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Richland Source, Richland County Democratic Party leaders pick Ohio House candidate

Emily is from St. Louis, Missouri, and lives in Mansfield. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from American University and a master's degree in environmental management from Duke University. She is married to her husband Steve, with whom she has 2 children.

Emily works as an instructional assistant for Discovery School. She previously worked as a staff researcher at Earth Policy Institute and as a communications associate at World Meteorological Organization. 

Emily E. Adams's campaign for state representative in State House District 76 is her 1st run for public office.

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Supports protecting workers unions and ending "right to work." in Ohio. 

Said "Financial transparency and governmental accountability are woefully lacking in the statehouse. Emily's goal is to...rebuild the public's trust in our state government."

- Supports protecting workers unions and ending "right to work." in Ohio. 
- Said "Financial transparency and governmental accountability are woefully lacking in the statehouse. Emily's goal is to...rebuild the public's trust in our state government."
- Supports protecting paid family leave.

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Supports "sensible" gun control measures.

- Supports "sensible" gun control measures.

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Healthcare

As of August 7, 2024, Emily E. Adams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Said, "...we have the technology and the resources to have a clean, stable (electrical) grid."

Supports investing in wind and solar power.

- Said, "...we have the technology and the resources to have a clean, stable (electrical) grid."
- Supports investing in wind and solar power.

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Believes in having a government that represents the people, not special interest groups.

Believes in having a government "that represents the people, not special interest groups."

Advocates for requiring "dark money groups" to publicly disclose their donors.

- Believes in having a government "that represents the people, not special interest groups."
- Advocates for requiring "dark money groups" to publicly disclose their donors.
- Wants to keep voting "secure and easy."
- Opposes gerrymandering. 

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Emily E. Adams

Emily is from St. Louis, Missouri, and lives in Mansfield. She earned a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from American University and a master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. She is married to her husband Steve, and together they have 2 children.

Emily works as an instructional assistant for Discovery School. She has experience working for environmental organizations. She was elected to the Charter Review Commission as a representative for her ward in 2023.

Emily E. Adams's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office.

Advocates protecting unions and ending "right to work."

Website says, "Financial transparency and governmental accountability are woefully lacking in the statehouse. Emily's goal is to bring back both and rebuild the public's trust in our state government."

- Advocates protecting unions and ending "right to work."
- Website says, "Financial transparency and governmental accountability are woefully lacking in the statehouse. Emily's goal is to bring back both and rebuild the public's trust in our state government."
- Supports protecting paid family leave.

Supports access to abortion and advocates for Issue One.

- Supports access to abortion and advocates for Issue One.

Earned a master's in Environmental Management from Duke University.

Supports investment in wind and solar power.

- Said, "...we have the technology and the resources to have a clean, stable (electrical) grid."
- Supports investment in wind and solar power.

Believes in community involvement and local governance, serving as a precinct poll worker and elected to the Charter Review Commission.

Supports empowering voters and developing a green economy.

Prioritizes requiring "dark money groups" to publicly disclose their donors.

Supports keeping voting "secure and easy."

Opposes gerrymandering practices and supports fair district maps.

- Believes in having a government that represents the people, not special interest groups.
- Prioritizes requiring "dark money groups" to publicly disclose their donors.
- Supports keeping voting "secure and easy."
- Opposes gerrymandering practices and supports fair district maps.

Emily E. Adams graduated magna cum laude from American University and earned her Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University. She settled in Richland County 4 years ago.

Emily Adams began her career serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA. She later earned her Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University and has served as a precinct poll worker. She was elected to the Charter Review Commission as a representative for her ward.

Emily E. Adams was elected to the Charter Review Commission as a representative for her ward.

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- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
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