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Dear Friend,



There are only five more days before Ohioans cast their votes on Issue 1! 



This election will resonate across the country <[link removed]>, as other states are also considering measures to restrict ballot initiatives. The outcome of this election may influence how other states approach direct democracy and the initiative process in the future.



Issue 1 is a ballot measure that proposes making it tougher for initiatives to be approved in the state. Currently, initiatives need a simple majority to pass, but Issue 1 would require 60% of voters to approve them. Additionally, starting January 1, 2024, backers of initiatives would need to gather signatures in all 88 Ohio counties, double the current requirement.



























Here’s what you can do in these last few days before the election:



 Vote!







Extended voting hours continue through August 6. Make a plan to vote <[link removed]> and then contact at least nine friends to educate about Issue 1 and encourage a no vote on August 8. Make sure you bring a photo ID!



Vote Early (In-Person)



August 3-4: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.



August 5: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



August 6: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.



Vote By Mail (At Home)



Deadline to Postmark Absentee Ballot: August 7



Vote on Election Day (Tuesday, August 8)



Polling locations are open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.



Attend an event near you



Cleveland - Thursday, August 3 beginning at 4 p.m.



Mayor Justin Bibb will join volunteers with the Vote No on Issue 1 campaign to launch a canvass of East Cleveland neighborhoods. Kerruish Park, 17218 Tarkington Ave., Cleveland, 44128 (Meet at the covered pavilion)



Cincinnati - August 6 from 4-6pm;  August 8th from 7-9am and 4-6pm



Residents of the neighborhood of Northside and the Hamilton County Dem Party have organized "honk and waves."

 4101 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, (Hoffner Park) 45223



Join us for an election night watch party at The Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. Please RSVP <[link removed]>







New Philadelphia - August 7 from 5-7pm



Rally outside of the Tuscarawas County Court House from 5-7 pm outside of early voting hours.

125 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663



Columbus - Thursday, August 3 at 5:30pm







There are more events around Ohio listed here. <[link removed]>



See you at the polls!







P.S. Please send us a photo of you with your "I voted" sticker. Or you can post it on social media and tag us:



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