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Columbus, OH — Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters congratulated Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz on his reelection as he continues to deliver for northwest Ohio, move Toledo forward and put working families first.

“Tonight was a well-earned victory not only for Mayor Kapszukiewicz and his team but also for all working families. The mayor has always put working families first, and under his leadership, Toledoans have already seen more jobs and meaningful investments in city infrastructure, housing and public safety. We look forward to even more results for working families in Toledo and around Ohio under his continued leadership,” said Chair Walters.

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Columbus, OH —  Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating Mayor-elect Sharetta Smith on her victory in tonight’s mayoral race in Lima. Mayor-elect Smith made history with tonight’s win, as Lima’s first female and first African American Mayor.

“Congratulations to Sharetta Smith on her historic victory tonight. Mayor-elect Smith will expand economic opportunity, strengthen public education, and improve public safety. Her victory tonight will build on the progress we’ve seen in Lima and make sure Lima remains a city that works for everyone, regardless of what neighborhood they live in,” said Chair Walters.

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Columbus, OH — Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters congratulated Jeff Mims on his election as mayor of the city of Dayton. Mims will continue to move Dayton and the Miami Valley forward by putting working families first.

“With his experience and dedication to the city of Dayton, Mayor-elect Mims will continue to build on the progress we’ve seen in the Miami Valley and move Dayton forward. We’re looking forward to Mayor-elect Mims leading Dayton with a strong commitment to communities and children, public safety and a strong workforce,” said Chair Walters.

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Columbus, OH — Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement to congratulate Shontel Brown on her election to Congress to represent Ohio’s 11th District. 

“Northeast Ohioans have no better champion than Shontel Brown, who is officially on her way to Congress. No one will work harder to put the interests of the 11th Congressional District first, and we look forward to working with her to deliver results for working families in the 11th District and across Ohio,” said Chair Walters. 

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Columbus, OH — Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement to congratulate Tito Brown on his reelection as Youngstown’s mayor.

“The Mahoning Valley is continuing to build back better thanks to Tito Brown’s leadership, and hard-working Ohioans can expect more of the same in Mayor Brown’s next term. Youngstown is well on the road to economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future continues to look bright as the city builds on the growth of 21st-century jobs in advanced manufacturing and renewable energy that Mayor Brown helped create. We look forward to even more results for working families in Youngstown and around Ohio under his continued leadership,” said Chair Walters.

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