It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we share that Deb Lucas recently passed. Deb was a wonderful soul, had the kindest heart, and was a devoted supporter and warrior for the Rocky River Democratic Club. We will all miss her deeply and send the most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends–even though she is passed, we are all incredibly fortunate to have known and worked with her and had her light shine on us. Please visit her obituary HERE and consider donating to Planned Parenthood or the Animal Protective League of Cleveland, two causes that she held very close to her heart. As we fight for the Democratic Party in this election, we do so in her honor!
Volunteer to Work the Polls!!
We need a few people to help distribute slate cards for voters at the Rocky River polling locations on Election Day 11/5–RSVP HERE if you’re interested!!
October Meeting!!
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 pm for social time and 7 pm for the meeting. We will be hosting Greg Coleridge, the National Co-Director of the Move to Amend Coalition, an organization committed to removing big money from the legislative and electoral process. This will be a very timely and important discussion that you WON’T WANT TO MISS!! RSVP below and learn more about Move to Amend HERE!!
Harris/Walz Yard Signs!!
We have only 23 Harris/Walz signs that were graciously donated. Please sign up HERE if you still need a sign–this will be the last chance!! One per household–unfortunately, once they’re gone, they’re gone!!
Early Voting Has Begun!!
Early voting has started as of Tuesday at the Board of Elections (2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115)–skip the crowds and vote early!!
Slates for Election Day!!
Organizing Links from the CCDP!!
The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party has put together links you can share to help GET OUT THE VOTE!! Share with your friends, neighbors and…EVERYONE!!
Yard Sign Drive Thru Recap!!
We had a great event on Saturday, despite the rain!! Many came out and EARLY to grab their signs and we are already seeing them up around town!! Special thanks to the Clubs in Fairview, Westlake, Bay Village and North Olmsted for all their help and support, as well as Matt Diemer, Kira Krivosh, and Joy Kennedy for coming out!! We hope to have more signs again for those that weren’t able to come out and will keep you updated!! See some photos from the event below!!
Postcard Party Recap!!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to our postcard party on Tuesday!! We had a packed house for a chaotic evening!! We sent out more than 300 postcards and stuffed close to 3000 door hangers!! We were truly moved by everyone’s commitment and support for our Democratic initiative!! See some pictures from the event below!!
Ohio Supreme Court Race Endorsements!!
Please read these excellent endorsement editorials posted in the Plain Dealer for Justice Donnelly, HERE, and Justice Stewart, HERE!! We concur with the endorsements and fully support them, along with Judge Lisa Forbes!!
Summer Party Recap!!
We want to give a heartfelt thank you to all our speakers that stopped by–Justices Donnelly and Stewart, Chris Ronayne, Dave Brock, Matt Diemer, Bride Sweeney, Sue Durichko, Pat Kelly, Judge Vodrey, Judge Congeni Fitzsimmons, and warm messages from judge Lisa Forbes and Sherrod Brown!
We had a great turnout and it was a wonderful event–we got to hear amazing messages from our local, statewide, and national representatives and candidates and got FIRED UP for election season!!
We also want to thank our neighboring communities–Todd & Gretchen from Westlake, Misty from Bay Village, Tina from North Olmsted, Troy from Fairview Park, and Megan from Olmsted Falls, and ALL their members who came out–for all your gracious support and help–we couldn’t have done it without you!!
Please see Sherrod Brown’s wonderful message he shared with us!!
Volunteer for Sherrod Brown!!
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Resources for Project 2025
Project 2025: HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.
The Center for American Progress also has a great page of resources HERE that addresses all the main issues with Project 2025.
And, Democracy Forward has a great resource HERE.
Voter Engagement Project!
Want to help turnout voters for this pivotal election?! The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party has spearheaded an initiative to connect volunteers with disengaged/infrequent voters to help get people out to the polls in November! If you are interested or want more information, read HERE and please fill out the volunteer form HERE! You can get involved by sending bulk texts and person-to-person texts, handwritten postcards, or going canvassing!
Initial targets chosen are 8 full Cleveland wards, east and west, that have either seen turnout decrease in the past two decades, or are part of a targeted State Senate district.
As the project builds capacity, further Cleveland wards will be added. Democrats have a legitimate chance to flip three seats – Ohio House District 17 and two Ohio Senate seats – District 24 and District 18, where roughly a third of it is in Cuyahoga County.
You won’t want to sit on the sidelines for this election cycle–our recent challenges to democracy and representative government hang in the balance and we need every voice engaged!!
Citizens Not Politicians–Get Involved!!
On August 16 the Ohio Ballot Board adopted biased and misleading language to describe the amendment on the ballot in November. Citizens Not Politicians has filed a lawsuit with the Ohio Supreme Court to challenge this language, and has requested an expedited decision. Read about the lawsuit HERE.
We cannot count on our current Supreme Court to do the right thing, so we need many volunteers to help spread the word about the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment (CNP) from now until Election Day.
