COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of Ohio's top Democratic leaders, Allison Russo, is stepping down from her role as House minority leader.

During a private caucus retreat on Thursday, Russo (D-Upper Arlington) told representatives that she is leaving her leadership position at the end of June.

Russo said in a statement: “Serving as the Ohio House Minority leader for the last three and a half years has been an incredible honor. It has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions I've had the privilege to hold."

Her full statement is at the end of this article.

Russo has been the leader since 2022, and was elected to the legislature in 2018. She is credited within the party as being instrumental in getting the reproductive rights amendment passed in 2023, fighting against gerrymandering

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