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Common Cause Ohio works to strengthen public participation in our democracy and ensure that public officials and public institutions are accountable and responsive to citizens.

Common Cause Ohio and our members are fighting for the democracy we deserve.

With our proven policy expertise, network of grassroots supporters, and nonpartisan approach, our action strengthens our democracy against the challenges it faces today.

We work across Ohio

Our work focuses on priorities that impact each of our lives—such as defending the right to vote, making our government more accountable, promoting transparency, and more.

When We the People come together, we make a lasting difference

Taking action with Common Cause Ohio means joining a powerful movement in pursuit of a democracy that gives all Ohioans a voice in the decisions that shape our future.

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Special thanks to photographer Paul Becker who routinely contributes photos, including the one featured on our homepage.

Our Impact

Our Impact

Common Cause Ohio knows how to win reforms that reach every corner of our state. We lead the most important fights for our democracy, no matter where they take place. Learn more about some of our key victories and how you can play a meaningful role in the fight for an open, honest, and accountable government.

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Our History

John Gardner, a Republican who served in President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Cabinet, founded Common Cause as “a people’s lobby” in 1970. Today, we are 1.5 million members and supporters strong and have active offices in over 25 states. Our long and rich history includes milestones like lowering the national voting age to 18, enacting a ban on “soft money” in political campaigns, and helping to create the Office of Congressional Ethics.

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Our Commitment to Equity

At Common Cause, we know that racial equity and inclusion must be at the core of what we strive to be, as must equity and inclusion for all individuals across identities and differences (ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religious beliefs, tribe, caste, age, class, thinking and communication styles, etc.). These values are essential to the successful execution of our mission: creating a truly representative and inclusive government.

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