The first Democrat to join the race for his party鈥檚 nomination for governor has become the first to announce a running mate. has picked state member Stephanie Dodd as his potential lieutenant governor.
Dodd has been outspoken on the state school board about testing, graduation rates and the controversy involving attendance at .
鈥淏eing asked to join the ticket, I think, was an easy no-brainer for me. I鈥檓 thrilled to be a part of the team and I think that we bring a strong message,鈥� she said.
Schiavoni, who鈥檚 from the Youngstown area, says he鈥檇 been talking to Dodd, a central Ohio native, for several months.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not about checking boxes to find the right lieutenant governor candidate. It鈥檚 about finding somebody that you have issues you can come together on.鈥�
Dodd is the second woman to be announced as a running mate in this year鈥檚 governor鈥檚 race; Republican as his running mate. Four women are running for governor 鈥� three Democrats and one Republican.
