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Ohio State Rep. Nan Baker (R-16) is running for a state senate seat this year and has gained major endorsements from local leaders.
“Senate District 24 is currently served by Senator Tom Patton. Both Tom and I are term-limited December 31, 2016. It would be an honor to continue my service at the statehouse representing the 24th Senate District,” says Baker about her campaign leading up to the March 15 Ohio Primary.
Baker carries the endorsements of established West Shore leaders.
“Nan Baker has continuously demonstrated her responsiveness, decisiveness and community involvement as our State Representative. I am pleased to endorse and support her candidacy for our State Senator of the 24th Senate District. She will make an excellent senator and will work tirelessly to assist, solve and represent your issues and concerns,” says Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough.
“Nan Baker’s responsiveness to the needs of local government makes her the clear choice to serve as our State Senator, District 24,” says Rocky River Mayor Pamela Bobst. “As State Representative, she has served with distinction as a tireless advocate for the economic development and infrastructure needs of our communities while addressing challenging state budget issues. I enthusiastically endorse Nan Baker as her dedication and commitment to the needs of her district are unparalleled and there is no doubt she will continue to be an important voice in the Senate for our communities.”
“It is an honor to endorse Nan Baker for our State Senator representing the 24th Senate District,” says Bay Village Mayor Deborah Sutherland. “Since 2009 when she began as our State Representative, she has been responsive to our needs and sincerely cares about her community. I admire her unwavering commitment to work with her local cities and help find solutions to difficult issues.”
Baker also has the endorsement of The Republican Party of Cuyahoga County. It is the 5th straight Republican Party of Cuyahoga County endorsement to be earned by Baker.
