Club Updates

Yard Sign Drive Thru SATURDAY 9/28!! Volunteer to Distribute Literature!! Election Resources!!

Yard Signs!!

We will be having a drive thru event for yard signs on 9/28/24 from 11am-2pm!! This will be at the Fairview High School parking lot (4507 W. 213th St, Fairview Park). We have signs for Harris/Walz, Sherrod Brown, and our Supreme Court justices, as well as local candidates Matt Diemer, Kira Krivosh, and Sue Durichko!! We are asking for donations of $5 per person, regardless of the number of signs, to help cover costs–$5 gets you all you can carry!! Please share with your neighbors–especially those with high traffic homes–let’s let all of Rocky River see our Democratic pride!!

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!!

We still have door hangar packets to distribute–if you would like to help and pass out some literature (only have to hang on doors)–please sign up at the link below!! We will contact you and get the packets out to you with a walk list for distribution!! We want to make a BIG PUSH before the voter registration deadline on October 7th!!

SIGN UP HERE

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!!

Women For Sherrod Wednesdays!Join our weekly Wednesday canvasses focusing on reproductive freedom and equal rights for all Ohioans!
Parma and Southwest Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/37DGx5
Lakewood and West Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/O0y8Ml
Find more volunteer opportunities for Sherrod and all our great candidates HERE.

Meet the Author!!

Don’t miss this great event to hear from and speak to the author of Antidemocratic–this is extremely relevant during this election season and should be a great event!!

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 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


Yard Sign Drive Thru SATURDAY 9/28!! Volunteer to Distribute Literature!! Election Resources!! Read More »

Postcard Party TOMORROW!! Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

Postcard Party!! September Meeting!!

Our September meeting is TOMORROW, the 24th, 6:30 pm, at the Rocky River Library for be a postcard party!! We will have pizza!! Come for dinner and help spread the word for election season!! Please bring a book of postcard stamps–we’ll mail everything for you!!

RSVP HERE

Yard Signs!!

We will be having a drive thru event for yard signs on 9/28/24 from 11am-2pm!! This will be at the Fairview High School parking lot (4507 W. 213th St, Fairview Park). We have signs for Harris/Walz, Sherrod Brown, and our Supreme Court justices, as well as local candidates Matt Diemer, Kira Krivosh, and Sue Durichko!! We are asking for donations of $5 per person, regardless of the number of signs, to help cover costs–$5 gets you all you can carry!! Please share with your neighbors–especially those with high traffic homes–let’s let all of Rocky River see our Democratic pride!!

Sue Durichko Event!

Please come out and support Sue Durichko in her race for the Statehouse!! This Wednesday September 25th!! All info below, donate and RSVP/buy tickets HERE!!

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!!

Women For Sherrod Wednesdays!Join our weekly Wednesday canvasses focusing on reproductive freedom and equal rights for all Ohioans!
Parma and Southwest Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/37DGx5
Lakewood and West Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/O0y8Ml
Find more volunteer opportunities for Sherrod and all our great candidates HERE.

Meet the Author!!

Don’t miss this great event to hear from and speak to the author of Antidemocratic–this is extremely relevant during this election season and should be a great event!!

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 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


Postcard Party TOMORROW!! Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

Postcard Party!! Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

Postcard Party!! September Meeting!!

Our September meeting on the 24th at the Rocky River Library will be a postcard party!! We will have pizza!! Come for dinner and help spread the word for election season!! Please bring a book of postcard stamps–we’ll mail everything for you!!

RSVP HERE

Yard Signs!!

We will be having a drive thru event for yard signs on 9/28, tentatively 12-2pm–stay tuned for further details on location!!

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!!

Women For Sherrod Wednesdays!Join our weekly Wednesday canvasses focusing on reproductive freedom and equal rights for all Ohioans!
Parma and Southwest Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/37DGx5
Lakewood and West Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/O0y8Ml
Find more volunteer opportunities for Sherrod and all our great candidates HERE.

Meet the Author!!

Don’t miss this great event to hear from and speak to the author of Antidemocratic–this is extremely relevant during this election season and should be a great event!!

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 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


Postcard Party!! Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

Postcard Party!! Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

Postcard Party!! September Meeting!!

Our September meeting on the 24th at the Rocky River Library will be a postcard party!! We will have pizza!! Come for dinner and help spread the word for election season!! Please bring a book of postcard stamps–we’ll mail everything for you!!

RSVP HERE

Yard Signs!!

