Ohio political junkies got a close-up look at our presidential candidates and their campaigns this week, with the Ohio Democratic Party State Dinner on Sunday night, roundtables and organizing events co-hosted with the Democratic National Committee on Monday and Tuesday and the Democratic debate on Tuesday night in Westerville.

And it's not over -- Debate Week concludes tomorrow with a voting rights rally in Cleveland with Stacey Abrams.

The message coming out of Debate Week from Ohio Democrats and national Democrats is this -- Ohio is in play for 2020.

But before we get to 2020, we can't forget about 2019. We've got great local candidates running in all 88 counties, and early voting is open now. Click here to find your county's early voting location and make a plan to cast your ballot.

Here are five important stories you may have missed this week...

1. PBS: 'He lied.' Ohio voters struggle after Trump promised jobs
2. New York Times: Ohio Was Set to Purge 235,000 Voters. It Was Wrong About 20%.
3. Cleveland Scene: Ohio Lawmakers Once Again Introduce Legislation Barring Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
4. Ohio Public Radio: What Planned Parenthood's Title X Decision Could Mean For Rural Ohio
5. Fremont News-Messenger: Senator Sherrod Brown pleads to keep the Affordable Care Act intact

• Saturday, Oct. 19 -- Make Ohio a Fair Fight with Stacey Abrams in Cleveland
• Saturday, Oct. 19 -- Medina County Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson VIP Reception and Dinner
• Saturday, Oct. 19 -- Portage County Young Democrats Kent Day of Action
• Sunday, Oct. 20 -- Lucas County Democratic Party Fall Celebration with Mayor Nan Whaley
• Tuesday, Oct. 22 -- Lorain County Democratic Party GOTV Spaghetti Dinner
• Tuesday, Oct. 22 -- Northeast Ohio Young Black Dems Meeting
• Thursday, Oct. 24 -- Scioto County Democratic Party Fall Banquet with Justice Michael P. Donnelly, Judge John O'Donnell and Chairman David Pepper
• Thursday, Oct. 24 -- Stark County NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner with Justice Melody Stewart
• Thursday, Oct. 24 -- Northwest Ohio Young Black Dems YP Mixer
• Friday, Oct. 25 -- Central Ohio Young Black Democrats New Member Mixer
• Saturday, Oct. 26 -- Clark County Democratic Party Fall Brunch with Ohio Legislative Black Caucus President Stephanie Howse
• Monday, Oct. 28 -- Lucas County Democratic Party Monday Seminar Series: Petition Gathering
• Tuesday, Oct. 29 -- For Ohio's Future Promises Broken Documentary Screening in Cincinnati
• Tuesday, Oct. 29 -- South Toledo Democratic Club Spaghetti Dinner
• Wednesday, Oct. 30 -- Franklin County Young Dems Halloween Costume Party
• Friday, Nov. 1 -- Northeast Ohio Young Black Dems Halloween Party
• Saturday, Nov. 2 -- Fairfield County Democratic Party Pancake Breakfast
• Saturday, Nov. 2 -- Wood County Young Democrats GOTV Day of Action
• Saturday, Nov. 2 -- Franklin County Young Democrats Poll Standing at Early Vote
• Thursday, Nov. 14 -- Trumbull County Democratic Party Hot Topics Conversation on Gun Safety
• Wednesday, Nov. 20 -- Logan County Democratic Party Fall Dinner with Judge Jennifer Brunner
• Wednesday, Dec. 4 -- Summit County Democratic Party Holiday Party