Person holding a sign that says 'WAKE UP! and STAND UP!' during a protest or demonstration on a sunny day.

Lorain County Rural Democrats

Older woman with gray hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a navy t-shirt with the words "We Are The Resistance!" on the back, standing by a wagon with a purple sign that reads, "...help to redeem the soul of America!" and decorated with large colorful letters "PBS," American flags, stuffed animals, and other items. In the background, a crowd of protesters holding signs on the sidewalk.

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 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.

Volunteer in the Community

The Rural Dems helped pack produce bags for seniors at Second Harvest Food Bank on Monday December 1st.

Second Harvest’s mission is to grow hope in our region by creating pathways to nutritious foods done with partnership and innovation. There are many ways to help. To find an opportunity and volunteer by visiting their website  SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

Not Forgotten Box December 10, 2025 Drop Off

The collection for the Chronicle Telegram’s NOT FORGOTTEN BOX resulted in the donation of more than 75 items. The donations of new, unwrapped toys for children up to 12 years old were dropped off to the offices of The Chronicle Telegram on Wednesday morning December 10th. Thanks to everyone for your generosity in participating in this worthwhile community event!

Candidates We Met

There were many opportunities to meet candidates in 2025 - whether it was at a Rural Dem meeting or a sponsored event.

Local candidates

Farah L. Emeka made history Nov. 4 when she was elected as Oberlin Municipal Court Judge and the first Black woman judge in Lorain County history.

Leressa Crockett was a candidate for Fiscal Officer in Carlisle and ran against the Fiscal officer appointed in March, Joshua Hutchinson.

State candidates

In 2026, Mike Baker will be a candidate in the Democratic Primary for Ohio Representative of District 52.

In 2026, Greg Bansek will be a candidate in the Democratic Primary for Ohio Representative of District 52.

Event flyer promoting Bryan Hambley for Secretary of State, with a photo of Bryan Hambley, hosted by local Democratic groups, on November 14 at Carlisle Visitor Center, Ohio.

The Lorain County Rural Democrats, the Oberlin Democrats and the North Ridgeville Democrats WELCOMED Bryan Hambley to the Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center in November. Bryan Hambley is a Candidate in the Primary for Ohio Secretary of State in 2026.

Fund Raise

The Rural Dems are participating in the Elyria Community Rummage Sale on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024. All proceeds from the Rural Dem site are being donated to the RLCDPA.

If you have items you would like to donate to the cause, contact Sue HERE for the details.

Be one of the cool kids - wear a RLCDPA T-Shirt!

To purchase a Rural Dem T-Shirt, contact Daisie HERE.

RURAL DEMS TAKING ACTION

We’ made a powerful presence for NO KINGS Day on Saturday, June 14th, in North Ridgeville and Avon. The day was about rejecting authoritarianism, standing up against fascism, and demanding a government that serves all of us — not the wealthy, not the powerful, not the crowned.