Look What's Happening in Ohio Just This Week!
Campaigns in Ohio are rolling! We get newsfeeds from lots of allied groups as well as the Ohio Democratic Party. This one, from Blue Ohio, lists both. Here's some of what''s happening just in the coming week.
Pretty exciting, eh? Feeling enthused? If you're not headed home this month, check volunteer opportunities with Dems Abroad. Phone banking drive starts later this month. And there are efforts in country committees around the world. Now, read on for a taste of Ohio.
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➡️ Friday, August 7 - Thursday, August 13 (Multiple Locations) — Postcards to the People!
Join the League of Women Voters for a postcard party to celebrate the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act! Events are taking place on Friday in Toledo, on Saturday in Akron, Lakewood, and Westlake, and on Thursday in Athens.
➡️ Friday, August 7 - Thursday, August 13 (Multiple Locations) — Connect with Voters with OhioWINS
The Ohio Democratic Coordinated Campaign is continuing to canvass across the state all week with their summer organizing and voter engagement program. Find a canvassing event near you here and phone banking opportunities here. Canvass trainings are taking place on Friday in Grove City and virtually, on Sunday in London, on Wednesday in Columbus and Hilliard, and on Thursday in Columbus and virtually (3:30pm ET or 6pm ET).
➡️ Friday, August 7 - Thursday, August 13 (Multiple Locations) — OhioWINS Events
Want to get involved in the OhioWINS campaign beyond knocking on doors and phone banking? Look no further! They’re hosting all kinds of events across the state. Highlights include:
~ Friday: Democracy ROCKS! Rock Climb with your fellow Democrats (Cincinnati), Desk 88 by Sherrod Brown Book Club (Miamisburg)
~ Saturday: Tabling at MidPointe Library Farmers Market! (West Chester)
~ Sunday: Play for Democracy: Bracelet Making with Ohio Dems! (Cleveland Heights), Short North Coffee Walk & Talk (Columbus)
~ Tuesday: Volunteer Opportunity @Parma Hunger Center! (Cleveland), Man the Booth at Richland County Fair! (Mansfield), Ice Cream Social (Medina)
~ Wednesday: Drinks & Vent Happy Hour (North Ridgeville), Friendship Bracelet Party (Parma), Politics & Pizza Discussion (Strongsville)
~ Thursday: Ice Cream Social (Amherst), Democrats Wine and Win! (Beachwood), The Power of Organizing Weekly Book Club (Cincinnati), Ward 15's August Dem Club Meeting (Cleveland), Walk and Talk (Grove City), Family Movie Night! "Spider-Man No Way Home" (Parma), We the Pickle: Pickleball for Democracy! (West Chester)
➡️ Saturday, August 8 (Peebles) — Adams County Democrat Club Picnic
Join the Annual Adams County Democrat Club Picnic to learn about candidates, socialize with neighbors and enjoy good food and fellowship. Learn more here.
➡️ Saturday, August 8 (Cincinnati) — Deep Canvassing with Jonathan Bradner and Caleb Price
Join Jonathan Bradner, Candidate for HD29, for a deep listening and canvassing tour across the District! A trio you won't want to miss with Jonathan Bradner, Caleb Price for State Rep., and Vanessa Enoch for Congress! Learn more here.
➡️ Saturday, August 8 (Beavercreek / Xenia) — District 70 and 71 Canvass
Join the Greene County OH Democratic Party every as they knock doors and talk with voters in support of Kim McCarthy for District 70 and Krista Magaw for District 71!
➡️ Saturday, August 8 (Multiple Locations) — Unite & Rise for Voting Rights
Join the League of Women Voters and their partners as they host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Events are taking place in Akron, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Columbus, Kent, Windham, and Youngstown.
➡️ Saturday, August 8 (Cleveland) — Coffee and Community at Unbar Cafe
Indivisible NEO is back with round two of their series supporting local, values-aligned businesses while building real community — no agenda, no pressure, just good conversation over good coffee. Learn more here.
➡️ Saturday, August 8 - Saturday, August 15 (Multiple Locations) — FCYD Hot Civic Summer Voter Registration
Join FCYD and help register voters at Black Men's Wellness Day and the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival!
➡️ Sunday, August 9 (Cuyahoga Falls) — STAND. RESIST. SING. Singing in the Spirit of Love
A resistance sing-along sponsored by area activist groups, “Stand. Resist. Sing.” is a chance for the community to come together in shared hope and resistance. Singing together offers support and encouragement in a time of fear, frustration, and sorrow. The goal is simple: to leave folks feeling empowered to act. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here.
➡️ Sunday, August 9 (Cuyahoga Falls) — Good Trouble Lives On: Summit County Reaches Voters
Crooked River Action and Indivisible Akron are teaming up to cover the county with voter information and registration opportunities. Learn more here.
➡️ Sunday, August 9 (Lebanon) — WCDP Coordinated Campaign Canvass Launch
Join the Warren County Democratic Party coordinated campaign for a canvass launch in support of Cara Jacob, Laalitya Acharya, Paul Kurtz, and Ian Logan this Sunday at 12PM! Learn more here.
➡️ Sunday, August 9 (Milford / Batavia) — District 62 and 63 Canvass
Join the Ohio Young Democrats every Sunday as they knock doors and talk with voters in District 62 in support of Ian Schwartz for State Representative and Joe Wessels for Clermont County Commissioner and in District 63 in support of Debbie Davidson for State Representative and Joe Wessels for Clermont County Commissioner. Every conversation helps build a stronger campaign and gives our neighbors a chance to have their voices heard.
➡️ Sunday, August 9 - Saturday, August 15 (Hartford) — Hartford Fair
Volunteer with the Licking County Dem Club at the Hartford Fair. Learn more here.
➡️ Monday, August 10 (Columbus) — Flock Public Hearing with Columbus City Council
Make your voice heard as Columbus City Council prepares to hold a special public hearing on Columbus Police’s use of Flock Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs). Learn more here.
➡️ Tuesday, August 11 (Columbus) — Listen to Win Training
Politics is about persuasion—reaching out, person to person, and bringing others along. But persuasion doesn’t mean you’re rattling off statistics, arguing about policy, or convincing someone to do a 180º on the spot. In fact, persuasion starts with listening. Join Say Something SouthSide to learn more about how these conversations work, and how you can get involved now to win Ohio this year. Learn more here.
➡️ Wednesday, August 12 (Fairfield) — Volunteer with WCDP Food Insecurity Team at Shared Harvest Food Bank
Join the Warren County Democratic Party Food Insecurity Team to volunteer at Shared Harvest Food Pantry! Learn more here.
➡️ Wednesday, August 12 (Dayton) — Rep. Turner, We Need Care Over Cruelty
Join Popular Democracy to tell Rep. Mike Turner we deserve care, not cruelty. During the August congressional recess, Members of Congress will be back in their districts. This is our opportunity to ensure they cannot escape the consequences of the votes they took to slash healthcare and food assistance while funding an unprecedented expansion of ICE. Learn more here.
➡️ Thursday, August 13 (Norwalk) — Good Trouble Anti-Racism Workshop Series Session 1: How We Got Here
Hosted by Firelands Indivisible, Good Trouble Anti-Racism Workshop Series is anti-racism education through the lens of healthcare, allowing us to more fully understand one another across racial lines, thus strengthening and expanding our community. Learn more here.
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With gratitude, this list is borrowed from Blue Ohio, an allied group that crowdfunds to help underfunded nominees for state legislature seats.