How much can I donate in a electoral cycle?

You may contribute $2,100 individually each cycle - Primary and General. A PAC (political action commitee) may contribute up to $5,000 per cycle.

Why do you need my occupation and employer information?

Federal Election law requires Stephanie Tubbs Jones for U.S. Congress to report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. A total of $2,100 may be given each election cycle. No Corporate checks may be accepted

Are contributions tax deductible?

Contributions to Stephanie Tubbs Jones for U.S. Congress are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Where And How do I register to vote in Ohio?

The deadline for voter registration in Ohio is 30 days before an election.

Telephone, visit, or see the website of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for more information. Download registration forms online by clicking HERE. You may fill out the form online or save the form and print out to fill in by hand.

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and fill in the form online, you can download it here.

You must be registered in Cuyahoga County in order to vote in any election and you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen;
• You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the General Election;
• You must be a resident of Cuyahoga County for at least 30 days;
• You must register to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote.
• 17 year old residents can register and vote in a Primary Election if they will be 18 on or before the General Election. 17-year-olds can vote for candidates only.
• Complete a voter registration card, print it, sign (must have original signature) and mail it to the Board of Elections - 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
• Call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216-443-3298 for a Voter Registration Card to be mailed to you. Complete it and mail it back. Alternatively you may request a form to be sent to you by regular mail by filling out the request form at the State of Ohio website.

What does the Democratic Party believe in?

Democrats believe that America should work for everyone. Democrats believe that the values and interests that bind us together as Americans are stronger than the differences that pull us apart. Republicans have emphasized our differences over the past eight years and it has made our country weaker. Democrats believe that our country, and the values of our citizens are broad enough to accommodate a range of thought and opinion.

Democrats Support:

• Jobs that permit parents to support their children;
• Decent housing in safe neighborhoods;
• Opportunities to start a business or obtain higher education;
• A strong, diversified economy and keeping jobs at home through fair trade;
• Energy independence that promotes real security at home, including fossil fuels, wind, biomass, alternative fuels, and solar power.  

Democrats Believe In: 

• Respect for families and family life;
• Character in school, business operations and in public service;
• Personal choice and personal responsibility;
• Caring for one's neighbor

 Republicans have spoken a lot about moral values but Democrats don't talk much about morals -- why not? 

Morality and values have a lot to do with having a sense of community and responsibility for one's neighbor.  In essence, this means treating other people as you would have them treat you.Democrats believe that our country's priorities need to newly embrace the concept that we are only as strong as the weakest members of our society. To this end, Democrats believe that a new direction is needed to put the common good first for a change: 

• Make health care more affordable
• Lower gas prices and achieve energy independence
• Cut college costs
• Ensure dignified retirement
• Require fiscal responsibility  

There is no doubt that many people believe our culture, particularly popular culture is increasingly violent and vulgar.  Parents are concerned about their children's exposure to violence and vulgarity in media.  But we live in a society that values freedom of the press and expression as one of our founding principles.  This means that family decision-makers and concerned adults have an important role in shaping the lives of children and youth and teaching right versus wrong.

We can help children and youth by:  

• Placing the television and computer in an open viewing area instead of a child's bedroom;
• Stress the importance of character and honesty to children and youth;
• Enlist faith institutions to enforce values taught at home and to emphasize values-based decision-making skills;
• Extend kindness and adult guidance to young people who lack proper adult supervision;
• Review media, movies, and music consumed by children and youth and explain why the content is acceptable or unacceptable;
• Use the television V-chip to limit unsupervised television viewing;
• Reach out and provide constructive advice to children and youth who misbehave -- don't assume that someone else should handle it because "it's not my kid."  

Why has there been so much in the news about voting?

Our democracy is the greatest in the world, but our electoral system is flawed. People have experienced difficulty voting across the country and right here at home. Voting should not be a partisan issue but Democrats have worked harder than Republicans to ensure that people clearly understand how and when to vote.

BE PREPARED!

• Before you vote, be sure to:
• Check that you are registered by calling or visiting the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at (216) 443-3200, or in downtown Cleveland, 2925 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115, or get information at http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/
  • Know your polling place;
  • Take your state-issued ID to the polls;
  • Allow plenty of time to vote
  • If you run into trouble voting, know that you have the right to use a provisional ballot.

Following the 2004 elections, Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones joined Rep. John Conyers in examining voting irregularities in Ohio, including equipment malfunctions, problems with registration and ballot distribution.  The great scope of these problems led to Rep. Tubbs Jones's historic objection to the certification of the Electoral College vote on January 5, 2005 in which she was joined by Senator Barbara Boxer.

During Ohio's May 2, 2006 Primary Election, voters again experienced problems voting, but this time with electronic voting machines. On Primary Day, Rep. Tubbs Jones filed a lawsuit against the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to keep open a polling place until 10:00 p.m. after residents of the Garden Valley complex experienced problems voting.  Following an injunction issued by the court, the polling place

How do I become a volunteer?

You may contact us by:

Phone:     216-751-9022
Email:     stjcampaign@aol.com     or
Online:    Volunteer Form