Camille Haines (WCAS/MDL'26), who recently graduated with Honors in Political Science, has a new post out with Her Campus on Laalitya Acharya, the Democratic Party candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 56 @acharyaforohio.bsky.social www.hercampus.com/culture/ohio...

This Columbia Grad Is Running For Office — & She's Not Taking Corporate PAC Money To Get There

Get to know Gen Z Ohio House Candidate Laalitya Acharya, who's running for office with hopes of changing politics.

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Ohio’s always had strong laws to make sure that dangerous criminals don’t just get to regain access to guns without the proper precautions. I’m pro second amendment through & through and protecting our access to guns has to happen this way. #gunviolence #ohio #cincinnati #dv

I’m not part of a union in my day job - but the work of unions has still been incredibly important to me having healthcare coverage, overtime, breaks, and more! That’s the power of the choice to unionize is a person wants to #unions #ohio #cincinnati #workingclass

I spy with my little eye... Ohio Working Families Party endorsements for Warren County candidates Laalitya Acharya @acharyaforohio.bsky.social and Cara Jacob!

About 1 in 10 men struggle with their mental health. Most never get the support that they need. One of my priorities in the State Legislature would be to support ALL people struggling with their mental health from veterans, young men and much more #mentalhealth #june #veteran #ohio #statelegislature

Audits have to be required for any and all things where taxpayer dollars are involved. If a private schools take is taking public funds, we have the right to know how that money is being spent #publicschools #vouchers #affordability #cincinnati #ohio

Audits have to be required for any and all things where taxpayer dollars are involved. If a private schools take is taking public funds, we have the right to know how that money is being spent #publicschools #vouchers #affordability #cincinnati #ohio

What does REAL property tax relief look like? It means shifting the tax burden back to a state that has the money to pay - but chooses not to. #propertytaxes #taxes #ohio #cincinnati

I support country fairs while my opponent wants to strip away their protections. There’s a way to do this transparently and responsibly (especially with our finances). But backroom dealing is definitely not the way to go about it. #ohio #fairgrounds #warrencounty #farms #cincinnati

The State Legislature is supposed help fund many of our needs from schools to EMS. But they keep pushing funding to data centers or football stadiums instead. That’s a CHOICE and we have to do better #ohio #propertytaxes #affordability #gas

We can think of no better way to spend our money than on those who have served our country and put their lives on the line. Here’s how I’d suooort our service members & veterans in the State House #cincinnati #affordability #veterans #memorialday

HB126 has already passed through the Ohio State House and would basically give data centers immunity. We have to stop these from destroying the beauty of Ohio - CALL your State Reps & Senators TODAY!! #cincinnati #datacenters #energy #affordability

Here are my big 5 policies: fully fund our schools, we can’t be recklessly building data centers, create healthcare transparency, end gerrymandering and end corruption. That’s it full stop yall. #cincinnati #datacenters #affordability #healthcare #ohio

With primary day tomorrow, let’s talk about levies. Ohio’s taxes keep going up because our state legislature is CHOOSING to send our funding to other places. That burden is taxing people out of their lives and it has to stop #ohio #cincinnati #affordability

Ohio’s state legislature controls billions of dollars in funding - how they spend it is a choice. We need to focus in on the every day things that EVERY Ohioan focuses on & needs #ohio #affordability #datacenters #stadium

This is exactly the kind of pro-family bill that I would love to support in the state house - giving every employee paid maternity leave! Now let’s put pressure on our current state legislature to get this bill passed #ohio #elections #corporate #workingfamily

I fully intend to keep working if I am lucky enough to be elected. Not only is it important for my future but also to keep me grounded in reality. We should legislate this requirement for ALL state legislators in Ohio #elections #ohio #primary #corporate #workingfamily

I LOVE citizen led initiatives because they are the most direct form of democracy. But when that’s the only way to pass most bipartisan (and useful!) legislation in a supermajority state legislature - we have to ask what we’re even paying our electeds for #elections #ohio #propertytaxes #datacenters

Our campaign finance laws are a MESS so here’s the breakdown. The summary is that Corporate PACs aren’t giving you money for the fun of it - they want something in return. And that dependency from our politicians is dangerous for us all. #cincinnati #ohio #healthcare #corporate #darkmoney

The thing about running for office as a “normal person” is that the campaign has to fit in around life. So here’s my lunch break haul!! Go grab a t-shirt at the link in my bio ;) #ohio #politics #cincinnati #corporate

Primary voting is now OPEN!! This is how you’ll shape your party’s nominee in November #voting #primary #ohio #cincinnati

Local governments keep having the raise property taxes to make up for the funding gap. A while ago in Mason, they were considering cutting school bussing services if the levy didn’t pass. And It’ll only get worse with this State legislature. #ohio #politics #genz #publiceducation #affordability

This bill has been sitting in committee for a few months now. But if passed, it would give all law enforcement the ability to detain ANYBODY without probable cause just because “they look like it”. Call your state reps have them renounce this bill #ice #cincinnati #ohio #politics #immigration

When I make decisions in my job, I’m held responsible. Our elected officials should also be held to those same standards. Incumbents have a record - one that I hope they are ready & able to defend #incumbents #cincinnati #ohio #datacenters

I don’t know what more hardworking Ohioans can do to make ends meet. Our grocery bills go up, electricity bills go up and everything gets stretched a bit more. Our electeds are a huge part of this problem and we need to replace them in 2026 #ohio #cincinnati #datacenters #grocerybills

Grateful to have the endorsement of Cincinnati Councilmember Anna Albi! Councilmember Albi has been fighting for schools and to reduce gun violence in SW Ohio. She and I first met through our respective roles in the Hamilton and Warren County Young Dems - and I'm excited to have her support!

From being the 20th biggest economy in the world to the birthplace of aviation (and first man on the moon!) - Ohio knows how to get things done. THAT is what I’m so proud to be a part of and what I’ll fight for in the State House #cincinnati #politics #ohio #engineer #americafirst

Excited to start sharing my endorsements from amazing local leaders! Starting off with none other than the incredible Rep. Rachel Baker. I’ve worked with her campaign & team for almost 2 years now and thankful to have her support as I work to get to the State House!

Single party rule is never good for a state because it means one side can just do whatever they want. Thats why this election cycle we have to take back our State Leg here in Ohio! #ohio #politics #cincinnati #beshear

My opponent just rescheduled his townhall but will now be hosting it in a park outside of the district and during a kids’ festival? Not sure about those logistics but I’ll be speaking at a townhall on March 28! #ohio #cincinnati #townhall #acharyaforohio