Election Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2018 Elections?
The Ohio General Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
When do the polls open and close?
The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
Can I get a sample ballot?
Yes. Click here and then click on your county name to view your sample ballot.
What is the deadline to Register to Vote?
You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election. Upcoming voter registration deadlines:
- October 9, 2018 for the November 6, 2018 General Election
If you register or update your information after the deadline, the change will apply for the next election.
How do I know I am Registered to Vote?
CLICK THE COUNTY NAME BELOW TO BE TAKEN SPECIFICALLY TO THAT COUNTY’S VOTER REGISTRATION CHECK SITE.
- Adams County(opens in a new window)
- Allen County(opens in a new window)
- Ashland County(opens in a new window)
- Ashtabula County(opens in a new window)
- Athens County(opens in a new window)
- Auglaize County(opens in a new window)
- Belmont County(opens in a new window)
- Brown County(opens in a new window)
- Butler County(opens in a new window)
- Carroll County(opens in a new window)
- Champaign County(opens in a new window)
- Clark County(opens in a new window)
- Clermont County(opens in a new window)
- Clinton County(opens in a new window)
- Columbiana County(opens in a new window)
- Coshocton County(opens in a new window)
- Crawford County(opens in a new window)
- Cuyahoga County(opens in a new window)
- Darke County(opens in a new window)
- Defiance County(opens in a new window)
- Delaware County(opens in a new window)
- Erie County(opens in a new window)
- Fairfield County(opens in a new window)
- Fayette County(opens in a new window)
- Franklin County(opens in a new window)
- Fulton County(opens in a new window)
- Gallia County(opens in a new window)
- Geauga County(opens in a new window)
- Greene County(opens in a new window)
- Guernsey County(opens in a new window)
- Hamilton County(opens in a new window)
- Hancock County(opens in a new window)
- Hardin County(opens in a new window)
- Harrison County(opens in a new window)
- Henry County(opens in a new window)
- Highland County(opens in a new window)
- Hocking County(opens in a new window)
- Holmes County(opens in a new window)
- Huron County(opens in a new window)
- Jackson County(opens in a new window)
- Jefferson County(opens in a new window)
- Knox County(opens in a new window)
- Lake County(opens in a new window)
- Lawrence County(opens in a new window)
- Licking County(opens in a new window)
- Logan County(opens in a new window)
- Lorain County(opens in a new window)
- Lucas County(opens in a new window)
- Madison County(opens in a new window)
- Mahoning County(opens in a new window)
- Marion County(opens in a new window)
- Medina County(opens in a new window)
- Meigs County(opens in a new window)
- Mercer County(opens in a new window)
- Miami County(opens in a new window)
- Monroe County(opens in a new window)
- Montgomery County(opens in a new window)
- Morgan County(opens in a new window)
- Morrow County(opens in a new window)
- Muskingum County(opens in a new window)
- Noble County(opens in a new window)
- Ottawa County(opens in a new window)
- Paulding County(opens in a new window)
- Perry County(opens in a new window)
- Pickaway County(opens in a new window)
- Pike County(opens in a new window)
- Portage County(opens in a new window)
- Preble County(opens in a new window)
- Putnam County(opens in a new window)
- Richland County(opens in a new window)
- Ross County(opens in a new window)
- Sandusky County(opens in a new window)
- Scioto County(opens in a new window)
- Seneca County(opens in a new window)
- Shelby County(opens in a new window)
- Stark County(opens in a new window)
- Summit County(opens in a new window)
- Trumbull County(opens in a new window)
- Tuscarawas County(opens in a new window)
- Union County(opens in a new window)
- Van Wert County(opens in a new window)
- Vinton County(opens in a new window)
- Warren County(opens in a new window)
- Washington County(opens in a new window)
- Wayne County(opens in a new window)
- Williams County(opens in a new window)
- Wood County(opens in a new window)
- Wyandot County
How do I register to vote?
To register online you will need to provide the following:
- Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
If you do not have any portion of the required information, follow this link to update your voting address using our paper form (PDF). Once you complete this form, you must sign and send it to your county board of elections.
ELIGIBILITY
You are qualified to register to vote in Ohio if you meet all the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election.
- You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote.
- You are not incarcerated (in jail or in prison) for a felony conviction.
- You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court.
- You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws.
CLICK HERE if you are ready to Register to Vote in Ohio. This link will direct you to the Ohio Secretary of State website.
I've moved. How do I update my voter registration information?
To update your voter registration information online you will need to provide the following:
- Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
Click here to update voter registration information online. This link will direct you to the Ohio Secretary of State website.
If you do not have any portion of the required information, follow this link to update your voting address using our paper form (PDF). Once you complete this form, you must sign and send it to your county board of elections.
Where do I go to vote?
On Election Day, if you do not know where your designated precinct or polling place is located, please contact your county board of elections or click here to search for your polling place online.
What form of identification do I need to bring to the polls?
According to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office, the forms of identification that may be used by a voter who appears at a polling place to vote on Election Day include:
- An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with present or former address so long as the voter’s present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct;
- A military identification;
- A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains the voter’s name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed;
- An original or copy of a current utility bill with the voter’s name and present address;
- An original or copy of a current bank statement with the voter’s name and present address;
- An original or copy of a current government check with the voter’s name and present address;
- An original or copy of a current paycheck with the voter’s name and present address; or
- An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address.
For utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks, and other government documents, “current” is defined as within the last 12 months. “Utility bill” includes a cell phone bill. “Other government document” includes license renewal and other notices, fishing and marine equipment operator’s license, court papers, or grade reports or transcripts. “Government office” includes any local (including county, city, township, school district and village), state or federal (United States) government office, branch, agency, commission, public college or university or public community college, whether or not in Ohio.
I have an absentee ballot, but I haven’t sent it back, what should I do with it?
- Return your absentee ballot in person before the close of polls (7:30 p.m) on Election Day to your county board of elections
- Drop it in the mail (make sure it is postmarked no later than the day before the election).
- Go to your polling location and vote by provisional ballot.
What is a provisional voting?
A provisional ballot is a paper ballot. It’s used to record a vote if a voter’s eligibility is in question and the voter would otherwise not be permitted to vote at his or her polling place.
Have more questions?
Please click here to go to the Ohio Secretary of States website for additional information, or call the Citizens for Community Values office at 513.733.5775