.With primary voting just around the corner, it’s important that voters understand the recent changes to our voting laws and voter registration requirements. Clear information helps ensure that every eligible voter knows how to participate and make their voice heard.
In this issue, you’ll find helpful resources to ensure that everyone who wants to vote has the information they need to do so. We encourage you to share these resources widely with friends, family, and neighbors so that every eligible voter in our community has the opportunity to participate.
For some really useful information about Primary elections in general, who can vote and why they should, check out this link from the League of Women Voters website.
Confused by which district your in or who is on the ballot? The Sample Ballot page on the Board of Elections website provides a customized list once you enter some personal information. Note: sample ballots are not available yet.
Explaining the Changes
If you have friends, relatives or neighbors who always vote by mail (even ones you never talk politics with), they will appreciate this clear, easy-to-understand information from the Board of Elections about changes to the vote by mail process. Recent Election Law Updates
Primary Election Deadlines
Primary elections are just around the corner! When more voters participate, the candidates are more likely to reflect the interests and concerns of the full community. These races matter, especially this year. Be sure to take part!
- April 6: Voter Registration Deadline
- April 7: Start of Early Voting
- April 28: Deadline to Request a Mail-In Ballot
- May 5: Primary Election Day
UPCOMING CAMPAIGN EVENTS
Visit the Cuyahoga County Democrats calendar page for a more comprehensive list of upcoming events and actions.
Michael Eisner Night Out in CLE – March 12
This is the last chance to buy tickets and join me for a great NIGHT OUT in CLE on Thursday, March 12, anytime from 5-9 pm. Come discuss our district, enjoy delicious food & cocktails and the music of singer / songwriter Trey Taylor. Ticket sales close Monday, March 9 so please order now.
* Discounts for: Military, Educators, Government personnel, students and political organizers.
LWV Congressional Candidate Forum – April 1
Join the Bay Village, Rocky River and Westlake/North Olmsted chapters of the League of Women Voters at a congressional candidate forum for US House District 7 democratic candidates on the May 7 primary ballot.
Location: Don Umerley Civic Center, Rocky River
Time: 6:30pm
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIONS
No Kings III – Saturday, March 28
Get your signs ready for No Kings III, Saturday March 28 at multiple locations throughout the Cleveland area.
From Honesty Teams for Ohio Education
We spend so much time fighting to stop dangerous legislation, but it’s just as important to keep fighting for positive legislation.
HB 715 – A voucher bill that gives us hope!
HB 715 is a common-sense new bill that would provide Ohio parents information they need to make an informed decision about where they send their kids to school.
Among other improvements, the bill would require the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to create a system that lets Ohioans compare the performance of voucher students in a chartered nonpublic school with the performance of similar students enrolled in nearby schools. Learn more here.
TAKE ACTION: Ask Education Committee Chair Sarah Fowler Arthur to give HB 715 hearings and pass it through committee:
Phone: (614) 466-1405
Email: Rep99@OhioHouse.gov
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