Let’s continue to stand together for accountability, justice, and community voice.

Register HERE

Let’s continue to stand together for accountability, justice, and community voice.

Register HERE

Let’s get together for a Fish Fry in Grafton! We’ll meet at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to wear either your Rural Dems T-shirt or a Brenda Buchanan T-shirt. See you there!

The Oberlin Democrats invite you to meet Ohio Democratic Congressional Candidates Daniel Burke for the Ohio 5th and Ed Fitzgerald for the Ohio 7th, Social time at 6:30 pm and the program begins at 7 pm.

The Rural Caucus is excited to invite you to a special Rural Caucus event with Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. This is a great opportunity for rural Ohioans to hear directly from our national leadership and to learn more about the strategy for how we win in 2026.

This Zoom call will take place on February 24th at 2:00 PM. You can sign up via Mobilize using this link-- Mobilize.

Stand Up Lorain County is protesting in front of the AMHERST Town Hall on Saturday February 21st from 10:30 am - noon.

Please bring a letter on Tuesday for our protest and lobbying at Bob Latta's office in case he is not there.

This is a nationwide call to action for the impeachment of: 

• Donald J Trump and also: 

• Kristi Noem – Secretary of Homeland Security

• Peter B. Hegseth - Secretary of Defense

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Secretary of Health and Human Services

• Pamela J Bondi - Attorney General

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and good conversation at the Grafton Township Fire Department’s semi-annual pancake and sausage breakfast. Meal by donation only. It’s a perfect opportunity for a relaxed morning with neighbors. Don’t forget to wear your Rural Dems T-shirt!

The 12th Annual Brunch with a Farmer will be happening on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Lorain County Community College. Different location this year we will be at the College Commons (CC 105).  Looking for Love and Local Foods? We can help with one of those! 

Limited Tickets Available and PREPAY ONLY by February 3rd, $15 | Farm Bureau members $25 | Non members. Contact Lorain County Farm Bureau at lorain@ofbf.org or 440-877-0706

The best thing we can do is to be prepared. If you are unable to attend training session, please join an online training like this one.  Also, here is some information shared from the Ohio Immigrant Alliance on ways you can help right now.

The January meeting will be on Monday February 9, 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. We look forward to seeing you there!

Speakers at the February meeting will be Drs. Valerie Fouts-Fowler and Laura Beene. Drs. Fouts-Fowler and Beene are the leaders of the group, Concerned UH Physicians. They have been spearheading a physician's unionizing effort at the University Hospitals.  They will share with us in their many experiences in their fight for patient safety and physician working conditions. 

Stand Up Lorain County is protesting in AVON on Saturday February 7th from 10:30 am - noon.

Meet Allison Russo, Primary Candidate for Ohio Democratic Secretary of State on Thursday February 5 at the First Church in Oberlin.

The Lorain County Rural Democrats, Lorain County Rising and Oberlin Democrats are sponsoring this event. Allison Russo was first elected as representative of Ohio District 7 in 2016. She has also served as the House Minority Leader since January of 2022, Now she is running for Secretary of State.

Stand Up Lorain County is collaborating with Liv Goforth from Lorain for an "ICE OUT of OH" protest on Saturday, January 31 (weather permitting), from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Due to hazardous sidewalk conditions, we will NOT be marching. This will be a peaceful, stationary protest on the sidewalk in front of Lakeview Beach.

Please dress extra warm and consider bringing a hot beverage to help with the cold.

If you haven’t already, please register for the protest using this link: MOBILIZE

You don't have to be a farmer or a member to attend the Ohio Farmer’s Union 92nd State Convention! Anyone with rural interest is welcome!

To get details and register for the convention, go to Eventbrite HERE.

Thursday, January 29th, at 7:00 PM we will kick off 2026 with remarks from guest speaker House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn. Chair Chris Gibbs will give updates from the Rural Listening Tour that we wrapped up at the end of 2025, along with what we can be looking forward to in 2026.

Please sign up for the Q1 meeting using this link: Mobilize Sign Up

What's Happening in Public Health with Health Commissioner Mark Adams

Write postcards, text, call to contact your representatives in the community of friends!

The Protest has been CANCELLED.

If you would still like to connect with the group, I have reserved Room C at the North Ridgeville Library on Saturday, 1/24/26 from 10:30am–12:30pm. This will be an informal indoor gathering for community connection and sign-making. I will bring poster boards; please bring your own supplies (markers, scissors, glue, tape, letters, etc.) if you’re able.

Write postcards, text, call to contact your representatives in the community of friends!

Tuesday, January 20 | 2:00–3:00 PM
We will be participating in the Free America Nationwide Walkout.

The January meeting will be on Monday January 12, 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. We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, January 10 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Elyria
Protest against Trump’s war initiated against Venezuela.

You and a Spouse/Friend are invited to join  the Lorain County Rural Democrats in a Holiday Get Together on Monday December 15th.

The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm at the Bulldog Pub & Grille   108 E. Main St.    Lagrange, OH

Appetizers courtesy of LCRD Cash Dinner Off the Menu Cash Bar

Please RSVP to ruraldemevents@gmail.com OR

Use this link https://forms.gle/fc19P4i5zH4GVhHZ7

Please avoid parking in spaces close to the businesses.

Supporters from across Lorain County and beyond are invited to join State Representative Joe Miller and Brian Baker for their 2026 Campaign Kickoff on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Bricklayers Hall, 8497 Leavitt Road, South Amherst.

The event will officially launch Joe Miller’s campaign for the Ohio Senate and Brian Baker’s campaign for Lorain County Commissioner, bringing together a coalition of community leaders, volunteers, and voters eager to support candidates committed to building a stronger, fairer Ohio.

The evening will feature an exciting lineup of special guests, including Former U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan, who is expected to share a major announcement soon, and Former Ohio House Minority Leader and current Ohio Secretary of State candidate Allison Russo, who will offer remarks on the importance of strong leadership at every level of government.

In addition to Miller and Baker, several other Democratic candidates for statehouse and county offices will be on hand with petitions available to sign!

“This event is about unity, community, and our shared vision for the future of Ohio,” said Miller. “We’re building momentum to bring real results for working families.”

Baker added, “Lorain County deserves leaders who will listen, act, and deliver. This campaign is about doing what’s right for our residents and communities.”

Donations are welcome but not required to attend. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by emailing Rachel@RedfernRossi.com or calling (614) 284-9126.

The collection for the Chronicle Telegram NOT FORGOTTEN has begun. Your donation of new, unwrapped toys for children up to 12 years old, coats, clothing and non-perishable food items can be dropped off at one of our member locations (see our HOME PAGE).

Join us in the delivery of the items to the Chronicle Telegram on Wednesday December 10th at 10 am.

Bring a donation of hats and gloves.

Parking is available at the Columbia Park.

The Ruraal Dems are helping repack food at Second Harvest Food Bank.

Join us in helping the community! Registration with Second Harvest is required. Please register by following the instructions HERE