Kent Smith

@KentKSmith

Minority Whip & Dem Senator for Ohio 21; In 2022, I beat the Koch Bros; Dem. City Leader; Roller Derby Voice; Art & Music Fan; Cat Dad; Pro-Choice; Apple Farmer

Columbus and Euclid, Ohio

Joined February 2009

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 5

As we celebrate America's 249th birthday, I think we need a Declaration of Resistance. Because it is all one fight. I explain in this week's ICYMI Statehouse Edition. Happy Independence Day.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 22

2 weeks ago I represented the Ohio General Assembly at the Steel Beam Topping Off ceremony of the new @ClevelandClinic Global Peak Performance Center done in partnership with the @cavs. I signed the beam above the C, and got a shout out from Cavs Pres of Bball Ops, Koby Altman.

KentKSmith's tweet image. 2 weeks ago I represented the Ohio General Assembly at the Steel Beam Topping Off ceremony of the new @ClevelandClinic Global Peak Performance Center done in partnership with the @cavs. I signed the beam above the C, and got a shout out from Cavs Pres of Bball Ops, Koby Altman.

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clevelanddotcom@clevelanddotcom · Jul 21

Leila Atassi: "If Democrats won’t summon the courage to rise to this moment... likely, they’ll be held responsible for everything that followed, for every freedom lost, every injustice unchecked, every door closed to the people they were elected to serve." cleveland.com/opinion/2025/0…

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 14

Since Ohio delivered $600 million to the Browns, we've learned the Haslams: - Sold 10 percent of the Crew for $90 million - Closed on a $25 million mansion in North Palm Beach, Florida - Donated six- to seven-figures to defeat Boston's progressive mayor w/ a 61% approval rating

TThe Rooster@rooster_ohio · Jul 14

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his co-conspirator “Sweet Dee,” both of whom, in my opinion, should be in federal prison, are spending hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars to defeat progressive mayor Michelle Wu.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · 10 h

So the Haslams just got $432 million from the NFL as their annual dividend. Tell me again why they needed $600 million from the State of Ohio? sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nf…

KentKSmith's tweet card. The NFL handed teams more than a combined $13.8 billion in revenue sharing over the last fiscal year, a record.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 24

First Off, Glad everyone is OK. ... but another great idea from this team. Cleveland deserves so much better. cleveland.com/browns/2025/07…

KentKSmith's tweet card. Add this to the list of facepalm moments the Browns have endured.

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Liz Shuler@LizShuler · Jul 22

The freedom to form a union and negotiate a contract. A fair economy that works for us, not billionaires. A secure life with good benefits and the ability to retire with dignity. This is what America’s unions are fighting for, and will continue to fight for every day. #FFS

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 19

Ohio Republican policies are making it harder for younger Ohioans to get ahead. They have created a crisis of affordability for Gen Z and Millennials. Ohio needs to make it easier, not harder, on young families. We explain in this week's ICYMI Statehouse Edition.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 16

An Ohio solar project overcomes local opposition and misinformation crainscleveland.com/energy/ohio-so… via @CrainsCleveland

KentKSmith's tweet card. An Ohio solar project overcomes local opposition and misinformation

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 15

Momma Cat and I were reading about German energy policy as emailed to us from The Progressive Center in Berlin. Then Momma Cat thought she needed to take a break.

KentKSmith's tweet image. Momma Cat and I were reading about German energy policy as emailed to us from The Progressive Center in Berlin. Then Momma Cat thought she needed to take a break.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 14

Our annual Summer fundraiser is Wednesday night. Help us get a jump on our 2026 competition. No corporate checks please. Thanks for everyone's support.

KentKSmith's tweet image. Our annual Summer fundraiser is Wednesday night. Help us get a jump on our 2026 competition. No corporate checks please. Thanks for everyone's support.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 12

The budget battle continues in Ohio. Gov. DeWine vetoed more things in this budget than he ever had before, so now Statehouse Republicans want to start overturning those vetos. That's where you come in. It's time to do some work. I explain in this week's ICYMI.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 12

My ICYMI Statehouse Edition video has posted everywhere but Twitter. In the meanwhile, I am about to announce @BurningRiver vs Connecticut Roller Derby.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 11

This morning I joined Docs Beens & Fowler, the @ClevelandAFLCIO, and about 300 others for a protest at @UHhospitals to demand the reinstatement of the fired UH Docs. I support a doctor's right to organize.

KentKSmith's tweet image. This morning I joined Docs Beens &amp; Fowler, the @ClevelandAFLCIO, and about 300 others for a protest at @UHhospitals to demand the reinstatement of the fired UH Docs. I support a doctor's right to organize.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 11

See you in an hour @UHhospitals.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 11

Tonight, thanks to @Cleveland_Film, I got to attend the Cleveland premiere of the new @Superman movie. The City of Cleveland is featured throughout the film and much of it was shot in Ohio. It's a great film. Congrats to all involved.

KentKSmith's tweet image. Tonight, thanks to @Cleveland_Film, I got to attend the Cleveland premiere of the new @Superman movie. The City of Cleveland is featured throughout the film and much of it was shot in Ohio. It's a great film. Congrats to all involved.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 10

In Ohio, the GOP keeps putting roadblocks up to stop our new energy economy. ... meanwhile, across the globe => Renewables Made Up More Than 90 Percent of New Power Installed Globally Last Year e360.yale.edu/digest/renewab… via @YaleE360

KentKSmith's tweet card. Renewables Made Up More Than 90 Percent of New Power Installed Globally Last Year

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Democrats@TheDemocrats · Jul 4

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jul 4

Today I was proud to join the @ClevelandAFLCIO and other elected leaders at a Teamsters Local 507 picket line at the Airgas facility on Warner Road.

KentKSmith's tweet image. Today I was proud to join the @ClevelandAFLCIO and other elected leaders at a Teamsters Local 507 picket line at the Airgas facility on Warner Road.

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Kent Smith@KentKSmith · Jun 30

Last night Nichole and I were able to take our Moms to see Hamilton. It was a great night and a great show.

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