Tristan Rader (House District 0013)

Tristan W. Rader is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving Ohio's 13th District since 2025, which includes Cleveland's West Side and Lakewood. A dedicated advocate for sustainability, economic justice, and social equity, he entered public service through grassroots activism, including roles at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, where he connected thousands to resources and lobbied for state funding, and as Ohio Director for Solar United Neighbors, empowering residents with solar power and advancing clean energy policies. Notable achievements include leading Lakewood to become the first Ohio suburb committed to 100% clean energy, initiating its first Climate Action Plan, raising city employee minimum wage, championing transparency reforms, affordable housing, and new public parks.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Associate of Arts from Lorain County Community College; Bachelor of Business Administration from Kent State University; Master of Public Administration from Cleveland State University; Certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale University.
• Political Experience: Operations Director for Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus ; Regional Field Director for Bernie Sanders presidential campaign ; Deputy State Director for MoveOn ; Events and Scheduling Director for Wisnieski for Governor ; SEIU Organizer ; Elected to Lakewood City Council at-large ; Ran in Democratic primary for Ohio's 7th Congressional District ; Elected to Ohio House District 13 in 2024 . Currently serves on House Committees on Government Oversight and Commerce and Labor; appointed to Ohio Power Siting Board.