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District 21 State Central Committeeman

Republican State Central Committee Member, ManNo. to be elected: 33 statewide—1 per State Senate district | Salary: none | Term: 2 yearsResponsibilities: With other Committee members, represents the state-level decision-making body for the Republican party. Each Ohio Senate district is represented by one man and one woman.Republican State Central Committee Member, WomanNo. to be elected: 33 statewide—1 per State Senate district | Salary: none | Term: 2 yearsResponsibilities: With other Committee members, represents the state-level decision-making body for the Republican party. Each Ohio Senate district is represented by one man and one woman.Democratic State Central Committee Member, ManNo. to be elected: 33 statewide—1 per State Senate district | Salary: none | Term: 4 yearsResponsibilities: With other Committee members, represents the state-level decision-making body for the Democratic party. Each Ohio Senate district is represented by one man and one woman.Democratic State Central Committee Member, WomanNo. to be elected: 33 statewide—1 per State Senate district | Salary: none | Term: 4 yearsResponsibilities: With other Committee members, represents the state-level decision-making body for the Democratic party. Each Ohio Senate district is represented by one man and one woman.

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Training and Experience Former Mayor of the Village of Woodmere. Six-year councilmember - five as Council President.
Volunteer/Community Service Ben Holbert is a communications professional with a four-decade record of elevating organizations and communities. Holbert served eight years as Mayor of Woodmere
At its core, the State Central Committee builds a strong, connected Democratic Party—one that finds great candidates, supports them, and reaches people across Ohio. 2.7 million Ohioans are unregistered or inactive. Many are young, Black, and from our major cities. They are not unreachable—they are unheard.

If we engage them, they can shape elections.

This requires real community engagement: showing up, listening, building trust, and developing new leaders so every community has a voice.

As a former mayor and councilmember, I have seen it—when we stay connected to people, we don’t just compete, we win.
If elected, my focus is simple: connect, engage, and show up.

We must reach those who feel overlooked—especially working families and younger voters—and meet them where they are: in neighborhoods, at community events, in barbershops, salons, and online. We can’t expect people to come to us—we must go to them.

I believe in accountability. This role isn’t a title, it’s a responsibility. That means being present, accessible, and doing the work year-round.

Trust is earned through consistency. If we want votes, we must build real relationships. That’s the leadership I bring—consistent, visible, and rooted in the community.
For me, promoting voter participation isn’t just an idea—it’s work I do every day.

Through my leadership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, I help lead voter registration, education, and mobilization across Ohio and West Virginia. Alongside 1,000+ men, we engage communities, encouraging people not just to register, but to understand the power of their vote.

I’ve worked with churches, civic groups, and the Divine Nine, sharing this message on radio, TV, and community platforms—because people participate when they hear from someone they trust.

After nearly 15 years serving Woodmere Village and Cuyahoga County, I know leadership is about service. If elected, I’ll bring that energy and commitment. If not, I’ll keep supporting and organizing to move our party forward; party over personality.
Volunteer/Community Service President of the Euclid Historical Society
The election of the ODP Chairperson, who will lead the organization and guide Ohio Democrats through a difficult political environment.
Advancing democratic values like reproductive rights, affordable healthcare, and environmental justice
I will continue my work of canvassing areas that have been underserved to connect with people on their issues. Focusing on grassroots organizing is key in the ever changing digital world.
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