How are issues put on the ballot? What issues may be on the ballot? Who determines what issues are on ballot?

April 1, 2025

Several requirements must be met before a proposed statewide issue can be placed on the ballot. Links explaining those procedures can be found here. The Ohio Ballot Board’s role in the process is first to determine whether the petition language contains a single issue and secondly, to prescribe the official ballot language and any missing arguments for each statewide issue.

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Are you ready to vote in 2025?

March 1, 2025

Are you ready to vote in 2025? Your vote is your voice… and your voice matters. To vote, you first must register to vote. Get ready to cast your ballot and make your voice heard. Links are available to check your registration, where you vote and other valuable information! Please be aware of all deadlines! BE PREPARED! STAY HOME! STAY SAFE! VOTE ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL!

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Election of DNC Officers scheduled including four candidates’ forums

February 2, 2025

The election of DNC officers – including Chair, Vice Chairs, Treasurer, Secretary and National Finance Chair – took place on February 1. 2025 and was held in National Harbor, Maryland. New DNC Chair Ken Martin was elected on the first ballot with a majority of the voting DNC members. Addressing the members after the election, he said: “We have one team, the Democratic Party, and we have one fight. The fight’s not in here, it’s out there. The fight right now is against Donald Trump and the billionaires who bought this country.”

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Citizens Not Politicians: YES on Issue 1!

September 7, 2024

Once again, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) and the Republican majority on the Ohio Ballot Board have approved language for Issue 1 that is misleading to voters about the nature of the amendment, making it look like a change to promote gerrymandering when it’s actually a proposal to outlaw unfair practices in drawing up boundaries for political districts. CNP, the group responsible for the proposed amendment, and the ACLU agree the language is misleading and have filed a lawsuit with the Ohio Supreme Court, asking the court to order LaRose to correct the ballot language. The lawsuit describes LaRose’s current version as being “biased, inaccurate, deceptive and unconstitutional.” A decision from the court could come early next week.

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