Kent Smith
@kentsmith.bsky.social
Ohio State Senator, District 21; Senate Dem Whip; In 2022, I defeated the Koch Brothers; Host of the award winning ICYMI Statehouse Edition; Dem. City Leader; Roller Derby Voice; Art and Music Fan; Cat Dad; Pro-Choice; Anti-Fascist; Apple Farmer.
On Halloween the Ohio GOP forced the adoption of an unconstitutional Congressional map. But this is just the first step to change the rules of voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump is desperate to hang onto power and the GOP is happy to help. An unfair map is just step one.
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
On Halloween the Ohio GOP forced the adoption of an unconstitutional Congressional map. But this is just the first step to change the rules of voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump is desperate to hang onto power and the GOP is happy to help. An unfair map is just step one.
This was the ending of my introduction of Dr. Amy Acton last night at The Happy Dog. Democrats need to win across Ohio and the nation in 2026 to ensure free and fair elections in 2028. In Ohio that begins with electing Amy Acton Governor.
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This was the ending of my introduction of Dr. Amy Acton last night at The Happy Dog. Democrats need to win across Ohio and the nation in 2026 to ensure free and fair elections in 2028. In Ohio that begins with electing Amy Acton Governor.
Tonight I had the privilege of introducing Dr. Amy Acton, Democrat for Governor, at an event at The Happy Dog in Cleveland. If Ohioans would have been voting for Governor two days ago, she would have won.
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Tonight I had the privilege of introducing Dr. Amy Acton, Democrat for Governor, at an event at The Happy Dog in Cleveland. If Ohioans would have been voting for Governor two days ago, she would have won.
It has come to the attention of the Euclid Democratic Party that a candidate for local office is distributing a fraudulent Democratic Sample Ballot. This is the genuine list of Democratic endorsements. Please circulate this as you see fit and use it on election day. Thanks for voting.
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It has come to the attention of the Euclid Democratic Party that a candidate for local office is distributing a fraudulent Democratic Sample Ballot. This is the genuine list of Democratic endorsements. Please circulate this as you see fit and use it on election day. Thanks for voting.
As of today, the federal hunger assistance program SNAP, has been delayed due to the govt shutdown. As we explain, that doesn't need to happen. The funds exist in both DC and Columbus to keep feeding our hungry neighbors. Since the GOP controls all branches of govt, its up to them to act. Will they?
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
As of today, the federal hunger assistance program SNAP, has been delayed due to the govt shutdown. As we explain, that doesn't need to happen. The funds exist in both DC and Columbus to keep feeding our hungry neighbors. Since the GOP controls all branches of govt, its up to them to act. Will they?
Wednesday I offered an amendment on the Senate Floor to fully fund SNAP benefits for Ohioans from Ohio's budget surplus fund. The amendment also would have directed the state to seek federal reimbursement after the government reopened so it is possible that it would not have cost the state anything.
October 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Wednesday I offered an amendment on the Senate Floor to fully fund SNAP benefits for Ohioans from Ohio's budget surplus fund. The amendment also would have directed the state to seek federal reimbursement after the government reopened so it is possible that it would not have cost the state anything.
Thursday Night! The Kent Smith World Tour returns to South Euclid - this time with special guests Sunny Simon and Eric Synenberg. If you were hoping for a pre-Halloween townhall meeting, we got you.
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thursday Night! The Kent Smith World Tour returns to South Euclid - this time with special guests Sunny Simon and Eric Synenberg. If you were hoping for a pre-Halloween townhall meeting, we got you.
There was not a lot of good news last week in DC or Columbus except for three pieces of legislation that would support Ohio's Creative Arts Economy. In this week's ICYMI, I explain the three bills and share how you can help make them law. Get ready to send some emails. Thanks for everyone's support.
October 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There was not a lot of good news last week in DC or Columbus except for three pieces of legislation that would support Ohio's Creative Arts Economy. In this week's ICYMI, I explain the three bills and share how you can help make them law. Get ready to send some emails. Thanks for everyone's support.
The Ohio GOP is pushing a phony anti-poverty program that has been widely debunked by recent research. Senator Smith quotes within. => www.wkyc.com/article/news...
Get a job, get married: Ohio Senate passes 'Success Sequence' bill focused on poverty prevention in schools
Lawmakers are pushing for a new course for middle and high schools centered on finishing high school, getting a full-time job, and married before having children.
www.wkyc.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Ohio GOP is pushing a phony anti-poverty program that has been widely debunked by recent research. Senator Smith quotes within. => www.wkyc.com/article/news...
A double rainbow sighting yesterday in Euclid.
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A double rainbow sighting yesterday in Euclid.
Tonight the Kent Smith World Tour made a stop in Bedford Hts where we visited with new and old Democratic pals.
October 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Tonight the Kent Smith World Tour made a stop in Bedford Hts where we visited with new and old Democratic pals.
