EMILYs List Endorses Monique Smith for Ohio’s 16th House District

For Immediate Release
July 10, 2020

EMILYs List Endorses Monique Smith for Ohio’s 16th House District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Monique Smith for Ohio’s 16th House District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement: 

“Monique Smith is a proven leader and EMILYs List is proud to endorse her for Ohio’s 16th House District. A former member of the Lakewood City Council and a marketing and sales professional, Monique is a problem solver and champion for working families. While Monique’s opponent has amassed a shameful record of voting against women’s fundamental rights, and cosponsored an unconstitutional bill to ban abortion at six weeks, Monique will be a champion for reproductive rights and health care. As state representative, she will be a voice for Ohio’s workers and an advocate for fairly drawn districts in 2021. EMILYs List is confident that Monique has what it takes to flip this seat in November and we are thrilled to stand with her.” 

Monique Smith is an Ohio native and proud graduate of The Ohio State University. She previously served as the at-large representative on the Lakewood City Council, representing over 52,000 people. A marketing and sales professional, Monique lives in Cleveland with her husband and two children.

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