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Columbus, OH — Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating Mayor-elect Justin Bibb on his victory in tonight’s mayoral race in Cleveland.

“Congratulations to Justin Bibb on his hard-fought victory tonight. Mayor-elect Bibb understands the challenges Cleveland faces because he’s lived them. He will fight to make sure every Clevelander has the opportunity to thrive by investing in job training, improving public safety and strengthening city services for every neighborhood,” said Chair Walters.

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Columbus, OH —  Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating Mayor-elect Aftab Pureval on his victory in tonight’s mayoral race in Cincinnati.

“Congratulations to Aftab Pureval on his hard-fought victory tonight. Mayor-elect Pureval will improve the lives of Cincinnatians in every corner of the city by growing small businesses, improving public safety and making housing more affordable. I look forward to seeing all he will accomplish in office,” said Chair Walters.

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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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