This afternoon I had the honor to emcee the #NoKings rally in Cleveland. In this moment, truly all are needed. But it was a privilege that today, in my hometown, I was able to stand shoulder to shoulder with activists, labor, and elected officials to reaffirm that our democracy is worth the fight.
October 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This afternoon I had the honor to emcee the #NoKings rally in Cleveland. In this moment, truly all are needed. But it was a privilege that today, in my hometown, I was able to stand shoulder to shoulder with activists, labor, and elected officials to reaffirm that our democracy is worth the fight.
This week the Greater Cleveland United Way came to the Ohio Capitol to make sure the Legislature knew about their ALICE report. In this week's ICYMI, we explain what the ALICE report is, which way the trend lines are going, and what state government should do to help.
October 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This week the Greater Cleveland United Way came to the Ohio Capitol to make sure the Legislature knew about their ALICE report. In this week's ICYMI, we explain what the ALICE report is, which way the trend lines are going, and what state government should do to help.
This afternoon, me and new pal Morgan got to hang out with two of Cleveland's finest artists at the City Club of Cleveland. Susie Frazier and Derek Hess.
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This afternoon, me and new pal Morgan got to hang out with two of Cleveland's finest artists at the City Club of Cleveland. Susie Frazier and Derek Hess.
Just a reminder, the $100 million the Haslam Sports Group is paying the City of Cleveland is $130 million LESS than what they are paying Deshaun Watson.
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Just a reminder, the $100 million the Haslam Sports Group is paying the City of Cleveland is $130 million LESS than what they are paying Deshaun Watson.
Reposted by Kent Smith
"Since 2022, 30,000 #Ohio children have lost health insurance because of cost concerns, while the state has provided billions to the wealthy in tax cuts and billions to private schools"
This is Ohio with a Republican supermajority. Your kids deserve so much better.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
This is Ohio with a Republican supermajority. Your kids deserve so much better.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
October 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"Since 2022, 30,000 #Ohio children have lost health insurance because of cost concerns, while the state has provided billions to the wealthy in tax cuts and billions to private schools"
This is Ohio with a Republican supermajority. Your kids deserve so much better.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
This is Ohio with a Republican supermajority. Your kids deserve so much better.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
Nichole and I were lucky enough to be able to see the new Alicia Keys Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen and it was fantastic. Best of luck to the Hell's Kitchen cast and crew during their Cleveland stay.
October 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Nichole and I were lucky enough to be able to see the new Alicia Keys Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen and it was fantastic. Best of luck to the Hell's Kitchen cast and crew during their Cleveland stay.
This week we tell the comeback story of Fluffy the Fish and discuss how gerrymandering and government shutdowns don't help solve problems, they probably make things worse.
October 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This week we tell the comeback story of Fluffy the Fish and discuss how gerrymandering and government shutdowns don't help solve problems, they probably make things worse.
Ohio Statehouse Action Shot
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ohio Statehouse Action Shot
Ohio Republicans continue to be negligent in their duties to draw a new Congressional map. This week we point out the three ways they failed Ohioans. Hopefully they will change their approach, but if they don't, we will hold them accountable. You should too.
October 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Ohio Republicans continue to be negligent in their duties to draw a new Congressional map. This week we point out the three ways they failed Ohioans. Hopefully they will change their approach, but if they don't, we will hold them accountable. You should too.
Some of the highlights from tonight's Xanny Stars and Shonen Knife show at The Grog Shop.
October 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Some of the highlights from tonight's Xanny Stars and Shonen Knife show at The Grog Shop.
Our sports teams may not always win but our music scene is undefeated. Currently at The Grog Shop for the Xanny Stars & Shonen Knife show.
October 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Our sports teams may not always win but our music scene is undefeated. Currently at The Grog Shop for the Xanny Stars & Shonen Knife show.
Thanks to Cleveland dot com for printing my OpEd about the property tax solution that the Ohio GOP is not looking for. => www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Fixing Ohio’s property tax mess starts by looking at all taxes: Kent Smith
In Ohio’s most recent budget, GOP leaders said we had to cut income taxes again for the wealthy and, because of that, couldn’t afford to fully fund public education. Which will -- you guessed it -- fo...
www.cleveland.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Thanks to Cleveland dot com for printing my OpEd about the property tax solution that the Ohio GOP is not looking for. => www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
In Columbus making sure the GOP doesn't shut down state government too.
October 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In Columbus making sure the GOP doesn't shut down state government too.
Reposted by Kent Smith
Andy McCarthy: "The indictment almost fails as an indictment in that it doesn't give you notice of what Comey has actually done. But factually there's nothing there. So this smacks of wanting to put Comey through the process, which is what lawfare is."
September 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Andy McCarthy: "The indictment almost fails as an indictment in that it doesn't give you notice of what Comey has actually done. But factually there's nothing there. So this smacks of wanting to put Comey through the process, which is what lawfare is."