Upcoming Events
Stand Up Lorain County Protest
Let’s come together to honor our veterans who have dedicated their lives to defending democracy. Veterans, please wear your uniforms if you feel it’s appropriate.
Everyone else—if you have veterans in your family, please make a photocopy of their picture and add it to your sign.
Let’s show our gratitude with signs that are respectful and honoring.
Graig Bansek Kick Off Event
Meet Graig Bansek at his Kick Off Event. Graig is aCandidate in the Democratic Primary in May for Ohio House District 52. There will be heavy appetizers, beer and pop provided.
See HERE for more information.
Meet Chris Gibbs
The Lorain County Rural Democrats, Lorain County Rising, and the Oberlin Democrats invite you to a conversation with Chris Gibbs to learn why he left the Republican Party and become a Democrat, how he communicates with his former party, and how urban and rural Ohio can move forward together in a changing landscape.
Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30PM Mill on Main, 95 S. Main Street Oberlin
Meet Bryan Hambley Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State
The Lorain County Rural Democrats, Lorain County Rising and the Oberlin Democrats invite you to meet MEET BRYAN HAMBLEY!
Bryan is a candidate for Ohio Secretary of State.He is passionate about making our democracy work. But, he cannot do this without you; Ohio needs a community of people working together to care for Ohio, and strengthen our state.
Chef Shontae, owner of the Steel Magnolia Food Truck, will provide light snacks and overview of her rural/urban gardening leadership.
Please RSVP to team@hambleyforohio.com by Nov 10th.
Learn More about Bryan HERE
Stand Up Lorain County Protest
Join us as we remind our community to get out and vote by November 4 if they haven’t already. Bring your signs highlighting the importance of voting and making our voices heard.
Additionally, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for North Ridgeville Community Cares to support our neighbors in need. They are in desperate need of non-perishable food items. Please bring what you can to help!
Sherrod Brown's Spaghetti Dinner
Carryout available. RSVP’s encouraged.
For RSVP’s and more information, contact RSVP@SherrodBrown.com or 614.5309. Checks can be made payable to Friends of Sherrod Brown or contribute on line secure.actblue.com/donate/SpaghettiDinner2025
LCDP State Candidates Fund Reception
The Lorain County Democrats invite you to Lorain County to the Capitol! Candidate Fundraiser. Join us for some delicious bites with your 2026 state candidates at the Foundry Kitchen and Bar in Elyria. RSVP HERE
Stand Up Lorain County Protest
This week we are collecting canned foods for the Community Resource Services (Avon Lake)
Register HERE
Redistricting Update
Join Lorain County Rising as we welcome Catherine Turcer, the Executive Director for Common Cause Ohio, to our October meeting. An expert on redistricting reform and state level campaign finance, Catherine advocates for greater transparency and more accountable government and helped lead Ohio’s successful efforts to address gerrymandering. She will give us an update on redistricting and take all your burning redistricting questions!
Stand Up Lorain County Protest
This month we want to focus on people who are feeling politically isolated. Our goals are:
To show people who feel isolated in their political views that they are not alone.
To demonstrate to MAGA supporters that we are not going anywhere.
Help them feel connected and therefore vote in the future.
Chili and Cheers
Register on line or to Justin Emeka at: 440.839.6876 or farahfor judge@gmail.com
Stand Up Lorain County Protest
We’ll be protesting from 10 am to 12 pm followed by an optional chat with Nichole Geibel and Brenda Buchanan to check in and share ideas,
LCDP Chairwoman's Banquet
Join the Lorain County Democratic Party for their Chairwoman's Ball on September 25 at Tom's Country Place -- 3442 Stoney Ridge Road in Avon. VIP Cocktail Reception is at 5 p.m. Cocktails at 6 p.m. and Dinner and Program begin at 7 p.m. Sponsorships available.
Peaceful Protest
Location: Walking bridge entrance off of Cypress and Holly Dr. View on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/qNpxTwbxoAAL1iyB9
The bridge is easy to access and includes a ramp—no stairs—so it should be manageable for participants with mobility concerns. From the entrance to the middle of the bridge is 450ft.
Parking: Street parking is available on Cypress and Holly Drive. Please be mindful of fire hydrants and driveways.
Signs & Flags:
We’ll have a large sign for both the east and west sides of the bridge. If you have ideas for what they should say, please share them! You’re also welcome to bring your own signs or small American flags to wave.
Meet the New Democrat State Chair
Please join the Oberlin Democrats and Lorain County Rising as we welcome the Ohio Democratic Party’s newly elected chair, Kathleen Clyde. Refreshments and conversation are anticipated to be excellent.
RLCDPA Monthly Meeting
NOTE: The upcoming election of RLCDPA officers and potential amendments to the by-laws that govern the election and the duties of the officers will be discussed. Read the current Constitution & Bylaws, Leadership Roles & Responsibilities and Meeting Agenda for Monday Sept 8, 2025.
