John Kulewicz gains broad endorsements before primary
John Kulewicz is the Ohio Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate for Ohio Attorney General. In addition, he has earned the endorsements of the following organizations: the Ohio AFL-CIO, UAW Region 2B CAP Council, CWA District 4, Ohio Federation of Teachers, Ohio Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Nurses for America, and the Council on American Islamic Relations. Since October, John has done more than 140 events in over 50 of Ohio's counties. John grew up in Columbus, working a paper [...]
Early voting happening now, don’t let primary sneak up on you
Early in-person voting for the primary election is happening now and ends Sunday, May 3. Ohio's election laws have changed, so if you do not plan to vote in person on Election Day (May 5), early voting at the Clermont County Board of Elections is the most reliable way to make sure your vote counts. The the deadline for requesting absentee ballots is April 28, but that leaves very little time to complete the ballot and mail it back by May 5. Any ballots [...]
There are still ways to help before, during Election Day
The nonpartisan Committee for Children's Protective Services (CPS) Levy includes many CCDP volunteers and has been working to educate voters. For background on the proposed levy, see our previous articles. How can you help? Phone bank or volunteer to drop literature! Volunteers are also needed to distribute literature outside of polling locations on Election Day Click here for details and to sign up. Candidates with primary races are undoubtedly looking for help on Election Day. Interested volunteers can reach out directly [...]
CCDP recognizes volunteer leaders at Good Trouble Gathering
The Good Trouble Gathering last week did not disappoint. Attendees enjoyed food, drinks, and silent auction treasures. Guest Speaker Seth Walsh, candidate for the Ohio Treasurer, not only shared his vision for investing in Ohio's future; he was also the auctioneer for our live auction! Patty Lawrence, CCDP Chair, and Steve Schrader, CCDP Vice Chair, recognized Jocelyn Watson and Rich Jordan for their hard work with two awards. Jocelyn received the Good Trouble Award for Grassroots Organization and Advocacy. Rich [...]
Good Trouble Gathering Tonight – Tickets Available
There are still tickets available for tonight's fundraiser! Join CCDP friends at the Good Trouble Gathering, 6:30 PM at Miami Township Civic Center (6101 Meijer Drive, Milford, OH 45150). Enjoy food, drinks, camaraderie, and hear from guest speaker Seth Walsh, Cincinnati City Council member and candidate for state treasurer. Two featured live auction items and many other prizes are available to bid on. Click here to purchase tickets or make a donation. Your contributions enable us to maintain our office and [...]
Children’s Protective Services needs our help
The levy and why it's needed The Children's Protective Services (CPS) levy lost by 109 votes in the 2025 election. With our help, this critical levy renewal and small increase in funding -- the same proposal as last fall -- can cross the finish line on May 5. CPS is mandated by law to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. It provides education, treatment, services, and support to families, while ensuring the care and protection of those children who are placed [...]
Check out these opinion pieces by people you know!
Ian Schwartz and Peg Fischer have recently had their opinion pieces published in The Clermont Sun and Cincinnati Enquirer. Well done! If you know of more eloquent activists sharing their voices in this way, please let us know so we can share them here!
State Reps Adam Bird, Jean Schmidt vote for bill criminalizing people wearing wrong clothes, make-up
The Ohio House passed the (most likely unconstitutional) "Indecent Exposure Modernization Act" almost entirely along party lines on March 25, and it now awaits consideration in the Senate. Under this HB 249, you can't wear any clothes, make-up, or other "physical markers" considered to be "opposite" of your biological gender. Not only does this bill target drag queens -- it threatens all of us because its vague and subjective language gives broad enforcement powers to police. If you think this [...]
CONNECT & ELECT: Neighborhood Teams prepare now for May 5 primary
Thanks to so many of you for packing the house last week for our Neighborhood Team training! One of CCDP’s primary goals include increasing voter outreach, and our Central Committee and Neighborhood Teams are essential objectives for this effort. Teams are centered around polling locations, and team members, along with their precinct captains, will ensure those precincts are canvassed, yard signs are put out, and polling places are covered on election day -- and that there is fun and friendship [...]
Good Trouble fundraiser is next week — get your tickets now!
Get your tickets, invite your friends, and make an investment in Clermont County's future! For the first time in a long time, we will have a complete slate of Democratic candidates for our midterm elections in November, and your financial contributions help us to actively support those campaigns. Seth Walsh, Cincinnati Councilman and candidate for Ohio Treasurer, will be our guest speaker, and the evening will feature delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres, a wine pull, and a fabulous silent auction (you can [...]
Hambley-Russo forum to take place this Sunday
The race for Secretary of State might be the single most important race on Ohio’s ballot this cycle. Find out why this race is so crucial and hear from the two Democratic candidates. Join us for a discussion with Democratic Secretary of State candidates Bryan Hambley and Allison Russo. Each candidate will be given an opportunity to answer a set of questions as well as time to talk about their motivations and goals in running for this important statewide office. [...]
Do you have your voting plan for May 5 primary?
Ohio's new election law requires that absentee ballots arrive at Boards of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. This change -- combined with the unpredictability of mail service -- makes mailing ballots in time to be counted a gamble. So, if you or your family members plan to mail in your absentee ballot, request it now and mail it in as soon as you receive it. Or, make a different plan. "My solution to the problem is to encourage people to [...]
Rep. Jean Schmidt’s new bill calls for fetal life certificates
If there were ever a time to pick up the phone and call Rep. Jean Schmidt, it is now. You may have thought that her most extreme claim to fame (aside from that time she jumped and down, cheering because she thought the Affordable Care Act had been overruled . . but had not ) was when she called rape "an opportunity" after Roe v. Wade was overturned. But this time, she has introduced HB 754, a bill that would require a "certificate of [...]
In Ohio, Real IDs won’t satisfy voter ID law if SAVE Act passes
At the time of writing, the SAVE Act has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, and is still being debated in the U.S. Senate. Many reports suggest that there are not enough votes (60) to pass the measure, but nothing is certain. There is a huge amount of misinformation out there on the bill, and it's tough to know what's what. If you have Instagram, here you can watch a video of the Ohio State University's Associate Dean Anne Ralph explain that showing [...]
Many hands make light work
What do Neighborhood Teams do? Talk with neighbors about issues, elections, and candidates Host or support local social and community events Identify future volunteers, leaders, and candidates Assist with sign placement and poll greeting at their polling location on Election Day Attend the Neighborhood Team meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the CCDP office (778 Old State Route 74). Please sign up using this form. Even if you can't attend the meeting, fill out the form to let us know [...]
