In episode 204, our candidate interview marathon wraps up with Ohio House candidates Samantha Salamon (HD-35) and Mason Blankenship (HD-68).
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Samantha Salamon is running for Ohio House District 35, which encompasses Northern Summit County and parts of Geauga and Portage Counties. This district plays a critical role in breaking the Republican held supermajority in the Ohio Statehouse. When Amy Acton is elected governor, she will need a legislature that won’t overrule every decision she makes. Breaking the supermajority requires flipping six seats in the Ohio House, and District 35 is among the most competitive opportunities to do so this year.
Samantha is the Chief Counsel at Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA), where she works and advocates for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University. Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Samantha is deeply rooted in the community she seeks to represent and currently lives there with her husband and son.
Samantha is a proven leader and a strong advocate for Ohioans. In the Statehouse, she will stand up against harmful legislation, fight to find practical solutions to the challenges facing Ohio families, and work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build a dignified and fulfilling life in our state.
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Mason Blankenship is running for Ohio House District 68, which includes a large portion of Licking county, including Granville, Pataskala, and parts of Newark. He is a native of Licking County, understands the challenges of balancing hard work, family responsibilities, and the feeling of being overlooked by state leadership. His candidacy aims to introduce a working-class perspective to the Statehouse, characterized by attentive listening, honesty, and a commitment to advocating for the residents of this community.
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