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Columbus, OH – Today, the Ohio Democratic Party announced the sites in which delegates from each of Ohio’s congressional districts will be selected for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Ohioans have until December 26, 2023 to submit a declaration of candidacy to run as a delegate. Each congressional district will host a selection site on January 9, 2024 where district level delegates will be selected. 

“Ohio Democrats are excited to head to Chicago next August, mark the progress we’ve made over the last four years and look ahead to the work that remains to move our state and country forward. We’re ready to elect a broad, diverse coalition of delegates to Chicago and show off our Ohio pride at the 2024 Democratic National Convention,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters.  

Ohio Democrats can visit ohiodems.org/convention to learn more about the process of running for DNC delegate and fill out and submit their declaration of candidacy forms for the 2024 convention. 

DNC Delegates help nominate the Democratic candidate for President. A total of 83 district delegates from Ohio and eight district alternates will be elected to represent Ohio at the 2024 DNC, in addition to at-large delegates and others representing the Ohio Democratic Party. Caucuses will take place in each of Ohio’s 15 congressional districts on January 9, 2024. 

The convention will take place in Chicago from August 19 – 22, 2024.

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Columbus, OH – In case you missed it, Craig Reidel is bleeding Republican support in the OH-09 GOP primary after denouncing Donald Trump in a leaked phone call, saying “I think he is arrogant” and “a different person than me,” then trying to walk those comments back in a pathetic attempt at damage control Friday. After Reidel was caught saying the quiet part out loud about Trump he then quickly released a statement endorsing Trump, blaming Matt Gaetz and calling J.R. Majewski – a guy with his own complicated relationship with the truth – “a proven loser.” 

After Max Miller and Bernie Moreno have pulled their support of Reidel, will other Republicans, including Ohio’s own Jim Jordan, pull their support? A full list of Reidel’s endorsements (for now) can be found HERE. 

“Pants are officially on fire in the OH-09 GOP primary, and both candidates need plenty of water. After Craig Reidel was caught saying how he really feels about Donald Trump, will fellow Republicans stick with a known fraud or join Max Miller and Bernie Moreno in jumping ship? It’s a race to the bottom in the OH-09 primary, one we all lose for having to endure it,” said Matt Keyes, spokesperson for the Ohio Democratic Party. 

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Columbus, OH – Bernie Moreno was busy this week wining-and-dining donors and political insiders at out-of-state, luxury getaways – including at a private jet center in Naples, Florida. Take a look at Moreno’s swanky getaways along with their scenery – and sushi – below:

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Columbus, OH – This week, the #OHSEN slugfest saw a blossoming friendship between Bernie Moreno and George Santos and a scathing column about the “many ethical lines” Frank LaRose has crossed as he puts his political ambitions ahead of Ohioans. One thing we didn’t see? LaRose’s personal financial disclosure – which is now 24 days late while LaRose acts like the rules don’t apply to him.

Here’s what you missed in what has already been called one of the “messiest, “most expensive” and “bruising” primary battles in the country. 

BEST BUD ALERT: BERNIE MORENO AND GEORGE SANTOS

George Santos: “Hey! I just wanted to stop by and say thank you to Bernie Moreno from Ohio for when I ran for U.S. Congress in 2022 for maxing out to my campaign. Unfortunately, you know, it ended, it’s over, but I want to say thank you very much for that donation and for all the support. And I hope in the future I can come back and be part of the game again. Bye!”

LaRose also caught wind of the friendship between Santos and “the second coming of George Santos” – aka Bernie Moreno. 

Let’s not forget the donation that started it all… 💸

OHIOANS CALL OUT #OHSEN FIELD FOR TRYING TO RIP AWAY THEIR HEALTHCARE

This week, Ohio doctor Dr. Beth Liston and healthcare advocate Crystal Lett spoke out against Moreno, LaRose, and Dolan’s support for eliminating the ACA.

Read more from Heartland Signal and WFMJ about the devastating impact repealing the ACA would have on Ohioans if Moreno, LaRose, or Dolan got their way. 

