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Cleveland VOTES Chooses 8 Local Artists and Creative Activists for 2026 More Than My Art Creative Impact Network

Cleveland VOTES hosting second “Democracy in the Living Room” event of the year for Clevelanders interested in political organizing. Learn how you can attend this free event.

The People’s Solutions Lab is more than just an event--it is designed to bring residents together to reclaim their power - more specifically their civic power. Civic power is about standing firm in the face of oppression, about shaping our environments, and demanding a more just society. It’s an urgent call to resist and to rebuild from the ground up, acknowledging that true power does not reside solely in established institutions but rather in the relentless will of the peop

Curbside voting in Ohio is inaccessible for people with disabilities. Here is how Frank LaRose can make curbside voting more accessible for all Ohioans.

On May 16, Cleveland VOTES’ Democracy Collective (DemCo) celebrated the graduation of its third cohort. DemCo is a nine-month leadership program that helps people build skills in community leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement.

Anthony and Bryant were selected to be part of the 230 list for their commitment to equitable civic engagement during their tenure at Cleveland VOTES as well as their other leadership roles in Cleveland.

On May 13, Cleveland VOTES' Civic Engagement Strategist Gloria Craig was chosen as one of Engage! Cleveland's “26 Emerging Professionals You Need To Know In 2026.” Here is why she was selected.

Cleveland VOTES, a nonpartisan, democracy-building nonprofit based in Cleveland, has released its request for proposals for the organization's 11th year of its Equitable Civic Engagement Fund (ECEF) grant program.

(Cleveland, OH — April 7, 2026) Cleveland VOTES will host Spring into Democracy, a community gathering focused on helping Clevelanders access reliable information, understand key issues, and prepare to take action ahead of the 2026 election cycle. What: Spring into Democracy is an interactive community event designed to help residents get informed, connected, and ready for the upcoming elections. This year’s gathering will focus on how Clevelanders can navigate today’s comple

(Cleveland, OH — February 24, 2026) “Accessibility and the Ballot,” a 2025 documentary by Cleveland VOTES, has been selected for the 2026 Short. Sweet. Film Fest., a Cleveland-based festival celebrating short films under 40 minutes from filmmakers across the country. Cleveland VOTES (CV), a Cleveland nonpartisan, democracy-building nonprofit, produced the documentary as part of its ongoing Voting in the Land series. The series, created and produced by Communications + Narrati

(Cleveland, OH — February 11, 2026) As the 2026 election cycle approaches, Cleveland VOTES, a nonpartisan, democracy-building nonprofit based in Cleveland, is continuing its work to educate, connect, and empower voters across the city. With both a May Primary Election and November General Election, the organization is focused on ensuring Clevelanders have the tools and information they need to engage civically, during elections and year-round. “Over the past few years, many C