How to Vote in Ohio
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Ohio.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Ohio
Cleveland Primary Election
(Local)
Cleveland Primary Election
Sep 09, 2025
Early voting: Tue August 12, 2025 - Sun September 7, 2025 5:00 pm5:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mon Aug 11, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Aug 11, 2025 In person: Mon Aug 11, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not availableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Tuesday, September 02, 2025
In Person: Tue September 2, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon September 8, 2025
In person: Received by Tue September 9, 2025
Ohio General Election
(Consolidated)
Ohio General Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Tue October 7, 2025 - Sun November 2, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mon Oct 6, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 6, 2025 In person: Mon Oct 6, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not availableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 28, 2025
In Person: Tue October 28, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon November 3, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Cleveland Mayoral Election
(Local)
Cleveland Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Tue October 7, 2025 - Sun November 2, 2025 5:00 pm5:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mon Oct 6, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 6, 2025 In person: Mon Oct 6, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not availableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 28, 2025
In Person: Tue October 28, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Mon November 3, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.
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
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.