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      • No Kings 3 – Saturday, 3.28.2026 | Hosted by Firelands Indivisible
      • No Kings 3 – Saturday, 3.28.2026 | Hosted by Sandusky Indivisible
      • Brave Women’s March – Sunday, 3.08.2026
      • NO ICE! NO WAR! – Saturday, 3.07.2026 | Hosted by Sandusky Indivisible
      • ICE OUT! Saturday, 1.31.2026
      • No Kings 2 – Sandusky – Saturday, 10.18.2025
      • Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Protest – Monday, 9.01.2025
      • Stand Up for Democracy – Saturday, 8.30.2025
      • John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On Rally! – Thursday, 7.17.2025
      • No Kings! Mass National Protest! Sign SB1 Repeal Petition! Saturday, 6.14.2025
      • May Day! National Day of Action! Thursday, 5.01.2025
      • The protest heard ’round the world! Saturday, 4.19.2025
      • Mass Mobilization – Hands Off! – Saturday, 4.05.2025
      • Resist Ramaswamy – Wednesday, 4.02.2025
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Easton Michael Retzke – for State Representative-89th District

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MEET EASTON

A Fresh Voice. A Fairer Future.

I am a lifelong advocate for working families, transparent government, and stronger local communities. I am running to represent Ohio’s 89th District, bringing the energy of a new generation and the practical experience of someone who understands both public service and everyday economic realities.

I have deep roots in Sandusky, where my family has long been part of the fabric of our community. Many of my relatives have worked in unions or served as public servants, from factory workers to municipal employees, dedicating their careers to hard work and supporting their neighbors. Growing up around them, I saw firsthand the value of labor, the strength that comes from collective effort, and the importance of standing up for fair treatment in the workplace. Those experiences taught me not only the significance of community and service, but also the responsibility we all share to give back and create opportunities for others. They shaped my commitment to policies that support working families, invest in our local economy, and strengthen the neighborhoods we call home.

As a Political Science major from Ohio State University, with a specialization in Political Leadership and Reform, I’ve built my career around understanding how government works—and how it can work better for the people it serves. I have professional experience in communications and public engagement, working to connect organizations with the communities they impact. Before entering politics, I also spent years working in the service industry, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges facing working Ohioans: rising costs, housing pressures, and wages that struggle to keep up.

My campaign is grounded in four priorities: expanding economic and infrastructure development across Northern Ohio, strengthening K–12 education so every student has real opportunity, making housing more affordable for local families, and bringing transparency and accountability to government spending and campaign finance.

I believe public service should put people first—not politics. I am committed to accessible leadership, honest communication, and policies that make everyday life more affordable and secure. I believe communities thrive when government is responsive, investments are local, and leadership reflects the lived experiences of the people it represents.

I am running to ensure Ohio’s future is built on fairness, opportunity, and trust.

WHERE EASTON STANDS ON
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Visit here to read Easton’s platform on:

  • Local Jobs. Local Growth. Real Results.
  • Strong Schools. Strong Communities.
  • A Home for Every Family.
  • Government That Puts People First.
  • Farming for Our Future.
  • Clean Air, Clean Water.
  • Making Healthcare Affordable.
  • Standing With Our Veterans.

 

