Ballotpedia, Rachael Morocco

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Rachael earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Mt. Union College, a master’s degree in public health from Ohio State University, and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She lives in Lewis Center with her husband Frank and their 2 sons. 

Rachael works as a pediatrician at a practice in practice in Delaware, Ohio. She previously worked as a primary care physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital and as a professor at Ohio State University College of Medicine. 

Rachael Morocco ran for state representative in State House District 67 in 2020, but she did not win. 

Supports "smart economic development that does not impinge on our quality of life or the local control of our communities."

- Supports "smart economic development that does not impinge on our quality of life or the local control of our communities."

Economy

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Supports measures to reduce gun violence in schools and communities.

Plans to address the "impact of the opioid crisis and the gun violence epidemic on our children..."

- Supports measures to reduce gun violence in schools and communities.
- Wants to address opioid abuse. 

Public Safety

Supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraception, in vitro fertilization, and safe abortion services.

Supports ensuring access to contraception, IVF, and safe abortion services. 

Plans to expand healthcare coverage, increase mental health providers, and reduce prescription medication costs.

Wants to reduce prescription medication costs.

- Supports abortion access.
- Supports ensuring access to contraception, IVF, and safe abortion services. 
- Wants to expand healthcare coverage. 
- Wants more mental health providers.
- Wants to reduce prescription medication costs.

Healthcare

Believes in creating a funding formula that reflects true educational costs and reduces reliance on local levies.

Wants to change the education funding formula so it "reflects true educational costs" and depends less on local levies. 

Supports making college and job training more affordable.

Wants to make college and job training more affordable.

Wants to reduce school districts dependence on property taxes.

- Wants to change the education funding formula so it "reflects true educational costs" and depends less on local levies. 
- Wants to make college and job training more affordable.
- Wants to reduce school districts dependence on property taxes.

Education

Plans to support environmentally sustainable growth and infrastructure improvement in response to significant population growth in Delaware County communities.

Plans to promote environmentally sustainable growth. 

Supports upgrading infrastructure to reduce congestion as communities grow.

Wants to enhance infrastructure and reduce congestion, as she anticipates population growth. 

- Plans to promote environmentally sustainable growth. 
- Wants to enhance infrastructure and reduce congestion, as she anticipates population growth. 

Energy & the Environment

As of August 7, 2024, Rachael Morocco’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Rachael Morocco

Rachael holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Mt. Union College, a master’s degree in public health from Ohio State University, and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She lives in Lewis Center with her husband Frank and their 2 sons. 

Believes local school districts are disadvantaged by relying heavily on property taxes.

Believes in fostering economic growth by reducing congestion as communities expand.

Plans to "focus on keeping our communities safe."

Believes in "more honesty and integrity in the government" to enhance public safety.

Believes in "stronger schools and fair school funding."

Believes more work is needed to improve school funding.

Believes in improving education in both schools and communities.

Believes in supporting children's education and development through volunteering with children's organizations.

Supports providing more educational and economic opportunities.

Rachael holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Mt. Union College, a master’s degree in public health from Ohio State University, and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She lives in Lewis Center with her husband and their 2 sons. 

Rachael completed her bachelor's degree from Mt. Union College and obtained her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also completed a Master’s in Public Health from the Ohio State University.  She lives in Lewis Center with her husband and their two sons.

Rachael is a pediatrician currently working in Delaware, Ohio. She previously worked in primary care and was a professor at the medical school at Ohio State University.

Rachael Morocco's campaign for State Representative of District 60 in Ohio is her first run for public office.


Plans to address the impact of the opioid crisis and the gun violence epidemic on children.

- Supports measures to reduce gun violence in schools and communities.
- Plans to address the impact of the opioid crisis and the gun violence epidemic on children.

Believes in improving access to quality healthcare.

Believes in lowering healthcare costs and improving access to quality care.

Believes in collaborating with patients and families to address healthcare challenges.

Believes in the importance of public health education for effective healthcare policy.

Believes in changing policies to positively impact children and families statewide.

Believes that as a physician, he can only treat individual problems one patient at a time, but as a politician, he can address larger systemic issues in healthcare.

Supports safe and healthy communities and the best quality of life for residents.

Promises to work with both parties to ensure all Ohioans, including women, children, families, seniors, and veterans, have access to affordable healthcare.

- Supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraception, in vitro fertilization, and safe abortion services.
- Plans to expand healthcare coverage, increase mental health providers, and reduce prescription medication costs.

- Believes in creating a funding formula that reflects true educational costs and reduces reliance on local levies.
- Supports making college and job training more affordable.

- Plans to support environmentally sustainable growth and infrastructure improvement in response to significant population growth in Delaware County communities.
- Supports upgrading infrastructure to reduce congestion as communities grow.

Rachael Morocco lives in Lewis Center, Ohio, with her husband, Frank, and their two sons, Dominic and Dylan. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and obtained her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also completed a Master’s in Public Health from the Ohio State University.

Rachael Morocco is a pediatrician currently working in Delaware, Ohio. She previously worked in primary care for 11 years and was a professor at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

As of August 16, 2024, Rachael Morocco’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "smart economic development" that protects community quality of life and local control.

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