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Ohio Redistricting Commission Concludes First Meeting Without Public Testimony, Alternative Map as Republicans Continue to Stall for 13-2 Map

Ohioans Deserve a Fair, Bipartisan Congressional Map After Weeks of Delay Awaiting Ohio Redistricting Commission

Democrats Call on Governor to Immediately Convene Redistricting Commission, Invite Bipartisan Partnership Toward 10/31 Deadline

Ohio Democrats Fight for Fair, Constitutional Maps Absent Republican Proposal, Delays in Redistricting Process

Budget Fails Ohioans, Recklessly Underfunds Children, Public Education, Medicaid, Property Tax Relief

Don't Believe the Lies. Issue 1 Empowers Black Voters, Opens Doors to More Diverse Representation in Government

Leader Russo Focused on Fair Redistricting Process, Hearing From Ohioans Firsthand

Democracy Prevails as Ohioans Defeat Issue 1

Issue 1 Poll Proves Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support to Vote "NO" on August Special Election for Special Interests

Householder Sentenced to 20 Years For $60 Million Bribery Scheme

Solemn Anniversary of Roe v. Wade's Reversal Brings Renewed Fight for Reproductive Freedom

Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation an Act of State-Sponsored Bullying and Bigotry During Pride Month

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Rep. Sweeney Applauds Voting Advocates Victory, Renews Call to Stop the Purge

August 29, 2019

State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement in response to the news that the Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute settled its legal challenge against Secretary of State Frank LaRose such that Ohioans’ ballots will be counted even if they are caught up in the voter purge. See the settlement agreement here and her statement below.

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Reps. Leland, Lightbody and Russo announce Ohio Promise Town Halls

Events to focus on Dem efforts to invest in working people and families

August 27, 2019

State Reps. David Leland (D-Columbus), Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) and Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced town hall meetings TOMORROW, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Norwich Township Safety Services Building in Hilliard and Thursday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Whetstone Library to discuss the state budget, bipartisan priorities and a number of recent Democratic-led wins for working people and families in Central Ohio.

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House Democrats launch commonsense gun safety website

DoSomethingOhio.com provides resources for Ohioans to get involved, hold legislature accountable in wake of Dayton shooting

August 26, 2019

House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) and House Democratic lawmakers today announced the launch of DoSomethingOhio.com, a website designed to provide resources for constituents to contact their legislators and call for commonsense gun reform in Ohio.

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Reps. Miller, Howse introduce bill naming Toni Morrison Day

August 26, 2019

State Reps. Joe Miller (D-Amherst) and Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) today introduced legislation honoring the late author Toni Morrison by designating her birthday, February 18, as “Toni Morrison Day” in Ohio.

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