Free and fair elections are the foundation of democracy — and one of the most common targets of extremist activity. Ohioans Against Extremism works to make sure every eligible voter can cast their ballot without intimidation, misinformation, or interference.
Resources
How Ohio Elections Work (Lawyer’s Version)
A training developed by Ohioans Against Extremism for legal professionals on the mechanics of Ohio elections and how to protect them.
🗳️ Check your Ohio voter registration: olvr.ohiosos.gov
Get Involved
- Become an Election Protection Volunteer at protectthevote.net
- OVRC Board of Elections Monitor Sign-Up
- Resilient State Speakers Bureau Application
The Lawyer Engagement Election Protection (LEEP) Program
This election season, Ohio faces novel legal and safety threats that require novel legal solutions. As our legal system goes through one of the biggest stress-tests in our nation’s history, we need experts and practitioners to stand up for democracy at every opportunity.
The LEEP program matches legal professionals with individuals and organizations fighting on the front lines to protect Ohio’s democracy — through trainings, events, and direct election protection opportunities including serving as a legal rover on Election Day.
The 2026 LEEP Program is nonpartisan and all program activities are 501(c)3 compliant. LEEP is led by Ohioans Against Extremism in collaboration with Ohio Democracy Project, All Voting is Local, Common Cause Ohio, and Ohioans for the Rule of Law.
Sign up for the LEEP Program →
For questions, contact Maria Bruno at Maria@ohagainstextremism.org
What Legal Rovers Do
Legal rovers are trained legal professionals who are on call on Election Day, ready to dispatch to polling locations, boards of elections, courthouses, and other sites to observe, confirm facts on the ground, seek documentation, and troubleshoot legal issues in real time.
Upcoming Training
A Call to Courage: Ohio Lawyers’ Role in Times of Rising Authoritarianism
Presented by Movement Law Lab. Building a sustained mass movement requires proven strategies and a practical roadmap of resistance. This session is designed to give you exactly that, along with a chance to connect with like-minded legal professionals across Ohio — including and beyond the 2026 mid-term elections.
Support This Work
Election protection infrastructure doesn’t build itself. Your support helps OAE train Ohioans, deploy legal rovers, and stay ready through Election Day and beyond.