It will be an honor and a privilege to represent the people of the Great State of Ohio, in Washington DC.

If elected, I will follow in the footsteps of 6 other African Americans who have enriched the history of the US Senate.

In 1870, Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the first African American senator. Five years later, Blanche K. Bruce of Mississippi took the oath of office, and became the first African American to preside over the Senate in 1879.

It would be nearly another century, until 1967, before Edward Brooke of Massachusetts followed in their historic footsteps. In 1993, Carol Moseley-Braun broke another barrier, becoming the first African American woman senator. In January of 2005, Barack Obama of Illinois brought the number to five. When Senator Obama resigned from office to become the 44th President of the United States in 2009, the Illinois governor appointed Roland Burris to fill the vacant seat.

These distinguished individuals have enriched the history of the United States Senate.

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Traci (TJ) Johnson is a visionary representative with a diverse background in Government, Information Technology, Hospitality, Telecommunication, International Affairs and Law Enforcement, but early in her life TJ Johnson dedicated her life to Public and Community Service.

In 2008, Traci (TJ) Johnson was Elected Committee Woman of Ward 75 in Hilliard, Ohio. In the community she plays a pivotal role in organizing neighborhood associations and promoting public safety in her community. Her passion for people and volunteerism has become a life’s mission. Agencies that assist the Blind, Homeless, Seniors, Recovering Alcoholics and Children encompass her 20 years of volunteerism. Most recently Traci (TJ) Johnson is a member of the American Red Cross, Disaster Action Team and Lutheran Social Services - Faith Mission, as a Food Server Volunteer.

American Red Cross, Disaster Action Team, better known as DAT, is comprised of men and women who are dedicated to help those in need at any place, at any time.

The Disaster Action Team are called to house fires. Many people don’t realize that when the local fire department responds to a house fire, the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus also responds to the call. The Disaster Action Team volunteers are on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week, often leaving behind family and friends to help meet the emergency needs of those affected during the fire, providing shelter, food, clothing and medications.

Lutheran Social Services, Food Server Volunteers assist in the preparation, serving and clean-up of meals for the residents of Faith Mission.

Faith Mission has served the homeless community by offering a secure, Christian-based environment for homeless men and women on an emergency walk-in basis. The agency provides shelter, food and clothing, while helping individuals with access to longer term solutions such as housing, employment assistance, medical, dental and vision care, counseling and support groups.

Traci is a Toledo, Ohio native, graduate of Ohio University and long time Columbus resident who is uniquely aware of national, statewide, local economic, social, and political issues and their impact on the State of Ohio.

“There is healing in serving.” - TJ

You have an outstanding opportunity to make History in Ohio. With this election you will be electing the 1st Women and 1st African American United States Senator for the State of Ohio. Let's send a message that we are tired of business as usual and that the United States Senate should reflect the richness of cultural diversity that is represented across this Great State of Ohio and the United State of America.