2026 Election

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Ohio voters: find ID rules, key dates, and candidate profiles. Plus resources for students, disabled voters, and poll workers.

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2026 Candidate Profiles

See where the 2026 candidates stand on the issues.

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Haitian Kreole KYR Konnen Dwa Ou

We stand with the Haitian community in Springfield Ohio.

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Temporary Protected Status

Understand your rights if you have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or if your TPS was recently ended.

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Eyes on You: The Rise of Mass Surveillance in Ohio

Learn how to fight back against Big Tech and protect privacy rights in your community.

Press Releases

Oct 15, 2026

Federal Court Grants Permanent Injunction in ACLU of Ohio Lawsuit Challenging Ohio State University’s Violation of Student’s Constitutional Rights

This result marks a major victory for academic freedom in this era of heightened pressure, surveillance, and censorship of public colleges and universities.

Oct 6, 2026

Federal Judge Denies ACLU of Ohio Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Case Against ICE Officers for Retaliating Against Peaceful Observer in Springfield

On Friday, October 2, a federal judge denied the ACLU of Ohio's motion to convert the previously ordered temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction.

Sep 9, 2026

Federal Judge Grants ACLU of Ohio Request, Temporarily Stopping ICE Retaliation Against Peaceful Observer in Springfield

On Friday, September 4, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the ACLU of Ohio case against ICE officers who violated a peaceful observer's First Amendment rights in Springfield.

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Engaged Democracy

We envision an Ohio where every eligible person can fully participate in a vibrant democracy—where every vote counts, every voice matters, and fair representation is the norm.

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