Gary Click spent months dismissing Eric Watson. Now he's holding emergency rallies.
After months of dismissing Watson's challenge, Click is now holding emergency rallies and warning of a coordinated attack with six days until the Republican primary.
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Republican Eric Watson accuses Gary Click of having a 'surveillance state fetish'
The comments come as Rep. Gary Click faces scrutiny for signing onto a bill that would mandate state-operated 24/7 livestream cameras and facial recognition software in child care centers throughout Ohio, prompting privacy concerns from parents.
Op-Ed: Eric Watson makes his case to District 88 voters
Republican primary challenger Eric Watson lays out his case against incumbent Gary Click ahead of the May 5 primary in Ohio's 88th House District.
Gary Click calls primary 'tough' after months of dismissing Eric Watson
State Rep. Gary Click's fundraising email admits the District 88 GOP primary is "tough" — contradicting months of publicly dismissing challenger Eric Watson. Meanwhile, Democrat Aaron Jones is campaigning on jobs and cost of living.
Gary Click calls anti-abortion group 'clowns' after they endorse his GOP primary opponent Eric Watson
State Rep. Gary Click attacked End Abortion Ohio as "clowns" on Facebook after the group endorsed his primary challenger Eric Watson — then watched his own supporters pile on against him in the comments.
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Gary Click absent as Eric Watson, Aaron Jones face District 88 voters
Gary Click skipped a District 88 candidates forum as challengers Eric Watson and Aaron Jones debated local issues, transparency, and economic concerns ahead of the May 6 primary.
Eric Watson challenges Gary Click to Ohio House debate: 'Anytime, anywhere'
Republican challenger Eric Watson calls on State Rep. Gary Click to debate before the May 5 primary, as Click continues to decline public forums and faces criticism from supporters.
Gary Click faces GOP backlash over AI post while dodging primary debate calls
State Rep. Gary Click faces criticism from fellow Republicans after attacking an AI-generated campaign video while declining to debate his own primary challenger ahead of the May 5 election.
Eric Watson calls for neutrality as District 88 GOP primary turns ugly
Republican candidate Eric Watson calls on party leaders to stay neutral in the GOP primary against Rep. Gary Click as tensions rise in Ohio’s 88th House District.
Eric Watson to Gary Click in Ohio GOP primary: Name-calling and insults 'not needed'
Republican challenger Eric Watson says Ohio House races should focus on issues, not insults, as he contrasts policy positions with incumbent Gary Click ahead of the May 5 primary.
Gary Click says Eric Watson challenge "in the ditch"
Ohio Rep. Gary Click faces a combative Republican primary challenge from Eric Watson in the 88th District as he seeks his final term before term limits.
Eric Watson challenges Gary Click in heated Ohio House District 88 GOP primary
Tiffin entrepreneur Eric Watson has launched a Republican primary challenge against State Rep. Gary Click, attacking his support for Digital ID legislation and corporate ties. The May 5 primary winner faces Democrat Aaron Jones in November.
Gary Click faces far-right primary challenger Eric Watson in District 88
State Rep. Gary Click is facing a GOP primary challenge from Eric Watson of Tiffin, who is running to his right with a platform centered on Christian-nationalist themes and opposition to digital IDs, property taxes, and “unchecked data centers.” Click publicly dismissed the challenge.
