Catholic Conference of Ohio — Voting and Conscience Formation Help for Nov ’23 Election

by | 10 Oct 2023 | Things Catholic | 0 comments

Voting Registration Ends Tomorrow! 

Registration Deadline: October 10
Still need to register or update your voting information? Register online at www.voteohio.gov or the county Boards of Elections are open until 9 pm on October 10.
 

Absentee and Early Voting

Starts October 11
Absentee and Early Voting begins on Wednesday, October 11.

Early in-person voting hours for the November 7, 2023 General Election are as follows:

  • October 11-13: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • October 16-20: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • October 23-27: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • October 30: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • October 31: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • November 1-3: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • November 4: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • November 5: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 

Vote No: Issue 1 and Issue 2

Issue 1
The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety,Issue 1, would enshrine the “right” to abortion in the Ohio Constitution, endangering the health and safety of women, threatening parental rights, and allowing for abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. Learn more at: ohiocathconf.org/protect
VOTE NO on Issue 1 to protect women, families, and children. 
Issue 2
To Commercialize, Regulate, Legalize, and Tax the Adult Use of Cannabis,Issue 2, would legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio while threatening public health and endangering children and communities. Learn more at:protectohiofamilies.com
VOTE NO on Issue 2 to protect workers, children, and our communities.
 

Let Us Pray

Prayer Before an Election
Lord God, as the election approaches,
we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.

We ask for eyes that are free from blindness
so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters,
one and equal in dignity,
especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.

We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned,
Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.

We pray for discernment
so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word,
live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

 

Catholic Conference of Ohio
100 E. Broad St., Suite 600
Columbus, OH 43215
614.224.7147
www.ohiocathconf.org