How to Vote in Ohio

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

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Ohio

Ohio General Election

Ohio General Election

Nov 05, 2024

Early voting: Tue October 8, 2024 - Sun November 3, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 7, 2024
Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 7, 2024
In person: Mon Oct 7, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 29, 2024
In Person: Tue October 29, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon November 4, 2024
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 5, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Ohio
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Register to Vote Here Lookup Your Voter Registration Status

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Ohio. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Ohio Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information