Newsletter - April 1, 2026

Chair's Corner

The surest way to change this state and country is by removing Republicans from office. The only way to do that is to vote.

So, request your vote-by-mail ballot for the Democratic primary here.

Share this with five friends, and on your social media, and start ending the madness.

Onward,

Dave

Click here to register

VOTE!!

Do you know a student that is passionate about the work of the Democratic Party? The CCDP has an opportunity for a paid Summer Internship for college or graduate students.

The CCDP Summer Internship is Ideal for students that want to experience day-to-day operations of a team with a large impact, engage with volunteers and the public, and work on a variety of projects and events. Minimum availability 25 hours per week from mid/late May to mid/late August with some flexibility for evening/weekend meetings/events.

Please send resume and cover letter to info@cuydem.com. Deadline Friday, April 3, 2026.

Democracy Summer 2026
Congresswoman Brown is participating as a partner in the 2026 National Democracy Summer School! This one-of-a-kind Democratic Fellowship—founded by Congressman Jamie Raskin and expanded across the country in an historic partnership with the DCCC—is dedicated to recruiting thousands of high school and college-age students and training them as the next generation of Democratic political activists and leaders.

This six-week program will take place from Monday, June 22nd to Friday, August 7th and requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Fellows will participate in exciting online seminars and a powerful curriculum designed by Congressman Raskin, while also organizing on-the-ground with the Congresswoman's campaign in Ohio.

Throughout the academic portion, Fellows will learn from academic luminaries, inspiring political leaders, policy experts, issue advocates and top community organizers from all across the country.

Click here for more information.

The Board of Elections is hiring Election Day workers! Earn $220 or more!

Visit their website for information or call 216.443.8683 (VOTE)!

The ODP IS HIRING
Click here to apply!

The Coordinated Campaign IS HIRING
Click here to apply!

North Shore AFL-CIO PAC Fundraiser with Great Union Members and Endorsed Democrats!

No Kings III - Lyndhurst - Over 160 Activists!

(Photos courtesy of Jan Kovan)

No Kings III - Chagrin Gateway / Solon - Over 1,000 Activists!

Click here for MORE photos!

And here for EVEN MORE photos!

No Kings III - Lakewood - Over 1,000 Activists!

No Kings III - Strongsville & Southwest Suburbs - Over 3,000 Activists

(Crowd photos courtesy of Maggie Cozza)

No Kings III - Parma - Over 1,000 Activists

(Photos Courtesy of Michael Patterson)

No Kings III - Downtown Cleveland - Over 10,000 Activists (and Probably More)

(Photos courtesy of social media, Angelina Hamilton Steiner!)

Fundraiser for Sunny Simon for Domestic Relations Judge [Endorsed Democrat]
(Second Photo Credit - Louie Moore)

Fundraiser for Davida Russell for State Representative - District 18 [Endorsed Democrat]

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR AND DETAILS

Please check the calendar on cuydem.com for updates or weather cancellations!

Wednesday, April 1

11am - Action | Weekly RALLY at the Free Stamp Against Sens. Husted and Moreno - East 9th Street & Lakeside Avenue East, E 9th St & Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland

4pm - Candidate Action! | Bryan Hambley for Ohio Secretary of State Phone Banks - Virtual

5:30pm - Forum | Cuyahoga Democratic Labor Caucus - United Food & Commercial Workers, 9199 Market Pl #2, Broadview Heights

7pm - Meeting | Strongsville Democratic Club with Special Guest State Rep Allison Russo, Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State -

Strongsville Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 18700 Westwood Dr, Strongsville

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Thursday, April 2

6:30pm - Event | Conversation with Annette Blackwell - Candidate for Ohio Auditor Sponsored by the Cuyahoga Democratic Women's Caucus - Cafe Indigo, 13201 Shaker Square, Cleveland

6:30pm - Meeting | Fairview Park Democratic Club - Fairview Park City Hall, 20777 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park

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Friday, April 3 - Office Closed

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Saturday, April 4

11am - Candidate Event | Meet & Greet for Bryan Hambley for Ohio Secretary of State Sponsored by Councilwoman Monica Wilson, Councilwoman Sue Durichko and Linda Kohar - 8219 Manorford Drive, Parma

