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      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart
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      • Judge Thomas J. Osowik
      • Judge Myron C. Duhart
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      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
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      • Judge Erich J. O’Brien
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    • SPECIAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 – STATE ISSUE 1; KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU VOTE!
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    • Ohio Democratic Party – Family Reunion with Cecile Richards – 7.15.2023
    • Main Street Initiative: So, You want to Run? Running for Office 101
    • Main Street Initiative: So, You’re starting your campaign? Running for Office 201
    • Main Street Initiative: Campaign Management Bootcamp – Running for Office 301
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Know your ballot issues BEFORE you vote!

Current as of 5.30.2023

PENDING STATEWIDE BALLOT ISSUES

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – CITIZEN-INITIATED

RAISE THE WAGE OHIO (2023)

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter, April 5, 2023 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Letter from the Ohio Ballot Board, April 17, 2023 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM WITH PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter, March 2, 2023 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Letter from the Ohio Ballot Board, March 13, 2023 (PDF)

RAISE THE WAGE OHIO AMENDMENT (2022)

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter, October 28, 2022 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Letter from the Ohio Ballot Board, November 7, 2022 (PDF)

MEDICAL RIGHT TO REFUSE AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter, June 24, 2022 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter, July 5, 2022 (PDF)

THE LIFETIME GENERAL ASSEMBLY TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter, February 27, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Letter from the Ohio Ballot Board, March 2, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

THE SECURE AND FAIR ELECTIONS AMENDMENT (RESUBMISSION)

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter, February 20, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Letter from the Ohio Ballot Board, March 2, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter, April 23, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

RAISE THE WAGE OHIO AMENDMENT (2020)

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter January 27, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter February 5, 2020 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

SHORT-TERM LOAN CONSUMER PROTECTION

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter May 21, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter May 29, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

MARIJUANA RIGHTS AND REGULATIONS

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter May 10, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter May 17, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

KIDNEY DIALYSIS

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter February 9, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter February 20, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Unique Supplemental Petition – Kidney Dialysis July 23, 2018 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY, DRUG TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter December 8, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter December 12, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Argument in Support (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Argument Against (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Ballot Language (PDF)(opens in a new window)

THE OHIO COMMUNITY RIGHTS AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter November 27, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter December 5, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

THE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM AMENDMENT FOR COUNTIES AND TOWNSHIPS

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter December 5, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

THE OHIO PUPPY MILL PREVENTION AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter September 15, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter September 22, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING REFORM AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter May 22, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter May 30, 2017 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

OHIO CANNABIS RIGHTS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT II

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter April 7, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter  April 14, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

OHIOANS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter March 25, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter  March 31, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

ETHICS FIRST PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter March 14, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter  March 23, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

CLEAN ENERGY PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT V

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter March 14, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter March 23, 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

CLEAN ENERGY PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IV

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter November 2, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter November 10, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

OHIO FAIR WAGE AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text(PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter October 23, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter October 30, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

STRENGTHENING TERM LIMITS ON STATE LEGISLATORS

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter September 8, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter September 18, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

CANNABIS CONTROL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text  (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter  June 17, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter June 25, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

LEGALIZE MARIJUANA AND HEMP IN OHIO

  • Summary and Full Text  (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter May 7, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter  May 14, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

OHIO CANNABIS RIGHTS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter May 17, 2013 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter May 23, 2013 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter March 10, 2014(PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter March 13, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

FREEDOM TO MARRY PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter April 14, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter April 22, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

BOTTLE BILL FOR OHIO

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter October 8, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter October 17, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

CLEAN ENERGY PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter February 21, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

CLEAN ENERGY PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT II

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter November 18, 2013 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter November 19, 2013 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

CLEAN ENERGY PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT III

  • Summary and Full Text(opens in a new window) (PDF)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter July 7, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter July 14, 2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

WORKPLACE FREEDOM PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter February 1, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter February 9, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

OHIO MEDICAL CANNABIS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Cerification Letter January 20, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter January 25, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

PERSONHOOD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter December 30, 2011 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter January 9, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

OHIO ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter October 14, 2011 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Single Issue Certification Letter October 21, 2011 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

GENERAL ASSEMBLY INITIATED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

AUGUST 8, 2023 – SPECIAL ELECTION – ISSUE 1
ELEVATING STANDARDS TO QUALIFY FOR AND PASS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

  • Amended Substitute Senate Joint Resolution 2 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Ballot Language (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Explanation(PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument For (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument Against (PDF)

CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING

  • Substitute Senate Joint Resolution 5 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Ballot Language (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Explanation (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Argument For (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument Against (PDF)(opens in a new window)

BAIL REFORM

  • Substitute House Joint Resolution 2 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Ballot Language (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Explanation (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument For (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument Against (PDF)(opens in a new window)

QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS

  • House Joint Resolution 4 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Ballot Language (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Explanation (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument For (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certified Argument Against (PDF)

INITIATED STATUTE

AN ACT TO CONTROL AND REGULATE ADULT USE CANNABIS

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter August 30, 2021 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter September 3, 2021 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Unique Supplemental Petition Form January 3, 2022  (PDF)

AN ACT TO CLOSE LOOPHOLES IN BACKGROUND CHECKS ON GUN SALES

  • Summary and Full Text (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Attorney General Certification Letter July 19, 2019 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Ballot Board Certification Letter July 23, 2019 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Letter from Attorney General August 27, 2019  (PDF)(opens in a new window)

STATEWIDE REFERENDUM

There are no referenda at this time.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Erie County Democratic Party
      • Erie County Democratic Party Officers – 2022-2026
        • Amy F. Grubbe, Chairwoman
        • Robert Ritzler, Vice-Chairman
        • Linda Miller-Moore, Secretary
        • MaryAnn Groot, Treasurer
      • Central Committee Members – 2022-2026
      • Executive Committee Members – 2022-2026
        • Responsibilities of Central and Executive Committee Members
      • ECDP Constitution and Bylaws
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
      • Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC)
    • Erie County Democratic Party Friends
    • Democratic National Committee (DNC)
    • Ohio Democratic Party (ODP)
    • History * Fun Facts * Trivia
      • History: The Democratic Party
      • Ohio History & Trivia
      • How bills become laws in Ohio
      • Kids Fun Facts, Guides & Links to the U.S. Government
    • OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHANGE!
  • ELECTED OFFICIALS
    • President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
    • U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
    • U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur – Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
    • State Senate – Democratic Minority Leadership – 135th General Assembly
    • State House – Democratic Minority Leadership – 135th General Assembly
    • Erie County Democratic Officeholders
      • Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter
      • Erie County Engineer John ‘Jack’ D. Farschman, P.E., P.S.
      • Erie County Recorder Ellen M. Olsen
      • Erie County Sheriff Paul A. Sigsworth
      • Erie County Clerk of Courts Luvada S. Wilson
    • Teresa Fedor – Ohio State Board of Education-2nd District
    • Ohio Supreme Court Justices
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner
    • Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals Judges
      • Judge Thomas J. Osowik
      • Judge Myron C. Duhart
    • Erie County Common Pleas Court
      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
    • Municipal Court Judges
      • Judge Erich J. O’Brien
      • Judge W. Zack Dolyk
    • ODP State Committee Members
      • Margaret M. Murray – ODP State Central Committee Woman-2nd Senate District
      • Tom Galloway – ODP State Central Committee Man-2nd Senate District
  • CANDIDATES
    • Interested in becoming a candidate?
      • What is involved? What are the requirements to be a candidate?
      • Main Street Initiative & LEAD Ohio Trainings Announced: Run For Office 2023
    • IMPORTANT: Ohio Redistricting = Erie County new lines and districts
    • President Joe Biden-Vice President Kamala Harris – 2024
    • U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown – 2024
    • Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur – 2024
  • NEWS
  • ISSUES
    • SPECIAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 – STATE ISSUE 1; KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU VOTE!
    • Redistricting Ohio
    • SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act
    • Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 = Historic Legislation
      • The American Jobs Plan
      • The American Families Plan
    • The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
    • Know the petition process!
      • How are Issues put on the ballot?
      • Know your ballot issues!
      • Ohio Ballot Board Members
    • Affordable Care Act
    • Ohio Legislature: Workers’ and Unions’ Issues
    • U.S. Supreme Court
      • Test your knowledge!
      • History of SCOTUS
      • SCOTUS 2022-2023 cases to be heard
  • ACTION ITEMS
  • EVENTS
    • Are you ready to vote in 2023?
    • ECDP Executive Committee
      • ECDP HQ
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • Ohio Democratic Party – Family Reunion with Cecile Richards – 7.15.2023
    • Main Street Initiative: So, You want to Run? Running for Office 101
    • Main Street Initiative: So, You’re starting your campaign? Running for Office 201
    • Main Street Initiative: Campaign Management Bootcamp – Running for Office 301
    • LEAD Ohio - Candidates and Campaign Staff Trainings
    • Voter Registration Drives
    • Erie County Parades, Festivals and Fair
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