The Ohio Democratic Party announced it will be hosting, with the Ohio Democratic County Chairs Association – and co-hosted by many local county parties, a series of debates, forums, town halls and other events with the Democratic candidates for governor and down ticket candidates around the state. These events are designed to introduce the Democratic statewide candidates to all Ohio voters. If you can’t attend, ODCCA and ODP are live streaming and videotaping the events to be posted. Note: Not all candidates may be able to attend all events due to scheduling conflicts.

EVENTS SCHEDULED:

Fifth Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Debate
Miami University, Dave Finkelman Auditorium,
4200 N University Blvd, Middletown 45042
Tuesday, April 10, 2018| 7:00pm

NOTE SPECIAL INFORMATION:
All seating is assigned. Tickets are FREE, but required.
Tickets will be delivered as Print-At-Home PDF file sent to buyer’s email address.
This event will be broadcast live via WLWT.
No signs, noisemakers, or video are permitted.
Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., and close promptly at 6:30 p.m.
to prepare for the live broadcast; no exceptions.
Ticketholders should anticipate a security screen, and plan accordingly.
Seats not filled at 6:30 p.m. are forfeited.
No one will be allowed in the Auditorium after 6:30 p.m.
Again, tickets are required: Visit here to reserve free ticket(s).

Fourth Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Debate – View here
Bowsher High School, 2200 Arlington Ave, Toledo 43614
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
The Toledo Blade – Editorial

West Central Ohio Statewide Candidates Town Hall
View videos: 90 minutes or 30 minutes
Co-Hosted by:
Champaign, Delaware, Hardin, Logan,
Madison, Marion, Union County Democratic Parties
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Union County Veterans Memorial Auditorium,
233 W. 6th Street, Marysville 43040
Confirmed candidates to date:
Governor: Joe Schiavoni, Richard Cordray, Bill O’Neill, Dennis Kucinich
Auditor: Zach Space
Secretary of State: Kathleen Clyde
Ohio Supreme Court: Judge Michael Donnelly, Judge Melody Stewart

Third Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Debate – View here
Partnership: Cleveland City Club and ODP
Monday, December 4, 2017
Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre™
Idea Center® at Playhouse Square
1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115

North East Ohio Statewide Candidates Town Hall – View here
Co-Hosted by:
Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake County Democratic Parties
Kent State Ashtabula County Young Dems
Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus
Lake County Federated Women
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Kent State University Campus, Main Hall, 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Second Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Debate – View here
ODP 2017 State Dinner & Debate
Sunday, October 29, 2017

North Central Ohio Statewide Candidates Forum – View here
Co-Hosted by:
Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca County Democratic Parties
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Sandusky High School, 2130 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky 44870
Thanx to Jilly Burns, Sandusky Register Staff Photographer,
for live streaming and YouTube link!

Central Ohio Statewide Candidates Forum
Co-Hosted by:
Delaware, Knox, Licking, Morrow, Richland County Democratic Parties
Kenyon College Democrats
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Kenyon College, Rosse Hall, 105 College Road, Gambier 43022

First Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Debate – View here
September 12, 2017 – Martins Ferry
Co-Hosted by:
Belmont, Monroe, Jefferson, Harrison, Guernsey County Democratic Parties
Check out some of the local and statewide media coverage of the debate here!

Featuring Democratic Candidates:

Governor/Lt. Governor

Joe Schiavoni/Stephanie Dodd
For more information, visit here.

Richard Cordray/Betty Sutton
For more information, visit here.

Connie Pillich/Scott Schertzer
For more information, visit here.

Bill O’Neill/Chantelle Lewis
For more information, visit here.

Dennis Kucinich/Tara Samples
For more information, visit here.

Attorney General

Steven Dettelbach
For more information, visit here.

Secretary of State

Kathleen Clyde
For more information, visit here.

Treasurer

Rob Richardson
For more information, visit here.

Auditor

Zack Space
For more information, visit here.