In Cuyahoga County, we have a SignUp Genius to help you get involved. This month, we will attend public events, hand out literature, and talk to voters. We will also have Commit to Vote cards, for use in longer voter interactions.
Watch the campaign’s explainer video
Download the Citizens Not Politicians FAQ
Download the Citizens Not Politicians Communications Toolkit
Important Election Dates!
- Oct 8 – Early, in-person voting at the Board of Elections begins (photo ID required)
- Oct 8 – Mail-in voting begins
- Oct 29 – Last day to request a mail-in ballot (8:30 pm; request or print your Vote-by-Mail application at www.443vote.us)
- Nov 3 – Early, in-person voting at the Board of Elections ends (5:00 pm)
- Nov 4 – Last day to postmark/mail your ballot (or, return ballot in person to Board of Elections by 7:30 pm on Nov 5)
- Nov 5 – Election Day (6:30 am-7:30 pm; photo ID required to vote in person)
Want to help at the polls?!?
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| SIGN UP TO BE AN ELECTION DAY POLL GREETER! We need your help on Election Day – November 5! Passing out Democratic sample ballots makes a difference!It’s easy, simple, and impactful. Please sign up for a shift, choose your location.Let’s make sure we finish strong and help Democrats win! We have three shifts available on Election Day. Sign up now and help spread the word at CuyahogaPolls.com. If you have questions, please email CCDP@CuyahogaPollMap.com. |
 Looking for something to do this fall? Have a day free? Look at Election Day Worker opportunities Starting at $220 for one day Want a seasonal job or gig work? Try our Temporary Full-Time opportunities $15 an hour Have a couple of hours free? Learn about Election Night opportunities *Sign-ups are typically posted on our website 30 days before an election $20 an hour Visit our website www.443votes.us, or call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and ask about opportunities at 216-443-6600. |
Voting Information!
| The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has set up a Rumor Control Center! Elections are governed by state and federal laws and procedures. Learn more about how Cuyahoga County and the State of Ohio administer elections and get the facts about various election myths. Mis- and disinformation can undermine public confidence in the electoral process, as well as in our democracy. Our goal is to combat and dispel rumors with facts. When you talk with someone who doesn’t trust our elections, tell them about the Rumor Control Center! They’ll find facts about voting by mail, drop boxes, voting equipment and handling of ballots, and more. Updating your voter registration is good practice! Be ready for next Election Day, update your voter registration today at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/ See below (under “Take Action!”) for how you can help purged voters re-register! The November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election will be here before you know it! Be prepared, and request or print your Vote-by-Mail application at www.443vote.us! Birthdays are important! A leading reason for rejected Vote-by-Mail applications is incorrect Date of Birth! Double-check your application before returning it! |
Check to make sure you haven’t been purged!
Ahead of the November election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has instructed officials to purge inactive voters from the rolls. Here is what you need to do to find out if you are still registered — plus how you can stay registered!
One Fair Wage!
A proposed initiative to increase Ohio’s minimum wage won’t be on the ballot in November. The campaign to raise Ohio’s minimum wage is
shifting its focus to 2025. On July 5, the group One Fair Wage announced the collection of about 600,000 signatures needed to qualify for this year’s ballot, but the effort fell short of the state’s requirement to have signatures from at least 5% of voters in 44 counties! The plan is to collect the remaining signatures from rural counties in the coming weeks and submit petitions by the end of the summer to get on the November 2025 ballot. The proposal would increase Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 an hour and eliminate the state’s tipped wage. For more info, see their website HERE or sign up to help HERE! Also, there was a recent article on Cleveland Scene that emphasized the profound impact that raising the minimum wage can have, see HERE!
Ohio Votes Count Act!
House Bill 472, also known as the Ohio Votes Count Act, was recently introduced in the Ohio House, as announced by co-sponsor of the legislation, State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). The bill is sponsored by State Reps. Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina).
According to Rep. Gross, “the Ohio Votes Count Act aims to increase election integrity by reforming Ohio’s voter registration system and establishing cyber security protections and standards.”
This bill represents yet another attempt by the Republican-dominated legislature to make sweeping changes to how voting and elections work in Ohio. Among others, it includes provisions that would make it harder for some Ohioans to register to vote and cast absentee ballots (Ohioans have been able to register to vote and cast mail-in ballots by using the last four digits of their Social Security number. With HB 472, voters would have to provide a legible copy of their driver’s license or state ID card).
Read about the bill and its status here
Read an analysis of the bill here
Read Columbus Dispatch reporting here
Read Axios Columbus reporting here
We Need Your Help!
We are looking for a volunteer to join the Rocky River Democrats Executive Committee as the Corresponding Secretary. We are looking for some with good writing and technical skills to help with email communication and website updates. If you, or someone you know is interested, please fill out the form HERE. This is a great opportunity to put your talents to work, get more involved with the club, and help in this crucial election year!!