Elizabeth Walters
American politician and Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party
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Elizabeth Maureen Walters is an American politician who served as the chair of the Ohio Democratic Party from 2021 to 2025. Walters was the first woman to hold the position.[1] She has also served on the Summit County Council since February 2016.[2][3]
Liz Walters | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party | |
| In office January 14, 2021 – June 10, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | David Pepper |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Clyde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Northeast Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Saint Vincent College (BA) Cleveland State University (MPA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Walters stepped down in 2025 to take on a new role with Targetsmart, a national Democratic political data firm.[4] There were allegations of impropriety around Walters' hiring by Targetsmart.[5] Former state representative Kathleen Clyde succeeded Walters as chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.[6]
