UPCOMING EVENTS
Ohio Decides: Issue 1 Forum
What: A one-hour forum with two segments: a backgrounder on Issue 1 followed by a moderated discussion with journalists and a representative from the “yes” on Issue 1 campaign and a representative from the “no” on Issue 1 campaign.
When: The program will be made available for broadcast, viewing, sharing, embedding, or linking on Sunday, October 15, 2023. It will be posted on the ODC website and the ODC YouTube channel.
Journalist:
Tyler Buchanan, Co-Writer | Axios Columbus
Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief | Statehouse News Bureau
Who:
Moderator:
Curtis Jackson, News Anchor | Spectrum News 1
Campaign Representative:
Yes Campaign:
Desiree Tims, President/CEO | Innovation Ohio
No Campaign:
Mehek Cooke, Spokeswoman & Attorney | Protect Women Ohio
The public may submit questions for consideration.

Akron Mayoral Primary Debate
Doors open at 6:00pm. Free and open to the public through ticket requests. Requests must be submitted by Friday, April 7.
List of Invited Candidates:
Mark Greer
Shammas Malik
Keith Mills
Tara Mosley
Joshua Schaffer
Marco Sommerville
Jeff Wilhite

Akron Mayoral Primary Debate
Doors open at 11:00am. Paid luncheon. Reservations required by Friday, March 31.
List of Invited Candidates:
Mark Greer
Shammas Malik
Keith Mills
Tara Mosley
Joshua Schaffer
Marco Sommerville
Jeff Wilhite
Akron Decides Poll Release Event
The Akron Press Club, Ideastream Public Media, Akron Beacon Journal and the Ohio Debate Commission are collaborating to engage voters in the 2023 Akron mayoral election through a scientific poll of voters and candidate debates. Join us for a public release of the Akron poll on Monday, February 27 at Quaker Station.


