OYD Updates
June 2010 Newsletter
Get all the latest news on OYD and YDA summer meetings, as well as ODP's coordinated campaign, by reading our latest newsletter. You'll also hear from Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce and Democratic nominee for the Ohio House of Representatives Lou Gentile on the importance of youth involvement this year. Click here to read this month's newsletter.
April 2010 Newsletter
April is a big month for OYD. Read all about our successful annual convention, our new president, the Ohio Supreme Court's new Democratic Chief Justice, the importance of helping out in statewide races and the Strickland campaign's innovative campaign tools. Click here to check out our most recent newsletter.
Awards Banquet Speakers
We're thrilled to announce that three of the Democrats' amazing statewide candidates will be speaking at our Awards Banquet Saturday April 10th.
US Senate candidate Lee Fisher
Secretary of State candidate Maryellen O'Shaughnessy
Auditor of State candidate David Pepper
2010 OYD Award Nominations
This year's OYD Awards will be announced at our first ever Awards Banquet.
The following categories will be awarded: Ohio Young Democrat of the Year, County Chapter of the Year, College Chapter of the Year, High School Chapter of the Year and Distinguished Service Award.
To nominate your favorite Young Democrat or Chapter, email info@ohioyd.org with one page or less on why your nominee is the best of the best. Submissions must be made by midnight, Sunday April 5th. Find out more here.
OYD Convention and Awards Banquet
Join the Ohio Young Democrats in Cleveland at our Annual Convention and first ever Awards Banquet, Saturday, April 10th! Find out more here!
March 2010 Newsletter
April is a big month for OYD, as we will hold our annual convention in Cleveland. To find out everything you need to know about the convention, click here to read our latest newsletter! You'll also read about the ODP Next Generation Dems Inaugural Summit, the House's historic vote on health care, Rep. Tim Ryan's thoughts on being a Young Dem and information on the statewide ticket.
February 2010 Newsletter
Want to know what local chapters are doing to prepare for the big election in November? Curious about ODP's new youth initiative? Click here to read about these news items and more! Read what Governor Strickland and President Obama had to say in their annual addresses and learn how you can make a difference in Ohio's crucial gubernatorial race.
January 2010 Newsletter
Want to know what OYD is doing to get ready for the big election year? Click here to read the January newsletter and find out. You can read about OYD's executive committee meeting, learn the details of the OYD and YDA conventions, help Young Dems upgrade their communications plans and get to know the Cuyahoga County Young Dems.
December 2009 Newsletter
Get in the holiday spirit with OYD and ODP holiday gatherings, an update on Governor Strickland's courageous stand against Republicans and Senate Democrats' progress on health care. Also, read about local efforts to knockout Republicans for 2010 and learn how you can help less fortunate Ohioans. Click here to read the latest OYD newsletter!November 2009 Newsletter
OYD's success at the polls, historic action on health care reform, a Summit County Young Dems special occasion and ODP's "Knockout" events are all featured in this month's OYD newsletter. Click here to read the latest news from the Ohio Young Dems!
Run2009 Candidates Victorious in Key Races
Several of OYD's Run2009 candidates recorded impressive victories in Tuesday's election. Click here to read results from those races, as well as comments from some of Ohio's newest leaders!Run2009 Candidates Prepare for Election Day
After conducting impressive campaigns all over the Buckeye state, OYD's 12 Run2009 candidates are preparing to cross the finish line this Tuesday. To learn more about OYD's Run2009 candidates, click here to read our latest press release.October 2009 Newsletter
This month's newsletter includes these headlines: Run2009 Candidates Sprint to the Finish Line, Health Care Reform Plans Clear Hurdle, State and Federal Governments Move to Tighten Discrimination Laws, Strickland Stands Firm on Education Funding, and OYD Seeks Your Input on Issues.Read the whole newsletter here!
OYD Speaks Out on Anti-discrimination Bill
OYD has voiced its support for House Bill 176, the anti-discrimination measure that recently passed the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill will soon move to the Senate for further consideration. Click here to read OYD's letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer explaining why we support equal rights for all Ohioans.OYD Sept. 2009 newsletter
OYD Sets the Record Straight
Last week, the Ohio Young Democrats helped set the record straight about the great job Gov. Strickland is doing in difficult times. Read the letter to the Columbus Dispatch here (look for "Strickland's 'tough choices'").Ohio Young Democrats Announce Support of Run2009 Candidates
The Ohio Young Democrats today announced their support for four young Ohioans seeking to making a difference by serving in elected office. Read the press release here.
