Ohio Gov. John Kasich wrote, “Racism and violence have no place in America. All of us must condemn hate wherever it is found.”

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley tweeted that Dayton stands with Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer and that city against “hate & supremacy.”

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown tweeted, “Hatred and bigotry have no place in America. We must stand united against attempts to threaten and intimidate our friends and neighbors.”

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman wrote, “Hate and bigotry have no place in our society. #Charlottesville.”

Racism and violence have no place in America. All of us must condemn hate wherever it is found.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) August 12, 2017

Terrible news today from #Charlottesviille. Hatred and violence have no place in America.
— Mike DeWine (@MikeDeWine) August 12, 2017

Violence & bigotry has no place in our society. Our hearts are with all of those impacted by today’s events in #Charlottesville
— Jim Renacci (@JimRenacci) August 13, 2017

America is stronger and better than what these racist extremists want to turn us into. I am confident that we can unite and persevere.
— Connie Pillich (@ConniePillich) August 13, 2017