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Ohio State Senate-2nd District – Paloma De La Fuente

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    • Paloma De La Fuente for Progress
      Treasurer, Teresa De La Fuente
      28082 White Road
      Perrysburg, OH 43551

Running to build a
better future for all Ohioans.

MEET PALOMA

There has been no greater influence on my life, my passions and my drive to serve my community than my family. My grandfather was a migrant farm worker and was an advocate for the Latin communities in this area. My mother and grandmother were both single mothers and are women in science. I grew up doing field research with my mother, growing in knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the environment.  Each member of my family lived out the American Dream in their own way, and have inspired me forge my own path in pursuit of that same dream.

I’m an activist because I was raised to not be blind to the lives of others and complacent to injustice. It was as early as sixth grade that I first began to observe the social and political turmoil that others were experiencing everyday. Issues and injustices that had once been topics of conversation for adults were suddenly in my classroom and knocking on her front door. All throughout my life from there, I was not only witness to systemic racism tearing down my friends around me, but I also experienced discrimination from sexism both inside and outside of the classroom.

During my freshman year in high school, I experienced a real school lockdown. While students later found out there was no active shooter, the fear of possibly being gun-downed in her classroom isn’t something that ever leaves you. Unable to turn a blind eye, I rolled up my sleeves and began my career in activism. In 2020, I worked with youth activists from around the country to lead a sister march (March 4 Our Future) in Perrysburg. Between 2020 and 2022, I co-led an Ohio chapter of Youth Advocates for Change and was a member of the policy team for March For Our Lives.

All of these experiences led me to where I am today. I have an actual chance to right the wrongs that motivated me to action. As a State Senator, I can direct my energy towards creating a better future for all Ohioans, one where no one is overlooked and no one suffers from the injustices I’ve fought against for the majority of my life.

 

FOR PALOMA’S POSITION ON THE ISSUES BELOW,
PLEASE VISIT HERE.

Reproductive Healthcare
Energy & Environment
Education
Economy & Labor Rights
Protecting Our Families

The 2nd District includes: All of Erie County, partial of Huron, Lucas, Ottawa and Wood Counties.

Many young Ohioans have often been told the same thing: “The problems facing the state and country are too complex. Let’s let the next generation figure it out.” I’m running to fix them now. ~~Paloma De La Fuente

ARTICLES:

  • 3.21.2024 – Sandusky Register | De La Fuente gets Dem state senate nomination
  • 2.24-25.2024 – Sandusky Register | Teen Ohio Senate candidate plans campaign event
  • 1.05.2024 – Sandusky Register | Run Paloma run
  • 2.24-25.2024 – Sandusky Register | Teen Ohio Senate candidate plans campaign event
  • 1.03.2024 – Sandusky Register | 18-year-old seeks state Senate seat

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MENUMENU
  • 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 Sandusky Democratic Club
    • The Vermilion 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 Erich J. O’Brien
      • 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
    • 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?
      • Main Street Initiative & LEAD Ohio Trainings: Run For Office 2024
    • Robert Ritzler – candidate for Sandusky Municipal Court
    • Ohio Democratic Party Chair
    • Ohio Governor – 2026
      • Amy Acton – candidate for Ohio Governor
    • Secretary of State – 2026
      • Bryan Hambley – for Ohio Secretary of State
    • 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 2025?
    • ECDP Executive Committee
    • ECDP HQ
    • Ready to have your voice heard? Ready to protest? People have the POWER!
      • No Kings! Mass National Protest! 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
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club! Join Us!
    • DNC election of officers scheduled including candidates forums
    • LEAD Ohio - Candidates and Campaign Staff Trainings
    • Voter Registration Drives
    • Erie County Parades, Festivals and Fair
  • CONTACT US
  • LINKS
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