Hi All,
We are now officially opening balloting for the Ohio Forward Party’s advisory Executive Board. From now until September 1, 2024 at midnight, Ohio Forwardists may vote via RCV for their Exec Board members.
Please pay careful attention to the instructions below. For your vote to count, we require the following:
- By voting this ballot, you assert that you believe in the principles of the Forward Party and the Ohio Forward Party.
- You assert that you are a registered voter in the State of Ohio and that you have registered on forwardparty.com.
- You must include your full name on the first screen before submitting your ballot. We will be checking names against forwardparty.com registrations and those who are not registered, in addition to duplicate votes, will have their ballots thrown out.
There are five candidates for five spots. This election is meaningful because terms are staggered and the results will determine the length of the introductory term.
These are all excellent candidates and we look forward to doing great things with a very talented board.
With that said, the ballot link is below:
The Candidates:
Jailyn Wallace – Jailyn Wallace is a dedicated advocate for youth development and community service. Jailyn Co founded an after-school program aimed at providing guidance, mentorship, and positive activities to help them thrive.
In addition to this work, Jailyn served with in AmeriCorps NCCC, where they engaged in a variety of service projects designed to strengthen communities and support those in need. Jailyn played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Ohio Forward Party.
David Lee – David Lee is a software developer who is passionate about using technology for social impact. He was the former Forward Ohio tech lead and believes that America’s political future can change if enough people try to do something about it.
Ali Backscheider – “My journey with the Forward Party began as a passionate supporter of Andrew Yang’s 2020 campaign, which led me to take on key roles within the party and later with the Dean Phillips 2024 campaign. As an Executive Committee member in Ohio, I am dedicated to bridging political divides and advancing the Forward Party’s mission to unify the nation. I am currently the VP of Business Development at LunchTable, a Cincinnati-based startup that’s revolutionizing fan engagement through innovative tech solutions.”
Sherry Vaught – Sherry Vaught is a public school teacher of over 25 years, an ordained minister, and wife and mother. She has graduate degrees from Shippensburg University in education and Yale Divinity School in Theology. She was the Democratic nominee for mayor of Mansfield in 2023 and a member of Mid-Ohio Forward.
Dani Pajak – Dani Pajak was a 2023 candidate for Euclid City Council and is director of A Better Euclid.
Upon completion of the election, new board members will meet and determine the board chair, with an announcement at the September convention. The board will be responsible for approving endorsements, ratification of party amendments, and related official state party business.
Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD.