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Ballotpedia -  Erika White

Erika is from Toledo and graduated from Rober S. Rogers High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in health and wellness from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She lives in Toledo with her husband.

Erika White is a certified fitness professional and community health advocate. She has worked as a union leader and has served as a Lucas County Health Ambassador.

Erika White previously ran for Ohio state representative for District 42 in 2022 but did not win.


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Believes workers are the "backbone of the economy, not Wall Street," and plans to prioritize Ohioans over corporations.

Believes Ohio needs to improve infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and mass transit, to remain competitive nationally.

Believes that "one flat tire is a path to economic hardship," highlighting the need for economic stability and support systems to prevent small setbacks from causing significant financial distress.

Supports the need for economic stability and support systems to prevent small setbacks from causing significant financial distress for Ohioans.

- Believes workers are the "backbone of the economy, not Wall Street," and plans to prioritize Ohioans over corporations.
- Believes Ohio needs to improve infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and mass transit, to remain competitive nationally.
- Supports the need for economic stability and support systems to prevent small setbacks from causing significant financial distress for Ohioans.

Economy

As of August 26, 2024, Erika White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports prioritizing resources for mental health and addiction treatment.

Prioritizes promoting healthy eating and exercise.

- Supports prioritizing resources for mental health and addiction treatment.
- Supports abortion access.
- Prioritizes promoting healthy eating and exercise.

Healthcare

Believes Ohio Republicans have underfunded public schools and mismanaged online and charter schools. Plans to advocate for public school funding to ensure quality education for all Ohio children, regardless of zip code.

Said "I will always be a strong advocate for public schools so that every child in Ohio can get a good public education, regardless of their zip code."

- Said "I will always be a strong advocate for public schools so that every child in Ohio can get a good public education, regardless of their zip code."

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Erika White

Supports the Communication Workers of America.

Endorsed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

Believes in supporting workers and working families to help them achieve their "American dream."

Promises to advocate for "all working people and families" if elected.

Endorsed by Toledo Firefighters Local 92.

Believes Ohio needs to thoroughly evaluate its infrastructure.

Promises to improve infrastructure to help the state succeed.

As of September 4, 2024, Erika White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Erika White is a union leader and has served as a Lucas County Health Ambassador.

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