Early in-person and mail voting begins today for the November 4th election! Voting is one of the most fundamental rights that we have. Have a plan to vote and make your voice heard!    Visit www.ohiosos.gov/elections/vo... to view your county’s early-voting information. #vote #democracy

Ahead of the October 6th deadline, make sure you’re registered to vote in the November 4th election. Make your voice heard, visit voteohio.gov to get started! #vote #democracy

You’ve probably heard that the federal government is shut down. Trump is trying to blame Democrats for this, but the reality is, Republicans have refused to do their jobs. This #funfactfriday, I’m breaking down why this is happening, and what to expect in the coming weeks. #shutdown #aca #healthcare

Thank you to all those who came out to Sen. Liston’s and my town hall last night! I always enjoy being able to talk to constituents about the issues most important to them. #townhall #redistricting #statebudget

I was so grateful to receive the Honored Luminary award at the 2025 Infant Vitality Advocacy Day. Ohio can and should do more to address the infant and maternal mortality crisis in our state. I will continue to fight at the Statehouse for more funding to support our mothers and babies.

Today is the start of Yom Kippur, a day observed by many as a time for personal reflection and renewal. Wishing a peaceful day and meaningful fast to all those who celebrate!

Today, I had the opportunity to speak to the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals on their Statehouse advocacy day. It was so great to get to talk to young people who are interested in advocacy about how they have the power to make a change!

Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"

In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it? If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say? Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.

Come down to the Statehouse next week and share your thoughts on fair maps! The Joint Committee on Redistricting has announced another public hearing Tuesday, September 30th at 9am in the House Finance Hearing Room (Room 313).

HB347 and HB324 are designed to hurt women because they are based on misinformation and propaganda. They also ignore the will of Ohioans who overwhelmingly support reproductive rights. #reprorights #abortion #prochoice

Rising property taxes are putting undue pressure on hard-working Ohioans. Unfortunately, for nearly 20 years, the Ohio GOP have cut taxes for the wealthiest while forcing working families to pay more. These policies are failing Ohioans.

Join us on Facebook Live tonight! We’ll be talking about public health. #publichealth #facebooklive

Wishing a Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone who celebrates! I hope this new year brings happiness and blessings to all.

Do you have questions, thoughts, or concerns about what’s happening at the Statehouse? Then come join us for our upcoming Legislative Town Hall! Details: What: Legislative Town Hall Where: Worthington Park Library When: 6-7:30pm

Most of the care Planned Parenthood provides is preventative. By stripping them of critical Medicaid funding, the Trump administration is destroying access to critical care. If this administration was really pro-life, it would be expanding access to preventative healthcare, not shrinking it.

Congrats to Worthington City Schools for their 2025 4-star report card. I’m so honored to represent a district with such wonderful educators and staff! Thank you for the important work that you do.

International Equal Pay Day represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for all, building upon the United Nations' commitment to human rights and against all forms of discrimination. Equal pay for equal work is long overdue. #womensrights #equality #equalpayday

Your vote is your voice! If they didn’t think your vote was important they wouldn’t try to restrict it. Now it’s more important than ever to make sure you are registered to vote. Go to voteohio.gov for more information! #democracy #vote #voterregistrationday

America used to be the model for democracy everywhere but recent events have changed that. Don’t let fascism win. #democracy #freedom #humanrights

This #funfactfriday, we’re playing a game of This or That: Policy edition. Swipe to answer which kinds of policies you agree with more! #policy #healthcare #gunreform #immigration #ohiopolitics

I stood with my colleagues yesterday to unveil the Senate and House Dems’ proposal for fair Congressional maps that accurately reflect our voters’ preferences. Ohioans deserve fair maps, and the time to act is now. #redistricting #gerrymandering #fairmaps

This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.

🚨 New Mexico announced beginning November 1st, the state will guarantee no-cost childcare to all residents, regardless of their income level in what the governor’s office described as a “groundbreaking new initiative”, a model for the nation. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

September 10th is #SuicidePreventionDay. As a physician, I’m acutely aware of the importance of mental health, and I am committed to fighting for expanded access to mental healthcare. You do not have to suffer in silence.

