A Do-Something Democrat for Ohio’s 15th District: Meet Don Leonard
Tue Feb 03 2026
In episode 161, we talk with congressional candidate Don Leonard about what it really means to be a “Do-Something Democrat” in this political moment. Our conversation spans the issues hitting working families hardest - from healthcare, childcare, and housing to economic insecurity, immigration, and accountability for ICE - and what practical action in Congress could look like.
Don spent the last decade as a City and Regional Planning professor at The Ohio State University and recently stepped away from teaching to run for Congress as a Do-Something Democrat in Ohio’s 15th District. A Medicaid kid turned educator and new dad, Don entered the race after watching working families get squeezed while extremists profit from division and dysfunction. Don is focused on economic freedom, protecting democratic institutions, and flipping one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the country. He’s building a people-powered campaign centered on real results for working people.
Resources:
* Don’s Campaign Website
* Donate to Don’s Campaign
* Volunteer for Don’s Campaign
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Facebook
Connect with United SHE Stands:
* Substack
* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
* Website
* Instagram
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In episode 161, we talk with congressional candidate Don Leonard about what it really means to be a “Do-Something Democrat” in this political moment. Our conversation spans the issues hitting working families hardest - from healthcare, childcare, and housing to economic insecurity, immigration, and accountability for ICE - and what practical action in Congress could look like. Don spent the last decade as a City and Regional Planning professor at The Ohio State University and recently stepped away from teaching to run for Congress as a Do-Something Democrat in Ohio’s 15th District. A Medicaid kid turned educator and new dad, Don entered the race after watching working families get squeezed while extremists profit from division and dysfunction. Don is focused on economic freedom, protecting democratic institutions, and flipping one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the country. He’s building a people-powered campaign centered on real results for working people. Resources: * Don’s Campaign Website * Donate to Don’s Campaign * Volunteer for Don’s Campaign * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe