ODP Chairman David Pepper plans to step down at end of this year.
The Ohio Democratic Party is expected to vote on a replacement for outgoing chairman David Pepper on December 29. Here s a look at who might be in the running for the job.
Former Mahoning County Democratic Party Chair David Betras has been critical of Pepper and the party. So is he interested in taking over?
“Let me put the Hell in front of the no, Betras says.
Betras says the state party needs to clean house and refocus on working Ohioans, a sentiment that’s shared by former party chair Chris Redfern.
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Former Mahoning County Democratic Party Chair David Betras has been critical of Pepper and the party. So is he interested in taking over?
“Let me put the Hell in front of the no”
Betras says the state party needs to clean house and refocus on working Ohioans, a sentiment that’s shared by former party chair Chris Redfern.
“We need to go back to our base, continue conversations and support issues that are important to African American and Latino communities but also talk to working folks.”
Redfern says he’d be chair again or help a new person take over that role. Former State Senator Lou Gentile and Columbus consultant Antoinette Wilson are also contenders for the post.
David Pepper
Former Mahoning County Democratic Party Chair David Betras has been critical of Pepper and the party. So is he interested in taking over?
“Let me put the Hell in front of the no,” Betras says.
Betras says the state party needs to clean house and refocus on working Ohioans, a sentiment that’s shared by former party chair Chris Redfern.
“We need to go back to our base, continue conversations and support issues that are important to African American and Latino communities but also talk to working folks.”
Redfern says he’s open to being the chairman again if the board wants it. He says he’s also willing to help a new person take over that role. Current Democratic Party Chair David Pepper says he’s also willing to help the next leader make an easy transition into the role.
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Between financial assistance he received from the Ohio Republican Party, contributions from fellow Ohio House members and the $50,000 he gave his campaign, state Rep. Al Cutrona was flush with cash as he handily won his race.
Post-general election campaign finance reports show Cutrona, R-Canfield, not only raised and spent significantly more money than Democratic challenger Chris Stanley in the Ohio House 59th District race, but he received much more in in-kind contributions from his political party than Stanley.
Cutrona received $103,347.16 from the Ohio Republican Party between Oct. 16 and 30 for digital advertising and direct mail.
In comparison, the Ohio Democratic Party gave $5,305.73 from the Ohio Democratic Party on Oct. 27 for campaign mail, but also paid $5,400 for the same purpose on Oct. 21.