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  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Erie County Democratic Party
      • Erie County Democratic Party Officers – 2022-2026
        • Amy F. Grubbe, Chairwoman
        • Open – Vice-Chairman
        • Linda Miller-Moore, Secretary
        • MaryAnn Groot, Treasurer
      • Central Committee Members – 2022-2026
      • Executive Committee Members – 2022-2026
        • Responsibilities of Central and Executive Committee Members
      • ECDP Constitution and Bylaws
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
      • Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC)
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club
    • Sandusky Blue
    • Sandusky Democratic Club
    • Firelands Young Democrats – Join Us!
      • Ohio Young Democrats
    • Erie County Democratic Party Friends
    • Democratic National Committee (DNC)
    • Ohio Democratic Party (ODP)
    • History * Fun Facts * Trivia
      • History: The Democratic Party
      • Ohio History & Trivia
      • How bills become laws in Ohio
      • Kids Fun Facts, Guides & Links to the U.S. Government
    • OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHANGE!
  • ELECTED OFFICIALS
    • U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur – Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
    • State Senate – Democratic Minority Leadership – 136th General Assembly
    • State House – Democratic Minority Leadership – 136th General Assembly
    • Erie County Democratic Officeholders
      • Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter
      • Erie County Sheriff Paul A. Sigsworth
    • Teresa Fedor – Ohio State Board of Education-2nd District
    • Ohio Supreme Court Justices
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner
    • Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals Judges
      • Judge Thomas J. Osowik
      • Judge Myron C. Duhart
    • Erie County Common Pleas Court
      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
    • Municipal Court Judges
      • Judge W. Zack Dolyk
    • ODP State Committee Members
      • Margaret M. Murray – ODP State Central Committee Woman-2nd Senate District
      • Tom Galloway – ODP State Central Committee Man-2nd Senate District
    • Need to contact the U.S. House or U.S. Senate Legislators?
  • CANDIDATES
    • ECDP Sample Ballot | What’s on my ballot for Primary, 5.05.2026?
    • Candidates Tools
      • Events Calendar (Candidates Only)
      • Canvassing Calendar (Candidates Only)
      • Message Center (Candidates Only)
    • Interested in becoming a candidate?
      • What is involved? What are the requirements to be a candidate?
      • LEAD Ohio Trainings: Run For Office 2026
        • Training: The Pow-Her To Run
      • Thinking of Running? ODP offering: Potential Candidates 101 Training
    • Amy Acton – for Ohio Governor
      • David Pepper – for Ohio Lt. Governor
    • John J. Kulewicz – for Ohio Attorney General
    • Annette Blackwell – for Ohio Auditor
    • Secretary of State
      • Bryan Hambley – Ohio Secretary of State
      • Allison Russo – Ohio Secretary of State
    • Seth Walsh – for Ohio Treasurer
    • Judge Marilyn Zayas – for Justice – Ohio Supreme Court - Term commences: 1.01.2027
    • Justice Jennifer Brunner – Justice, Ohio Supreme Court - Term commences: 1.02.2027
    • Sherrod Brown – for U.S. Senate
    • Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur
    • Easton Michael Retzke – for State Representative-89th District
    • ODP State Central Committee Man – 2nd Senate District
      • Thomas Galloway – ODP State Central Committee Man – 2nd Senate District
      • Chris Redfern – ODP State Central Committee Man – 2nd Senate District
    • ODP State Central Committee Woman – 2nd Senate District
      • Susan Mulligan – ODP State Central Committee Woman – 2nd Senate District
      • Margaret M. Murray – ODP State Central Committee Woman – 2nd District
    • Judge Myron C. Duhart – Sixth District Court of Appeals
    • Mindy A. Kayl – for Erie County Commission
    • IMPORTANT: Ohio Redistricting = Erie County new lines and districts…again
  • NEWS
  • ISSUES
    • Erie County Real Estate Tax Increase
    • Citizens Not Politicians Petition: Stop Gerrymandering
    • YES! The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety
    • YES on Issue 2: An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis
    • Stay up to date on Redistricting Ohio
    • Ohio Minimum Wage
    • SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act
    • Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 = Historic Legislation
      • The American Jobs Plan
      • The American Families Plan
    • The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
    • Know the petition process!
      • How are Issues put on the ballot?
      • Know your ballot issues!
      • Ohio Ballot Board Members
    • Affordable Care Act
    • Ohio Legislature: Workers’ and Unions’ Issues
    • U.S. Supreme Court
      • Test your knowledge!
      • History of SCOTUS
      • SCOTUS 2022-2023 cases to be heard
  • ACTION ITEMS
  • EVENTS
    • Are you ready to vote in 2026?
    • Forum: Democratic Secretary of State Candidates: Bryan Hambley & Allison Russo | Thursday, 3.05.2026
    • Petition Signing Events
    • ECDP Executive Committee
      • ECDP HQ
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
    • Sandusky Blue
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club! Join Us!
    • POSTPONED: A Conversation with Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde
    • Ready to have your voice heard? Ready to protest? People have the POWER!
      • No Kings 3 – Saturday, 3.28.2026 | Hosted by Firelands Indivisible
      • No Kings 3 – Saturday, 3.28.2026 | Hosted by Sandusky Indivisible
      • Brave Women’s March – Sunday, 3.08.2026
      • NO ICE! NO WAR! – Saturday, 3.07.2026 | Hosted by Sandusky Indivisible
      • ICE OUT! Saturday, 1.31.2026
      • No Kings 2 – Sandusky – Saturday, 10.18.2025
      • Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Protest – Monday, 9.01.2025
      • Stand Up for Democracy – Saturday, 8.30.2025
      • John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On Rally! – Thursday, 7.17.2025
      • No Kings! Mass National Protest! Sign SB1 Repeal Petition! Saturday, 6.14.2025
      • May Day! National Day of Action! Thursday, 5.01.2025
      • The protest heard ’round the world! Saturday, 4.19.2025
      • Mass Mobilization – Hands Off! – Saturday, 4.05.2025
      • Resist Ramaswamy – Wednesday, 4.02.2025
    • Voter Registration Drives
    • Erie County Parades, Festivals and Fair
  • CONTACT US
  • LINKS
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