Willis currently lives in Dayton and earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Wright State University.

Willis previously worked at the Montgomery County Board of Elections and served as an outreach specialist at the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office.

Willis E. Blackshear Jr. is currently serving his 2nd term as state representative for Ohio’s 38th House District.

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Prioritizes increasing tax revenue and putting more money into taxpayers' pockets.

Said, "As I have in the State House, I’ll continue to fight for more investments in making sure that our young people have the training and skills they need for the jobs of the future."

Supports investment into small businesses.

Wants to address affordable housing and "shady slum lords" through the Neighborhood Protection Act.

Believes in workers' rights, safe working conditions, and fair wages.

As a state representative, sponsored House Bill (HB) 96 to increased the state minimum wage.

- Prioritizes increasing tax revenue and putting more money into taxpayers' pockets.
- Said, "As I have in the State House, I’ll continue to fight for more investments in making sure that our young people have the training and skills they need for the jobs of the future."
- Supports investment into small businesses.
- Wants to address affordable housing and "shady slum lords" through the Neighborhood Protection Act.
- Believes in workers' rights, safe working conditions, and fair wages.
- As a state representative, sponsored House Bill (HB) 96 to increased the state minimum wage.

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Prioritizes expanding access to affordable healthcare.

- Supports access to abortion.
- Prioritizes expanding access to affordable healthcare.

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As of June 16, 2025, Willis E. Blackshear Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Charlotte is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Central State University.

Charlotte has been the project director for the Montgomery County Juvenile Court’s Reclaiming Futures initiative, president and chief executive officer of Project IMPACT-Dayton and the Senior Resource Center of Greater Dayton, and the director of community affairs for the City of Dayton.

Charlotte McGuire has served on the Ohio State Board of Education since 2017 and was elected president of the board in November 2021. She was appointed by Governor DeWine to serve the Education Commission of the States.

As of June 16, 2025, Charlotte McGuire’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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