Upcoming events
Muskingum County Women's Democratic Club Meeting
Join us for our Women’s Democratic Club monthly meeting. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Ohio University Zanesville (OUZ) where we discuss current events, fundraisers, initiatives, and so much more!
Side note: Though our club name implies we are a women’s club, all Democrats are welcome!
Social Hour at Weasel Boy Brewing Company
Join us from 5:30-7:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Weasel Boy is located at 126 Muskingum Ave in Zanesville right on the Southern edge of the Downtown area. Their drinks menu boasts an impressive selection of stouts, porters, wines, draft beers, and cocktails. Their delectable, beer-infused pizza crust is a standalone favorite as well. Follow them on Facebook here or check out their menu! All Democrats are welcome!
Muskingum County Young Democrats Meeting
Come join the Muskingum County Young Democrats Club for our monthly umeeting. We will be in Elson 189 on OUZ’s campus. See you soon!
For those under the age of 40, club membership is free, but all Democrats are welcome to join us. We hope to see you soon!
Muskingum County Democratic Club Meeting
Join us for our monthly county club meeting. We meet in Elson Room 189 at Ohio University Zanesville on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. We discuss current events, election information, candidates, initiatives, and so much more. All Democrats are welcome to join. Come see us!
**Zoom link available upon request. Message us on Facebook for more information!
Special DNC Delegates Social Hour and Fundraiser at Weasel Boy Brewing Company
Muskingum County is home to three Young Democrats who were selected to attend the Democratic National Convention this year, including our very own Jason Adams who is the youngest delegate in the state of Ohio. We would like to celebrate them and support them by hosting a special Social Hour fundraiser at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Weasel Boy is located at 126 Muskingum Ave in Zanesville right on the Southern edge of the Downtown area. Their drinks menu boasts an impressive selection of stouts, porters, wines, draft beers, and cocktails. Their delectable, beer-infused pizza crust is a standalone favorite as well. Follow them on Facebook here or check out their menu! All Democrats are welcome!
Zanesville Pride 2024
Join the Zanesville Pride Group at Zane’s Landing Park for Zanesville Pride 2024. This free, family-friendly event is open to the community and will have fun for all ages. There will be many things to enjoy throughout the day including a raffle, 50/50, Drag performances, and several LGBTQIA+ friendly vendors. Kickoff is at 11 am. Bring your chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy a fun-filled day where we all unite and come together! For more event details, click here!
Side note: there will also be a A Fun Night with Andy and the Gang celebration following the event. For more information, click here!
Social Hour at Weasel Boy Brewing Company
Join us for a special Democratic Social Hour and fundraiser for our Democratic candidates for Muskingum County Commissioner, Justin Wyatt and John Furek at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Weasel Boy is located at 126 Muskingum Ave in Zanesville right on the Southern edge of the Downtown area. Their drinks menu boasts an impressive selection of stouts, porters, wines, draft beers, and cocktails. Their delectable, beer-infused pizza crust is a standalone favorite as well. Follow them on Facebook here or check out their menu! All Democrats are welcome!
Vote Justin Wyatt and John Furek for Muskingum County Commissioner on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
Carr Center Cake Auction
All 3 of our clubs will have cakes in the Carr Center Cake Auction this year. The Committee to Elect Justin Wyatt for Muskingum County Commissioner and The Committee to Elect John Furek for Muskingum County Commissioner will have cakes as well. More information about the entries are as follows:
Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club - Entry #41
10:30 am
Incentives: Season Pass to Zanesville Community Theatre (10 tickets, value $150); 2 Bottles of Wine ($30); Bottle of Champaign ($20); $50 Rake's Place Gift Card; Nail Package at Salon de Cheveux ($114); 2 Bags of Hershey Miniature Chocolate ($33); Tote Bag ($60) and a Gas Card
Muskingum County Democratic Club - Entry #79
1:00 pm
Incentives: $125 Donkey sign. Made entirely out of different Ohio license plates. Designed and crafted by John Taylor- Lehman 4th ward Zanesville City Councilman; $25 Walmart gift card: Donated by Muskingum County Commissioner candidate John Furek; $55 Value- Jose Madrid Salsa 5-pack Variety: Donated by Al and Suzanne Zakany; $25 Adornetto's gift card: Donated by Kermit and Sandy Gentry; $60 3 month free subscription to the Zanesville Times Recorder: Donated by John Merriweather; $25 Tlaquepaque gift card: Donated by Mike and Amy Nern; $25 Bob Evans gift card: Donated by Robert Pletcher; $20 Dairy Queen gift card: Donated by Greg and Maggie Ritterbeck; $25 Adornetto’s gift card: Donated by Marlee Gibson; $25 Long Horn’s gift card: Donated by Monica and Aaron Staley
Muskingum County Young Democrats - Entry #252
April 25th, 12:45 pm
- 2 tickets to “The Little Mermaid” at The Renner
- 2 tickets for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief “at ZCT
- 2 tickets to any show at Muskingum University
- 2 tickets to “And Then There Were None” at ZHS
- 2 tickets to “High School Musical” at TVHS
-$20 gift certificate to Cinemark Colony Square
- 8 boxes assorted theater candies
- big bag of popcorn and 2 popcorn holders
-authentic, autographed portrait of Mike Culver (Lorth Needa from Star Wars)
- assorted Democrat-friendly croc rocks, bracelets, keychains, and buttons
Furek for County Commissioner - Entry #247
April 25th, 12:45 pm
Incentives: 2 $50 Amazon gift cards.
