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Ahmadian was one of more than a thousand protesters gathered before the William McKinley Monument on the western side of the Ohio Statehouse, many displaying handmade signs to honking cars whizzing along High Street before marching the block from Broad to State.

A credible gubernatorial candidate could help the party by boosting turnout — potentially lifting up candidates for Congress and the statehouse — and laying the groundwork for a successful run at the governor’s mansion sometime in the next decade.

Schwarzenegger’s cigar-smoking tent at the statehouse in Sacramento in 2008 and worked with him on Cameron’s successful 2010 campaign to become prime minister.

For example, in Ohio, even if a majority of people voted for a Democrat, the Republicans would still be in the majority or super majority in the statehouse.

The organization also lobbies at the statehouse weekly, sharing stories with elected officials about how their policies affect constituents' everyday lives.