Ballot Guide
There’s a lot on the line in 2024. From deciding who’s in the White House to the Statehouse and much more, Ohio voters have the chance to weigh in on consequential races this fall. In addition to voting for the people who represent you at the state and federal level, there’s a pivotal question on the ballot about who draws the legislative districts in Ohio. In other words, should our politicians decide their voters, or the other way around? For a full breakdown of what’s at stake, take a look at our 2024 ballot guide.
President and Vice President of the United States
Democratic Nominee
President: Kamala Harris
Vice President: Tim Waltz
- Abortion: Strong advocate for reproductive rights and codifying Roe v. Wade, opposes restrictive bans.
- Climate/Energy: Supports aggressive climate action, renewable energy, and reducing carbon emissions.
- Democracy/Rule of Law: Focuses on protecting voting rights, opposing voter suppression, and upholding democratic norms.
- Federal Government: Backs federal intervention in social, economic, and healthcare reforms, including infrastructure investment.
- Immigration: Supports comprehensive reform, a pathway to citizenship, and protecting Dreamers.
- Israel/Gaza: Advocates a two-state solution, balancing Israel’s security with humanitarian aid for Gaza.
- LGBTQ+ Issues: Strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, pushing for anti-discrimination laws and transgender rights.
- NATO/Ukraine: Backs NATO and providing aid to Ukraine, while promoting diplomatic stability in the region.
- Tariffs/Trade: Supports trade policies that protect American workers, with targeted tariffs to counter unfair practices.
- Taxes: Favors raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy, with tax cuts for the middle class.
Source: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/
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Republican Nominee
President: Donald Trump
Vice President: J.D. Vance
- Abortion: Opposes abortion rights, appointed conservative judges to overturn Roe v. Wade, supports state-level restrictions.
- Climate/Energy: Focuses on expanding fossil fuel production, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, skeptical of climate change regulations.
- Democracy/Rule of Law: Emphasizes election integrity, claims of widespread voter fraud, and advocates for stricter voting laws.
- Federal Government: Favors reducing federal regulation, shrinking the size of government, and delegating more power to states.
- Immigration: Advocates for stricter immigration controls, building a border wall, and reducing illegal immigration.
- Israel/Gaza: Strongly supports Israel, recognized Jerusalem as its capital, brokered the Abraham Accords with several Arab nations.
- LGBTQ+ Issues: Opposes transgender athletes in women’s sports.
- NATO/Ukraine: Seeks peace in Europe, strengthening U.S. defense.
- Tariffs/Trade: Supports economic nationalism, manufacturing in the U.S.
- Taxes: Passed major tax cuts, favoring corporations and high-income individuals.
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Democratic Nominee
President: Kamala Harris
Vice President: Tim Waltz
- Abortion: Strong advocate for reproductive rights and codifying Roe v. Wade, opposes restrictive bans.
- Climate/Energy: Supports aggressive climate action, renewable energy, and reducing carbon emissions.
- Democracy/Rule of Law: Focuses on protecting voting rights, opposing voter suppression, and upholding democratic norms.
- Federal Government: Backs federal intervention in social, economic, and healthcare reforms, including infrastructure investment.
- Immigration: Supports comprehensive reform, a pathway to citizenship, and protecting Dreamers.
- Israel/Gaza: Advocates a two-state solution, balancing Israel’s security with humanitarian aid for Gaza.
- LGBTQ+ Issues: Strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, pushing for anti-discrimination laws and transgender rights.
- NATO/Ukraine: Backs NATO and providing aid to Ukraine, while promoting diplomatic stability in the region.
- Tariffs/Trade: Supports trade policies that protect American workers, with targeted tariffs to counter unfair practices.
- Taxes: Favors raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy, with tax cuts for the middle class.
Source: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/
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Republican Nominee
President: Donald Trump
Vice President: J.D. Vance
- Abortion: Opposes abortion rights, appointed conservative judges to overturn Roe v. Wade, supports state-level restrictions.
- Climate/Energy: Focuses on expanding fossil fuel production, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, skeptical of climate change regulations.
- Democracy/Rule of Law: Emphasizes election integrity, claims of widespread voter fraud, and advocates for stricter voting laws.
- Federal Government: Favors reducing federal regulation, shrinking the size of government, and delegating more power to states.
- Immigration: Advocates for stricter immigration controls, building a border wall, and reducing illegal immigration.
- Israel/Gaza: Strongly supports Israel, recognized Jerusalem as its capital, brokered the Abraham Accords with several Arab nations.
- LGBTQ+ Issues: Opposes transgender athletes in women’s sports.
- NATO/Ukraine: Seeks peace in Europe, strengthening U.S. defense.
- Tariffs/Trade: Supports economic nationalism, manufacturing in the U.S.
- Taxes: Passed major tax cuts, favoring corporations and high-income individuals.
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United States Senate
Incumbent Senator: Democrat Sherrod Brown
Challenger: Republican Bernie Moreno
Incumbent Senator: Democrat Sherrod Brown
Challenger: Republican Bernie Moreno
Supreme Court of Ohio
There are three seats up for election on the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Race 1 Democrat: Melody J. Stewart
Race 1 Republican: Joseph T. Deters
Race 2 Democrat: Lisa Forbes
Race 2 Republican: Daniel R. Hawkins
Race 3 Democrat: Michael P. Donnelly
Race 3 Republican: Megan E. Shanahan
Race 1 Democrat: Melody J. Stewart
Race 1 Republican: Joseph T. Deters
Race 2 Democrat: Lisa Forbes
Race 2 Republican: Daniel R. Hawkins
Race 3 Democrat: Michael P. Donnelly
Race 3 Republican: Megan E. Shanahan
United States Congress
Each seat of the U.S. Congress is up for election. There are multiple congressional districts within Cuyahoga County. Find out which congressional district you reside within and who’s on your ballot at the link below.
The Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate
Each Ohio House seat and certain Ohio Senate seats are up for election. There are multiple state legislative districts within Cuyahoga County. Find out which state legislative districts you reside within and who’s on your ballot at the link below.
Redistricting Constitutional Amendment
“Establish the Citizens Redistricting Commission Initiative” is an initiated constitutional amendment on ballots across Ohio this fall. This amendment to Ohio’s state constitution, if passed by a simple majority of Ohio voters, would establish a new process for drawing state and federal legislative districts within Ohio. The amendment would remove current elected officials from the redistricting process, instead giving this power to a 15 member citizens commission comprised of non-politicians, including five Democrats, five Republicans, and five independents.
A YES VOTE:
A “yes” vote supports establishing this new citizens commission.
A “NO” VOTE:
A “no” vote opposes establishing this citizens commission.
