Wood County Democratic Party - News & Events

Endorsed Candidates

10/1/2019

Remember our endorsed candidates when voting on Tuesday, November 5th (polls are open from 6:30am to 7:30pm). These are great candidates who are hard-working, talented, and bring a strong vision for their communities.

Bowling Green
Mayor: Mike Aspacher
Ward 1: Mike Hollenbaugh
Ward 2: John Zanfardino
Ward 3: Rachel Phipps
Ward 4: Jeff Dennis
At Large Council: Neocles Leontis

Perrysburg
For Council: Tim McCarthy
For Council: Jan Materni

If you are unsure where to vote, check out your polling location online. There have been many changes to polling locations and so check out your location in advance: https://wood.oh-vote.org/VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do

Also, we will be having election night victory parties in Bowling Green and Perrysburg:

BG: Bowling Green Country Club (923 Fairview Avenue, BG) from 7:30 - 10pm.

Perrysburg: Fifth Street Pizza Pub (105 W. 5th Street, Perrysburg) 7pm to 10:30pm

Upcoming Events

9/5/2019

Wood County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Garden Park Building (1291 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green).

League of Women Voters Perrysburg Area 2019 Candidates' Forum
Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m. at Perrysburg Junior High School (550 East South Boundary, Perrysburg)

Perrysburg Area Democratic Club Fall Meeting and Candidate Night
Way Public Library (101 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg)
Wednesday, October 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

BG Democrats No Excuses Election Eve Dinner
SamB’s (163 South Main St., Bowling Green) Monday, November 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Annual No Excuses Election Eve Dinner

10/10/2018

Please support the Bowling Green Democratic Club by attending the annual "No Excuses Election Eve Dinner" at SamB's Restaurant in Bowling Green (163 S. Main St.). It will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 5. It will feature a buffet chicken dinner for $25 per person--dine in or carry out. You may also purchase coupons good toward any purchase (until December 30) if you are not available to come during the event. Please call or email with any questions: 419-353-2061 kepkejm@dacor.net.

Blue Cocktail Hour Tues., Oct. 16 from 5:30-7pm

10/10/2018

It's time for our annual Blue Cocktail Hour! This is a fundraiser for the Ohio Democratic Party. Funds raised at this event help pay our annual Wood County assessment for party dues. So any donations help both the county party and the state party.

The Ohio Democratic Party and the Wood County Democratic Party cordially invite you to the 2018 Wood County Blue Cocktail Hour, with special guest Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper.

Where: Sam B's Restaurant (163 S Main St. in Bowling Green)
When: Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Attendee $35 - Supporter $50 - Sponsor $100 - Host $200

Please RSVP to: Megan Reenock at (614) 364-2837 or mreenock@ohiodems.org or you may contribute online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/woodbch2018

Upcoming Events

8/17/2018

Tuesday August 21 from 6 to 7:30pm: Galbraith for Congress Fundraiser at Naslada Bistro
This is a small donation ticket ($25; $10 for students), a great way to meet our Congressional candidate. He has been running nonstop for over a year for this position and would love your support!

Buddy Ritson for Wood County Auditor Meet & Greet
Come out and show your support for Buddy at Rachel & Mike Zickar’s home on Thursday August 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30pm! Like and Share the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/413366039175250/

Wood County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, September 6 and Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Garden Park Building (1291 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green).

League of Women Voters Perrysburg Area 2018 Candidates' Forum
Sunday, October 7, at 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn French Quarter (10630 Fremont Pike) in Perrysburg

Perrysburg Area Democratic Club Fall Meeting
Way Public Library
Monday, October 15th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Hubbell-Staeble named District 3 State Representative Candidate

8/13/2018

On Saturday, August 11, 2018, the Wood County Democratic Party Central Committee voted unanimously to name Aidan Hubbell-Staeble the Democratic Candidate for District 3 State Representative, which covers all of Wood County. This position was vacant due to the resignation of Daniel Gordon.

“Aidan brings innovative ideas, proven leadership abilities and would be a great representative for us down in Columbus,” stated Mike Zickar, Wood County Democratic Party Chair.

Mr. Hubbell-Staeble is a lifelong Bowling Green resident and former President of the Bowling Green State University College Democrats. A member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union through The Kroger Company, he is completing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy at Bowling Green State University. His work in the community includes annually volunteering for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in Bowling Green.

“I’m excited for this opportunity and pledge to earn Wood County voters’ trust and to never be a rubber stamp,” shared Mr. Hubbell-Staeble. “Our legislature could do a better job planning for the future of our state, and I’m looking forward to working very hard in a bipartisan way to make this vision a reality.”

Mr. Hubbell-Staeble’s platform includes a focus on affordable housing to attract more young families, supporting Medicaid expansion and increasing oversight of for-profit charter schools.

“One of the most important jobs of a State Representative is listening to constituents,” stated Mr. Hubbell-Staeble. “I feel my leadership experience and roots here make me an ideal candidate for this crucial position to keep our state moving in a positive direction.”

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Fall 2018 Meetings

6/7/2018

Wood County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, September 6 and Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Garden Park Building (1291 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green).

Reception in support of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown

4/19/2018

Please join Special Guest Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) for a Wood County reception in support of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown on April 29, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Two Foxes Gastropub, 121 S. Main Street in Bowling Green.

As you know Senator Brown is a friend of Wood County and now he needs our support. Contributions at any level are welcome.

Checks should be made payable to Friends of Sherrod Brown. Please RSVP to Serena Finlay at (626) 320-9833 or serena@sherrodbrown.com

Online contributions may be made using this link.

Thank you to the host committee: The Wood County Democratic Party, Perrysburg Area Democratic Club, Tom Galloway, Dick and Andy Newlove, Nick Messenger and Mike & Rachel Zickar.

*Note that Senator Sherrod Brown will not be in attendance at this event.*

Next Meeting June 7

4/5/2018

Wood County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Garden Park Building (1291 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green).

Fall Meetings:
September 6
October 4

Next Meeting April 5

2/27/2018

Wood County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Garden Park Building (1291 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green).