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

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