7 Days Until Ohio Referendum on Reproductive Rights! Activists' List and Calendar [View all]

[Wednesdays]

(Please let me know if there are any broken links or incorrect or incomplete information) (Thanks to RandySF for the info)

Note: many of these events are “virtual,” so anyone in the USA (or even beyond) can participate!

What’s at stake:

Voters in the Buckeye State will decide whether to enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution (via “Issue 1”) or be the first to reject an abortion-rights measure since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Anti-abortion groups are banking on Ohio to end the movement’s run of state-level losses and create a blueprint for battles in 2024 and beyond.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/11/conservatives-ohio-abortion-referendums-00120837

Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights link:
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio:
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/take-action

Calendar:

Tueday, October 31 – Friday, November 3, 2023:
Early voting open 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
To find your early voting location:
https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/early-voting/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023:
Mail-in absentee voting continues. Postmark deadline is Monday, November 6.

Ms. Toad passed on this info to me:
At this late date, voters should go to the county board of elections to ensure the absentee ballot actually reaches them. (It has to be mailed, after you request it - you can't just print it on your printer.)

Military voters:
https://www.ohiosos.gov/secretary-office/military/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023:
Deadline to request an absentee ballot.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
Contact Voters w/ Pro-Choice Ohio (Virtual)
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/contact-voters-w-pro-choice-ohio-virtual-12/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Contact Voters w/ Pro-Choice Ohio (Virtual)
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/contact-voters-w-pro-choice-ohio-virtual-13/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – Tremont
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-tremont-3/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Akron Canvass
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-akron-canvass-3/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
AFO x OURR Virtual Phonebank
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/afo-x-ourr-virtual-phonebank-10-31-2023/

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
PPAO x OURR: Phone Bank to Protect Abortion Access in Ohio
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-phone-bank-to-protect-abortion-access-in-ohio-2/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Contact Voters w/ Pro-Choice Ohio (Virtual)
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/contact-voters-w-pro-choice-ohio-virtual-14/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
PPAO + OURR Dayton Region Canvass
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-ourr-dayton-region-canvass-12/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Canvass in Columbus!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-canvass-in-columbus-13/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – South Euclid
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-south-euclid-3/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
ACLU of Ohio Repro Virtual Phonebank
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/aclu-of-oh-repro-virtual-phonebank-4/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
OWA x OURR Virtual Text and Phonebank
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/virtual-phonebank-9/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
PROTECT REPRO RIGHTS – VOTE YES ON ISSUE 1 PHONE BANK!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/protect-repro-rights-vote-yes-on-issue-1-phone-bank/2023-11-01/

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Canvass in Columbus!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-canvass-in-columbus-14/

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – Ohio City
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-ohio-city/

Thursday November 2, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
YES on Issue 1 Canvass Clintonville – Columbus
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/yes-on-issue-1-canvass-clintonville-columbus/2023-11-02/

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Akron Canvass
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-akron-canvass-8/

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
OURR x OPRR Virtual Phonebank
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ourr-x-oprr-virtual-phonebank/

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Text Voters w/ Pro-Choice Ohio (Virtual)
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/text-voters-w-pro-choice-ohio-virtual-5/

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
PPAO x OURR: Phone Bank to Protect Abortion Access in Ohio
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-phone-bank-to-protect-abortion-access-in-ohio-3/

Friday, November 3, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Contact Voters w/ Pro-Choice Ohio in Toledo!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/text-voters-w-pro-choice-ohio-in-toledo/

Friday, November 3, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Table For Reproductive Rights
Esoteric Brewing 918 E Mcmillan St, Cincinnati, OH

Friday, November 3, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – Lakewood
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-lakewood/

Saturday, November 4, 2023:
Early voting open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Yes on 1 Crowd Canvass at Shaker Square Farmers Market (Cleveland)
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/yes-on-1-crowd-canvass-at-shaker-square-farmers-market/2023-11-04/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Yes on 1 Crowd Canvass at Westside Market
West Side Market 1979 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/yes-on-1-crowd-canvass-at-westside-market/2023-11-04/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Yes on 1 Crowd Canvass at Coit Road Farmers Market
Coit Road Farmers Market 15000 Woodworth Ave, Cleveland, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/yes-on-1-crowd-canvass-at-cost-road-farmers-market/2023-11-04/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phonebank Blitz to Get Out the Vote (Virtual)
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/phonebank-blitz-to-get-out-the-vote-virtual-3/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Columbus
Pro-Choice Ohio 966 S High St, Columbus, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-columbus/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Cleveland
ACLU Cleveland 4506 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-cleveland-2/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Cincinnati
ACLU Cincinnati Office 2645 W North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-cincinnati/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Akron
Planned Parenthood Akron 444 W Exchange St, Akron, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-akron/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Toledo
Culture Clash Records 912 Monroe St, Toledo, OH
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-toledo/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cincinnati Community Canvass
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cincinnati-community-canvass-13/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR: Phone Bank to Protect Abortion Access in Ohio
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-phone-bank-to-protect-abortion-access-in-ohio-4/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PPAO + OURR Dayton Region Canvass
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-phone-bank-to-protect-abortion-access-in-ohio-4/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Canvass in Columbus!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-canvass-in-columbus-15/

