WHAT’S INSIDE

• Become A Poll Worker for May 3rd Primary
• Important Election dates for May 3rd Primary
• Ohio Democratic Party
• What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond
• Word From The Chair
• Democracy Is A Participatory Sport- Get Involved
• Reading Room
• COVID19 In Ohio
• Join The Donkey Club
• Clermont County Democratic Club Updates
• Clermont County Democratic Club Directory

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

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Leann Helton (732-7488)
email: lhelton@vote.clermontcountyohio.gov

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES AND DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 3RD PRIMARY

The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Be sure to check your registration here. The deadline to register for the May primary is April 4th. You may register online here.

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES TO REMEMBER

Apr. 4     Deadline Registration for Voting in May Primary
Apr. 5     Absentee Voting Begins and ends May 2
Apr. 30   Deadline to request a ballot
May 2     Absentee Ballots must be Post Marked
May 3     Primary Election Day
May 13   Absentee ballots returned by U.S. Mail must be postmarked no later than May 2 and received by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

Statewide Democratic Candidates on the May 3rd Ohio primary ballot.
Tim Ryan, U.S. Senate
Morgan Harper, U.S. Senate
Jennifer Brunner, Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Marilyn Zaya, Justice of Supreme Court
Terri Jamison, Justice of Supreme Court
Nan Whaley, Governor
John Cranley, Governor
Jeffrey Crossman, Attorney General
Chelsea Clark, Secretary of State
Marion Mayor – Scott Schertzer, Treasurer
Taylor Sappington, Auditor of State

Be sure you’re registered and VOTE!

Republicans Likely Just Cost Ohioans Tens of Millions of Dollars

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Columbus, OH — Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters issued the following statement after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled yet another set of GOP-gerrymandered state legislative maps unconstitutional, all but confirming that a May 3 primary will be impossible. READ MORE

WHAT’S NEW FROM CLERMONT TO COLUMBUS AND BEYOND

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

OHIO WOMAN CHARGED FOR LEAVING THREATENING, RACIST VOICEMAILS FOR MICHIGAN LEGISLATORS

An Ohio woman who allegedly made threats to Michigan state legislators in racist voicemails could face prison time, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tuesday. Sandra Bachman, 58, of Batavia, Ohio, allegedly left voicemails in 2021 for state Reps. Cynthia A. Johnson (D-Detroit) and Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing). READ MORE

OHIO REDISTRICTING COMMISSION HEADS BACK TO WORK, HOPES FOR NEUTRAL PARTY TO HELP MAPMAKERS

The Ohio Redistricting Commission once again started work on legislative redistricting in a weekend session Saturday afternoon. The first meeting centered around a mission to determine who will be drawing the maps that the commission will vote on for the fourth time since the process began in September. READ MORE

MORE THAN TWO DOZEN SENATE REPUBLICANS DEMAND BIDEN DO MORE FOR UKRAINE AFTER VOTING AGAINST $13.6 BILLION FOR UKRAINE

More than two dozen Senate Republicans are demanding that President Biden do more to aid war-torn Ukraine and arm its forces against Russia’s brutal assault, after voting last week against $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine. Consider Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who heard Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s emotional plea in a virtual address to Congress on Wednesday for more weapons and a no-fly zone over Ukraine. READ MORE

WHAT THE USPS OVERHAUL BILL MEANS FOR YOU

March 8, 2022 Washington (CNN) A sweeping bill that will overhaul the US Postal Service’s finances and allow the agency to modernize its service is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. The Postal Service Reform Act has enjoyed a rare wave of bipartisan support, easily clearing the Senate in a 79-19 vote Tuesday evening after passing in the House 342-92 last month. READ MORE

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown’s statement on his vote for this legislation.

WORD FROM THE CHAIR – RAYMOND LEMBKE

The Ohio Supreme Court held unconstitutional the most recent Ohio House and Ohio Senate Districts drawn by only the Republicans on the Redistricting Commission. The Commission has until next Monday to submit a fourth map.

