Meet Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, Ohio State Representative District 4

In this final episode of our Ohio 2026 candidate interview series, we sit down with Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, State Representative for Ohio House District 4 and Ohio House Minority Whip. Since she’s running unopposed this year, we take advantage of her expertise to pull back the curtain on how a political party actually works, from the Democratic National Committee to our county parties. We talk about what the caucus is, who really influences legislators, how much independence they also have, and how we can have a voice in the party to make sure our district’s needs are addressed.  Our goal isn’t to tell you who to vote for. It’s to give Ohio voters a chance to hear directly from candidates, understand their values, and get a better sense of how they will lead, regardless of how you vote. Thank you for following along with us this season! Listen to the full conversation and catch up on every episode of our Ohio 2026 candidate interview series at AmericanMotherhood.com. Connect with Beryl Brown Piccolantonio: - Berylforohio.com - Instagram - Facebook - X **Resources for this conversation:** We’ve included resources below to help you explore the issues discussed in this interview. They may provide additional context, support what was said, or offer information that adds nuance or a different perspective. 1. Ohio Revised Code 3517.03: The state law that structures both major parties in Ohio, including state and county central committees, whose members are elected in the primaries. 2. Democratic National Committee: The national party, which sets the platform, runs the presidential nominating process, and supports state parties. 3. Ohio Democratic Party: The state party, with information on leadership, county parties, and ways to get involved. 4. Franklin County Democratic Party: The county party for District 4, with local endorsements, events, and volunteer opportunities. 5. Ohio Republican Party: For comparison. State law gives both major parties the same committee structure. 6. United She Stands: Unpacking the “Establishment Democrat”: Rep. Brown Piccolantonio joins Ashley and Sara to break down what the term really means. 7. American Motherhood: Rep. Beryl x Private School Vouchers: Our earlier conversation with Rep. Brown Piccolantonio on EdChoice vouchers. 8. American Motherhood: Can Republicans and Democrats Still Find Common Ground?: Our interview with Senator Blessing, referenced in this episode.