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Sharon holds an associate's degree in applied business and marketing sales from Akron University. 

Sharon previously worked as a bailiff, community services director, and probation officer for the Wadsworth Municipal Court. She also worked as an internal auditor for the Yellow Roadway Corporation. 

Sharon A. Ray currently serves as a state representative in State House District 66. She was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously served as Medina County Commissioner. She was elected to that position in 2002 and served for 2 terms. She also served as a member of the Wadsworth City Council. She was elected to that position in 1991 and served for 3 full terms. 

Advocates for supporting small businesses.

- Wants to reduce living costs.
- Advocates for supporting small businesses.

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Supports increasing financial aid for expectant mothers placing children for adoption and expediting adoption processes.

Supports the Priority Adoption Modernization Act, which provides more financial support for mothers planning to place their child for adoption and allows time spent in a family member's home to be counted toward the 6-month waiting period before adoption. 

- Supports the Priority Adoption Modernization Act, which provides more financial support for mothers planning to place their child for adoption and allows time spent in a family member's home to be counted toward the 6-month waiting period before adoption. 

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Sharon A. Ray

Sharon holds an associate's degree in applied business in marketing sales from Akron University. 

Believes in transparency for political contributions, requiring name, address, and employer information for contributions over $100, and prohibiting corporate contributions.

Believes in strict contribution limits and prohibiting state employees from donating to campaigns after a contract is awarded.

Supports transparency in campaign contributions by requiring self-employed contributors to disclose their business name and occupation.

Supports collaboration with local officials to enhance public safety.

Believes in the importance of public health, citing historical events such as the cholera epidemic that interrupted the construction of the Statehouse.

As a state representative, Wadsworth sponsored and the Priority Adoption Modernization Act, which provides more financial support for mother's planning to place their child for adoption and allows time spend in a family member's home to be counted to the 6-month waiting period before adoption. 

Believes Ohio’s adoption laws, outdated since 1998, need urgent updates to align with Supreme Court precedent, increase county consistency, and reduce finalization length and cost.

Supports restoration projects that enhance historical buildings while ensuring they serve modern governmental functions.

Believes his lack of "loftier political aspirations" made him a good fit for the position of Assistant Majority Whip, saying, "I said yes, and on January 24th, I was elected by a combination of Republicans & Democrats to the position of Assistant Majority Whip."

Believes in the importance of bipartisan support and experienced leadership in the House of Representatives.

As a state representative, Wadsworth sponsored the Priority Adoption Modernization Act, which provides more financial support for mothers planning to place their child for adoption and allows time spent in a family member's home to be counted toward the 6-month waiting period before adoption. 

- As a state representative, Wadsworth sponsored the Priority Adoption Modernization Act, which provides more financial support for mothers planning to place their child for adoption and allows time spent in a family member's home to be counted toward the 6-month waiting period before adoption. 

Sharon A. Ray has lived in Ohio House District #66 for over 50 years. She grew up as an adopted child in a loving family.

Sharon previously worked as a bailiff at the Wadsworth Municipal Court.

Sharon A. Ray is currently serving her second term as the State Representative for Ohio House District #66. She previously served as Medina County Commissioner and as Wadsworth City Councilwoman.

- Supports collaboration with local officials to enhance public safety.

- Supports modernizing adoption processes.
- Supports increasing financial aid for expectant mothers placing children for adoption and expediting adoption processes.
- Believes Ohio’s adoption laws, outdated since 1998, need urgent updates to align with Supreme Court precedent, increase county consistency, and reduce finalization length and cost.

Believes in the importance of educational field trips for students.

Supports Leadership Medina County, a nonprofit organization that provides educational and leadership development opportunities to county residents, believing it fosters a network of responsible leaders who address local issues.

Believes in the importance of community leadership and development opportunities for enhancing local education.

- Believes in the importance of community leadership and development opportunities for enhancing local education.

- Supports restoration projects that enhance historical buildings while ensuring they serve modern governmental functions.

- Believes in the importance of bipartisan support and experienced leadership in the House of Representatives.

Sharon A. Ray is currently serving as the State Representative for Ohio House District #66 and holds the position of Assistant Majority Whip. She has previously worked in various elected capacities within the district.

Sharon A. Ray is currently serving as the State Representative for Ohio House District #66 and holds the position of Assistant Majority Whip. She has previously represented her district in several elected capacities.

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