Desiree Tims

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Tims announced her campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio's 10th congressional district on August 14, 2019, against incumbent Republican Mike Turner. [2] From April to June, she outraised Turner by approximately $300,000 in campaign donations. [4] Tims was added to the DCCC's Red to Blue program, indicating national attention and a potentially competitive race. [5] Turner accused her of campaign finance violations after she missed two deadlines for filing financial disclosure reports and for taking a salary from the Ohio Democratic Party while running. [6] She lost in the general election to Turner with 41.6% of the vote. [7]

On January 9, 2025, during the Dayton Branch NAACP 55th Inauguration Ceremony, Tims presents her first two Commendations as an Ohio State Representative to Dayton NAACP President Dr. Derrick L. Foward and the Dayton Branch NAACP. Representative Tims Presents Commendation to President Foward Cropped - January 2025.jpg
On January 9, 2025, during the Dayton Branch NAACP 55th Inauguration Ceremony, Tims presents her first two Commendations as an Ohio State Representative to Dayton NAACP President Dr. Derrick L. Foward and the Dayton Branch NAACP.

Ohio House of Representatives

Tims ran for the Ohio House of Representatives in the 38th district in 2024, where incumbent Rep. Willis Blackshear Jr. was retiring to run for the Ohio Senate. She defeated Derrick L. Foward in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election. [8] She was sworn in on January 6, 2025. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kreemer, Avery (January 7, 2025). "Dayton's newest state lawmaker sworn in". Dayton Daily News . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Gnau, Thomas (August 14, 2019). "Dunbar grad is first Dem candidate seeking party's nod vs. Turner". Dayton Daily News . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  3. Folley, Aris (October 20, 2020). "Internal Democratic poll: Desiree Tims gains on Mike Turner in Ohio House race". The Hill . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  4. Folley, Aris (August 16, 2020). "Desiree Tims outraises longtime GOP Rep. Michael Turner by more than $300K in second quarter". The Hill . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  5. Ackley, Kate; Akin, Stephanie; Bowman, Bridget (July 16, 2020). "At the Races: The end of the beginning". Roll Call . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  6. Bischoff, Laura (September 2, 2020). "Mike Turner accuses Desiree Tims of campaign violations". Dayton Daily News . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  7. "AP reports Turner beats Tims in Congressional race". WHIO-TV . November 3, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  8. Kreemer, Avery (March 20, 2024). "Ohio House primaries: Tims, Lounsbury, Mathews, Teska, Dean among victors". Dayton Daily News . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
Desiree Tims
Member of the OhioHouseofRepresentatives
from the 38th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2025