Please join us for our July meeting next Tuesday, July 28 – it promises to be an exciting evening! With the upcoming election, there is lots to discuss, plus Brian Poindexter (candidate for Congress) and Liz Gerstenhaber will be speaking to the group. Mark your calendar and bring your questions!
- Date: Tuesday, July 28
- Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm
- Location: Rocky River Public Library
- Register for the event!
Join Chris Ronayne in support of Brian Poindexter – July 23 at Sibling Revelry!
Join Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne for an after-work discussion with Congressional Candidate Brian Poindexter.
- Location: Sibling Revelry Brewing, Westlake
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Canvassing and Community Conversations
As the campaign season heats up, the number of opportunities to get involved is growing every week! We will try to keep these updated in the newsletter, and encourage you check out our Elections page for updates as well!
100 Days Weekend of Action Canvass with Ohio Wins – Westlake Canvass – Click here to register.
- Saturday July 25 (10am and 1pm)
- Sunday July 26 (1pm)
- Meet at Panera Bread on Detroit Rd.
100 Days Weekend of Action Canvass with Ohio Wins – Lakewood Canvass Register here.
- Saturday July 25 (10am and 1pm)
- Sunday July 26 (1pm and 4pm)
- Meet at Panera Bread on Detroit Rd.
Drinks with Dems – Ohio Wins Happy Hour Register here
- Tuesday July 28
- 4-6pm
- Houlihan’s, Westlake
Senator Mark Kelly and Senator Sherrod Brown Fundraiser
Date: August 1, 2026
Reception with Dr. Amy Acton – Friday, July 31
Click here for more information and to register.
Conversation with John Kulewicz, Candidate for Ohio Attorney General – Monday, July 27
A Quick Note About Yard Signs
We’ve received several inquiries about yard signs over the past few weeks, and we love the enthusiasm! Yard signs for Acton, Brown, and other Democratic candidates are expected to be released soon. As soon as they’re available, we’ll let everyone know how to get them. Thank you for helping spread the word and show your support!
Useful Info from the Ohio Progressive Briefing
Innovation Ohio has started hosting the Ohio Progressive Briefing, a regular series that shares the latest messaging, polling, and research to help Ohio’s progressive organizations, activists, elected officials, and campaigns stay informed and equipped for the work ahead. , and we wanted to share highlights from their most recent briefing below.
- Hands Off Ohio campaign and messaging toolkit opposing Trump Administration election sabotage and FBI raids against voting advocates
- Countering Attacks on Ohio’s Caregivers – Medicaid fraud messaging
- Pushing Back on Voter ID toolkit
We’ll also post these resources on our Election Page so you always know where to find them.
Get Involved – Other Events and Actions
Join the Ohio Wins group for more of these ongoing activities.
Training: How to Talk to Voters
Every week, we will host a training that will go through the ins and outs of canvassing, how to speak to voters, and set you up for success while canvassing. Every week, we will go through the basics of canvassing. As the election cycle continues, we will train on how to discuss specific issues such as data centers or LGBTQ+ rights. Click here to register How To: Talk to Voters · Ohio Wins
- Date: Every Friday
- Time: 7-8 pm
- Location: Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Headquarters, 3615 Superior Ave
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.
Have events, issues or concerns to share with the Rocky River Dems? Submit them to our email to be included in the newsletter.