Senator Tim Kaine is Hillary’s running mate

July 22, 2016

We are pleased to announce Hillary’s running mate, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. Tim is a lifelong progressive, someone who has a two decade long history of putting families first and getting it done.  Also? One of the most qualified vice presidential candidates in our nation’s history.

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DNC – Platform 2016

June 25, 2016

ST. LOUIS, MO – This morning after hearing testimony from 114 witnesses from around the country, the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee concluded its meeting with a final draft approved by the committee. The final draft includes a wide range of policy positions that reflect the depth and breadth of the Democratic Party.

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ODP Statement on DeWine and Husted Filing Motion to Stay “Golden Week” Decision

May 31, 2016

COLUMBUS ⎯⎯The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement today from Chairman David Pepper in response to Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted filing a motion to stay last week’s ruling restoring “Golden Week.” Their argument in today’s filing was that the decision to restore “Golden Week” as it previously existed “risks harm” to Ohio voters and will breed “voter confusion.”

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ODP Calls on Gov. John Kasich to Veto Senate Bill 296

COLUMBUS ⎯⎯ The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairman David Pepper calling on Gov. John Kasich to veto Senate Bill 296, which passed the Ohio House today, and places new restrictions on Ohio voters by requiring a cash bond to keep polling locations open on Election Day:

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