May Meeting Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out to our meeting this week! We had an energetic discussion about upcoming campaign tactics, highlighted by a presentation from Kamira Rahman, Regional Organizing Director for the Ohio Coordinated Campaign.
We’d also like to give a special shout-out to the ladies from the Presidential! This passionate and dedicated group meets regularly to take action, organize protests, and volunteer for the Democratic Party. Thank you for all that you do!
Finally, a big thank-you to all of our speakers, including Pat Kelly from the Cuyahoga County Council and Scott DiMauro, candidate for State Representative. We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us and to listen to our concerns and questions.
Weekend of Action – Ohio Coordinated Campaign
The Ohio Coordinated Campaign is kicking off their events with a Weekend of Action on June 6 & 7 – a weekend of canvassing in local communities. If you are interested in joining them, they also offer training sessions for people who are new to canvassing. Click on this link for a complete list of locations for the Weekend of Action and how to register or follow the OCC on Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me – Ohio Wins Mobilize. To learn more about the Ohio Coordinated Campaign and sign up to volunteer, click here.
Does Door to Door Canvassing Really Work?
One topic that sparked a lot of discussion at our meeting was canvassing. In an age when many people don’t answer their phones or open their doors, is canvassing still an effective tactic — and is it worth volunteering for? It’s a fair and important question.
According to recent studies, door-to-door canvassing remains one of the most effective outreach methods, outperforming phone banking, texting, and even email, with a success rate of about 6–7%. The reason is simple: direct, face-to-face conversations create the strongest opportunities to build trust and make a personal connection. When that happens, the likelihood of influencing someone increases significantly. Another reason canvassing continues to be effective is the improvement in data collection and organization. Campaigns can now better target the right voters and adjust outreach lists based on specific goals, making canvassing efforts more focused and efficient.
Canvassing is not easy work, but it is an effective way to make connections and talk to voters. If you’ve never tried canvassing and are looking for a way to get involved, a training session may be a great way to start.
One Final Thought
You’ve probably already heard about the latest bills introduced in the Ohio House and Senate — House Joint Resolution 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 10 — which would amend the Ohio Constitution to require voters to show a photo ID in order to vote. But here’s the obvious question: why are Republicans trying to lock this into the constitution when Ohio already passed a photo ID law that took effect in 2023?
By putting this into the constitution, Republicans can continue fueling false narratives about widespread voter fraud and keep election fear front and center heading into 2026. Ohio Senate President and lieutenant governor candidate Rob McColley has been one of the loudest voices pushing this agenda — a strategy that closely aligns with the election conspiracy rhetoric embraced by Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies.
This isn’t really about solving a problem that exists. It’s about laying the groundwork for even more restrictions on voting rights in the future — especially targeting mail-in and absentee voting. Once Republicans succeed in constitutionalizing one voting restriction, they’ll use it as justification to push for additional barriers that make it harder for Ohioans to vote.
Upcoming Campaign Events
Be sure to visit the Cuyahoga County Democrats calendar page for a more comprehensive list of upcoming Democratic events and actions.
Rep. Bride Sweeney Fundraiser – May 28
Hi Rocky River Democratic Club! My father and I are hosting a joint fundraiser on May 28th! Come join us!
- Date: May 28, 2026
- Time: 5pm – 7pm
- Location: The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland
Click here for the full invitation and QR codes.
Meet & Greets with Dr. Amy Acton – May 31
Click on the images for more information and to register.
Fundraiser for Senator Nickie Antonio – June 4
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:30-7:30pm
- Immigrant Son Brewery
- Lakewood, OH
Get Involved – Other Events and Actions
Deep Canvassing Training from We The Fighters
‘We The Fighters’ is launching a national deep canvass strategy in key battleground Districts to hold Republican Members of Congress accountable at the ballot box this November. Persuasion and meaning-making will be a crucial part of the strategy to impact the 2026 midterm elections. ‘Deep canvassing’ is one of the most effective strategies to help persuade conflicted voters. Click here to learn more or to register!
- Part 1 – Thursday, May 21 – Learn about deep canvassing
- Part 2 – Thursday, May 28 – Dive into the structure of deep canvassing
PRIDE in the CLE – Saturday, June 6, 2026
Volunteer to be part of the CCDP booth at PRIDE in the CLE! Booth shifts are 10am-12pm | 12pm-2pm | 2pm-4pm | 4pm-6pm
Don’t miss your chance to get involved! Sign Up Here!
Stand Up Saturdays – Every Week!
Join your neighbors and the occasional dinosaur for Stand Up Saturdays to encourage residents to honk, wave and support democracy! On the Public sidewalks at the corner of Detroit Road and Crocker Road from 10am to noon every Saturday.
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