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.
This afternoon Rep. Eric Synenberg and I were in Beachwood for the ribbon cutting of the new Brayden Elementary School. Congrats to the Beachwood School Board and the entire Beachwood community on this historic day.
December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This afternoon Rep. Eric Synenberg and I were in Beachwood for the ribbon cutting of the new Brayden Elementary School. Congrats to the Beachwood School Board and the entire Beachwood community on this historic day.
One of the advantages of coming down to the Capitol for meetings is the opportunity to breakaway and buy local music at an independent record store. Happy Holidays to me from Angela Perley and Spoonful Records.
December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
One of the advantages of coming down to the Capitol for meetings is the opportunity to breakaway and buy local music at an independent record store. Happy Holidays to me from Angela Perley and Spoonful Records.
Big News! There has been a significant endorsement early in my State Senate reelection effort from my northern-most constituent. Happy to have Santa's support for 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Big News! There has been a significant endorsement early in my State Senate reelection effort from my northern-most constituent. Happy to have Santa's support for 2026.
The marijuana re-write legislation advanced by Statehouse Republicans is not what Ohioans wanted. But the Ohio GOP thinks they know better than voters despite the fact that Issue 2, in Nov 2023, passed in 30 of 33 Ohio Senate districts. We explain in this week's ICYMI.
December 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The marijuana re-write legislation advanced by Statehouse Republicans is not what Ohioans wanted. But the Ohio GOP thinks they know better than voters despite the fact that Issue 2, in Nov 2023, passed in 30 of 33 Ohio Senate districts. We explain in this week's ICYMI.
Monday night I went to see Autoheart and Wild Party at The Roxy in Lakewood. A good time was had by all and here's proof that someone took photos at the show.
December 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Monday night I went to see Autoheart and Wild Party at The Roxy in Lakewood. A good time was had by all and here's proof that someone took photos at the show.
Tonight's yuletide Ohio Statehouse Action Shot! Happy holiday season everyone.
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Tonight's yuletide Ohio Statehouse Action Shot! Happy holiday season everyone.
Tuesday morning, December 9th, I will be back on the Imani Capri show talking about Ohio Republican voter suppression legislation and their ongoing efforts to steal the 2026 midterms. You can listen on www.wovu.org. Thanks for everyone's support.
December 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Tuesday morning, December 9th, I will be back on the Imani Capri show talking about Ohio Republican voter suppression legislation and their ongoing efforts to steal the 2026 midterms. You can listen on www.wovu.org. Thanks for everyone's support.
Unconstitutional Congressional maps, reducing the time ballots can be received in the mail, and making it easier to purge valid voters are all forms of voter suppression and all have been recently done by Ohio Statehouse Republicans. And now they won't even answer questions about it. We explain here
December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Unconstitutional Congressional maps, reducing the time ballots can be received in the mail, and making it easier to purge valid voters are all forms of voter suppression and all have been recently done by Ohio Statehouse Republicans. And now they won't even answer questions about it. We explain here
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Bad Bunny, the rising K-pop star Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our pop critics’ picks for best albums of 2025. See their full lists. nyti.ms/3YgJ7EF
December 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Bad Bunny, the rising K-pop star Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our pop critics’ picks for best albums of 2025. See their full lists. nyti.ms/3YgJ7EF
Tonight, Nichole and I were able to attend the Euclid Holiday Tree lighting ceremony with Santa's smallest reindeer Cerbie. Cerbie was very well behaved considering all the kids wanted to pet him.
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Tonight, Nichole and I were able to attend the Euclid Holiday Tree lighting ceremony with Santa's smallest reindeer Cerbie. Cerbie was very well behaved considering all the kids wanted to pet him.
At the December meeting of the South Euclid Democratic Club. ... And they have holiday food tonight!
December 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
At the December meeting of the South Euclid Democratic Club. ... And they have holiday food tonight!
This week's ICYMI highlights seven predictions made by Senator Blessing during the hours-long debate on Ohio's property tax crisis. I just wish more Ohio Statehouse Republicans would have listened to one of their own. Happy Thanksgiving Ohio and Go Buckeyes!
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week's ICYMI highlights seven predictions made by Senator Blessing during the hours-long debate on Ohio's property tax crisis. I just wish more Ohio Statehouse Republicans would have listened to one of their own. Happy Thanksgiving Ohio and Go Buckeyes!
Tonight I was able to join Santa Claus and a few other area Democrats for the Sparkle on the Square holiday tree lighting at Shaker Square. Yes I am wearing a Kid Tigrrr beanie.
