As concerned citizens of Lucas County who have consistently voted for Democrats, we are deeply troubled by the Lucas County Democratic Party's decision to endorse Michael Ashford for the Ohio Senate District 11 seat before the May 8th primary. As The Blade so aptly pointed out (Feb. 5, 2018), both Ashford and his Democratic opponent, Teresa Fedor, have served Toledo well and are qualified for the position.
Why then did the Party put its weight behind Ashford at this point in the game, when the decision to do so seems specious at best, and conspiratorial and biased at its worst?
An examination of the candidates’ records shows that Fedor actually has more state-level experience and a lengthy record of legislative achievements that have expanded opportunities and protections for all Lucas County residents, especially our most vulnerable populations. She is Senator Edna Brown’s pick to take her seat on the Senate, and she could well be ours.
Let the Democratic voters of Lucas County decide which candidate we want representing us in the Ohio Senate without your endorsement casting a pallor over the election. Do the right thing and retract your endorsement.
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March 20, 2018
The momentum behind this petition proves voters want a fair primary process without party interference. Take this link to Facebook right now and challenge the leadership to explain why they ignored the legislative track record of other qualified candidates.
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Rep. Fedor has done an excellent job representing the residents of Lucas County and the State of Ohio. To endorse her primary opponent is failure to recognize her many contributions. Primary races are to let the people decide. Let that happen. Withdraw the endorsement.
Teresa Fedor is a love and grace filled politician with more than ample experience. Please retract your endorsement of Ashford and let the voters decide. I have been a lifelong Democrat and this sort of thing makes me question my trust of the party.
Rep. Fedor’s commitment to family, education, and women is desperately needed in Ohio’s Senate. I urge you to consider supporting her leadership for Ohio’s health and its constituents.
Endorsing a candidate before the primary election completely removes the democratic process of allowing the people to choose their candidate on a completely level playing field. how dare you make this decision for the people of Toledo behind closed doors. Proving once again that the people have no voice when it comes to elections.
Don't put your finger on the scale: wait until the primaries are over and then support whichever candidate wins. This is the kind of shenanigans that created such a problem for Dems in the 2016 election--don't repeat that bad strategy!
Let the voters decide.
You should wait until after the primary to endorse a candidate.
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As concerned citizens of Lucas County who have consistently voted for Democrats, we are deeply troubled by the Lucas County Democratic Party's decision to endorse Michael Ashford for the Ohio Senate District 11 seat before the May 8th primary. As The Blade so aptly pointed out (Feb. 5, 2018), both Ashford and his Democratic opponent, Teresa Fedor, have served Toledo well and are qualified for the position.
Why then did the Party put its weight behind Ashford at this point in the game, when the decision to do so seems specious at best, and conspiratorial and biased at its worst?
An examination of the candidates’ records shows that Fedor actually has more state-level experience and a lengthy record of legislative achievements that have expanded opportunities and protections for all Lucas County residents, especially our most vulnerable populations. She is Senator Edna Brown’s pick to take her seat on the Senate, and she could well be ours.
Let the Democratic voters of Lucas County decide which candidate we want representing us in the Ohio Senate without your endorsement casting a pallor over the election. Do the right thing and retract your endorsement.
Updates
March 20, 2018
The momentum behind this petition proves voters want a fair primary process without party interference. Take this link to Facebook right now and challenge the leadership to explain why they ignored the legislative track record of other qualified candidates.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2018
34 Comments
I left the Democratic party after more than years because of exactly this kind of backroom gameplaying in Lucas County. I see nothing has changed.
Rep. Fedor has done an excellent job representing the residents of Lucas County and the State of Ohio. To endorse her primary opponent is failure to recognize her many contributions. Primary races are to let the people decide. Let that happen. Withdraw the endorsement.
Teresa Fedor is a love and grace filled politician with more than ample experience. Please retract your endorsement of Ashford and let the voters decide. I have been a lifelong Democrat and this sort of thing makes me question my trust of the party.
Rep. Fedor’s commitment to family, education, and women is desperately needed in Ohio’s Senate. I urge you to consider supporting her leadership for Ohio’s health and its constituents.
Endorsing a candidate before the primary election completely removes the democratic process of allowing the people to choose their candidate on a completely level playing field. how dare you make this decision for the people of Toledo behind closed doors. Proving once again that the people have no voice when it comes to elections.
Don't put your finger on the scale: wait until the primaries are over and then support whichever candidate wins. This is the kind of shenanigans that created such a problem for Dems in the 2016 election--don't repeat that bad strategy!
Let the voters decide.
You should wait until after the primary to endorse a candidate.
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I left the Democratic party after more than years because of exactly this kind of backroom gameplaying in Lucas County. I see nothing has changed.