Crystal Lett is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 11th district.[1] She was first elected in the 2024 Ohio House of Representatives election, defeating Republican nominee and former state senator Stephanie Kunze with 51.8% of the vote.[2] The district is based in Franklin County, taking in the communities of Dublin and Hilliard.
Crystal Lett | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Anita Somani |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Education | Hilliard Davidson High School and Ohio State University |
Lett ran in the 2020 Ohio Senate election in District 16, but lost to Kunze.
Personal life and education
editLett graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School and earned a political science degree at Ohio State University.[3] She worked as a case manager for children with mental illnesses prior to her election to the Ohio House.[4]
Political views
editElectoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephanie Kunze | 106,053 | 50.03 | |
| Democratic | Crystal Lett | 105,937 | 49.97 | |
| Total votes | 211,990 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Crystal Lett | 33,327 | 51.8 | |
| Republican | Stephanie Kunze | 30,965 | 48.2 | |
| Total votes | 64,292 | 100 | ||
References
edit- ↑ "Crystal Lett Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ Laura Hancock, cleveland com (2024-11-06). "Democrats pick up two seats in the Ohio House, remain in the super minority in General Assembly". cleveland. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Rep. Lett of Ohio House District 11 Sworn Into 136th General Assembly". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Kunze vs. Lett tor 16th Senate District Seat". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ Jodway, Ben (2025-02-26). "Ohio House Democrats introduce Fairness Act to protect LGBTQ+ Ohioans". The Buckeye Flame. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "2020 Official Elections Results". www.ohiosos.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ Laura Hancock, cleveland com (2024-11-06). "Democrats pick up two seats in the Ohio House, remain in the super minority in General Assembly". cleveland. Retrieved 2025-05-02.