We will be getting yard signs for Kamala Harris/Tim Walz and Sherrod Brown THIS WEEK and will be planning an event very soon for distribution. We will be having a drive thru event for pickup very soon–stay tuned!!

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!!

Women For Sherrod Wednesdays!Join our weekly Wednesday canvasses focusing on reproductive freedom and equal rights for all Ohioans!
Parma and Southwest Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/37DGx5
Lakewood and West Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/O0y8Ml
Find more volunteer opportunities for Sherrod and all our great candidates HERE.

Meet the Author!!

Don’t miss this great event to hear from and speak to the author of Antidemocratic–this is extremely relevant during this election season and should be a great event!!

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.

Republican Immigration Myths!

Please RSVP and join the CCPC’s September 17th meeting where they will be demystifying immigration myths going into the 2024 election!! RSVP 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 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


Postcard Party!! Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

September Meeting!!

Please RSVP below for our September meeting on the 24th at the Rocky River Library–social time at 6:30pm, meeting start at 7pm!! Speakers to be announced soon!!

RSVP HERE

Yard Signs!!

We will be getting yard signs for Kamala Harris/Tim Walz and Sherrod Brown THIS WEEK and will be planning an event very soon for distribution–we will have updates within the next few days–be on the lookout for updates!!

Presidential Debate Watch Party!!

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!!

RR League of Women Voters Gerrymandering Event

Please consider this great event, sponsored by the Rocky River League of Women Voters, featuring former Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, at the Civic Center on September 12!! Register HERE!!

Disinformation in the 2024 Election

Please consider this great event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, in Lakewood on September 10!! Register HERE!!

Volunteer for Sherrod Brown!!

Women For Sherrod Wednesdays!Join our weekly Wednesday canvasses focusing on reproductive freedom and equal rights for all Ohioans!
Parma and Southwest Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/37DGx5
Lakewood and West Cleveland: https://mobilize.us/s/O0y8Ml
Find more volunteer opportunities for Sherrod and all our great candidates HERE.

Meet the Author!!

Don’t miss this great event to hear from and speak to the author of Antidemocratic–this is extremely relevant during this election season and should be a great event!!

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.

Republican Immigration Myths!

Please RSVP and join the CCPC’s September 17th meeting where they will be demystifying immigration myths going into the 2024 election!! RSVP 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 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


Yard Signs!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

September Meeting!!

Please RSVP below for our September meeting on the 24th at the Rocky River Library–social time at 6:30pm, meeting start at 7pm!! Speakers to be announced soon!!

RSVP HERE

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!!

RR League of Women Voters Gerrymandering Event

Please consider this great event, sponsored by the Rocky River League of Women Voters, featuring former Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, at the Civic Center on September 12!! Register HERE!!

Disinformation in the 2024 Election

Please consider this great event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, in Lakewood on September 10!! Register HERE!!

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.

Republican Immigration Myths!

Please RSVP and join the CCPC’s September 17th meeting where they will be demystifying immigration myths going into the 2024 election!! RSVP 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 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

Canvass for Sherrod Brown!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

September Meeting!!

Please RSVP below for our September meeting on the 24th at the Rocky River Library–social time at 6:30pm, meeting start at 7pm!! Speakers to be announced soon!!

RSVP HERE

Canvass for Sherrod Brown!!

The ODP is organizing a canvassing event for Sherrod Brown in Rocky River this weekend!! RSVP HERE to get all the info and sign up!!

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 Congenital 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!!

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.

Republican Immigration Myths!

Please RSVP and join the CCPC’s September meeting where they will be demystifying immigration myths going into the 2024 election!! RSVP 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!!

Radical legislation to put religion in public schools!

Our extremist legislature is once again trying to maneuver to entrench religion in public schools. Please read all the details at the link HERE.

Important Election Dates!

  • Oct 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


Canvass for Sherrod Brown!! September Meeting!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

SUMMER PARTY August 27th!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

Annual Summer Party!!

THIS Tuesday August 27 is our ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY!! This will be held at the Rocky River Civic Center starting at 6:00pm for social time, 7:00pm for party start! Come for plenty of food and raffles!!

We will be featuring Matt Diemer, Sue Durichko, Dave Brock, Chris Ronayne, and a host of other guest speakers!! More names to be announced soon!!

We will be co-hosting with our friends from Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Bay Village, Westlake, Olmsted Falls–this is a great chance to meet your neighbors and help us build the connections we will need for the coming election!!

