Arienne Childrey
@ari4ohio
(Personal Account) Proud advocate | Vice-Chair, ODP Pride Caucus | 2026 Ohio House candidate | Ohio’s first out trans (former) city council member. Fighting for a stronger, more inclusive Ohio every step of the way.
"And to be clear, this is all about people, because trans youth are not 'issues,' they are people. Trans adults are not 'issues,' we are people. "
The Acton campaign has made the decision to block me (a trans woman and Vice Chair of the ODP Pride Caucus) from tonight's call. That tells me all I need to know about how serious they are about listening to trans Ohioans.
Proud to be officially endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio! Every Ohioan deserves a leader who will listen to them, protect their healthcare choices, and fight for a better path forward. Let’s reject the political games and build a stronger, more inclusive future for Ohio.
We are holding the line behind the scenes for now—but it will not stay there. Read my full statement below.
When candidates say "boys in girls' sports," they aren't being nuanced—they are refusing to recognize trans identity. Trans girls are girls. Trans boys are boys. There's no middle ground on civil rights. Ohio Democrats must do better. This framing hurts the community.
Proud to earn Equality Ohio’s top A+ Champion of Equality rating. This is more than a scorecard — it reflects my unwavering commitment to full equality for all, especially Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. I’ll keep fighting for it every day, in or out of office.
Vivek wants Ohio as Silicon Valley 2.0 — data centers everywhere, skyrocketing costs, only for billionaires. Farmland gone. Energy bills exploding. Working families pushed out. Dr. Amy Acton will fight for us, not tech bros. We need her in the Governor’s mansion.
Big news! Endorsed by the Matriots PAC for Ohio House District 84! Ready to bring strong, principled leadership to Columbus. Thank you Matriots! Let’s do this!
I am proud to announce that Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) has endorsed me for State Representative OH-84! Trans rights are being targeted at the local, state, and federal level. If elected, I pledge to fight for the rights, dignity, and opportunity of ALL my constituents.
Harvey Milk said, “Hope will never be silent.” Neither will Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. This moment may feel dark, but we all know glitter sparkles brightest against dark surfaces. Together, we will shine. #OhioPride #LGBTQRights #HopeWillNeverBeSilent #Ari4Ohio
Every day, my opponent Rep. Angie King walks past this giant EQUALITY sign in the Statehouse basement. Then she sponsors and votes for bills stripping rights & equality from LGBTQ+ Ohioans. She doesn’t believe in equality — she just walks right past it. #Ari4Ohio
Today at the Ohio Statehouse for the official launch of the OhioPride PAC! “I’m here to remind those politicians of the words of Harvey Milk: ‘Hope will never be silent.’ And neither will we.” - Arienne Childrey ohiopride.org #OhioPridePAC #HopeWillNeverBeSilent
SCOTUS just sided with conversion therapy over child protection. Legal ≠ Right. This practice remains cruel, dangerous, and harmful to LGBTQ+ young people.
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. I refuse to abandon our trans community to appease bigotry. We stay visible. We stay strong. We keep standing up and fighting. #TransDayOfVisibility
Husted says Ohio is a model election system: easy to vote, hard to cheat. But he backs the SAVE Act that rejects Ohio’s REAL ID for voter registration. Elect Sherrod Brown in 2026 to protect our vote #SherrodBrown #Ari4Ohio
I’m Arienne Childrey, working-class candidate for OH-84. I’m not a wealthy politician. I’m a trans woman & former city council member in rural Ohio, juggling bills just like you. We need leaders who actually live the struggles of the 84th. (1/3)
This is the real reason for the SAVE Act. Weyrich admitted conservatives gain leverage when fewer people vote. Its strict proof-of-citizenship rules hit hardest married women (name changes) and the poor — groups less likely to vote Republican. Lower turnout = more power for them
🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 Our allies at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio are hosting an event on April 9th in Columbus, and it's one you won’t want to miss. PPAO has been a tireless advocate for reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights here in Ohio. #ReproductiveRights #LGBTQRights
This unconstitutional bill doesn’t protect anyone — it criminalizes drag performances & transgender existence. It’s an assault on our First Amendment rights and an attempt to erase us from public life. We won’t be silenced. We won’t be pushed into the shadows. #StopHB249
The SAVE Act is NOT just “voter ID.” Ohio already has one of the strictest voter ID laws in the country — yet your Ohio REAL ID still isn’t enough. This isn’t election security. It’s voter suppression. #NoToSAVEAct #OhioVotes
Allow me to interpret for you: "Our party has screwed up so badly that the only way we can win is if we make it more difficult for Americans to vote."
Momentum is building in red rural Ohio! 🚀 Official 2026 site live: arichildrey.com I'm running for HD 84 to prove trans leaders belong everywhere — even in the reddest districts. Fighting for fairness, family, & a real future. No backing down. 📷https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ari4ohio
Big news: Proudly endorsed by State Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo)! Former House Minority Asst, Whip | Current Ranking Member, House Transportation Committee Tireless advocate for working-class families & marginalized communities in Ohio. Grateful for her support! www.arichildrey.com
Ohio's EdChoice voucher program is a scam. It siphons desperately needed funds from public schools & funnels them to unaccountable private schools that can reject students. Prioritize ALL Ohio kids in public ed! #StopVouchers #FundOurSchools #PublicEd
Ohio's voucher scam: $1.176 BILLION in 2026—while Angie King ignores the Fair Funding Plan. Next Coldwater levy? Don't blame the schools—blame lawmakers shipping YOUR taxes to unaccountable private schools. #VouchersHurtOhio #Ari4Ohio