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Ballotpedia, Emily Adams

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.

Matriots Ohio, Emily Adams

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.

Economy

Supports "sensible" gun control measures.

- Supports "sensible" gun control measures.

Public Safety

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.

Energy & the Environment

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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

Ballotpedia, Marilyn John

Marilyn is from Richland County, where she still lives today. She holds an associate's degree in business management from North Central State College, a bachelor's degree from North Central State College, and a master of business administration degree from Ashland University. Marilyn and her husband, Kevin, have 2 children. Their family attends Crossroads Community Church in Mansfield.

Marilyn works as the executive director of the Shelby Senior Center. She previously worked as a commercial lines underwriter at the Shelby Insurance Company.

Marilyn John currently serves as a state representative in State House District 76. She was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously served as a Richland County Commissioner and Mayor of the City of Shelby.

As State Representative, supported job protection and creation efforts.

As State Representative, John supported job protection and creation efforts.

Advocates for tax funds to remain in Richmond County.

Wants to improve local infrastructure and add a bridge in the Village of Plymouth.

- As State Representative, John supported job protection and creation efforts.
- Advocates for tax funds to remain in Richmond County.
- Wants to improve local infrastructure and add a bridge in the Village of Plymouth.

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

Supports policies that benefit senior citizens.

- Supports policies that benefit senior citizens.

Supports parent school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

As a state representative, sponsored legislation to give parents a choice and a voice in their child’s education, and supported the Backpack Bill to ensure that funding follows students.

As a state representative, John advocated for the Backpack Bill, which expands tax-funded scholarships to private schools and provides funding for homeschooled students. 

Supports workforce development initiatives.

- Supports parent school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.
- As a state representative, John advocated for the Backpack Bill, which expands tax-funded scholarships to private schools and provides funding for homeschooled students. 
- Supports workforce development initiatives.

Marilyn John

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 99 members of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- 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.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 