Crystal Lett
American politician
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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
Lett 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
LGBTQ+ rights
Lett was a sponsor of House Bill 136, also known as the Fairness Act, which aimed to expand legal protections for LGBTQ+ Ohioans.[5]
Electoral history
| 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 | ||