Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
Ukeme Awakessien Jeter Ukeme Awakessien Jeter earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 2004; a graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, in 2009; and a law degree from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2013. Public service wasn’t always part of the plan.
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“Building a future Ohio that keeps our talent Ohio is educating incredible talent, but too often we are exporting it. I will advocate for policies that connect education to opportunity by strengthening school-to-workforce pipelines and increasing partnerships between high schools, community colleges, universities, and Ohio-based employers.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Protecting rights, freedom, and dignity I believe government should help people build stable lives, not interfere in their personal decisions. Ohio should be a place where people have the freedom to make personal decisions about their own lives, families, and futures.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “As an immigrant, my life is a reflection of what is possible when opportunity meets hard work. I wrote my book IMMIGRIT to explore that journey and to challenge how we think about identity, belonging, and leadership in this country.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))William Mercier
William Mercier William Mercier earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University.
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“Ohio needs tax reform at both the state and local level. I am focused on property tax reform and income tax reform that is smarter, streamlined and reduces government spending to keep more money in the pockets of our citizens.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Ohio needs a renewed focus on educating on children. I am focused on common sense education reform that supports parents as partners and allows every student to be prepared for real life.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Ohioans need to feel safe and protected in their communities. I am focused on revitalize public safety by partnering with police and strengthening community trust throughout District 7”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Cameron Koffel
Cameron Koffel Cameron Koffel graduated from Upper Arlington High School. Koffel earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in 2025.
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“District 7 is full of people who built something here, a small business, a practice, a shop, a startup, and that’s the kind of community I want to protect and grow. State government should make it easier to open a business in Ohio, not harder, with fairer regulation, predictable taxes, and real support for the people taking the risk.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Big decisions are being made in our community right now, on data centers, school funding, property taxes, that will shape District 7 for decades. Too many of those deals get made quietly, with residents finding out only after the fact.”
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