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Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC)

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The Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC),
a grassroots organization, works in full partnership with the
Ohio Democratic Party (ODP).

The mission of the ODWC is to motivate, educate, empower and energize Democratic women by: recruiting women to run for office, increasing women’s leadership roles within Democratic politics and organizing women to elect Democrats at the local, state and national level.

In order to elect more women to office, the caucus will build a strong networking infrastructure of support for Democratic women by pursuing the following actions:

  • Advocating equitable representation and funding of Democratic women as it relates to candidate recruitment, senior positions within ODP, and appointments to serve on boards and commissions at all levels of government.
  • Develop informational programs on issues important to women and families. Providing educational and training and workshops.
  • The ODWC Executive Director and leadership will facilitating statewide and regional networking opportunities through the ODP website, an e-newsletter, caucus development and social networking tools.
  • Promoting and featuring political, community and grassroots leaders by creating an annual document that lists all Democratic women elected officials, attorneys, business owners, and progressive group leaders.
  • Building a Democratic women’s speakers bureau to be utilized by local Democratic and progressive women’s groups.
  • Mobilizing and taking action on issues that impact: Equality, Economic Justice, Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights, Education, Diversity and Voters Rights.


For more informatio
n or to get involved,
please contact the Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus .

MEMBERSHIP

The Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus is a statewide caucus with membership that includes ALL Democratic Women’s groups:

  • County and regional Democratic Women’s Caucus
  • Local Democratic Federated Women’s Clubs
  • City and regional Democratic Women’s Groups
  • Democratic candidate women activist groups
  • Progressive women’s groups

The Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus
Leadership Council

Chair – Cindy Demsey, Cuyahoga County
Vice Chair – Representative Paula Hicks Hudson, Lucas County
Secretary – Constance Lighthall, Clermont County
Treasurer – Open

STEERING COMMITTEE

Kim Thomas, Cuyahoga County
Maryum Cooper, Franklin County
Representative Catherine Ingram, Hamilton County
Beverly Smith, Montgomery County
Chris Varwig, Lucas County
Patricia Crawford, Summit County
Lupe Williams – NE Ohio Sector, Wayne County
Amy Grubbe – NW Ohio Sector, Erie County
Heather Tiefenthaler – Central Ohio Sector, Champaign County
Eileen Krupinski – SE Ohio Sector, Jefferson County
Melva Newsom – SW Ohio Sector, Greene County

 

For more information or to get involved,
please contact the 
Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus.

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MENUMENU
  • HOME
  • 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
    • Congratulations Candidates!
    • Thank You Candidates!
    • IMPORTANT: Ohio Redistricting = Erie County new lines and districts
  • NEWS
  • ISSUES
    • 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!
      • 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
    • 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
  • CONTACT US
  • LINKS
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