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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, 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 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
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.
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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