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LORAIN, Ohio- In case you missed it, last night Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined over 1900 fired-up Ohioans in Lorain for the People’s Town Hall hosted by the Ohio Democratic Party. While Republicans continue to drive up costs, rip away healthcare, and then refuse to explain themselves to their constituents, Democrats are showing up.

This event was the second sold out town hall in as many days. Ohioans deserve better than their Republican congressional delegation, and they’re making their voices heard. 

On a Tuesday that doubled as Guardians opening day, Lorain turned out in droves to show Republicans that they’re paying attention and they’re demanding answers.” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “From current and future teachers to military families and more, Ohioans from all walks of life are fed up with a government that isn’t working for them. While Republicans hid, we’re grateful to Governor Walz for joining us and listening to them.

READ MORE coverage of the People’s Town Hall in Lorain below:

Chronicle Telegram: Tim Walz speaks at People’s Town Hall in Lorain

• Nearly 2,000 people packed Lorain High School’s performing arts center and gymnasium to hear from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday. The town hall, hosted by the Ohio Democratic Party and the former vice presidential candidate, was billed as “The People’s Town Hall” for constituents of U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, who […] has not held a town hall in his district in some time.

• As Walz took the stage Tuesday evening, the crowd in Lorain’s auditorium erupted into cheers. “Thank you for doing this in a high school,” Walz, a former teacher, quipped. “The only other place I’m more comfortable is in my living room.”

• Education took center stage throughout the evening, as Ohio legislators consider a biennial budget that could cut funding from public schools while increasing funding for voucher programs. 

• “If they were proud of these proposals, they would be out here in front of their people bragging about them,” Walz told the Chronicle-Telegram shortly before the town hall. “But none of them are showing up, and in fact their leadership is not going to show up.”

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- In case you missed it, last night Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined over 2800 fired-up Ohioans in Youngstown for the People’s Town Hall hosted by the Ohio Democratic Party. Ohioans showed Republicans loud and clear that they’re tired of Republican politicians driving up the cost of living while ripping away healthcare, education, and more.

Despite an invitation from Mahoning County Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson, Rulli did not attend last night’s town hall. Instead, he called a town hall with constituents who want their voices to be heard a “pathetic spectacle.”

Ohioans are hurting, and while their ‘voice in Congress’ cowered in Washington, Governor Walz and Ohio Democrats showed up to show OH-6 residents that we see them,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “It’s clear from the energy in Youngstown that Ohioans are fired up and ready for change. We’re grateful to Governor Walz for joining us, and are looking forward to another sold-out town hall in Lorain this evening.”

READ MORE coverage of the People’s Town Hall in Youngstown below:

The Vindicator: Overflow crowd greets Walz 

• An overflow crowd loudly cheered as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who unsuccessfully ran in 2024 for vice president, answered questions at a town hall in Youngstown — something Congressman Michael Rulli, the Salem Republican who represents the district — has failed to do so far.
• The town hall at downtown Youngstown’s DeYor Performing Arts Center was the Monday showcase event of Walz’s visit to Ohio with about 3,000 people attending, which included about 600 in an overflow area.

WFMJ: Governor Tim Walz hosts town hall in Youngstown

• The event, held at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, drew a large crowd of attendees eager to express frustration over the lack of public engagement from Congressman Mike Rulli, who represents Ohio’s 6th District. 

• Some attendees said the town hall felt like a rare opportunity to be heard. Dale Kennedy, a retiree from Warren, said rising costs are hitting seniors hard. “These prices aren’t coming down — not with Trump’s tariffs,” he said. “It’s nice to hear Democrats talk about what we can actually do.”
• Monday’s event left many in Youngstown feeling heard — and Walz hopes it sparks ongoing dialogue in the months ahead.
   

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Columbus, Ohio- After a brutal interview yesterday, Senator Husted wishes it was all just an April Fools Day joke. Unfortunately for him, it was real life, and he not so jokingly revealed his complete disinterest in working for Ohioans.

In the clip, Senator Husted begins by pretending he’s really for working Ohioans, all while rubber stamping directives that raise prices while cutting taxes for billionaires. But when he realizes he’s been caught in a lie, he defaults to the only thing he knows, saying that he’ll do whatever Donald Trump wants.

Watch the clip HERE

“Senator Husted wishes yesterday was an April Fools Joke, but the only tricks this year are the ones his party is playing on Ohioans ,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “Voters already knew that he only works for billionaires like Donald Trump- but now he’s said the quiet part out loud. When Senator Husted claims to represent Ohioans, it’s clearly a joke.”

Columbus, Ohio- Yesterday, Ohioans across the state joined the Ohio Democratic Party to make calls and send emails, urging Governor DeWine to veto Senate Bill One. Instead of working to boost education for all Ohioans, Republicans would rather attack the future of Ohio workers and students.

As Ohioans attempted to tell the governor to veto this out-of-touch legislation, DeWine’s office phone regularly went straight to voicemail, and soon enough the voicemail was full. While it’s great to see so many Ohioans making their voices heard, it’s clear that Republicans at all levels of government are running from their constituents because they know their dangerous agenda is deeply unpopular with voters- and DeWine is no exception.

Current and prospective Ohio students, higher education professionals, and businesses will look elsewhere if Senate Bill One is signed into law. Governor DeWine and Republicans in the legislature are gambling with our state’s future in service of their own extreme agenda. 

Ohioans see through this latest round of legislation that doesn’t work for our state and are continuing to urge Governor DeWine to do the right thing today and veto Senate Bill One, said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “Whether or not this legislation is signed, Ohioans will hold Republicans accountable at the polls for gambling with our state’s future.”

Ohioans can continue to contact Governor DeWine at (614) 466-3555 or by filling out this linked form. 

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Columbus, Ohio- Tomorrow, Thursday March 27th, the Ohio Democratic Party will host a Day of Action to urge Governor DeWine to veto Senate Bill One. All day, Ohioans will join the Ohio Dems team to call Governor DeWine and urge him to veto this dangerous, out-of-touch legislation.

If signed, Senate Bill One will drive Ohioans and businesses away from the state. While families are desperate for a competitive education, good-paying jobs, and a government that invests in our state’s future, Republicans would rather spend their time irreparably harming our state over unproven theories. 

“Senate Bill One would be disastrous for our state’s future if signed into law,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters. “That’s why Ohio Democrats across the state are taking action and telling DeWine to veto this dangerous legislation. We’re hoping DeWine will hear us loud and clear- and we’re encouraging all Ohioans to join us and make their voices heard.”

Ohioans can contact Governor DeWine at (614) 466-3555 or (614) 644-4357. Ohioans can also reach DeWine by filling out this linked form. 

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