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OLBC encourages support for Strickland and strong vote turnout in primary election

Contact:  TaKeysha Sheppard Cheney
Executive Director, OLBC

OLBC Says an Entire System Change is Needed in Ohio

Columbus – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) is highlighting the significance of the May 2^nd Primary Election and encouraging strong voter turnout and support for a diverse slate of statewide Democrat candidates that includes:

“The May 2^nd Primary will provide an opportunity for voters to select their Party’s nominee for Governor and a variety of other important statewide offices,” said Representative Sylvester Patton (D-Youngstown) and OLBC 1^st Vice President.  “Voters have the opportunity to turn Ohio in the right direction by selecting the candidates that have the best ideas and solutions to the problems facing our families, neighborhoods and communities.” 

“OLBC members have no doubt that Ted Strickland is the best choice for Governor,” said Representative Patton.  “He has the integrity, determination and plan to help improve the quality of life of all people across Ohio regardless of their race, gender, economic status or religious beliefs.” 

Under the current Republican administration, millions of taxpayer dollars have been mismanaged and stolen; poverty and hunger rates have gone up; and our schools have become more separate and unequal.  “It is evident that Ohio’s current statewide office holders have been more concerned about using their current office to position themselves for higher office rather than improving the lives of the people they have been elected to serve,” said Representative Patton.

“We need an entire system change in Ohio,” said Representative Patton.  “The first step to making that system change is strong voter support for Ted Strickland for Governor and our other endorsed Democrat candidates during the May 2^nd Primary Election.”

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