Cocktail Reception In Support of Farah Emeka
Sep 07, 2025, 4:00 PM – Sep 08, 2025, 6:00 PM
Oberlin, 95 S Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074
This is a ticketed event. Please RSVP.
RSVP to: Justin Emeka at 440.839.6876 farahforjudge@gmail.com
Platinum Sponsor: $800 Gold Sponsor: $500 Individual Tickets: $100
Grafton Library Fundraiser
Meals available for dine in or carry out. Tickets $20 per person, cash or check only. To purchase tickets, contact Ed HERE or Clare HERE
Stop the Trump Takeover
We’re backing the March in DC this weekend with a local protest in Wellington. It’s crucial to show up in rural areas because it creates opportunities to connect with local allies who may not know there’s a network around them. Let them know DC belongs to ALL of us — not the oligarchy.
We’re done with the nonsense and daily drama. It’s time to say:
-We are ALL DC. -We support our service members. -It’s time for leadership
Let them know DC belongs to ALL of us — not the oligarchy. Join us in Wellington this weekend. Your voice matters. Let’s stand together!
Ultimate Conquest Video Game Tournament
Join the fun at this Super Smash Bros Singles e-sporting event September 4, 2025 beginning at 5pm at the LCCC - Patsie C and Dolores Jenee Campana Center for Ideation 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035,
Labor Fest
The annual organized labor festival.
Help staff the Rural Dem Booth between 12pm and 6pm. Volunteer and get more details HERE .
Empty Chair Town Hall for Ohio Senators
You are invited to attend the Empty Town Chair Town Hall!
When: Tuesday, August 26 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm for mingling)
Where: Milestone Event Center, 11 S. Prospect Street, Norwalk, OH 44857
In place of Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, we will have a panel of local experts and affected citizens speak - come with your thoughts and questions! This event is open to the public. Please share with your party members.
Lorain County Fair
The Lorain County Democratic Party will have a booth at this year’s fair. RLCDPA members along with other Democrats will staff the booth throughout the week. If you can help, sign up HERE
Fight the Trump Takeover
Democracy is in danger. This is a NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION due to what is happening in TX. Please instead join us at the Lorain County Clerk of Courts building (where Bob Latta’s office is). From there, those who are able will march to the courthouse along the sidewalk.
Trump and his allies are redrawing districts, silencing voters of color, and attacking the Voting Rights Act. What’s happening in Texas is a warning for the entire country.
We must defend the vote, protect our rights, and stop this anti-democratic power grab—before it spreads nationwide.
You can park in the Lorain County Parking Garage located near the courthouse and city hall. Additionally, there is street parking and Elyria Public Library offers parking.
AFL CIO Steak Fry Fund Raiser
Come join the Lorain AFL-CIO Steak Fry Fundraiser! What a great evening to come out, have a wonderful meal and hang out with all your friends. Tickets are $35 for for adults, and kids 5yrs and under eat for free. Can't wait to see there! Wear your Rural Dems T shirt!
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
This year, we celebrate 50 years of the North Ridgeville Corn Festival. There are so many memories! Many of us remember attending over these past five decades. We have something special for everyone this year, and we can’t wait to see you!
We’re thrilled to invite you to a weekend filled with family-friendly fun and free entertainment at our fantastic festival. Join us in celebrating community, culture, and, of course, corn! It’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories.
See the schedule HERE
One Million Rising Gathering
Feeling concerned about MAGA's ICE raids, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, defunding of PBS and NPR, and closing government agencies? We are too and we're not going to sit by and watch!
Join us for a One Million Rising Resistance Gathering!
Lorain County Rising invites you to join us as we organize and determine the ways we will strategically be non-cooperative in order to fight burgeoning authoritarianism in our nation. Together, we can do this!
At this gathering, we will stand in community together, ready to take action. We will participate in a lively discussion to address the real time threat America is facing as it shifts away from our democratic values and into an authoritarian regime. We will talk through ways our community can take action and help stop this through noncooperation techniques, and how in so doing we will be part of national action that will affect real change.
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Register HERE
Rage Against the Regime
We’re joining voices across the country for the Rage Against the Regime nationwide protest—and we need you with us.
We’ll be standing peacefully along the sidewalks holding signs in protest of the ongoing threats to our democracy, human rights, and basic freedoms. This is our time to show up, speak out, and stand strong—together.
Register HERE
Democratic Party Family Picnic
Come out for a great time with fellow Democrats from around the county. City clubs will feature games and attractions for guests of all ages.
Tom Orlando Summer Cocktail Reception
Thu, Jul 31 Red Tail Golf Course - Carnegie Room
Tom Orlando 2025 Summer Cocktail Reception on July 31 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Red Tail Golf Course - Carnegie Room, 4400 Lear Nagle Road in Avon. $100/person or $175/couple. Sponsorships available. Contact: votetomorlando@gmail.com