RSVP HERE

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.

Please register for this great Zoom event HERE featuring researchers dedicated to researching, educating on and fighting against the main tenets of Project 2025, this Thursday (July 25th) at 7pm!

Great News from Citizens Not Politicians!

Citizens Not Politicians collected WELL over the necessary threshold for signatures to sponsor a ballot initiative to end gerrymandering. Thanks to everyone who supported or volunteered their time to get signatures to help protect our voices and end unjust redistricting! Read more HERE!

On Monday, July 1, U-Hauls backed in and out of a freight loading dock behind Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office in Downtown Columbus, delivering stacks of boxes filled with paper petitions from across the state. The petitions contain signatures from Ohioans in all 88 counties who want to change the redistricting process. Citizens Not Politicians delivered more than 730,000 signatures to put an anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendment in front of voters. That’s almost double the more than 414,000 valid signatures they need. The anti-gerrymandering coalition started collecting signatures in early December 2023. [Statehouse News Bureau]
Although signature collection is quickly drawing to a close, volunteers are still needed to help spread the word about the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment from now until Election Day. 
If you have not yet done so, please sign up to volunteer.
Also see this great op-ed from Cleveland Scene HERE about the hypocrisy of our gerrymandered system!

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!!

Radical legislation to put religion in public schools!

Our extremist legislature is once again trying to maneuver to entrench religion in public schools. Please read all the details at the link HERE.

Important Election Dates!

  • Oct 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


SUMMER PARTY August 27th!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

SUMMER PARTY August 27th!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!!

Note on continuing developments…

This has admittedly been an increasingly troubling and upsetting few weeks…It almost seems impossible to keep up with the current news cycle, and what these events and developments could mean. Bottom line, our conviction remains the same…a second Trump presidency threatens our representative democracy, our way of life, and our basic freedoms as citizens. Combined with the frightening Project 2025 transition plan set to go into effect with an (ostensible) second Trump term, our country could very much appear as a right wing totalitarian state come January 2025. We want you to know that we are as frightened, confused, and upset as we are sure you all are. We will continue to monitor developments, keep you apprised, and let you know how you can get involved. Now is NOT the time to remain complacent, now is NOT the time to think that “it can never happen”–as many living around the world know all too well…anything that can happen, will happen, if the circumstances allow it (the last few weeks speak volumes to that). We need you now more than ever…our COUNTRY needs you now more than ever. If you are afraid, please reach out…if you want to get involved, or know someone who does…PLEASE REACH OUT! We don’t plan to sit on the sidelines and neither should you–there is no effort too small and no voice to silent to have a profound impact–you can and SHOULD be heard!! Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the nominee, we will support her with the same level of fervor that we would have President Biden. Below, we have included some links to information on Project 2025, if you are interested in learning more. We can’t thank you enough for your past and continued support and can assure that we will continue to fight TOGETHER!!

Annual Summer Party!!

Tuesday August 27 is our ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY!! This will be held at the Rocky River Civic Center starting at 6:00pm for social time, 7:00pm for party start! Come for plenty of food and raffles!!

We will be featuring Matt Diemer, Sue Durichko, and a host of other guest speakers!! More names to be announced soon!!

We will be co-hosting with our friends from Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Bay Village, Westlake, Olmsted Falls–this is a great chance to meet your neighbors and help us build the connections we will need for the coming election!!

RSVP HERE

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.

Please register for this great Zoom event HERE featuring researchers dedicated to researching, educating on and fighting against the main tenets of Project 2025, this Thursday (July 25th) at 7pm!

Great News from Citizens Not Politicians!

Citizens Not Politicians collected WELL over the necessary threshold for signatures to sponsor a ballot initiative to end gerrymandering. Thanks to everyone who supported or volunteered their time to get signatures to help protect our voices and end unjust redistricting! Read more HERE!

On Monday, July 1, U-Hauls backed in and out of a freight loading dock behind Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office in Downtown Columbus, delivering stacks of boxes filled with paper petitions from across the state. The petitions contain signatures from Ohioans in all 88 counties who want to change the redistricting process. Citizens Not Politicians delivered more than 730,000 signatures to put an anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendment in front of voters. That’s almost double the more than 414,000 valid signatures they need. The anti-gerrymandering coalition started collecting signatures in early December 2023. [Statehouse News Bureau]
Although signature collection is quickly drawing to a close, volunteers are still needed to help spread the word about the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment from now until Election Day. 
If you have not yet done so, please sign up to volunteer.
Also see this great op-ed from Cleveland Scene HERE about the hypocrisy of our gerrymandered system!

