Today, Ohio starts early voting

Winning pro-democracy races in Ohio is critical to pushing back against election-denying extremists ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ To: NDRC “Team Ohio” Re: Early vote update Today, Ohio is open for early voting, and voters in small towns and big cities all across the state are heading into polling booths and casting their ballots in this pivotal election. The stakes couldn’t be higher in Ohio this year, which is why the NDRC is laser-focused on electing our Democracy Defenders. [YOU can help ensure that voters in Ohio and in battleground states across the country know it’s time to vote. Donate today to help us mobilize voters and shore up our democracy.]( 🗳️ First day of early voting: TODAY, Oct 8th 📩 Last day to request a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked): Tuesday, Oct 29th 🙋 Last day of in-person early voting: Sunday, Nov 3rd 🇺🇸 Election Day: Tuesday, Nov 5th Fair, Independent State Supreme Court We know all too well how an extremist Supreme Court at the federal level can have grave impacts on our rights and liberties. This election, Ohio’s Supreme Court will have tremendous sway over whether the courts protect fundamental rights, adhere to legal and judicial norms, and uphold the rule of all for all Ohioans. Here’s why: The GOP’s majority on this court is just a narrow 4-3, but it became more conservative last year with the retirement of a moderate Republican — and the appointment of a conservative prosecutor. Three seats are on the ballot this year, two held by Democrats and one by the GOP, so the court could shift in either direction. If Republicans sweep the election, they’ll have a 6-1 majority in 2025. We can't let that happen. [But it’s not too late to support our movement in Ohio and other key battleground states. As Ohioans head to the polls, send in your donation to the NDRC so we can continue our urgent work.]( Three Races Will Impact the Rights & Lives of Ohioans The stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to securing a pro-democracy majority on the Ohio Supreme Court. Implementation of last year’s referendum protecting abortion hangs in the balance, which some 57% of Ohioans voted for. A wide variety of anti-abortion laws still remain on the books, and will be litigated in cases that will wind up at the Ohio Supreme Court. Several redistricting cases are expected to land on the docket of the Supreme Court in the next couple of years — and those decisions will impact how Ohioans vote for years, even decades to come. Put simply, Ohio is a key state in our strategy to change the trajectory of democracy in November. Electing Justice Donnelly, Justice Stewart, and Judge Forbes to the Ohio Supreme Court is essential to making sure we have a balanced, independent, and fair-minded court. [Help us continue our work building a firewall that will protect democracy in Ohio and in states across the country. Make your donation today as Ohioans head to the polls to ensure we can reach more voters with our pro-democracy message.]( Thank you, Team NDRC [P.S. — It’s not too late to adopt Ohio or another battleground state this election! Join the growing Team Ohio today and help Ohioans make their voices heard this election.]( [DONATE]( [A.G. Holder: If the NDRC is successful in undoing manipulated maps, we will be able to achieve a system in which everyone's vote counts.]( Since 2017, the NDRC has executed a comprehensive redistricting strategy that shifts the redistricting power, creating fair districts where Democrats can compete. Our victories have been made possible by our strong community of grassroots supporters. [MAKE A DONATION]( If you want to receive periodic updates from the NDRC on our fight for fair maps, text MAPS to 36787. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. [Privacy Policy.]( We know we send a lot of emails, but we think it's important to keep you updated with the latest information on Republican gerrymandering and voter suppression and how we're fighting back -- regardless of whether you choose to donate. [Click here]( to make a donation. Every dollar you give will go toward our fight to end gerrymandering and voter suppression. Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, John Bisognano, President. [threads link]( [facebook link]( [instagram link]( National Democratic Redistricting Committee 712 H St NE, Suite #25 Washington, DC 20002 United States [Click here]( if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC. [unsubscribe](