Lorain County Rural Democrats
We are the Democrats of Rural Lorain County
The Rural Dems meet on the second Monday of each month in locations throughout Lorain County.
The August meeting will be on Monday August 10th, 2026 at the Historic Grafton School located at 111 Elm Street in Grafton. Social time at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm.
Get Involved !
Meet the Candidates!
Check out the newly opened Democrat 2026 Campaign office in Oberlin.
Meet Annette Blackwell, candidate for Ohio Auditor; John J Kulewicz, candidate for Ohio Attorney General and Brian Shaver, candidate for US Congress .
You can do BOTH in one trip!
Friday August 7th.
See you there!
Attend a Protest
From Nichole:
Throughout our protests on August 1, 8, 15, and 22, we will be collecting donations for Dems for Dogs. We are collecting pet food, treats, blankets, toys, and other pet supplies. Thank you in advance for helping support this wonderful effort.
Please join us this Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Avon for another Stand Up Lorain County weekly protest.
Bring your sign, sunscreen, water, and a friend as we continue to peacefully stand up for our democracy. Every voice and every person makes a difference.
Celebrate the USA Semiquincentennial !
March in a July 4th Parade!
Due to inclement Weather, Grafton’s July 5th Parade was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for September 5th.
Watch this space for further information.
Canvass for Local Candidates
Sundays in August
The Rural Dems are teaming up with Lorain County Rising to canvass for Brenda Buchanan, Joe Miller & Carolyn White .
Training and campaign materials will be available.
Meet up with us at a location convenient to YOU!
Saturdays in August
Participate in a Fund Raiser
Dems for Dogs is a fund raiser for pet supplies. At Democratic events in Lorain and Huron Counties, items like pet food, treats, blankets, and toys for animals are being gathered. Dems for Dogs supports 12 Democratic candidates who are handing out custom dog bandanas while organizing pet food and supply drives for local shelters like the Friendship Animal Protective League and Huron County Humane Society.
The official campaign is running Aug 1 - Sept. 26, which coincides with the end of National Dog Week. Visit the website at: www.demsfordogs.com for further information. You can also donate through this ActBlue link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dfdseedfunding.