025
Appreciative of all the support from the Geauga County Dems at last night’s Central Committee meeting and throughout our campaign. We are rounding third and heading home! @GeaugaDems @PortageDems
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Great conversation with the Akron U Democrats Club officers last night on campus. Effects of SB1 continue to negatively impact our universities and their students. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Congratulations to Aurora Mayor Ann Womer-Benjamin, her staff, and the Aurora City Council for their successful grand opening of the Aurora Park on the grounds of former Geauga Lake & Sea World. Fantastic turnout to see a great facility. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Shout out to the Portage County Democratic Party for sponsoring this billboard ad. Thank you for your support! @PortageDems
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Last week, an appeals court found that Ohio's private school voucher program violates the state constitution, setting up a likely final decision on the matter by the Ohio Supreme Court. Senator @KentKSmith discusses in this week's #ICYMI.
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Appreciative of the continued support from the Unions throughout our campaign and especially these last days as we continue to hit the doors. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems @OHSenDemCaucus @ohioaflcio @AFSCME
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Great catching up with Ravenna AD and former Head Coach Jim Lunardi while watching the Ravens cut Roosevelt’s lead to one. Winner of this rivalry game goes up all time with the schools tied 54-54-3!@PortageDems
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Shout out to the Ohio Federation of Teachers, President Melissa Cropper & Cleveland Teachers Union who hosted an All-Star line-up of speakers including Shontel Brown (OH-11), Brian Poindexter (Candidate OH-7), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), & AFT President Randi Weingarten.  @PortageDems
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Privileged to hear two inspirational speakers yesterday. David Pepper at Kent State and then Emilia Sykes at the Portage Federation of Democratic Women’s Annual Gala. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Thanks go out to the UAW (NE Ohio Community Action Program Council Region 2B Local 1005) for their support!  Being raised in a  "Union Family" makes this endorsement all the more appreciated.  :) @PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Thanks go out to the Akron LWV and Brimfield Township for hosting their respective Candidates Night this week. They provided a great opportunity to share our platform and connect with constituents. @SCProgDems @PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Rather than wallow in the mud with my opponent by producing our own negative ad,  I wanted to instead use our last "Talking Point" of this election season to push back on the negative ad nonsense coming from his campaign.  @PortageDems @OHSenDemCaucus instagram.com/reel/DewQBS0R4…
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Thanks go out to the Randolph Lions Club for the opportunity to speak at their Candidates Night along with other local candidates last night. Great info was also shared on Issues 13 & 14. 👍@PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Thanks go out to Andy Harant, Jennifer Reynard, and Danielle Welling-Harris for giving me a "tour" of the Cuyahoga Falls Library and then providing insight on all the services the library provides beyond books.  It’s an especially important time to support public libraries!
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Out in Cuyahoga Falls this afternoon with a great crew including folks from the Noah Spinner (H31) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes’ campaigns. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems @EmiliaSykesOH @JNoahSpinner
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Great turnout at the “No Kings” events in Bainbridge and Kent yesterday. It was also good to hear the number of folks who have already voted when talking and walking through the crowds at each event. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems
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Congratulations to honorees Tim Piatt and Margo Sommerville who were recognized at last night's Tri-County Regional Labor Council Awards Dinner.  It was a great evening and a strong union showing with over 300 in attendance.  Amy Acton topped off the evening. 😀@ohioaflcio
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Grateful for the support from the Ohio AFL-CIO and Tri-County Regional Labor Council. Looking forward to Tri-County’s event tonight. @PortageDems @GeaugaDems @ohioaflcio
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Mike Roberto retweeted
BREAKING - The 10th District Court of Appeals has ruled that Ohio's EdChoice vouchers violate the state Constitution. The decision of the three-judge panel was unanimous.
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Mike Roberto retweeted
BREAKING: An Ohio appellate court has ruled that the EdChoice voucher program, which uses taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition, is unconstitutional. The program can continue, as judges expect the state to appeal. @WEWS @WCPO @OhioCapJournal news5cleveland.com/news/poli…
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