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
March For Reproductive and Civil Rights
On the steps of Cleveland City Hall
https://patch.com/ohio/clevelandheights/calendar/event/20231104/a4106e61-790e-4c0b-b379-e171fb4588ff/clevelands-nov-4-finale-march-for-reproductive-civil-rights

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – South Euclid
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-south-euclid-4/

Saturday, November 4 – Sunday, November 5, 2023:
Daylight Saving Time ends.

Sunday, November 5, 2023:
Early voting open 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YES on Issue 1 Canvass Clintonville – Columbus
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/yes-on-issue-1-canvass-clintonville-columbus/2023-11-05/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Toledo
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-toledo-2/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Phonebank Blitz to Get Out the Vote – Virtual and Onsite
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/phonebank-blitz-to-get-out-the-vote-virtual-2/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Columbus
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-columbus-3/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Cleveland
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-cleveland/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Cincinnati
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-cincinnati-2/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Akron
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-akron-2/

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – Brooklyn
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-brooklyn/

Monday, November 6, 2023:
Absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Phonebank Blitz to Get Out the Vote – Virtual and Onsite
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/phonebank-blitz-to-get-out-the-vote-virtual/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Columbus
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-columbus-2/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Cleveland
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-cleveland-3/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Cincinnati
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-cincinnati-3/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Akron
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-akron-3/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Knock Doors to Get Out the Vote – Toledo
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/knock-doors-to-get-out-the-vote-toledo-3/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Canvass in Columbus!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-canvass-in-columbus-16/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PPAO x OURR Cleveland Canvass – South Euclid
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/ppao-x-ourr-cleveland-canvass-south-euclid-5/

Monday, November 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PROTECT REPRO RIGHTS – VOTE YES ON ISSUE 1 PHONE BANK!
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/protect-repro-rights-vote-yes-on-issue-1-phone-bank/2023-11-06/

Tuesday, November 7, 2023:
Election Day
Vote in person at your usual polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
To find your polling location:
https://ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location/

If you decide to vote in person, make sure you have one of the acceptable forms of ID required to vote.
Per Ms. Toad:
Voter ID rules have changed in Ohio. A photo ID is required for voting in person at the polls either ahead of the election or on election day (unexpired driver's license, unexpired passport - or other US/State issued ID, US Military ID). In the past a photo ID was not needed - and in the past passports did not qualify as ID.
• Acceptable forms of ID
◦ An Ohio driver license
◦ An Ohio state ID card (Additional links and information in the Free State IDs section below)
◦ An interim identification form issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
◦ A U.S. passport or passport card
◦ A U.S. military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card (that includes the voter’s name and photograph)
◦ [College students] If you don’t have a valid Ohio photo ID, you can vote-by-mail using the last four digits of your Social Security Number as identification.
• No longer acceptable
◦ Current utility bill, bank statement, government check; paycheck, other government document, and concealed carry permit.
Some additional information, courtesy Ms. Toad:
If you know/run into someone while canvassing who says they don't have a photo ID, they can still vote - but it is more of a hassle. It will have to be by paper (not in person) absentee ballot. If they request an absentee ballot and postmark it/drop it in the absentee ballot box at the board of elections they can vote using only the last 4 digits of their social security number.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Election Day Phonebank Blitz – Virtual and Onsite
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/election-day-phonebank-blitz-virtual/

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Election Day Canvass – Columbus
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/election-day-canvass-columbus/

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Election Day Canvass – Cleveland
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/election-day-canvass-cleveland/

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Election Day Canvass – Cincinnati
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/election-day-canvass-cincinnati/

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Election Day Canvass – Akron
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/election-day-canvass-akron/

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Election Day Canvass – Toledo
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/event/election-day-canvass-toledo/

More upcoming events for activists:
https://ohioansunitedforreproductiverights.win/events/

I’ll be re-posting this frequently until Election Day on November 7.

Also on November 7:
Kentucky general election
Mississippi general election
New Jersey general election
Virginia general election

Saturday, November 18, 2023:
Louisiana general election