Tom Herner
Tom Herner Tom Herner graduated from Centerville City High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wright State University in 2021.
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“Protecting Reproductive Freedom: My stance on reproductive choice is unwavering and personal. Without access to IVF and reproductive health services, I would not be here today.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “1. Reproductive Rights and Healthcare: As someone born through IVF, I understand that reproductive freedom is not just a policy issue—it's a matter of personhood and family.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Professionally, I bring over a decade of experience in internal auditing, banking, and entrepreneurship. I have spent my career "following the money" and identifying inefficiencies—skills I intend to use in Columbus to root out corruption and special-interest waste.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Tom Young
Tom Young Tom Young was born in Dayton, Ohio, and lives in Washington Township, Ohio. from Miami University in 1980.
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“As your State Representative, I am doing my part to ease the burden on families by voting on Wednesday to suspend Ohio’s gas tax for 90 days. Removing the 38.5-cent-per-gallon state gas tax helps families keep more of what they earn as they face the rising cost of everyday life.”
(Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov)) “As Chairman of the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee, I believe Ohio has the talent, universities, workforce, aerospace expertise, and military infrastructure to make Dayton the natural home for the U.S. Space Academy and to prepare the next generation of American leaders in space.”
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