BPW/Ohio PAC
BPW/Ohio’s political action committee (BPW/OHIO PAC) was established to provide
Ohio BPW members with a way to legally endorse and
contribute financial support to candidates for state office.
The Ohio Federation’s PAC is a separate legal entity and must remain so due to federal regulations concerning not-for-profit organizations.
Contributions to BPW/Ohio PAC are solicited and disbursed in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and guidelines established by the Ohio Secretary of State.. Contributions to BPW/Ohio PAC are NOT tax deductible.
Please see down further in this page for the links to the forms for Candidate Nominations
BPW/Ohio PAC Committee Endorses four (4) candidates
for the Ohio House of Representatives
PRESS RELEASE
October 22, 2024
The Ohio Business and Professional Women’s Political Action Committee (BPW/Ohio PAC) proudly announces that on Monday, October 7th, 2024, we voted to endorse four (4) individuals who are running for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives and are on the November 5th, 2024, Ballot. Further the Committee voted to make donations to each of their respective campaigns.
The Toledo BPW Local Organization nominated
House Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr.,
who is seeking re-election to the Ohio House to represent the 42nd House District for an endorsement by the BPW/Ohio PAC. Representative Rogers, currently represents the residents of the 44th House District, however, due to the change in Legislative Maps which are being used for this year’s election, he will now be representing the residents of the 42nd House District. He currently serves on the following House Committees: Ways and Means, Transportation, Armed Services and Veteran Affairs Committees. His priorities include being an advocate and championing legislation that protects seniors, children, civil rights, workers rights and public education. Some of our BPW Ohio members had the opportunity to meet with Representative Rogers in November 2022 during our Lobby Day at the Statehouse and he was responsive to our concerns and issues.
The Toledo BPW Local Organization nominated
Erika White who is a candidate for the 41st District of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Ms. White has been involved in advocating for worker’s rights, families, and women for the majority of her career. In addition to securing an Endorsement from our BPW/Ohio PAC she has also been endorsed by Matriots Ohio, Mom’s Demand Action as well as numerous Unions such as OAPSE/AFSCME, Ohio AFL-CIO, and CWA.
The BPW/Ohio Region 4 members nominated
Michael Scarmack who is a candidate for the 73rd District of the Ohio House of Representatives.
This is his first time running for a seat in the Ohio House and in his application, he stated that he was running to ensure that his daughters and granddaughters would have their rights protected and that they would continue to have opportunities to thrive in our society.
The BPW/Ohio Region 2 members nominated
House Representative Bride Rose Sweeny,
for re-election to her current position as House District 16 Representative. She is seeking her fourth (4th) term in the Ohio House. She is the ranking member on the Ohio House Finance Committee and the lead Democratic sponsor of the bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan. BPW Ohio members had the opportunity to hear Representative Sweeny’s position on a number of our Legislative Platform issues when she was a speaker at our May 2024 Annual Conference, and she recently participated in BPW Ohio President Amelia Taggart’s Cocktails and Conversation on September 26th, 2024. Representative Sweeny serves on the following House Committees: Finance, Insurance, Pensions and Constitutional Resolutions.
Serving on the BPW/OHIO PAC Committee this year as voting members are Linda Miller (Region 1), Rebecca Davis (Region 2) Tomma Bordenkircher (Region 3), PSP Penny Pelikan Dehner(Region 4), Ursula Bess( Region 5). Non-voting members are Gina Fetty, Treasurer, Leona Phillips, Deputy Treasurer, Kathy Telban, BPW Ohio Legislative Consultant and PSP Charlon Dewberry as Chair.
We want to thank our BPW Ohio members who donate to the BPW/Ohio PAC for making it possible for us to donate to the campaigns of individuals who support our Legislative Platform. If you are interested in donating to the BPW/OH PAC, please click on the link found on this site to access the donation form and instructions. You can make a donation at any time. If you have questions about the BPW/Ohio PAC, please do not hesitate to contact the PAC Chair at bpwpac@ohiobpw.org.