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Ohio Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Ed Kristina

Published April 26, 2025 | Video Starts at 25:24

Here's where we're going to lead the country and lead the way standing for the achievement of our students. First of all, we've got to make sure our kids show up to school. School. Since the COVID 19 school closures, we have an epidemic of chronic absenteeism in our state. And I will promise you this. You referenced, you know, a Dr. Acton before. I'll tell you this. (25:24–25:31)

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