What lawmakers from Ohio are saying about Texas shooting and how you can contact them

This week's tragic mass shooting which killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has sparked a lot of conversation about guns, mental health and cultural issues in the country.

Ohio has two elected senators and 16 House of Representatives members who represent the state at the federal government level.

Ohio's senators each represent the whole state, while House of Representative members each have their own district. You can find your local representative here.

Here's how to contact Ohio's elected officials in Washington D.C. as well as finding their public comments after the shootings this week.

Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio

Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 224-2315. His district offices are Cleveland: (216) 522-7272; Cincinnati: (513) 684-1021; Columbus: (614) 469-2083; Lorain: (440) 242-4100 Brown's Twitter account is @SenSherrodBrown and you can email him at https://www.brown.senate.gov/contact/email.

“It’s the same story. We mourn their loss. We pray for their families…and nothing changes,” Brown said on a call this week. “Politicians have to stand up to the gun lobbyists.”

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio

Rob Portman, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 224-3353. His district offices are Columbus, 614-469-6774; Cincinnati: 513-684-3265; Cleveland: 216-522-7095; Toledo: 419-259-3895 Portman's Twitter account is @senrobportman and you can email him at https://www.portman.senate.gov/meet/contact.

“Senator Portman believes there are no easy answers," said spokeswoman Mollie Timmons. "He supports working in a bipartisan way to find solutions that would reduce gun violence and improve school safety without infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens. A common theme in almost all of these tragedies is that there have been many warning signs that were either not caught or ignored. Senator Portman believes we should work to keep firearms out of the hands of those who would cause this kind of harm while also protecting due process and the second amendment.”

Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Worthington

Troy Balderson, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-5355 or his Worthington office (614) 523-2555. Balderson's Twitter account is @RepBalderson and you can email him at https://balderson.house.gov/contact/.

“Like every American, Rep. Balderson was horrified by the carnage in Uvalde, Texas," said spokesman Clark Siddle. "Congress needs to focus its attention on policies addressing the worsening mental health crisis in our country and that would actually help ensure safety and security of our schools and save lives. Nineteen families lost their children. Let’s stop the partisan bickering and have a meaningful discussion as Americans.”

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus

Joyce Beatty, a Democrat, can be reached at her Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-4324. Beatty Columbus's office is (614) 220-0003. Beatty's Twitter account is @JoyceBeatty and you can email her at https://beatty.house.gov/contact.

Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Cleveland

Shontel M. Brown, a Democrat, can be reached at her Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-7032. Brown's district offices are Warrensville Heights: (216) 522-4900, Akron: (216) 522-4900. Brown's Twitter account is @ShontelMBrown and you can email her at https://shontelbrown.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact.

Rep. Mike Carey, R-Columbus

Mike Carey, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-2015. His Columbus office is (614) 927-6902. Carey's Twitter account is @RepMikeCarey and you can reach him by email at https://carey.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact/email-me.

“To the extent that Congress is able to help better secure our schools - from increased security to training, and even arming school resource officers - I am supportive of those measures," Carey said in a statement. "The same goes for helping our schools and law enforcement to better identify potential threats and address mental health.”

Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Cincinnati

Steve Chabot, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-2216. His district offices are Cincinnati (513) 684-2723 and Lebanon: (513) 421-8704. Chabot's Twitter account is @RepSteveChabot and you can email him at https://chabot.house.gov/contact/.

Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy

Warren Davidson, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-6205. His Troy office is (937)-339-1524; West Chester: (513) 779-5400 and Springfield: (937)322-1120. Davidson's Twitter account is @Vote_Davidson and you can email him at https://davidson.house.gov/contact.

Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Lakeville

Bob Gibbs, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-6265. His Canton office is (330) 737-1631 and his Ashland office is (419) 207-0650. Gibbs' Twitter account is @RepBobGibbs and you can email him at https://gibbs.house.gov/contact.

Gibbs hasn't made a public statement on the shooting.

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Rocky River

Anthony Gonzalez, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-3876. His district numbers are Canton (330) 599-7037; Strongsville: (330) 599-7037. Gonzalez's Twitter account is @RepAGonzalez and you can email him at https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/contact/

Gonzalez hasn't made a public statement on the shooting.

Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Marietta

Bill Johnson, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-5705. His district numbers are Marietta: (740) 376-0868; Salem: (330) 337-6951; Cambridge: (740) 432-2366 and Ironton: (740) 534-9431. Johnson's Twitter account is @RepBillJohnson and you can email him at https://billjohnson.house.gov/contact/.

“The tragic shooting that took the lives of 19 young children and 2 teachers is incomprehensible," Johnson said in a statement. "It is a stark reminder that evil does, in fact, exist in this world…and yesterday it showed up in Uvalde, TX. My heart goes out to the victims and their grieving families…they are in my prayers. But it also bothers me how quickly some exploit such a horrific crisis to advance a political agenda. We have over 330 million people in our country, many of them have guns, and almost none of them would never think of committing such a heinous act as shooting their own grandmother and murdering 21 innocent people, including 19 defenseless children. To do so reveals a serious underlying mental health issue."

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana

Jim Jordan, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-2676. His district phone numbers are Bucyrus: (419) 663-1426; Lima: (419) 999-6455; Norwalk: (419) 663-1426. Jordan's Twitter account is @Jim_Jordan and you can email him at https://jordan.house.gov/contact.

Rep. David Joyce, R-Bainbridge Township

David Joyce, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-5731. Joyce's district office phone numbers: Mentor: (440) 352-3939; Twinsburg: (330) 357-4139 Joyce's Twitter account is @RepDaveJoyce and you can email him at https://joyce.house.gov/contact.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo

Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat, can be reached at her Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-4146. Her district offices are Cleveland: (216) 767-5933; Lorain: (440) 288-1500; Toledo: (419) 259-7500. Kaptur's Twitter account is @RepMarcyKaptur and you can email her at https://kaptur.house.gov/contact.

“I am sickened by the tragedy that has unfolded in Texas today, and my heart is with the loved ones who should never have to bear such unspeakable pain," Kaptur said in a statement. "More than a dozen beautiful souls have been senselessly taken by a monster who held no regard for human life. Coming mere days after the racist murders carried out in Buffalo, our nation must come to grips with what is so painfully obvious: ignoring this violence and evil is no solution at all. Students, teachers, kids on the sidewalk and on playgrounds, and seniors buying groceries are being callously hunted down with no end in sight. Special interests – vested with colossal power – have been allowed to systematically thwart even the most reasonable measures that are supported by gun owners and non-gun owners alike. We cannot allow those who think the status quo is acceptable to continue to rule the day. Americans are demanding sanity, and Congress must take the commonsense steps that will protect lives and respect civil liberties.”

Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Bowling Green

Robert E. Latta, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-6405. His district's offices are Bowling Green: (419) 354-8700; Defiance: (419) 782-1996; Findlay: (419) 422-7791. Latta's Twitter account is @boblatta and you can email him at https://latta.house.gov/contact/.

"Marcia and I are horrified to learn of the tragic loss of such young lives today at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tx.," Latta said in a Facebook post. "A completely senseless crime that has robbed so many families. Praying for the victims, their families, and the entire community."

Latta spokeswoman Claire Hurley added: "The Congressman believes that our nation has lost its moral compass and that we must get to the root of the evil that is plaguing our country. He continues to support legislative efforts to harden schools and address the current mental health crisis. He has also supported legislation, Fix NICS, to close loopholes in the federal background check system."

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Howland Township

Tim Ryan, a Democrat, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-5261. Ryan's district offices are Akron: (330) 630-7311; Warren: (330) 373-0074; Youngstown: (330) 740-0193. Ryan's Twitter account is @RepTimRyan and you can email him at https://timryan.house.gov/contact.

Rep. Michael Turner, R-Dayton

Michael Turner, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-6465. Turner's Dayton number is (937) 225-2843. Turner's Twitter account is @RepMikeTurner and you can email him at https://turner.house.gov/email-me.

Turner hasn't made a public statement on the shooting.

Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Cincinnati

Brad Wenstrup, a Republican, can be reached at his Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-3164. His district offices are Peebles: (513) 605-1380 and Anderson Township: (513) 474-7777. Wenstrup's Twitter account is @bradwenstrup and you can email him at https://wenstrup.house.gov/contact/

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: How to contact Ohio congressmen and their reactions to Texas shooting