Jessica is from Berea. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communication from Cleveland State University and her master's of fine arts from the University of Southern California. 

Jessica works in media and activist organizing spaces. She previously worked in the entertainment industry. 

Jessica Sutherland's campaign for State Representative in State House District 17 in Ohio is her first run into public office. 


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Believes "companies and those Ohioans with the most must pay our fair share to support the society we all want and deserve."

Believes "companies and those Ohioans with the most" should pay a "fair share" in taxes to support society.

Believes individuals with disabilities should have equal access and opportunities as other Ohioans, and supports including them in discussions on equity, basic needs, and opportunity.

Wants to ensure equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Believes in providing fair wages and strong social safety nets to meet basic needs like hunger, housing, and healthcare.

Advocates for fair wages and strong social safety nets to meet basic needs. 

- Supports the right to join a union.
- Believes "companies and those Ohioans with the most" should pay a "fair share" in taxes to support society.
- Wants to ensure equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Advocates for fair wages and strong social safety nets to meet basic needs. 

Economy

- Supports gun control.
- Supports marijuana legalization.

Public Safety

Believes that no health crisis should bankrupt any family, and neither should a month’s rent or a single missed paycheck.

Believes no health crisis should bankrupt a family. 

- Supports abortion access.
- Believes no health crisis should bankrupt a family. 

Healthcare

Supports policies that aim to protect and expand opportunities through quality public education and improved higher education access and outcomes.

Wants to improve improved higher education access and outcomes.

- Wants to improve improved higher education access and outcomes.

Education

Believes Ohio’s water, trees, and wildlife must be protected.

Wants to protect water, trees, and wildlife in Ohio.

- Wants to protect water, trees, and wildlife in Ohio.

Energy & the Environment

As of August 22, 2024, Jessica Sutherland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

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Jessica Sutherland

 Jessica is from Berea. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communication from Cleveland State University and her master's of fine arts from the University of Southern California. 

- Supports gun control measures.
- Supports marijuana legalization.

Believes in "people-first legislation and budget priorities" for healthcare.

Advocates for the rights of disabled individuals.

Supports the rights of disabled individuals.

Supports access to healthcare services, including those provided by Planned Parenthood.

Supports policies that enhance public education and improve access to higher education.

Endorsed by the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

Supports the Berea Federation of Teachers.

Supports the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund.

Believes democracy functions best when people have choices.

Believes lawmakers should not "impose their own beliefs" through "draconian legislation and sham special elections" but instead listen to citizens.

Believes in flipping the last red seat in Cuyahoga County to blue in 2024.

Believes an "undemocratic supermajority" controls Ohio's General Assembly, impacting all Ohioans, and urges for donations to help take back the seat.

Says that Ohio's General Assembly is controlled by an "undemocratic supermajority."

As of September 25, 2024, Jessica Sutherland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jessica Sutherland worked in the entertainment industry and has a career in progressive media and activist organizing spaces.

Believes in implementing policies that aim to reduce poverty and improve economic opportunities.

Believes in advocating for the low-income and middle-class families.

Supports labor unions, as evidenced by the candidate's website.

Believes in providing support for older Ohioans to age with dignity and joy.

Believes supports companies and the wealthy paying "our fair share" in taxes.

- Believes supports companies and the wealthy paying "our fair share" in taxes.
- Believes that no health crisis should bankrupt any family, and neither should a month’s rent or a single missed paycheck.
- Supports the right to join a union.

- Believes individuals with disabilities should have equal access and opportunities as other Ohioans, and supports including them in discussions on equity, basic needs, and opportunity.
- Supports abortion access.
- Supports access to healthcare services, including those provided by Planned Parenthood.

- Believes Ohio’s water, trees, and wildlife must be protected.

- Says that Ohio's General Assembly is controlled by an "undemocratic supermajority."

As of September 23, 2024, Jessica Sutherland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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