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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 7h

Beautiful day canvassing for Dan Driehaus’s reelection to Wyoming City Council! ☀️ Felt like old times knocking doors with Lilah and Ella and supporting a strong candidates like Dan makes canvassing easy. Always a good day when it’s spent chatting with neighbors 💙

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 15h

Met with my friend Jay Shatz, running for reelection to the Amberley Village Council. Thoughtful, proactive, and focused on innovative funding solutions for local communities.
👉 www.jayshatz.com

Jay Shatz for Amberley Village Council At-Large

www.jayshatz.com

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 1d

🗳️ Early voting has begun!! 🗳️ Every election is a chance to shape the future of your community… and local elections are so important!

Democracy works best when everyone participates. Make sure your voice is heard!

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to @RepBrewer for coming down to Hamilton County for the P.L.A.N. Gun Violence Town Hall. Topics included child safety, responsible gun ownership & engaging lawmakers in prevention.

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 4d

Ohio is facing its deadliest year for domestic violence.
🔺157 lives lost (37% increase)
🔺84% involved guns
🔺40 murder-suicides
This isn’t inevitable — it’s the result of policy gaps & underfunding.
We must act for safety, accountability & healing.
👉 www.wcpo.com/news/local-n...

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow - Monday, Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote before the election!

Register or update your registration at www.VoteOhio.gov

www.VoteOhio.gov

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 7d

The Ohio General Assembly failed to do its job on redistricting — not one map got a vote. Now it’s on the Redistricting Commission to deliver. Governor DeWine promised to fix this. Time to prove it. Ohioans deserve fair maps.
👉 governor.ohio.gov/contact/cont...

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to @DeniseDriehaus, @HamCoOfficeofAddictionResponse & @HamiltonCoSheriff for a tour of the in-jail treatment unit funded by state capital dollars. Powerful to hear participants’ stories & learn about the holistic approach to addiction & justice. And shout out to Oliver the therapy dog!

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 9d

Great evening with @EqualityCincy and their 2025 endorsed candidates! 🌈 Now more than ever, we must stand with our LGBTQ+ community and protect the rights of all. Love wins. 💜

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 11d

Excited to be presenting at the IACRN 2025 Conference! 🎤 Join clinical research nurses from around the world—register here: www.iacrn.org/2025-confere... #IACRN2025 #ClinicalResearchNursing

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 12d

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 13d

Happy to get on the doors with my friend Ali Alspaugh, Newtown Village Council. Local elections matter!! 🗳️ Some of these local elections will be won by 50 votes or fewer. Make sure you learn about the candidates and local issues on your ballot … just 37 days until Elecrion Day!

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 14d

Make your voice heard!!! Testimony accepted until Monday at 9am.

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 15d

The Girl Scouts Changemakers Celebration was a powerful reminder of the impact Girl Scouts makes. 💚 Forever friendships give girls courage to be themselves + lift each other up.

So inspired by the 2025 Changemaker Awardees—especially my fave, Denise Driehaus! 🌟 #GirlScouts

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 16d

At @UnitedHospFund today, leaders, providers & brilliant changemakers convened to reimagine children’s behavioral health — shifting the focus from serving more kids to helping kids truly thrive 💙

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 17d

Honored to receive @OhioACEP inaugural Public Policy Champion Award for Rep White and my work advancing HB 452—strengthening protections against hospital violence & improving safety for patients + providers.

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 18d

Local elections are where decisions that impact your everyday life happen. Decisions about our schools, police, roads, parks, zoning, and more are made locally.

Your vote isn’t just a voice, it’s your power. Make your local vote count. Early vote starts October 7th!!

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 19d

✏️ The 2024–2025 School Report Card data is here! Families, educators, and communities can now see how schools are preparing students for success. Check out report cards at: reportcard.education.ohio.gov ✏️ 🍎

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 20d

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 21d

Heads up, Ohio! The Joint Redistricting Committee’s first hearing is this Monday, September 22nd at 11:00am. Want to weigh in? Submit your testimony by Sunday at 11:00am at redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings

Fair maps matter—let’s make sure every voice counts.

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 22d

Imam Ayman Soliman was released from ICE detention today! The government has filed to end deportation efforts and reinstate his asylum status!!! Another day, we must address what’s happening with the detainment of non-criminals. But today, let’s breathe.

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 23d

Thrilled to see this vision become reality: UC Health has opened one of the nation’s most comprehensive centers for adults with developmental disabilities—providing medical care, legal help, and community support to foster opportunity, independence & dignity.

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Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks to Liam Shanahan & OAPFF firefighters for discussing challenges facing the profession. I’ll keep fighting for fair tax policy, pension equity, & mental health support. You have our backs in crisis—I’ll always have yours.

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks to the Beta Iota chapter of Sigma, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Best Point, conducting hearing, vision, and BMI screenings. Together, we made sure students are starting the school year healthy, supported, and ready to learn! 🍎📚✨

Rep Rachel Baker 💜 @reprachelbaker.bsky.social · 26d

Are you a nurse who is considering running for office? This program was designed for you!

Mark your calendar for Healing Politics virtual event - Wednesday, September 17th from 7 to 8:30p.

Register today!

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