Call your GOP reps and tell them to sign on to the resolution to release the Epstein files! The American people deserve to know the truth. #Epstein #EpsteinFiles

This is the best especially for those of us who love #TheGildedAge! #mamdani4NY

"It's a new day, it's a new administration, and everything's going to come out to the public" Attorney General Pam Bondi, who oversees the Justice Department, to Sean Hannity, March 2025

This fall Ohio will enter another redistricting process to redraw our Congressional maps. Currently, Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation. For #funfactfriday, I’m breaking down why gerrymandering is so dangerous and what to expect during the redistricting process.

In July, my collegues and I got the chance to tour the Ohio Laborers’ Training Center to see all the work the Ohio Laborers’ Union does to provide professional development to its members. This #LaborDay, I want to thank unions everywhere for their work in protecting all of our rights.

Today is #OverdoseAwarenessDay, a time to reflect on the national overdose epidemic that has a personal impact on Ohio communities. This is a serious crisis that will require years of hard work.

In honor of Labor Day, here’s a #funfactfriday about how unions protect everyone, and why right to work is completely wrong #unions #laborday #righttowork

Time to take swift action, Ohio. Redistricting is right around the corner and we have to step up to fight for fair maps this time around. #gerrymandering #redistricting #fairmaps

All of us, especially kids, deserve to live in a world free from gun violence. The time for thoughts and prayers has passed. We need real action on gun reform now. #momsdemand #itstheguns #gunreformnow

Military occupation of areas loyal to the political opposition is what you see in a civil war, kids.

Thank you New York City for making the #ZcavengerHunt a reality 🙏

August 23rd is a day to reflect on the tragedy of the slave trade, which has a continuing impact on our world. It is also a day that honors great abolitionists such as John Brown, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman.

Republicans claim tariffs are the key to making America great again, but what they really do is increase prices, cut jobs, and damage foreign relations. Ohio will be particularly affected by tariffs because of our close trade relationship with Canada.

On August 21st, National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the achievements of our senior citizens. The day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication, accomplishments, and services they give throughout their lives.

Sending the Ohio National Guard to DC for a political stunt is a waste of time, money, and resources. Tell the governor to keep the National Guard here! #nationalguard #dc #ohiopolitics

Using the Ohio National Guard in a partisan political stunt is reprehensible. The Governor needs to call soldiers back immediately.

Millions of people need humanitarian assistance around the world. Unfortunately, because of Trump’s dismantling of USAID, those people are no longer getting the help they so desperately need.

We’re not distracted and it’s not going away.

Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation. We’ve had decades of unfair, single-party rule that has made our state’s leadership completely out of touch with what Ohioans actually want. We deserve fair maps! #FairMapsOH #redistricting #gerrymandering #TrumpsBigRig

The EPA has terminated billions of dollars in grant funding for community and residential solar initiatives. This means that hundreds of thousands of people across the country will now be denied access to this cheaper and more sustainable source of energy.

HB 406 attempts to legalize the sale of raw milk in Ohio. As a physician, this is gravely concerning since raw milk can harbor bacteria that can lead to serious illness or death. Pasteurization is a process that kills harmful bacteria in milk by simply heating it up.

Rescheduled to this Sunday! Join us in Mansfield for the listening tour. #ohio #ohiopolitics #womenleaders #ruralamerica #democracy

Due to scheduled power outages, the Ohio Statehouse will be closed Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 for computer maintenance. Offices will reopen and we’ll be ready to serve you Wednesday morning. Thank you for understanding!

Trump just unveiled his plans for a big, ugly ballroom just in time for the changes from the big, ugly bill to start rolling in. Don’t let this ballroom distract you from the fact that the federal budget bill shortchanges everyday Americans in favor of the richest among us.

For #NationalHealthCenterWeek, I was invited to the Heart of Ohio Family Center to discuss the issues that Federally-Qualified Health Centers face, and how elected officials can better support them. The work that FQHCs do to ensure everyone gets the quality healthcare they deserve is incredible.