Dear Friend,
We need your help TODAY to Stop Senate Bill 63, which would
eliminate Ohio voters' rights and local democratic choice.This bill strips away local communities' power
to choose how they conduct their elections.
Senate Bill 63 would ban ranked-choice voting statewide and
withhold state funding from cities who want to use it.
If you're unfamiliar with the concept, watch this short video for more
information.
Why this
matters
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Local Control: Ohio's constitution provides cities
and counties with "home rule" authority to manage their own affairs,
including local election methods. SB 63 would punish local governments
adopting ranked-choice voting by making them ineligible to receive
Local Government Fund money until they abandon it.
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Limiting Voter Choice: Ranked choice voting
enhances electoral fairness by requiring winning candidates to secure
majority support, encouraging broader voter appeal, and fostering a
more diverse candidate pool, thus creating a more inclusive and
competitive democratic process.
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Stifling Innovation: Cities like Cleveland Heights
and Cincinnati are considering putting ranked-choice voting on their
November ballot. SB 63 would block these local democratic
experiments.
Access to fair
elections and local control are the strongest tools Ohioans have to
push back on government overreach, hold politicians accountable, and
allow us to play a significant role in shaping policy in our
communities.
Please Take action
NOW
Senate Bill 63 is quickly moving through the Ohio legislature and
has already passed the Senate by a vote of 27-5 on May 14, 2025. It's
currently being heard in the House General Government Committee, with
opponent testimony next Tuesday.
The bill had proponent testimony on Tuesday, June 10. Witnesses in
favor included Save Our States Action, the Stop Ranked-Choice Voting
Coalition and Heritage Action for America.
It will take two minutes to email the committee using our email tool. Please feel free to
edit the letter using your own words.
After taking action please share this link on social media or with your
friends.
Thank you for standing up for democracy!
Ohio Citizen Action
P.S. Our team is working to defend voting rights in Ohio,
but we can't do it without your support. If you're
able, please consider making a donation of
$5, $10, or $25 today to help fuel our advocacy efforts. Every dollar
helps us amplify the voices of Ohioans. Thank you!
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