Ohio Representative Nickie Antonio Named Democratic Whip

LAKEWOOD, OH - The Ohio House Democratic Caucus has selected Lakewood's Nickie Antonio to serve as whip for the minority party in the Ohio House of Representatives. Antonio held the position during her last term in office.

“I am honored to continue our work together as a caucus, united by the promise of freedom and allied by the fight for equality. We are unified in our belief in our state and our hope for the future,” said Antonio.

The state Democrats also selected their new leadership team for the 132nd General Assembly. State Rep. Fred Strahorn (D-Dayton) was re-elected to the highest minority leadership position, House Democratic leader, in a caucus-wide vote.

“Words cannot express my level of appreciation and respect for the talent, dedication and work that our leadership team, members and staff have shared with Ohioans over the last two years. We are truly grateful and better because of their efforts,” said Strahorn. “I also would like to thank Rep. Jack Cera for his continued leadership within our caucus. I look forward to growing and developing our caucus over the next two years.”

The caucus is bringing on state Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, an Akron lawmaker in her first term, as assistant Democratic whip.

“I feel honored to serve my colleagues, constituents and fellow Ohioans in this leadership position,” said Sykes. “I am eager to work together to show our state that we find strength in our differences and that we realize opportunity and unity from our diversity.”

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