United SHE Stands

In episode 191, we sit down with three candidates running for Ohio Statehouse seats in the Akron-Canton area - Noah Spinner (HD-31), Krista Allison (HD-49), and Nick Morris (HD-48). We talk about what’s driving them to run and where they stand on the issues shaping Northeast Ohio.
Noah Spinner is running for Ohio House District 31, which includes a large part of Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton, Norton, Bath, and Richfield. He is a lifelong Summit County resident, attorney, and someone who has lived the challenges facing our communities. Following the passing of his wife, Shelby, in April 2025 from cancer, Noah has sought ways to become even more engaged with his community and serve others, just as Shelby did. Noah is running for the Ohio House District to promote access to healthcare, restore funding for public education, and bring back affordability for working families.
Resources:
* Noah Spinner’s Campaign Website
* Social Media:
* Instagram
* Facebook
* YouTube
Raised in Stark County, Krista L. Allison is a change agent, collaborator, and servant leader. For over 20 years, Krista has held leadership roles at the state, county, and local levels in family & community engagement, academic & non-academic supports, and DEI&B. Krista currently serves at the Stark County Educational Service Center, State Support Team Region 9, and the Stark Education Partnership.
Krista serves in various capacities in Stark County, including volunteering at food bank ministries, leading in her church and women’s organizations, serving on multiple boards and vesting in community-wide conversations on equity. Her energy, leadership, work ethic, and authenticity have been recognized by numerous organizations. She has a passion for people and believes that implementing fair and equitable systems is the best way to ensure opportunities for everyone. Krista is on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives District 49.
Resources:
* Krista Allison’s Campaign Website
* Social Media:
* Instagram
* Facebook
Nick Morris, PhD, is the Director of Community Learning and Leadership at Walsh University where he teaches students how to unpack social issues and find purpose in working for the common good. He is running for Ohio House District 48, which includes North Canton, Louisville, Alliance, and Hartville.
He has spent the last two decades as an educator and collaborative community leader working to address issues such as food insecurity, housing crises, and access to education. He lives in Louisville with his wife, two children, two dogs, and a collection of farm animals.
Resources:
* Nick Morris’ Campaign Website
* Social Media:
* Instagram
* Facebook
We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️
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* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
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In episode 190, we talk with Ethan Nichols, founder of the PAC Future Without Fear, about flipping Ohio Statehouse races and rewriting the narrative on gun violence.
Ethan has built his career around advancing progressive causes in Ohio. He was propelled into activism after the 2018 Parkland, Florida shooting, when he founded Students for Gun Legislation, a student-led organizing and advocacy nonprofit.
Under his leadership, Students for Gun Legislation mobilized young people across the state to advocate for common-sense gun reform, register voters, and ensure young voices were heard in the political process. In 2022, he was invited to the White House for the signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Since then, Ethan has built a career working on Democratic campaigns at every level of government. In 2024, he served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and was among the first Ohio delegates to pledge his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. He most recently founded Future Without Fear, a political action committee dedicated to electing gun-sense champions to the Ohio legislature.
Resources:
* Future Without Fear PAC Website
* Social Media:
* Instagram
* Threads
* X/Twitter
* Flippable/Focus Seats in Ohio Legislature!
* Statehouse:
* District 17 - Megan Coy
* District 31 - Noah Spinner
* District 35 - Samantha Salamon
* District 36 - Rose Lounsbury
* District 49 - Krista Allison
* District 52 - Mike Baker
* Senate:
* District 7 - Cara Jacob
* District 13 - Joe Miller
* Dems need to flip 6 seats to break the GOP Statehouse supermajority, and Northeast Ohio is pivotal - Ohio Capital Journal
We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️
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* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
* Buy us a coffee ☕️
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Episode 189 is a bonus episode! 🎉 We are joined by Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio to dig into a term that gets thrown around constantly in political discourse: “establishment Democrat.” We asked our audience what they think it means (thanks to those who submitted their thoughts via Instagram!), then brought that feedback straight to a sitting state rep to see how it lands.
Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio is serving her first full term in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 4th District, where she serves as Minority Whip and sits on several House committees, including Education, Finance, and Judiciary.
A graduate of Ohio Dominican University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Rep. Brown Piccolantonio spent over twenty years as an attorney for the state of Ohio, focusing on labor relations and workers’ rights.
In 2016, she joined the Gahanna-Jefferson School Board, serving as President throughout her tenure. A lifelong Ohioan, she lives in Gahanna with her husband and three sons.
Resources:
* Beryl for Ohio
* Follow Rep. Beryl on Social Media:
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Facebook
* X/Twitter
* Ohio Senate Bill 63 (Ranked Choice Voting Ban)
We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️
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In episode 188, we talk with Seth Walsh, Cincinnati City Councilmember and Democratic nominee for Ohio Treasurer, about what the office actually does and why his campaign for transparency and accountability matters.
Seth is a recognized community development leader who has prioritized keeping Cincinnati growing, vibrant, and safe. As Treasurer of State, Seth will ensure the state’s investments, pension funds, and revenue are managed with integrity and are used to strengthen our communities so all Ohioans thrive.
Seth served as Executive Director of the College Hill Urban Redevelopment Corporation before he was appointed to Cincinnati City Council in December 2022. Seth is a member of the Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees.
Seth graduated from Xavier University and later founded the Cincy Soccer League. He lives in the Cincinnati Business District with his two dogs, Calvin and Rosie.
Resources:
* Seth Walsh for State Treasurer
* The Dark Money Game (HBO documentary on HB6 featuring Seth’s opponent)
* Follow Seth on Social Media!
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Facebook
* X/Twitter
* YouTube
We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️
Connect with United SHE Stands:
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* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
* Buy us a coffee ☕️
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
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In episode 187, we sit down with two incredible women running for the Ohio Statehouse in Central Ohio - Shelby Kimball (House District 60) and Whittney Wood (House District 73).
Shelby Kimball is a Marine Corps & Army National Guard member veteran, mom of four, and community advocate. She is running for Ohio House District 60 which includes Powell, Orange and Liberty township, and portions of Dublin, Westerville, and Delaware. She believes every child deserves access to a high-quality public education regardless of their zip code; she will fight to protect and expand access to affordable healthcare; and she will stand up for our military veterans and their families to make sure they get the benefits and services they deserve.
Whittney Wood is running for Ohio House District 73, which includes parts of Lancaster and Pleasantville, Pickerington, Baltimore, and MIllersport area. She is a mom who has always worked hard to provide for her family. She has always spoken out and stood up for anyone who was being treated unfairly or just having a hard time standing on their own two feet. She figured running for office she could help way more people at the same time. She believes ICE should be disbanded, Trump is a lunatic, and ALL humans are her people, not just the rich white men. She says her policies will be written for all Ohioans, not just the predatory class or ultra wealthy.
Resources:
* Shelby Kimball for Ohio
* Shelby’s Social Media:
* Instagram
* Facebook
* Whittney Wood for Ohio
* Whittney’s Social Media:
* Instagram
* Facebook
* TikTok
* Bluesky
We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️
Connect with United SHE Stands:
* Substack
* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
* Buy us a coffee ☕️
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
* Website
* Instagram


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