Young Democrats Issue Primary Endorsements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
16 MARCH 2022

Portage County Young Democrats Issue Primary Endorsements 

Kent, OH | The Portage County Young Democrats met on Wednesday to consider candidate endorsements for the 2022 Primary Election. After consideration of the voting membership, the following candidates were endorsed: 

FEDERAL

  • Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate

  • Matt Kilboy for U.S. House

STATEWIDE

  • Nan Whaley for Ohio Governor and Cheryl Stephens for Lt. Governor

  • Chelsea Clark for Secretary of State

  • Jeffrey Crossman for Attorney General

  • Scott Schertzer for Treasurer

  • Taylor Sappington for Auditor

JUDICIAL

  • Justice Jennifer Brunner for Ohio Supreme Court, Chief Justice

  • Judge Terri Jamison for Ohio Supreme Court

  • Judge Marilyn Zayas for Ohio Supreme Court

  • Judge Thomas Wright for Court of Appeals, 11thDistrict

  • Judge Laurie Pittman for Common Pleas Court, General Division

  • Judge Paula Giulitto for Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations

LEGISLATIVE

  • Kathleen Clyde for Ohio House

COUNTYWIDE

  • Geraldine Nelson for Commissioner

  • Bradley Cromes for Auditor

The organization issued the following statement in the two contested races: 

GOVERNOR: Nan Whaley was a fierce advocate for the citizens of Dayton, and will continue to be a fierce advocate as Ohio’s next Governor. Throughout her career, Nan has been intentional about bringing young people to the table, and elevating their voices at every level. She got her start in the Young Democrats - it feels only fitting that we pay it forward by sending her to the Governor’s Mansion.

COMMISSIONER: Dr. Geraldine Nelson has been a pillar in the greater Portage County Community for over 30 years. She’s dedicated her career to advocating for young people, and to fighting for and lifting up underserved communities across Northeast Ohio. Her experience in higher education and social justice, in budget management and personnel management, and her unique perspective, will be crucial in moving Portage County Forward.

For more information about our Endorsed Democrats, and to view completed candidate questionnaires, visit www.portageyd.org/candidates.