November 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Tonight I was able to join Santa Claus and a few other area Democrats for the Sparkle on the Square holiday tree lighting at Shaker Square. Yes I am wearing a Kid Tigrrr beanie.
The Cuddler and I made mac n cheese for today's family holiday meal. Afterwards she was on pan-licking detail so that pot will be immediately reused. The Cuddler has volunteered to lick clean any pan across Ohio's 21st Senate District both today and during Black Friday.
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Cuddler and I made mac n cheese for today's family holiday meal. Afterwards she was on pan-licking detail so that pot will be immediately reused. The Cuddler has volunteered to lick clean any pan across Ohio's 21st Senate District both today and during Black Friday.
Sent to me by a great American. I hope everyone has some great conversations around the Thanksgiving table.
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sent to me by a great American. I hope everyone has some great conversations around the Thanksgiving table.
Last night I got to watch Ohio Senator Casey Weinstein administer the oath of office to his bride, Amanda. Dr. Weinstein was one of two brand new members of Hudson City Council who was sworn into office Tuesday night. Congrats Team Weinstein.
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Last night I got to watch Ohio Senator Casey Weinstein administer the oath of office to his bride, Amanda. Dr. Weinstein was one of two brand new members of Hudson City Council who was sworn into office Tuesday night. Congrats Team Weinstein.
One of the best things about announcing the 20th anniversary of the Burning River Roller Derby charity bout was all the alumni skaters who returned to watch the action. Like these four great Americans.
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
One of the best things about announcing the 20th anniversary of the Burning River Roller Derby charity bout was all the alumni skaters who returned to watch the action. Like these four great Americans.
Last Friday I was able to join a collection of activist leaders from the National Council of Jewish Women CLE for a discussion about what's going on in Columbus. As a bonus - most of them live in my State Senate district.
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Last Friday I was able to join a collection of activist leaders from the National Council of Jewish Women CLE for a discussion about what's going on in Columbus. As a bonus - most of them live in my State Senate district.
Last Monday several of my NEOhio legislator colleagues and I were able to tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum expansion construction site. Following that, we were able to check out the 50 years of Saturday Night Live music exhibit.
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Last Monday several of my NEOhio legislator colleagues and I were able to tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum expansion construction site. Following that, we were able to check out the 50 years of Saturday Night Live music exhibit.
I am behind on my social media, but ... The recent voter suppression legislation in Columbus makes me thankful that Allison Russo is running for Ohio Secretary of State. Allison will protect voters and run safe and fair elections. I was proud to help welcome her to Euclid on November 15th.
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I am behind on my social media, but ... The recent voter suppression legislation in Columbus makes me thankful that Allison Russo is running for Ohio Secretary of State. Allison will protect voters and run safe and fair elections. I was proud to help welcome her to Euclid on November 15th.
Doors Just Opened! The Cleveland Guardians play at 1pm and the 20th anniversary Burning River Roller Derby Black & Blue charity bout starts at 3pm. See you there.
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Doors Just Opened! The Cleveland Guardians play at 1pm and the 20th anniversary Burning River Roller Derby Black & Blue charity bout starts at 3pm. See you there.
The Ohio GOP voter suppression bills keep coming because they are trying to steal the 2026 midterms. This week that included making it easier to purge valid voter registrations. If you have a common name, your ability to cast a ballot could be in jeopardy. We explain in this week's ICYMI.
November 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Ohio GOP voter suppression bills keep coming because they are trying to steal the 2026 midterms. This week that included making it easier to purge valid voter registrations. If you have a common name, your ability to cast a ballot could be in jeopardy. We explain in this week's ICYMI.
Today the campaign leadership and I turned in our Ohio State Senate campaign petitions. I am running for reelection in 2026. #SendKentBackToColumbus
November 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today the campaign leadership and I turned in our Ohio State Senate campaign petitions. I am running for reelection in 2026. #SendKentBackToColumbus
Last week, I said a gerrymandered map would not be the last thing the Ohio GOP would do to try to steal the 2026 midterms. In this week's ICYMI, we discuss SB 293, which was passed by the Senate in just 3 weeks. If it was law in 2024, 10,000 legal votes would not have been counted.
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Last week, I said a gerrymandered map would not be the last thing the Ohio GOP would do to try to steal the 2026 midterms. In this week's ICYMI, we discuss SB 293, which was passed by the Senate in just 3 weeks. If it was law in 2024, 10,000 legal votes would not have been counted.
Kid Tigrrr is on a 12 city tour and tonight she is in Cleveland at The Happy Dog and I am there to see her and we just took a photo together.
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Kid Tigrrr is on a 12 city tour and tonight she is in Cleveland at The Happy Dog and I am there to see her and we just took a photo together.