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Kent Smith

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Kent Smith
Candidate for OH State Senate District 21
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Biography
Ohio State Senator Kent Smith has represented Ohio’s 21st District since 2022, following four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives and 12 years on the Euclid School Board. He holds a Master of Science in Urban Studies and a Doctorate in Economic Development from Cleveland State University, and currently serves as Senate Democratic Whip.
Top Priorities
  • We all do better, when we all do better.
  • All of Ohio's children today are all of Ohio's future tomorrow.
  • Ohio's economy will grow from equal parts innovation and opportunity.
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