Democrat Dylan Gross To Challenge Incumbent Susan Manchester To State Representative Seat In 2024

(6-27-23) Dylan Gross of Elida has filed to run for the the 78th District House seat as a Democrat when the seat is back on the ballot in 2024. He will run against Republican incumbent Susan Manchester from Waynesfield.

The 78th District encompasses all of Allen County and northern Auglaize County.

Gross graduated from Elida High School and from Apollo Career Center as a licensed STNA. He is currently enrolled at Purdue University Fort Wayne to obtain a major in Political Science and a minor in psychology.

Gross was an organizer in the recent Lima Pride day event and is a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ community.

Lima pride, thank you! 🏳️‍🌈

I promised to fight tooth and nail for legislative changes to protect our community, not harm it.

With Lima steel in my spine, I'll make sure all voices are always represented, no matter your background.

Thank you so much @ohiostudentact and… pic.twitter.com/Eljp3Y1Du2

— Dylan Gross (@GrossforOH78) June 24, 2023

Lima came together on Saturday to show that community matters.

As we close out pride month soon this year, I'd like to serve a reminder those who use God as a weapon: God loves all.

To the LGBTQ+ youth, do not let them scare you from a God you might (or not!) worship. You… pic.twitter.com/LXn0mVY2Kb

— Dylan Gross (@GrossforOH78) June 27, 2023