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Yvette Simpson
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| Member of the Cincinnati City Council | |
| In office December 1, 2011 – January 2, 2018 |
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Yvette Renee Simpson
August 2, 1978 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (Charterite) |
| Residences | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Education | Princeton High School;
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| Website | http://yvettesimpson.com |
Yvette Renee Simpson, born on August 2, 1978, is an American politician and lawyer. She is known for her work in Cincinnati, Ohio. She served on the Cincinnati City Council. She also led a national group called Democracy for America.
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Yvette Simpson's Education
Yvette Simpson went to several universities to get her education. She earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University. She also received a law degree, called a J.D., from the University of Cincinnati. In addition, she completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Xavier University.
Political Career in Cincinnati
Yvette Simpson began her political career in Cincinnati. She was sworn into the Cincinnati City Council in 2011. This was a special moment because it meant the Council had its first African-American majority.
Running for Mayor
In 2017, Yvette Simpson ran for mayor of Cincinnati. She challenged the current mayor, John Cranley. In the first round of voting, called the primary election, she received more votes than her opponents. However, she did not win the main election, known as the general election. Mayor Cranley won that election.
Leading Democracy for America
On January 1, 2019, Yvette Simpson became the chief executive of Democracy for America. This group works to support progressive ideas and organize people across the country. It was started by former presidential candidate Howard Dean. Yvette Simpson was the first woman to lead this organization. She announced in 2022 that she would be stepping down from her role. She officially left the group on December 7, 2022.
Personal Life and Media Work
In June 2019, Yvette Simpson started working as a political news contributor. She shared her thoughts and analysis on political topics with ABC.
