Ohioans have a 'Blank Space' for a holiday ... and they'll write Taylor Swift's name

Taylor Swift mania has made its way to the Ohio Statehouse.

Reps. Dani Isaacsohn, an Over-the-Rhine Democrat, and Cindy Abrams, a Harrison Republican, want to pass a resolution to make July 1 "Taylor Swift Day" in Ohio. Both Isaacsohn and Abrams represent Hamilton County, where Swift will have her second Ohio performance in Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium on that day.

"Are you ready for it?" a request for support from fellow lawmakers sent this week began. "As we all know all too well, Taylor Swift is currently on one of the most successful concert tours in music history ... We hope there is no bad blood, but she is specifically coming to the Queen City."

Swift's "Eras Tour" will take her to 20 cities for 51 concerts in the U.S. The tour has sold 2.4 million tickets, even leading to problems with fans trying to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster. The Reds moved up their June 30 game to alleviate congestion around the ballpark and nearby Paycor Stadium.

Swift was set to perform just once in Cincinnati on July 1 before adding a second show on June 30. Her guests for both nights will include Muna and Gracie Abrams.

Abrams, the representative, whose favorite Swift song is "Blank Space," said she thought it was important to recognize the singer for her accomplishments and the tourism she will bring to the city with two concerts.

"What a tremendous impact that's going to have here," Abrams said. "I'm just grateful she picked Cincinnati as one of the tour spots."

Isaacsohn and Abrams also lauded Swift's advocacy for education, disaster relief and support for victims of sexual assault.

'Taylor Swift Day' won't distract from work at Statehouse, lawmaker says

Isaacsohn, who is an admitted Swiftie, said although the holiday is supposed to be fun, it's not meant to distract from other work in the House of Representatives.

"This is not a replacement for the hard work and discussions the Legislature needs to do," Isaacsohn said. "Every once in a while it creates a healthier environment to celebrate the lighter things."

Despite being on opposite sides of the aisle, Isaacsohn and Abrams decided it was important to come together and recognize the singer's success as she makes her way to Ohio.

"We can and should argue about the things we disagree on in the Legislature," Isaacsohn said. "But partnering on the things we do agree on especially when they're popular and fun make it easier to work on the harder stuff."

Abrams thinks the holiday will appeal to everyone, not just Swifties.

"I would even say Swifties are bipartisan," Abrams said. "Everybody loves Taylor Swift and the music."

The next step for the resolution is acquiring co-sponsors. Both said they've already received support from both parties.

"Please don't turn this into a cruel summer," they wrote. "Shake it off, and co-sponsor this resolution."