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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 next meeting is: Monday November 10, 2025 at the Mill on Main 95 S. Main Street Oberlin, OH and begins at 6:30 pm. This meeting is in conjunction with the Oberlin Democrats and Lorain County Rising.

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The speaker will be Chris Gibbs, Former and Current Chair of both the Ohio Democratic Party Rural Caucus and the Shelby County Democratic Party. Until 2015 Chris was the Shelby County Republican Party Chair.

Read about the Ohio Democratic Party Rural Caucus HERE

Get Involved !

Volunteer in the Community

The Rural Dems are helping repack food at Second Harvest Food Bank on Monday December 1, 2025 between 5:30pm and 7:30 pm.

Contact Sharon HERE if you are able to help.

Vote in the 2025 Elections

Early Voting Schedule Here

Ohio Local elections are held in odd-numbered years. In the election being held November 4, 2025, voting will befor the offices and issues listed below.

Municipal Officials

Township Officials

Members of Local Boards of Education

Note: All terms are 4 years and voting is staggered

Municipal Judges

Note: All terms are 6 years.

Candidates List Here

County Ballot Measures

Local Ballot Measures

Issues List Here

Participate in a PROTEST!

Make your voice heard at the Stand Up Lorain County Protest this week and next!

Protest Stand Up Lorain County 2025 November 1 Collecting Perishable Food Items

Saturday 11/01/2025 10 AM - 12PM

Elyria, Ohio

Protest Stand Up Lorain County 2025 November 8

Saturday 11/08/2025 10AM - 12PM

Sheffield Village, Ohio

Meet the Candidates

Attend a monthly meeting for an opportunity to meet and hear local candidates speak.

Candidates who have attended meetings and are running for office this November include: Carlisle Township Fiscal Officer Candidate Leressa Crockett and Oberlin Municipal Court Judge Candidate Farah Lillian Emeka,

Candidates introduced at the October 2025 meeting included:

  • Graig Bansek is running for State Representative in District 52 to defeat Gail Manning.

  • RLCDPA member Leressa Crockett is running for Carlisle Township Fiscal Officer.

  • Current Ohio House member Joe Miller is running for Senate District 13 against Nathan Manning.

  • RLCDPA memberBrenda Buchanan is running for Ohio House District 54 against Kellie Deeter.

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.

Join the Rural Lorain County Democrats, the Oberlin Democrats and the North Ridgeville Democrats at the Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center on Friday November 14th for a meet and greet with Bryan Hambley Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State in 2026.

Chef Shontae, owner of the Steel Magnolia Food Truck, will provide light snacks and an overview of her rural/urban gardening leadership.

Please RSVP to team@hambleyforohio.com by Nov 10th

Event Details Here