NFIB Ohio PAC Endorses 86 Pro-Small Business Candidates

August 28, 2024

NFIB Ohio PAC Endorses 86 Pro-Small Business Candidates

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced that NFIB’s Ohio PAC endorsed 86 candidates for the Ohio General Assembly. The PAC is comprised of NFIB Ohio members from throughout the state. “This election year, it is critical that small business owners have strong advocates in the General Assembly to promote policies that will strengthen the economy and lessen the regulatory burdens on Main Street,” said Chris Ferruso, NFIB Ohio State Director. “Ohio small businesses continue to face several economic challenges and need relief. We know this group of candidates are committed to providing solutions for small businesses and will prioritize pro-small business legislation in Columbus. On behalf of Ohio’s small business community, we are proud to endorse them today.” Ohio Senate:

District	Candidate
2	Theresa Gavarone
4	George Lang
6	Charlotte McGuire
8	Louis Blessing
10	Kyle Koehler
12	Susan Manchester
14	Terry Johnson
16	Besa Sharrah
18	Jerry Cirino
20	Tim Schaffer
22	Mark Romanchuk
24	Tom Patton
26	Bill Reineke
32	Sandra O’Brien
30	Brian Chavez
33	Al Cutrona

Ohio House:

District	Candidate
4	Jason Allevato
10	Brian Garvine
11	Stephanie Kunze
12	Brian Stewart
14	Sean Brennan
16	Bride Rose Sweeney
17	Mike Dovilla
23	Dan Troy
28	Jenn Giroux
29	Cindy Abrams
30	Mike Odioso
31	Bill Roemer
32	Jack Daniels
34	Derrick Hall
36	Andrea White
37	Tom Young
39	Phil Plummer
40	Rodney Creech
44	Josh Williams
45	Jennifer Gross
46	Thomas Hall
47	Diane Mullins
48	Scott Oelslager
49	Jim Thomas
50	Matthew Kishman
51	Jodi Salvo
52	Gayle Manning
54	Kellie Deeter
55	Michelle Teska
56	Adam Mathews
57	Jamie Callender
60	Brian Lorenz
61	Beth Lear
62	Jean Schmidt
63	Adam Bird
64	Nick Santucci
65	David Thomas
66	Sharon Ray
67	Melanie Miller
68	Thad Claggett
69	Kevin Miller
70	Brian Lampton
71	Levi Dean
72	Heidi Workman
73	Jeff LaRe
75	Haraz Ghanbari
76	Marilyn John
77	Meredith Craig
78	Matt Huffman
79	Monica Robb Blasdel
80	Johnathan Newman
81	Jim Hoops
82	Roy Klopfenstein
83	Ty Mathews
84	Angie King
85	Tim Barhorst
86	Tracy Richardson
87	Riordan McClain
88	Gary Click
89	DJ Swearingen
90	Justin Pizzulli
91	Bob Peterson
92	Mark Johnson
93	Jason Stephens
94	Kevin Ritter
95	Don Jones
96	Ron Ferguson
97	Adam Holmes
98	Mark Hiner
99	Sarah Fowler-Arthur

Topics:

Elections

State:

Ohio

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