Join us for the June Meeting!
Please join us for the RR Dems monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 30 at the Rocky River Public Library.
Featured Speaker: Marie Simon, the co-Chair and Vice President of Ohio Ballot Protection! Ohio Ballot Protection (OBP) is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to educating Ohioans about direct democracy and empowering citizens to participate in the ballot initiative process. Maria will bring her insights about voting protection projects as well as recent events targeting voting engagement.
You can register for the event here. Hope to see you there!
- Time: Doors open at 6:30pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
- Location: Rocky River Public Library
- Date: June 30, 2026
Special Event with Cory Booker & Sherrod Brown – June 28
U.S. Senator Cory Booker and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown will be appearing at a special fundraising event this Sunday at 2pm in Cleveland. Location TBD. Click here to register and donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/062826clegra
Upcoming Canvass Events with Ohio Dems
Westlake Canvass for Poindexter, Acton and Brown with Scott DiMauro
Join Scott DiMauro, Democratic Candidate for State Representative – Ohio House District 16, and the ODP Coordinated Campaign this Saturday in Westlake to support Amy Acton, Sherrod Brown, Brian Poindexter and other Democratic candidates. They will meet at Panera on Detroit Rd. at 1:00 p.m.
- Sign Up Here for the Event: https://www.mobilize.us/ohiowins/event/974980/
Lakewood Canvass Events this weekend – Join the Ohio Dems for a canvass event in Lakewood on Saturday, June 27. Morning and afternoon times are available so check the link below.
- Sign Up Here for the Event: https://www.mobilize.us/ohiowins/event/956774/
Sherrod Brown/Amy Acton Event
Two Final Thoughts
A Quick Followup – Gov Dewine vetoed HB472 on Wednesday. And while it may be possible that we will see this ugly bill again, we appreciate that he listened to all the voices speaking out against this bill.
A note on campaign fundraising – It can be so frustrating when you want to DO Something, and all anyone seems to be asking for right now is for you to DONATE something. And during a time when a lot of us are struggling with everyday expenses, this is especially hard to take. Unfortunately, fundraising is an inevitable part of campaigning in the modern era. Experts say that one of the major contributing factors to Sherrod Brown’s loss in the last election was simply that he was outspent (a large component of which was outside money, according to PBS.org.)
The reality is that the days and weeks after the primary are critical fundraising times for most campaigns, giving candidates the opportunity to set up their campaign structure, media planning, and get preliminary messaging out first. This is especially important if the primary campaign was a contentious and expensive one, that may have unexpectedly exhausted the initial campaign funds earlier than expected. If we want to make a good showing in November, its essential that campaigns fill their coffers now.
If you are one of the many who is looking for ways to Do Something, please keep an eye on this newsletter for updates on ways you can get involved—whether through volunteering, donating, or both. Every contribution matters, and together we can provide our candidates with the resources, support, and grassroots energy they need to compete and win in November.
Upcoming Campaign Events
Be sure to visit the Cuyahoga County Democrats calendar page for a more comprehensive list of upcoming Democratic events and actions.
Walk with Chris Ronayne in Parma’s Bicentennial Parade
Kick your 4th of July celebration off in Parma! The Chris Ronayne Campaign is looking for volunteers to march with him in the Parma Bicentennial Parade on July 4. The total parade distance is about 1.7 miles and all volunteers get a free t-shirt. Click here to register: Celebrate July 4th with Chris in Parma’s Bicentennial Parade!
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Time: 9am
- Location: Parma (exact meeting details when you register)
Help Staff the Chris Ronayne Booth at Summerfest
The Chris Ronayne campaign is looking for volunteers to staff their booth at Summerfest in Fairview Park on Saturday, July 25. Booth staffers will be there to talk to people, educate voters and represent Chris and the campaign. For more information, sign up here: Represent Team Ronayne at Summerfest in Fairview Park!
- Date: Saturday, July 27, 2026
- Time: Shifts available from 9am to 9pm
- Location: Bohlken Park, Fairview Park
Chris Ronayne and Brian Poindexter Event
Join Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne for an after work discussion with Congressional Candidate Brian Poindexter. Click here to register: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cr4poindexter
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
- Location: Sibling Revelry Brewing, Westlake
Get Involved – Other Events and Actions
Join the Ohio Wins group for more of these ongoing activities.
Training: How to Talk to Voters
Every week, we will host a training that will go through the ins and outs of canvassing, how to speak to voters, and set you up for success while canvassing. Every week, we will go through the basics of canvassing. As the election cycle continues, we will train on how to discuss specific issues such as data centers or LGBTQ+ rights. Click here to register How To: Talk to Voters · Ohio Wins
- Date: Every Friday
- Time: 7-8 pm
- Location: Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Headquarters, 3615 Superior Ave
Stand Up Saturdays – Every Week!
Join your neighbors and the occasional dinosaur for Stand Up Saturdays to encourage residents to honk, wave and support democracy! On the Public sidewalks at the corner of Detroit Road and Crocker Road from 10am to noon every Saturday.
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