Currently holds the office of Ohio House of Representatives - District 26 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives - District 26 in 2026 Ohio Primary Election.
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Get StartedShe will also lead efforts to expand maternal health access, reduce Black maternal mortality, and increase funding for comprehensive reproductive and maternal care. Ashley believes that when we trust people to make decisions for themselves and their families, our communities grow stronger. Learn more
In Columbus, Ashley will champion legislation that protects abortion access, defends gender-affirming healthcare, and ensures that no provider faces criminal penalties for delivering essential services. Learn more
She supports expanded training for law enforcement to address racial bias and deescalation, improved data transparency, and investments in first responders who serve, protect, and build trust. Learn more
She will push for a state-level overdose prevention strategy rooted in public health, not criminalization. Learn more
In Columbus, Ashley will support legislation that increases Medicaid reimbursement for addiction treatment centers, funds peer-led recovery programs, and strengthens mental health services in every region of the state. Especially in underserved and rural areas. Learn more
In Columbus, Ashley will advocate for state backed reinvestment in historically underserved urban corridors. She will fight for grants to attract grocery stores, pharmacies, and community-serving businesses; prioritize infrastructure upgrades in neglected neighborhoods; and expand incentives for locally owned enterprises to thrive. She will also push for community voice and ownership to be embedded in any state-supported development plans. Learn more
At the state level, Ashley will fight for universal pre-K and expanded funding for quality, community-based childcare programs. She supports public-private partnerships to increase the supply of licensed providers, improve training and pay for childcare workers, and ensure that no family has to choose between a paycheck and safe care for their children. Learn more
She supports making community college tuition-free, expanding union apprenticeship programs, and funding training pipelines in fields like healthcare, construction, early childhood education, and renewable energy. Learn more
In the legislature, Ashley will champion policies that strengthen afterschool and summer programs, reduce class sizes, and invest in culturally responsive curriculum. She understands that student success starts with strong schools, and strong schools require real, sustained investment. Learn more
In the legislature, she will support bold ethics reforms that strengthen transparency rules, and close lobbying loopholes. Ashley is running to restore faith in public service by centering people over profit, values over special interests, and transparency over backroom deals. Learn more
She supports common-sense gun safety reforms, including universal background checks, secure firearm storage laws, and community violence intervention programs. Learn more
In the legislature, Ashley will lead on gun safety legislation while championing reforms that prevent the disproportionate harm Black and brown communities face in policing. Learn more
In the Statehouse, Ashley will fight to make Ohio a national leader in sickle cell care, research, and equity. That includes expanded newborn screening, increased state funding, better training for providers, and culturally competent care coordination across agencies to ensure no child falls through the cracks. Learn more
Ashley will be a leader in crafting smart, forward-thinking AI regulation in Ohio. She will fight for provisions that encourage AI startups and job growth, while ensuring workers aren’t left behind, privacy is safeguarded, and the influence of powerful tech companies are kept in check. Learn more
She will advocate for increased funding for home health workers, protections against elder abuse, and policies that prioritize aging in place. In the Statehouse, Ashley will fight for programs that allow seniors to thrive; safely, affordably, and with the respect they’ve earned. Learn more
She supports policies that help seniors stay in their homes through expanded home care assistance, property tax relief, and affordable home repairs. Learn more
At the Statehouse, Ashley will introduce and support legislation to create career pathway programs targeting high-opportunity sectors, especially for young people, returning citizens, and workers in transition. Her goal is to connect people to careers, not just jobs, and to ensure economic growth is shared across every corner of the district. Learn more
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