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!!

Radical legislation to put religion in public schools!

Our extremist legislature is once again trying to maneuver to entrench religion in public schools. Please read all the details at the link HERE.

Important Election Dates!

  • Oct 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


SUMMER PARTY August 27th!! PLEASE RSVP!! Election Resources!! Read More »

LAST CHANCE!! PLEASE RSVP!! July Meeting!! Summer Party!! Election Resources!!

Note on continuing developments…

This has admittedly been an increasingly troubling and upsetting few weeks…starting with the presidential debate, recent Supreme Court rulings, Trump legal developments, Trump’s assassination attempt, and now, as of today, President Biden’s decision to drop out of the Presidential race. It almost seems impossible to keep up with the current news cycle, and what these events and developments could mean. Bottom line, our conviction remains the same…a second Trump presidency threatens our representative democracy, our way of life, and our basic freedoms as citizens. Combined with the frightening Project 2025 transition plan set to go into effect with an (ostensible) second Trump term, our country could very much appear as a right wing totalitarian state come January 2025. We want you to know that we are as frightened, confused, and upset as we are sure you all are. We will continue to monitor developments, keep you apprised, and let you know how you can get involved. Now is NOT the time to remain complacent, now is NOT the time to think that “it can never happen”–as many living around the world know all too well…anything that can happen, will happen, if the circumstances allow it (the last few weeks speak volumes to that). We need you now more than ever…our COUNTRY needs you now more than ever. If you are afraid, please reach out…if you want to get involved, or know someone who does…PLEASE REACH OUT! We don’t plan to sit on the sidelines and neither should you–there is no effort too small and no voice to silent to have a profound impact–you can and SHOULD be heard!! Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the nominee, we will support her with the same level of fervor that we would have President Biden. Below, we have included some links to information on Project 2025, if you are interested in learning more. We can’t thank you enough for your past and continued support and can assure that we will continue to fight TOGETHER!!

Rocky River Democrats July Meeting

Our next meeting will be tomorrow, Tuesday July 30th at the Rocky River Public Library and on Zoom, 6:30pm social time, 7:00pm meeting start.

Our speaker for this month will be Jessie Hill, JD, Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University and Founding Director of the Reproductive Rights Law Initiative at CWRU. She will be addressing the status of the reproductive rights ballot initiatives passed last fall and legal challenges in Ohio and beyond. Please come out to see this great presentation, you won’t want to miss out!!

Also, please mark your calendars for August 27th at 6:30 pm at the Rocky River Civic Center for our ANNUAL PARTY!!! More details to come soon!!

RSVP HERE

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.

Please register for this great Zoom event HERE featuring researchers dedicated to researching, educating on and fighting against the main tenets of Project 2025, this Thursday (July 25th) at 7pm!

Great News from Citizens Not Politicians!

Citizens Not Politicians collected WELL over the necessary threshold for signatures to sponsor a ballot initiative to end gerrymandering. Thanks to everyone who supported or volunteered their time to get signatures to help protect our voices and end unjust redistricting! Read more HERE!

On Monday, July 1, U-Hauls backed in and out of a freight loading dock behind Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office in Downtown Columbus, delivering stacks of boxes filled with paper petitions from across the state. The petitions contain signatures from Ohioans in all 88 counties who want to change the redistricting process. Citizens Not Politicians delivered more than 730,000 signatures to put an anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendment in front of voters. That’s almost double the more than 414,000 valid signatures they need. The anti-gerrymandering coalition started collecting signatures in early December 2023. [Statehouse News Bureau]
Although signature collection is quickly drawing to a close, volunteers are still needed to help spread the word about the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment from now until Election Day. 
If you have not yet done so, please sign up to volunteer.
Also see this great op-ed from Cleveland Scene HERE about the hypocrisy of our gerrymandered system!

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!!

Radical legislation to put religion in public schools!

Our extremist legislature is once again trying to maneuver to entrench religion in public schools. Please read all the details at the link HERE.

Important Election Dates!

  • Oct 7 – Voter registration deadline (9:00 pm)
  • 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?!?


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!!


LAST CHANCE!! PLEASE RSVP!! July Meeting!! Summer Party!! Election Resources!! Read More »

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