RR Dems News and Events – February 19, 2026
Don’t Forget – Rocky River Dems February Meeting
Tuesday February 24 @ 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Rocky River Public Library
Join us for our next monthly meeting, where the guest speaker will be Cuyahoga County Pleas Court Judge William Vodrey, who will be presenting on “President Trump and the Rule of Law”. This will be an incredibly important lecture, especially in this time of increasing lawlessness–you won’t want to miss it!
Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Primary Endorsements Announced
Congratulations to the candidates recently endorsed by the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party for the upcoming primary election. The complete list of endorsed candidates is available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DHepjETSxS7VrTuKHJoU_68ff7lkAGOtZxwtJQBXk8c/edit?tab=t.0.
What the SAVE Act Is — and Why It Matters for Voters
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is federal legislation recently passed by the U.S. House that would change how Americans register to vote in federal elections. The bill would require every person registering or updating their registration to provide specific proof of U.S. citizenship — such as a passport, birth certificate, or similar documentation — in person at an election office before their registration is accepted.
This requirement goes far beyond current law — which already makes non-citizen voting illegal — and could make registering to vote significantly harder for many eligible Americans.
These changes would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters and weaken access to the ballot rather than strengthen election integrity.
📞 Call to Action: Contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to vote no on the SAVE Act to protect voter access and participation.
Calling Your Elected Officials — Does It Matter?
There’s a famous saying often attributed to Albert Einstein: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” At times, calling our elected officials can feel just like that — frustrating and maybe even pointless.
But here’s one big reason to keep at it: Not speaking up lets others speak for you. When lawmakers don’t hear from constituents, it can look like no one cares. Every call, email, or message gets logged and helps show the full range of community opinion. And that is important.
Every voice counts. Making the effort ensures your views are seen and documented. In a democracy, staying silent is the only thing that guarantees your opinion won’t be heard.
Visit the Cuyahoga County Democrats calendar page for a more comprehensive list of upcoming events and actions.
Michael Eisner Meet & Greet- February 19
Come meet Michael Eisner, Candidate for Ohio Congressional District 7 this Thursday!
Thursday 2/19 6-8pm
Burntwood Tavern, Rocky River
Fallon Radigan Fundraiser – February 26
Scott Dimauro Event – March 9
More info HERE!!
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