From the Activism Chair

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