How to Vote in Ohio

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Ohio.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Ohio

Ohio Primary/Special Election
(Consolidated)

Ohio Primary/Special Election

May 02, 2023

Early voting: Tue April 4, 2023 - Sun April 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
In person: received by Mon Apr 3, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by 8:30 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In Person: 8:30 pm Tue April 25, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon May 1, 2023 and received by Sat May 6, 2023
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue May 2, 2023

Franklin County Primary Election
(Local)

Franklin County Primary Election

May 02, 2023

Early voting: Tue April 4, 2023 - Sun April 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
In person: received by Mon Apr 3, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by 8:30 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In Person: 8:30 pm Tue April 25, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon May 1, 2023 and received by Sat May 6, 2023
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue May 2, 2023

Hamilton County Primary Election
(Local)

Hamilton County Primary Election

May 02, 2023

Early voting: Tue April 4, 2023 - Sun April 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
In person: received by Mon Apr 3, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by 8:30 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In Person: 8:30 pm Tue April 25, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon May 1, 2023 and received by Sat May 6, 2023
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue May 2, 2023

Cuyahoga County Primary Election
(Local)

Cuyahoga County Primary Election

May 02, 2023

Early voting: Tue April 4, 2023 - Sun April 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon Apr 3, 2023
In person: received by Mon Apr 3, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by 8:30 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In Person: 8:30 pm Tue April 25, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon May 1, 2023 and received by Sat May 6, 2023
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue May 2, 2023

Ohio General Election
(Consolidated)

Ohio General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Franklin County General Election
(Local)

Franklin County General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Hamilton County General Election
(Local)

Hamilton County General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Cuyahoga County General Election
(Local)

Cuyahoga County General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Vote Early In-Person

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Drop Off Your Ballot

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Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
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Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
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Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
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You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
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Vote In-Person on Election Day

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?
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Additional Ohio Resources

Who can register to vote in Ohio
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Voting for People with Disabilities