DAYTON, Ohio — On Thursday, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley will announce her intention to visit all of Ohio’s 88 counties as part of the campaign’s "Ohio Deserves Better" tour.

What You Need To Know

  • The "Ohio Deserves Better Tour" will focus on voters all over the state

  • Nan Whaley hopes to hear their concerns and address them directly

  • Whaley's announcement comes less than a week after the campaign announced it raised a record-breaking $1.64 million-plus during the first half of 2021

Whaley will discuss the importance of traveling to all 88 counties to listen to voters’ concerns and how, together, Ohioans can build a brighter future for our state.

Whaley told Spectrum News 1 for too long, Ohioans have felt left behind, whether in cities big or small.

After her announcement, Whaley will immediately begin the tour by traveling to Miami County where she will hold a meet and greet with community activists and labor members in Troy.

“Everywhere we go, we hear the same message: In big cities and small towns, folks feel left behind. They feel forgotten. They worry about their job, and they worry about whether their kids will have real opportunities. I’m running for governor to give these folks a voice, to listen to them and give them the power to change Ohio for the better. I’m so excited to travel our beautiful state and bring our message of change and possibility to every corner of Ohio.” said Whaley.

“The Ohio Deserves Better tour is all about meeting folks where they are, hearing from them directly and learning how we can help them and their communities thrive,” said John Hagner, campaign manager for Whaley for Governor.

Whaley's announcement comes less than a week after the campaign announced it raised a record-breaking $1.64 million-plus during the first half of 2021, the most ever raised by a Democratic challenger for Ohio governor in the first half of an off-year, and it comes as Whaley continues to consolidate support across the state for her bid for governor.

In the less than four months since she announced her campaign, Whaley has received endorsements from OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4, IUE-CWA, the Ohio State Council of Machinists, SEIU District 1199, CWA District 4, the Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus, 314 Action Fund and EMILY’s List, as well as more than 130 local elected officials and leaders across the state.