Newsletter - February 11, 2026 - Endorsed Candidates, Call to Action Re SAVE Act, Black History Month and More

Newsletter - February 11, 2026

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

Celebrate Black History Month!

From churches to libraries, museums to concert halls, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are celebrating Black History Month.

Details and events here:

Cleveland Public Library Events

Cleveland Film Society Event

Cleveland Museum of Art Events

Signal Cleveland List of Events

CCDP Executive Committee Endorsement Meeting - February 7, 2026

More photos here courtesy of Photographer Louie Moore.

36 folks showed up (and were quite bundled up) last Saturday in front of Tesla, Lyndhurst.

Join in Saturday, February 14 for the one year anniversary of weekly Protests at Tesla with a social hour at 1:30 pm. More Info Here

Solon Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library

6:00 - 8:00 PM, Doors Open 5:30 PM

Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center

1349 E. 79th Street, Cleveland OH 44103

Ward 15 Democratic Club Meeting
Thursday, 2/12 - Doors 6pm, Meeting 630pm

Continuing on our momentum, we’re going to have the opportunity to meet, talk to, and learn from our Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair, David Brock.

The petitions are signed. Now, the real work begins. If you’ve decided to run for office, you probably have one big question: What’s next? Don’t navigate it alone. Join us for a Pow-HER to Run 201 Session!

Tuesday, February 17, 6:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 pm

Wednesday, March 4, 7:00-9:00 pm

Ready to move from filing to winning?
REGISTER HERE.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR AND DETAILS

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

Wednesday, February 11

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

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

6:30pm - Event | Democratic Women Mayors Panel: Opportunities and Challenges Sponsored by the Cuyahoga Democratic Women's Caucus - Beachwood Branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood

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

7pm - Candidate Event | Scott Schulz, Candidate for US House District 7 Town Hall - Solon Branch, 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon

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Thursday, February 12

6pm - Meeting | Cleveland Heights Democrats - Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland

6:30pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 15 Democratic Club with Special Guest Chair Dave Brock - Cretan Party Center, 3853 W 168th St, Cleveland

6:30pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 12 Democratic Club - Virtual

7pm - Meeting | Solon Democratic Club - Grantwood Golf Course, 38855 Aurora Rd, Solon

7:15pm - Meeting | North Olmsted Democratic Club - North Olmsted Community Cabin, 28114 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted

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Friday, February 13

6pm - Event | Friends Circle with Stephanie Thomas - [Non-Endorsed Candidate for County Council District 3] - Dunlap's Corner Bar, 3258 W 32nd St, Cleveland

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Saturday, February 14

11am - Event | Let's Share the Love Food Drive Sponsored by the Berea Democratic Club - Giant Eagle Supermarket, 50 W Bridge St, Berea

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

1:30pm - Event | Weekly Protest One-Year Anniversary - Messiah Lutheran Church, 5200 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland

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Sunday, February 15

1:45pm - Action | Voice Hearts and Resistance March Co-Sponsored by the CDWC, Mobilize the Vote NEW, Lakewood Democratic Club, No Kings Cleveland - Huron Rd E & E 4th St, Cleveland

3pm - Meeting | Richmond Heights Democratic Club - Richmond Heights Community Center, 27285 Highland Road - Richmond Heights

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Monday, February 16

Office Closed - President's Day

5pm - Fundraiser | Elect Jeff Crossman - 8th District Court of Appeals [Endorsed Democrat] - Parma Tavern, 5680 Broadview Rd, Parma

6:30pm - Meeting | Bedford Heights Democratic Club - Bedford Heights Community Center, 5616 Perkins Rd, Bedford Heights

6:30pm - Meeting | Garfield Heights Democratic Party with Special Guest County Executive Chris Ronayne - Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd, Cleveland

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Tuesday, February 17

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

6pm - Training | The Pow-Her to Run: 201 Sponsored by Women LEAD OHIO - Virtual

6pm - Meeting | Cuyahoga County Young Democrats - 3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland

6:30pm - Meeting | Shaker Heights Democratic Club - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd, Shaker Heights

6:30pm - Meeting | Maple Heights Democratic Club - Maple Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 5225 Library Ln, Maple Heights

7pm - Meeting | Olmsted Falls/Olmsted Township Democratic Club

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Wednesday, February 11

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

5:30pm - Fundraiser | Elect Eugene Miller Candidate for Ohio State House District 20 [Endorsed Democrat] - Cleveland Cigar & Social Lounge, 2112 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland

7pm - Candidate Event | Scott Schulz, Candidate for US House District 7 Town Hall - Middleburg Heights Branch, 16699 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights

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