Ohio is having a special election on August 8 that is clearly about democracy vs autocracy; the GOP has placed an issue on the ballot to increase the threshold for passing citizen-led initiatives from a simple majority (50%+1) to over 60%. Why? They are hoping to squelch a ballot measure for the November general election that would guarantee a woman’s right to contraceptives and reverse a trigger law that outlaws abortion.
How can you help? Volunteer with Ohio Democrats!
Some voters are unaware of the special election, we need to get the Democratic & Independent vote out to Vote NO on Issue 1:
Donate: They need at least 11 million https://secure.actblue.com/donate/odpwebsite_22
Phone Bank Links: https://www.mobilize.us/ohdems/event/563286/
Call for Change: https://www.mobilize.us/ohdems/event/568724/
Text: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/570319/
Vote Forward Letters: https://votefwd.org/campaigns and sign up for Ohio campaign. After August 8th, please sign up for their other campaigns in Virginia and Kentucky.
Postcard: To help, go to Postcards To Voters, text “join” to Abby the text bot at 484-275-2229, or email join@TonytheDemocrat.org. Or, contact Jane Ho 424 603 9818.
After August 8th, PV Dems Activism will focus on the statewide elections in Virginia and Governor Beshear’s re-election in Kentucky, https://andybeshear.com/. Fun fact, since 2003, whichever party wins the gubernatorial race in Kentucky wins the Presidency the following year.
For variety of volunteer opportunities visit Grassroots Dems HQ https://linktr.ee/grassrootsdemhq
Any questions?
Always feel free to reach out to me.
Caryl
PV Democrats Activism Chair