“There are at least 2 million Ohioans with pre-existing conditions – like [my son] Noble – who could lose the protections the ACA puts in place for them. That’s why, to me, it is so important Ohioans know where Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan stand on this very critical issue,” said healthcare advocate Crystal Lett. “I cannot and will not sit by while Trump, Moreno, LaRose, and Dolan actively try to take healthcare away from the children and families who need it the most.”

Find a recording of Crystal Lett and Dr. Liston calling out the #OHSEN field for media use here.

FRANK LAROSE *STILL* DOESN’T THINK THE RULES APPLY TO HIM

🚨 COUNTDOWN: IT’S BEEN 24 DAYS SINCE LAROSE MISSED THE DEADLINE TO FILE HIS PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 🚨

LaRose is making it crystal clear he doesn’t think the rules apply to him. After receiving an extension in August, LaRose missed the deadline to file his personal financial disclosure over three weeks ago…

“The clock is ticking…” 

But, LaRose did find the time to pour gasoline on the infighting: 

LAROSE CALLED OUT FOR “COLLUDING” WITH OUT-OF-STATE SPECIAL INTERESTS, “CORRUPTLY MANIPULAT[ING]” STATE ISSUE 1 LANGUAGE… 

Key quotes from Marilou Johanek’s column:

“Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose… the overtly partisan elections chief removed all doubt with voters this year about his willingness to play dirty in tipping the scales on free and fair elections.”

“What LaRose revealed in colluding with anti-Issue 1 lobbyists to massage the text of a ballot initiative to benefit their campaign was public corruption beyond the pale.” 

“LaRose took a side in an election he was overseeing and corruptly manipulated the ballot language on behalf that side to win.”

“LaRose doesn’t seem to care how many ethical lines he crosses to snare a U.S. Senate seat.”

Frankly, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves.  

 ANOTHER BAD DAY FOR THE #OHSEN FIELD… BUT A GOOD DAY FOR OHIOANS’ REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

State Issue 1 went into effect yesterday after Ohioans voted overwhelmingly to protect reproductive rights and overturn the existing abortion ban in Ohio. 

But yesterday was also a loss for Moreno, LaRose, and Matt Dolan who all opposed the amendment and have said they would override Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban. 

SLUGFEST COUNTDOWN

102 days left until this Slugfest comes to a head and the infighting just keeps getting worse. 

WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING ABOUT THIS SLUGFEST

Heartland Signal: All three Ohio Republican Senate candidates are willing to repeal Affordable Care Act

WFMJ: Activist, doctor discuss Affordable Care Act future ahead of 2024 Ohio Senate race

The Messenger: Democratic Senate Candidates Relish Chance to Run on Obamacare After Trump Floats Repeal

Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio Sec. of State LaRose has repeatedly abused the power of his office for extreme partisanship

WVXU: Analysis: George Santos, a filing deadline spat and more weirdness in Ohio’s GOP Senate race

Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio Sec. of State LaRose concedes he politicked out of building where he moved his state office

WCMH: Why one Ohio Senate candidate has yet to file financial disclosure forms

Sandusky Register: LaRose lacked good judgment

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Beth Liston, Doctor and State Representative: “Make no mistake: Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose and Matt Dolan would vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. They would not hesitate to kick the nearly 2 million Ohioans with a preexisting condition off their coverage, raise prices for Ohioans and make it much harder for people to get the care they need.”

Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan Opposed Issue 1, Would Vote For A National Abortion Ban

Columbus, OH – Today, Issue 1 – the amendment Ohioans voted overwhelmingly for to protect reproductive rights and overturn Ohio’s dangerous abortion ban – goes into effect. Despite Ohioans making their position clear, Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan would all override Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban in the Senate. 

The entire #OHSEN field would overrule Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban in the Senate: 

• At his campaign launch, Bernie Moreno said he is “unapologetically pro-life.” Moreno supports a national abortion ban and does not support exceptions for rape, incest, or life of the mother.

• Frank LaRose supports a national abortion ban, opposes exceptions for rape or incest, and admitted he colluded with out-of-state special interests to try to ban abortion by rewriting the November ballot language to be intentionally misleading.

• Matt Dolan celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it “exciting.” Dolan said defeating the November amendment was a “priority” and said he would support a national abortion ban.

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