Wyatt for County Commissioner - Entry #221
April 25th, 10:45 am
Incentives: $50 Amazon gift card.
You can call or text your bids in to the the phone numbers listed below:
For more information on the Carr Center Cake Auction, visit their website here.
Taylor Swift Bingo
You Need To Calm Down!
Taylor’s new album drops on 4/19/24, what better way to celebrate than by joining us for Taylor Swift Bingo?
Friendship bracelets
50/50 drawing
Forever Young Photo Booth
Prizes and more!
$10 per card or $25 for 3 cards. Play as long as you like!
***RSVP here or by texting Lisa Hillis at 740-819-8768 to secure your spot! Swifties of all ages and genders are welcome to join in on the fun!***
This event is Sponsored by the Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club.
Democratic District 12 Congressional Caucus
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 9, and join us for the Congressional District 12 Caucus, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ohio University Zanesville Auditorium. The Caucus will be hosted by the Ohio Democratic Party and the Muskingum County Democratic Party. The purpose of the caucus is to select two women and two men to represent our district at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next August.
If Troy Balderson is your U.S. Congressman and you are a registered Democrat, then you are eligible to vote for the delegates of your choice.
Let’s show up at 6:00 p.m., register, and mingle with our candidates and other candidates from District 12. At 7:00 p.m. we will enter the auditorium to hear short speeches from the candidates, and then we will cast our votes.
Candidates may come from parts of Licking, Fairfield, Knox, Muskingum, Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Perry, and Athens counties, as well as portions of Delaware, Holmes, and Tuscarawas counties. It is possible that candidates from other parts of the district will bring busloads of voters in to support their candidates.
Invite your friends to participate in this grass-roots level hallmark of democracy.
If you have any questions about the caucus, please contact me at 740.252.6911 or at michaelnern@gmail.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Nern
Party Chair, Muskingum County
Election Day
Vote in person at the Muskingum County Board of Elections office between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On the ballot county-wide: Issue 1, protecting reproductive rights, and Issue 2, legalizing marijuana. Also on the ballot: Zanesville City Council seats. For more info go to https://www.boe.ohio.gov/muskingum/ or call 740-455-7120.
City Zoning Meeting
There will be a meeting at Zanesville City Hall to determine the location of the new jail. Help halt the continued assault on the South side of our city. Please attend and be sure to say NO to the jail being built in our South side’s residential areas. It’s time to stand united and demand housing, healthcare, and an equal, fair investment in our community.
Meet the Candidates: Karla Frye and John Taylor-Lehman for City Council
$20 dollars per person includes
beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks,
and a silent auction.
Acoustic guitar and vocals by Paul Nern
of Athens, Ohio.
Snacks include deviled eggs by David Mitzel,
hummus by Amy Nern, and more!
Auction items include artwork by John Taylor-Lehman, a yardwork package from Michael Nern, and more!
Get your tickets here!
2023 Muskingum Dems Annual Dinner
Join us for a delectable pulled pork dinner catered by Bill’s BBQ and get a chance to meet your Democratic Candidate for Congress, Tamie Wilson! Tamie is running against Jim Jordan. This will be an incredible opportunity to hear her campaign and ask her all your burning questions!
Pre-Sale tickets will be available here for $20, and tickets at the door will be $25! Contact a member of the Muskingum County Democratic Club or the Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club to purchase yours today!
Vote No on Issue 1 Rally
Know the FACTS before you vote NO on Issue 1, Ohioans! Here is a brief rundown of everything you need to know, but for more information, click here. We hope to see you at our rally this coming Saturday at Keen St. Park in Zanesville. The rally starts at 10am.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call or text Michael Nern at 740-252-6911. See you soon!
City Council Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser
Join us for a campaign kick off and fundraiser for John Taylor Lehman, candidate for 4th ward City Council and Karla Frye, candidate for Council at Large. Suggested donation at the door is $20 per person or $30 for a couple and this comes with a drink token to enjoy a refreshing, cold drink from our friends at Weasel Boy Brewing! Snacks provided and you can also order delicious food in-house! We hope to see you there!
To RSVP, click here!
The August Special Election and Issue 1
Join the Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition and the ACLU for a community conversation at John McIntire Library in Downtown Zanesville. Discussion topics include:
The August Special Election and Issue 1
Changes to Ohio Voter Laws under HB 458
Civic Engagement 101
and more!
For more details and to sign up as an attendee, click here.