Allison Russo on Gerrymandering, Power, & Why Ohio Feels Broken | The Culture Codex Podcast #009

In Episode #009 of The Culture Codex, we sit down with Ohio State Representative and Secretary of State candidate Allison Russo for a wide-ranging conversation on democracy, power, and the systems shaping Ohio’s political future.

Together, we explore Russo’s journey from growing up in rural Mississippi to flipping a Republican district in Ohio, what it means to govern in a supermajority environment, and how politicians can still fight for constituents inside a rigged system. We dig into gerrymandering, redistricting failures, voter suppression tactics, and why trust in elections is being intentionally eroded.

This episode also tackles the less-discussed role of the Secretary of State, from protecting voting access and election transparency to supporting small businesses, workers, and civic participation across Ohio.

A candid, grounded discussion about leadership, accountability, and what it really takes to defend democracy at the state level.