Last week, the Lucas County Democratic Party (LCDP) opened its 2025 endorsement application for candidates running for public office who would like to do so as an official “endorsed Democrat.”
“The May Primary is quickly approaching,” said Schuyler Beckwith, chair of the LCDP. “Many local races will appear on the ballot – Mayor, Council, and Municipal Court. We have strong Democratic incumbents but we also know there are many Democrats across the County who are ready to run.”
The deadline to submit an endorsement application to the LCDP is February 6, 2025. It can be found on LCDP’s webpage at lucascountydemocraticparty.com/screening. Signatures to run for office are due to the Lucas County Board of Elections on March 7, 2025, with the May Primary happening on May 6, 2025. In Lucas County, May primaries will be occurring in the City of Toledo, Village of Berkey, Village of Holand, Village of Ottawa Hi ls, City of Sylvania, City of Waterville, and the Village of Whitehouse, as well as judgeship seats on Toledo Municipal Court.
“If there are Lucas County residents who want to run for office but don’t know where to start, please contact the LCDP. We want Democrats who believe in expanding personal rights, who believe in organized labor, and who believe in community-centered solutions to make that leap to run for office,” said Beckwith.
Being an endorsed LCDP candidate has numerous benefits, such as access to volunteers, fundraising opportunities, and a greater connection to active local Democrats. Again, the deadline to submit an endorsement application to the LCDP is the end of the day, February 6, 2025.