Kent Smith

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Kent Smith graduated from Euclid High School in 1984. Smith earned his B.S. from Miami University in 1988, his M.S. in urban studies from Cleveland State University in 2001, and his Ph.D. in economic development from Cleveland State University in 2009. His professional experience includes working in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office, co-authoring the book Please God Save Us, and working for nonprofit organizations.[1][2]

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Smith's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]

Excerpt: "I am committed to fighting for the citizens of the 8th House District. I believe the current priorities of State Government are not working for the residents of the 8th District or Ohio’s middle class. I will work to expand economic opportunities for all Ohioans while fighting to protect voter’s rights, women’s rights and worker’s rights. I believe increased investment in education is critical to Ohio’s future and I will work to expand Medicaid in Ohio."