Offended by the Court’s refusal to approve gerrymandered General Assembly districts that violate the Ohio Constitution, news reports over the weekend suggest that Republican leaders in the General Assembly are plotting to gerrymander the Supreme Court. General Assembly Republicans are reportedly considering impeachment of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, a Republican who has voted to uphold the Ohio Constitution instead of the Republicans’ maps. The official comment on these reports from the office of Ohio House Majority Leader Bill Seitz, a Republican from western Hamilton County, was that “all options are on the table.” READ MORE

DEMOCRACY IS A PARTICIPATORY SPORT: GET INVOLVED

Ohio Democratic Party & Swing Left presents: 2022 Campaign Kickoff for Grassroots Leaders

TODAY – Tuesday, March 22
6:30 – 7:30pm EDT
Virtual Event

Please join this special kickoff on Tuesday March 22 at 6:30 PM to learn more about how grassroots leaders can collaborate with the Ohio Democratic Party and get involved in this year’s statewide organizing and field effort. This event is for leaders involved with Democratic clubs, progressive groups, local civic organizations, and other activists who want to organize in their regions. LEARN MORE

Help Volunteer with Rock the Vote

Join young people across the country and in your own community! Help register and engage young voters, create and share important information, defend our voting rights, and take action on the issues that impact our lives. LEARN MORE

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE IN UKRAINE RIGHT NOW

As the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has unfolded, so too has a full-blown humanitarian crisis. “Heavy weapons fire along the line of contact has already damaged critical water infrastructure and education facilities in recent days,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine M. Russell. “Unless the fighting subsides, tens of thousands of families could be displaced, dramatically escalating humanitarian needs.” FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP

READING ROOM

Extraordinary Women In History: 70 Remarkable Women Who Made a Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers by Leah Gail

Compiling the incredible real-life stories of 70 remarkable women throughout history, this brilliant book seeks to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the amazing achievements of truly unstoppable female heroes. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, inside you’ll discover the lives and legacies of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers. LEARN MORE

COVID19 IN OHIO

LARGEST STUDY YET SHOWS IVERMECTIN FAILED TO REDUCE COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS

Antiparasitic drug Ivermectin became a partisan battleground during the Covid-19 pandemic, as anti-vaccine influencers and Republican politicians hawked it as a miracle cure, to the widespread skepticism of infectious disease experts. READ MORE

TRACKING CORONAVIRUS IN OHIO

Sources: State and local health departments About this Data: New cases and deaths are matched to the date they occurred when possible. Otherwise, they are recorded on the date they are reported by health departments. The seven-day average is the mean number of new cases and deaths for the previous seven days.

You can find where to get vaccines and booster shots in Clermont County here.

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests here.

For information for COVID19 testing in Ohio go here.

For more information about the numbers in Ohio, what precautions you need to take and where you can find resources for testing, mental health assistance and employment visit the Ohio Department of Health Coronavirus Portal  

JOIN THE DONKEY CLUB

Your Clermont County Democratic Party believes the economy should work for everyone, diversity is a strength, health care is a right, facts and truth matter, fair and effective government is fundamental, and justice is for ALL. We strive to cultivate and elect public servants who reflect these beliefs. There are two ways you can impact Clermont County Democratic Party with donations: (1) Monthly contributions help us manage our yearly expenses. (2) Annual donations in any amount are welcome. Whether it’s a one-time contribution or a recurring monthly contribution we appreciate your support. Join online by clicking the Donation button below or join by mailing a check made out to CCDP PO Box 475, Batavia, Ohio 45103

CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB UPDATES

Quin-T Democrat Club’s next meeting is Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. David Pepper, former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author, will be the guest speaker. He will be discussing his most recent book Laboratories of Autocracy. Details forthcoming.

To give you a sneak preview here’s Sam Seder interviewing David Pepper on The Majority Report.

Reminder: per the Ohio Democratic Party’s directive in-person meetings are suspended due to increases in COVID cases overwhelming our hospital systems. Please contact the leaders of our Democratic clubs to find out their meeting arrangements.

CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB DIRECTORY

Below is a listing of Democratic groups in Clermont County. Due to the concerns about COVID19 it is a challenge to schedule in-person meetings. Remember this is temporary. We will get through this! Click on the name of each club and it will take you to their website or Facebook page with updated information about meetings. Some groups are conducting virtual meetings while others are looking to outside locations.

Clermont County Democratic Party Central Committee

Please contact Patty Lawrence, Central Committee Chair at: p.lawrence@fuse.net for more information.

Clermont County Democratic Party Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 6pm via Zoom

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