Endorsements
Backed Across Ohio
Featured leaders across the state are standing with YR EXCELLENCE
Cody Pettit
"For the last five years, Ohio YR has been a model for other YR organizations. The YR Excellence ticket is made up of many individuals who currently serve on my board and have the keys to continue our record of success. I urge all Ohio YRs to vote for Jacob Sargent and the YR Excellence ticket."
Ohio Young Republican Chair
Torri Sholl
“As former State Chair and longtime OYR board member, I know how important strong leadership is to keeping this organization's momentum going. Jacob has the relationships, work ethic, and passion to continue OYR's excellence and advance our mission to recruit, train, and elect Young Republicans across Ohio. I'm proud to support Jacob and the YR Excellence ticket, and I'm excited for what's ahead for OYR.”
Former Ohio Young Republican Chair
Dave Johnson
RNC Committeeman, Columbiana County GOP Chair
"Strong Republican organizations are built in every county, not just the big ones, and Jacob Sargent understands that better than anyone. I'm proud to endorse Jacob and the YR Excellence ticket, and I'm confident they'll Keep Ohio YRs Great!"
Sen. Jane Timken
RNC Committeewoman, Former ORP Chair
"Senator Timken's leadership as Chair of the Ohio Republican Party helped kickstart what Ohio YR has become. That she stands with this slate now is both an honor and a profound vote of confidence in the work we're running to continue. We are deeply grateful for her support."
— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans
Meredith Freedhoff
"Ohio YR has become a model for what a state Young Republican organization can be, and that's because of the leaders who built it and are ready to keep building it. Jacob Sargent and the YR Excellence ticket are the right team to deepen our party's bench and our partnership with the next generation of conservative leaders. I'm proud to endorse them."
Ohio Republican Party Vice Chair
Diane Redden
"When I learned about YR Excellence the choice was clear. This ticket has the experience, the relationships, and the seriousness Ohio YRs need. I'm proud to endorse Jacob Sargent and YR Excellence."
Ohio Republican Party Treasurer
Gloria Kirker
Ohio Republican State Central Committeewoman, District 14
“I came up through Ohio YRs, and I know firsthand what this organization can do when it's led well. YR Excellence is the team that will keep building Ohio YRs into the pipeline our party needs. I'm proud to endorse the entire slate."
State Rep. Phil Plummer
"I've known Jacob since he was a high schooler in the greater Dayton area, and it's been a privilege to watch him grow into a very capable political operative. I'm proud to support a fellow Daytonian for Chair of the Ohio Young Republicans and the YR Excellence ticket. I have no doubt they will lead the organization to even greater heights."
Montgomery County GOP Chair
Robert Sharrah
"Jacob Sargent has the experience, the judgment, and the work ethic to lead Ohio Young Republicans. I've seen what he brings to the table, and I'm proud to give him my full endorsement. He will be an excellent Chair of Ohio YRs."
Franklin County GOP Chair
Lisa Stickan
Former YRNF Chair, Cuyahoga County GOP Chair
"Having served as Chair of the Young Republican National Federation, I've seen what every state YR organization looks like, and Ohio's is one of the strongest in the country. The YR Excellence slate has the experience and the vision to keep it that way. I'm proud to endorse Jacob Sargent and the entire ticket."
Tom McCabe
"Building a strong Republican Party means investing in the next generation of leaders in every county across Ohio. The YR Excellence slate understands that, and they have the experience and relationships to deliver it. I'm proud to endorse Jacob Sargent and the entire ticket."
Mahoning County GOP Chair
Jordan Leatherwood
Pike County GOP Chair
"Young Republicans aren't waiting for opportunities to lead in the future, they're leading now. This slate of candidates has the experience necessary to recruit young leaders across Ohio and step into the call of public service and take YRs to a new level. Young Republicans are answering that call today. It's my honor to endorse Jacob Sargent and the YR Excellence candidates to lead Ohio Young Republicans."
Taylor Armstrong
"As a county GOP chair, now more than ever do we need a strong Ohio YR that's developing the next generation of Republican leaders in every community across Ohio, not just the cities. That's exactly what YR Excellence is built and prepared to do, and I'm proud to give them my full support."
Champaign County GOP Chair