- The boards of elections are prohibited from processing any new voter registrations for the June 2, 2020 presidential primary election. The February 18, 2020 voter registration deadline remains the voter registration deadline. Boards of elections must remain open on March 17, 2020 to receive any absentee ballots at the boards of elections through 7:30 p.m. Boards of elections are required to process any UOCAVA ballots. Boards of elections are required to process any-non UOCAVA absentee ballot post-marked by Monday, March 16, 2020 and received by the boards of elections through March 27, 2020. Boards of elections are prohibited from tabulating and reporting any results until the close of polls on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
- The boards of elections are required to process absentee ballot applications received at the board of elections postmarked by Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by June 1, 2020 and must be received by the boards of elections no later than Friday, June 12, 2020. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be submitted for mailing not later than 12:01 a.m. at the place where the voter completes the ballot, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
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Again, please see the Board of Elections website for complete information.
MARCH 17, 2020 ELECTION DAY UPDATE
Two Polling Locations Affected
CLOSED LOCATIONS
THE NORMANDY APARTMENTS, 22701 Lake Rd. CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS
If you do not live at the Normandy, but it is your usual voting location, you will vote at the Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Road on March 17th.
THE PINZONE TOWER APARTMENTS, 21900 Addington Blvd. CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS
If you do not live at the Pinzone Tower Apartments, but it is your usual voting location, you will vote at the Rocky River Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Boulevard on March 17th.
These are not permanent changes. The Board of Elections is expected to resume voting at the Normandy Apartments and the Pinzone Tower Apartments in the November 2020 Election.
OPEN LOCATIONS
The following voting locations in Rocky River will be OPEN on March 17th. If you usually vote at one of these locations, continue to do so:
- United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Rd. OPEN
- Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd. OPEN
- Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd. OPEN
ABSENTEE BALLOTS:
You must complete the request form and send it in the mail by Saturday, March 14th. To request an absentee ballot click HERE or call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683.
EARLY VOTE IN-PERSON
Individuals can cast their ballot at the Board of Elections located at 2925 Euclid Avenue during the following early voting hours:
- Friday, March 13th, 8:00am – 7:00pm
- Saturday, March 14th, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Sunday, March 15th, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Monday, March 16th, 8:00am – 2:00pm
All voters are advised to check their voting location before going to vote on Election Day. This can be done by visiting the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website HERE or calling (216) 443-8683.
Please share the above information with family, friends and neighbors. We’ll provide more information and updates if it becomes available. If you have any questions, please email us at submit@rockyriverdems.org.
Save the Date and More!
Tuesday, February 25, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
THIS IS A JOINT MEETING WITH ALL WEST SIDE CLUBS THAT ARE WITHIN OHIO DISTRICT 16:
Fairview Park, Bay Village, North Olmsted,
Westlake, Rocky River
JORDAN HAWKINS
Deputy Engagement Director
Ohio Democratic Party
Join us on February 25 to learn what the Ohio Democratic Party is doing to lead to Election victories in 2020. Ohio’s Presidential Primary is March 17. If you want to make a difference, the time is now.
JENNIFER O’DONNELL, Candidate for the Court of Common Pleas.
To learn more about Jennifer, stay informed about upcoming events, and give your support, please go to her website HERE. We’re proud that Jennifer is an outstanding judicial candidate and a resident of Rocky River!
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MONIQUE SMITH, Democratic Candidate for State Representative, House District 16
Sunday, February 16, 4:30 – 6 PM. Meet and Greet hosted by Rocky River Democratic Club president, Mike O’Neil. Spend time with Monique Smith in an intimate, informal setting and share what’s important to you and our community. This is not a fundraiser. Click HERE to RSVP and for more information. To learn more about Monique, upcoming events (including canvassing), and more, click HERE to go to her website. To contact Monique and her campaign team, email: Smithfor16@gmail.com
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PETE BUTTIGIEG event Cleveland
Tuesday, February 18, 6 PM. Join Sonal Shah, National Policy Director, Pete for America, with special guest Ken Harbaugh, former U.S. Navy pilot and president, Team Rubicon Global. Exact location provided with RSVP. For ticket and other information, click HERE.
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ELIZABETH WARREN has opened a campaign office in Cleveland
The office is located at 4415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Craig Smith is the Regional Organizer Director, Warren for President. To contact Craig, email: csmith@elizabethwarren.com or phone 330-904-8299.
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MICHAEL BLOOMBERG has opened a campaign office in Rocky River
The office is in the old Pearl of the Orient restaurant in the Beachcliff Market, 19300 Detroit, Rocky River. Brad Presutto is the Regional Organizer, Bloomberg 2020. Canvassing events will be held every weekend through the primary, and phone banking takes place every Monday – Thursday in various shifts between 5 – 9 PM. To contact Brad, email: Bpresutto@mikebloomberg.com or phone 380-799-1855
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OHIO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY:
Tuesday, March 17th is Election Day
Wednesday, February 19: Early vote-by-mail begins
To check your own voter status, update your address, or register, please click HERE to go to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
* If you know of other office openings or Election 2020 events, please send us an email at: submit@rockyriverdems.org
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CLEVELAND POWER OF MOMS: Ohio 2020 (Moms Demand Action)
Sunday, February 16, 3 PM, Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Road, Rocky River. Hear from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and local gun sense leaders about the movement’s momentum in Ohio and nationally. For more information, click HERE
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GREEN ENERGY OHIO
Wind power is under assault again in Ohio with Senate Bill 234 that gives unincorporated townships the ability to call for referendums to vote whether they want wind farms in their townships, regardless of the Siting Boards decision to approve. No other energy source has this double jeopardy facing them. To follow developments on this important environmental and economic issue, visit Green Energy Ohio HERE.
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