12pm - Candidate Event | Campaign Kickoff to Re-Elect Congresswoman Shontel Brown - District 11 [Endorsed Democrat] with Special Guests Senator Sherrod Brown and Dr. Amy Acton Candidate for Ohio Governor

Ariel LaSalle Theater, 823 E 185th St, Cleveland

12pm - Action | Weekly Peaceful Protest Against Oligarchs In Our Democracy at Tesla Motors - 5180 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst

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Monday, April 6

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR MAY PRIMARY

6pm - Candidate Action! | Virtual Textbank for Allison Russo - Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State

Virtual

6pm - Candidate Action! | Virtual Phonebank for Allison Russo - Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State

Virtual

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Tuesday, April 7

8am - VOTE! | First Day of Early In-Person Voting

6:30pm - Meeting | South Euclid Democratic Club - South Euclid City Hall, 1349 S Green Rd, South Euclid

7pm - Meeting | Hillcrest Democratic Club (Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Gates Mills, Highland Heights) with Special Guest John Kulewicz, Candidate for Ohio Attorney General - Mayfield Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 500 Som Center Rd, Mayfield

7pm - Meeting | Village of Oakwood Democratic Club - 23035 Broadway Ave, Oakwood

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Wednesday, April 8

11am - Action | Weekly RALLY at the Free Stamp Against Sens. Husted and Moreno - East 9th Street & Lakeside Avenue East, E 9th St & Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland

4pm - Candidate Action! | Bryan Hambley for Ohio Secretary of State Phone Banks - Virtual

6pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 10/Bratenahl - Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland

6:30pm - Fundraiser | Bedford/Walton Hills Democratic Party Spring Fundraiser - Sirna's Cafe, 795 Broadway Ave, Bedford

6:30pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 3 Democratic Club - Zelma Watson George Recreation Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland

7pm - Meeting | Lyndhurst Democratic Club - Lyndhurst Community Center, 1341 Parkview Dr, Lyndhurst

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR AND DETAILS

Quick Links

Fundraisers & Events

Club Meetings

City & Ward Leaders

Club & Affinity Groups

Board of Elections

Thank you to the CCDP Executive Committee and all of our Democratic Candidates

8th District Court of Appeals

Jeffrey A.Crossman - FTC 2/9/27
Michael John Ryan - FTC 2/10/27
Emanuella D. Groves - FTC 2/11/27
Anita Laster Mays - FTC 2/12/27
Ashley Kilbane - UTE 12/31/28

Court of Common Pleas
General Division

Kira Krivosh - FTC 1/1/27

Daryl T. Dennie - FTC 1/2/27
William Vodrey - FTC 1/3/27
Jennifer O'Donnell - FTC 1/4/27
Brendan J .Sheehan - FTC 1/5/27
Andrew J. Santoli - FTC 1/6/27
Diane P. Russell - FTC 1/7/27
Shannon M. Gallagher - FTC 1/10/27
Fallon Marie Radigan - FTC 2/9/27

Court of Common Pleas

Domestic Relations
Colleen Ann Reali - FTC 1/8/27
Sunny Simon - FTC 1/9/27

Court of Common Pleas

Probate

Nicholas J. Celebrezze - FTC 1/1/27
Laura J. Gallagher - FTC 2/9/27

County Executive
Chris Ronayne

County Council
District 1 - Patrick Kelly

District 3 - Martin Sweeney

District 5 - Courtney Scheff

District 7 - Yvonne M. Conwell

District 9 - Meredith M.Turner

District 11 - No Endorsement

Ohio Senate

21st District - Kent Smith

23rd District - Bride Rose Sweeney

Ohio House

13th District - Tristan W. Rader

14th District - Sean Brennan

15th District - Chris Glassburn
16th District - Scott Dimauro

17th District - Megan Coy

18th District - Davida Russell
19th District - Nicole Sigurdson
20th District - Eugene Miller
21st District - Eric Synenberg
22nd District - Darnell T. Brewer

23rd District - Daniel P. Troy

Yellow highlight indicates opposition in May primary.