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The Following Democrats for Statewide
Office Earned the Endorsement of Ohio Fraternal Order of
Police
The Ohio FOP represents approximately
30,000 members across Ohio
Judge Melody J. Stewart
Last week, Eighth District Appeals Court
Judge
Melody Stewart
released the following statement after earning the Fraternal
Order of Police of Ohio (FOP) endorsement in her race for
the Ohio Supreme Court:
"I am honored to be endorsed by the men and women of the
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio. This endorsement says to
FOP members and the communities they serve that my election
to the Supreme Court this November is vitally important to
the balance and forward progress of the court. It also
demonstrates the FOP's confidence in my ability to help make
our judiciary a stronger and better one, and I am truly
grateful for this vote of confidence.”
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Zack Space
Former United States Congressman and
Democratic nominee for Ohio Auditor of State Zack Space
released the following statement Tuesday afternoon after
earning the
endorsement
of the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police.
“First responders and law enforcement
officers are vital public servants with profound reach and
insight into their communities. That’s why I’m deeply
honored to be endorsed by the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police
and its 30,000 members across the state, who so courageously
protect and serve Ohioans every day.
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Ohio’s law enforcement communities deserve an
ally in the Auditor’s office who will stand with them
against anti-labor attacks such as Right to Work -- which my
opponent
Keith Faber supports
-- and advocate for the resources and assistance they need
from their government.
I will hold accountable the self-interested
incumbents in the Ohio General Assembly, who would rather
subjugate themselves to corporate and special interests than
provide much needed funding to keep our law enforcement
officers safe on the streets.”
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Rob Richardson
Last week, the Fraternal Order of Police of
Ohio (FOP) announced their endorsements in the 2018
election, which included Democratic nominee for treasurer,
Rob Richardson. Richardson said in a statement:
“I am honored to have the support of the
30,000 men and women of the Fraternal Order of Police of
Ohio who protect our families and communities. In 2011 I
stood with the FOP during the assault on collective
bargaining rights, and as Treasurer I will continue to stand
with them and ensure they have a voice in Columbus. Police
are among the most overworked, underpaid members of the
workforce, and I will do everything I can to advocate for
fair pay, proper training, and affordable healthcare,
particularly related to PTSD treatment which often goes
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Ohio FOP President Gary Wolske said that
Richardson and the other endorsed candidates share the FOP’s
values and will stand for officers and their families.
“These candidates share our values and have
proven a willingness to fight for our members,” Wolske said.
“We’re supporting them, because we know they will support
us.”
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