Ballotpedia, Brandy Seymour

Brandy was born in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Ohio University at Lancaster. She is Presbyterian. 

Brandy worked in the banking, food service, and local generation industries. 

Brandy Seymour's campaign for state representative in State House District 9 is her first run for public office. 

Believes state governments should work to become economically independent. 

Believes "all states are much too dependent on Federal dollars.", in turn granting "Federal government powers it was never meant to have over the states."

- Believes state governments should work to become economically independent. 
- Believes "all states are much too dependent on Federal dollars.", in turn granting "Federal government powers it was never meant to have over the states."

Economy

Believes immigration is an "issue of national security at this point."

- Believes immigration is an "issue of national security at this point."
- Opposes gun control. 

Public Safety

- Supports abortion access.
- Opposes vaccine mandates. 

Healthcare

Education

As of August 21, 2024, Brandy Seymour’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes mail in ballots or exterior drop boxes.

Opposes allowing non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections.

Believes "If we don't choose to get involved, we can't expect our government to work for us."

- Opposes mail in ballots or exterior drop boxes.
- Supports early voting policies. 
- Opposes allowing non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections.
- Believes "If we don't choose to get involved, we can't expect our government to work for us."

Voting & Elections

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Brandy Seymour

Ohio House of Representatives

Munira is from Columbus. She graduated from Columbus Alternative High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University.

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Munira previously worked in a nonprofit, advocating for youth development, leadership, and community service.

Munira Yasin Abdullahi currently serves as a state representative for House District 9. She was first elected in 2022 and is seeking reelection for her 2nd term.

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Supports funding for new community centers, parks and trail improvements, and a mid Ohio food bank.

Supports investments in affordable housing.

- Supports funding for new community centers, parks and trail improvements, and a mid Ohio food bank.
- Supports investments in affordable housing.

Aims "to ensure all citizens, especially those with disabilities, chronic illness and diseases, have access to vital medications, medical attention, and rehabilitation without financial burden."

- Aims "to ensure all citizens, especially those with disabilities, chronic illness and diseases, have access to vital medications, medical attention, and rehabilitation without financial burden."
- Supports greater access to abortions.

Opposes SB83, which bans all mandatory DEI-type training in higher education institutions.

- Opposes SB83, which bans all mandatory DEI-type training in higher education institutions.

Criticizes the lack of state response for chemical contamination and pollution in East Palestine.

- Criticizes the lack of state response for chemical contamination and pollution in East Palestine.

Supports the Citizens Not Politicians amendment, which bans politicians and lobbyists from manipulating voting districts to benefit their re-election.

- Supports the Citizens Not Politicians amendment, which bans politicians and lobbyists from manipulating voting districts to benefit their re-election.

Munira Yasin Abdullahi

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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.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 

Ohio State Representative, District 9

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