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Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee elects chair

January 14, 2021

The Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee elected by acclamation Chairwoman Elizabeth Walters and Vice Chairman André Washington. Congratulations to both!

Chairwoman Elizabeth Walters

Elizabeth Walters was elected by unanimous acclamation by the ODP Executive Committee on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

  • Willingness to Serve – 12.2020
  • Resume – 12.2020

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.


Vice Chairman
André J. Washington

Currently, André is Treasurer of the NAACP Ohio Conference. André started his labor career at the University of Michigan Medical Center, AFSCME Local 1583 where he worked for 13 years before being hired as an organizer for AFSCME Council 25 in Detroit, Michigan. He helped organize the Detroit Medical Center’s hospitals.

In 2000, André was hired by the Ohio Association of Public School Employees as a Field Representative in the Toledo area where he negotiated for 17 locals. In 2012, André received a promotion to OAPSE Field Representative/Special Projects Coordinator in Columbus, Ohio, representing over 3,100 employees of the Columbus City School District, where his primary focus is on labor arbitration and being the Chief Negotiator. André also attended Wayne State University for the labor study two-year program. André Washington has been a member of many community and labor organizations during his labor career. He is a graduate of the George Meany National Labor College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Studies. He is a lifetime member of the NAACP, where he served as a member of the National NAACP Resolutions Committee and currently serves as the NAACP Ohio State Conference Treasurer. André is an active member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), the League of Women Voters, pride@work, Ohio State Voice Table, the Central Ohio Labor Council, Labor Council for Latino American Advancement, and the Ohio Unity Coalition.

André is the father of two sons Chris and Derick. He attends the Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus. He is passionate about working with minorities and underserved communities, educating, encouraging and empowering people to be the best they can possibly be. His passion and dedication have him involved in many organizations. He currently serves as Midwest Regional Representative and Ohio State President of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), overseeing 10 states.

Some of his Awards and Achievements include:

  • Proclamation from Mayor Jay Williams, City of Youngstown, Ohio – 2009
  • NAACP Ohio State Conference Outstanding Labor Leader Award – 2009
  • APRI Outstanding State Chapter Award – 2011
  • NAACP Toledo Branch Political Action Award – 2011
  • CBTU Huerta Guile Achievement Award – 2012
  • CBTU Trade Unionist Award – 2013
  • National NAACP recognition for selling 100 + memberships in a year – 2000 and 2012
  • APRI Norman Hill Service Award – 2016
  • National Action Network (NAN) Humanitarian Award – 2016
  • The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Voter Right Award – 2016

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