Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 12
which includes parts of Cuyahoga County
Juanita Brent always knew she wanted to serve the communities she calls home. She graduated from Cleveland Heights’ Beaumont School, and went on to serve as a field director for the Ohio Democratic Party. Juanita founded Social Society Cleveland, a nonprofit professional networking organization, and she is a former member of the board of trustees for the Health Care Service Corporation, the largest customer-owned health insurer in the country. Through her experience on the board of trustees and as a member of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Women’s Caucus, Juanita knows the importance of providing women and families with access to affordable, quality health care. She is running for re-election to continue building and organizing strong communities in Columbus.
Priorities:
Agriculture and rural development; a strong economy and workers’ rights; quality transportation and public safety.