One of our members, Megan Ashley, is on strike. You can show your support for Megan and her fellow LCJFS workers by joining them and other Rural Democrats on the picket line at 10:00 AM on any of the following Fridays: May 8, 15, 22, or 29. Lorain County Jobs and Family Services is located at 4285 North Ridge Road, Elyria.

Signs will be provided.

Meet John Kulewicz, candidate for Ohio Attorney General, and Joe Miller, candidate for Ohio State Senator District 13 at their joint Town Hall Meeting.

One of our members, Megan Ashley, is on strike. You can show your support for Megan and her fellow LCJFS workers by joining them and other Rural Democrats on the picket line at 10:00 AM on any of the following Fridays: May 8, 15, 22, or 29. Lorain County Jobs and Family Services is located at 4285 North Ridge Road, Elyria.

Signs will be provided.

Help support RLCD member, Brenda Buchanan, candidate for Representative in the Ohio 54th

Attend the Kickoff Fundraiser May 16th at The Lodge in New Russia Township.

An ALL-Ohio Artist Silent Auction to further support Brenda will also be held.

One of our members, Megan Ashley, is on strike. You can show your support for Megan and her fellow LCJFS workers by joining them and other Rural Democrats on the picket line at 10:00 AM on any of the following Fridays: May 8, 15, 22, or 29. Lorain County Jobs and Family Services is located at 4285 North Ridge Road, Elyria.

Signs will be provided.

The April meeting will be on Monday May 11, 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!

The 2026 Cinco de Mayo parade in Lorain is scheduled for Saturday May 2, 2025 starting at 2:00pm. The parade will follow a path through South Lorain, starting at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Roman Catholic Parish (2143 Homewood Drive). The conclusion of the parade at the Mexican Mutual Society (1928 E. 28th St.) will lead into a celebration featuring a dinner, the crowning of the 2026 Cinco de Mayo Little Queen, and live performances by a Mariachi band and the Los Hermanos Mexican Band.

All Lorain County Democrats are invited to join in! Local and State Democratic politicians will be in attendance cheering on the festivities.

Get out your Brenda Buchanan for the 54th or your Rural Dems T-shirt! And put on a fancy hat to celebrate Derby Day or your henin (princess hat)! The Rural Dems are, once again, marching in the 2026 Oberlin Big Parade which is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 starting at 12:00 pm. The official theme for this year is "Ye Olde Big Parade," featuring medieval-inspired costumes and floats including knights, princesses, jesters, and dragons. 

This annual event is a community-wide celebration that begins with participants assembling at the Mudd Parking Lot at 11:00 AM and proceeds down West College Street between Cedar and Main streets. 

On Friday, May 1st, Stand Up Lorain County is joining the nationwide MayDay movement. When the rules are broken at the top, it takes more than a rally to make a change—it takes collective action. We are choosing to withdraw our participation from the status quo: No Work, No School, and No Shopping.

We will be gathering on the walking bridge in North Olmsted to make our voices heard. This is a new location with a clear view of the highway—perfect for our banners and reaching thousands of commuters.

Where to Meet:

• Location: North Olmsted Walking Bridge (Accessible via Sutton Dr. or Bretton Ridge Rd.)

• The Vibe: Bring your signs, your flags, and your energy! We’ll be enjoying the "positive honks" and the company of like-minded neighbors. This is a great chance to reach a large number of people while building our community.

Shift Times:

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

• Mid-day: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Evening: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Our Demands for May 1st:

• Tax the Rich: Put families first, not fortunes.

• Human Rights: No ICE. No war. No private armies serving unchecked federal power.

• Expand Democracy: Hands off our vote; prioritize people over corporate power.

Together, we are flexing our collective muscle and showing our unity through a day of action. Let's celebrate May 1st by showing the strength of our community.

The protest will be at the corner of Walker and Center Road.

Lisa Mackin is standing in for Nichole at this protest.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, April 14, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Protest Location: In front of Harbor Freight (Sheffield)

• Parking: Please park at the Drug Mart plaza.

What to Bring

• Signs: If you have your own signs, please bring them! We will also have extras on hand for anyone who needs one.

• Water, coffee, rain gear (although I hope we won't need it ), sunscreen if it is sunny, you know you love spring in Ohio!   

Important Reminders

• Peaceful Action: We are committed to a peaceful, inclusive, and productive protest.

• Photos/Videos: We want to capture the energy of our movement! Please share any photos or videos you take so we can use them for social media and outreach

The April meeting will be on Monday April 14, 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!

Guest Presenter, Lisa Maatz will speak about Progressive Advocacy in Changing Times. Lisa is the former Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at the American Association of University Women. She spearheaded the campaign that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and other crucial women’s rights, education, and civil rights legislation during her 15 years with the organization. Lisa worked for Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and has represented women’s rights groups on Capitol Hill for more than 20 years. When she returned to Northeast Ohio, Lisa became the senior advisor at Ohio Citizen Action, a non-profit that mobilizes people to protect public health, improve the environment, and strengthen our democracy. She is now an independent consultant working nationwide, specializing in gender equity issues, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management.

This Saturday (4/11), we’ll be joining the Westlake group as they return from their winter break. The Westlake group is collecting non-perishable food items at this protest.

Lorain County Rising is welcoming a representative from Honesty for Ohio Education at the Oberlin Public Library at 6:30pm on Wednesday, April 8th.

We hope you will attend this informative meeting to learn more about how we can all advocate for Ohio's schools, teachers, and students, and how you can take the next steps to be the most effective advocate for our Constitution, our nation, and our democracy following the success of No Kings 3.0!

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!

Let’s get together for a Pancake Breakfast in Columbia! We’ll meet at 9:00 am. This is a great opportunity to wear either your Rural Dems T-shirt or a Brenda Buchanan T-shirt. See you there!

• Bring signs, water, and weather-appropriate clothing.

• Stay peaceful and respectful.

• Look out for one another.

• Parking may difficult, please car pool as you can.

• Regester HERE

If you can assist by being a member of the SAFETY TEAM, please contact Nichole HERE

Let’s get together for a Fish Fry in Vermilion! 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 Lorain County Rural Democrats and The Oberlin Democrats present four prominent local union leaders to discuss the future of the union relationship with Democrats. Program begins at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy the March Madness watching the Second Round games!

All contributions will support the work of the N. Ridgeville Democrats

As always:

• Bring signs, water, and weather-appropriate clothing.

• Stay peaceful and respectful.

• Look out for one another.

• 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!

Let’s get together for a Fish Fry in Columbia Station! 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!

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!