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Last updated: October 25, 2024

How to vote in Ohio

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Key deadlines in Ohio

See this document for specific deadlines for the November 5, 2024 election.

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 30 days before Election Day
By mail: Postmarked by 30 days before Election Day
In person: 30 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

By mail: Received by 7 days before Election Day
In person: 7 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Postmarked by 1 day before Election Day
In person: Received by Election Day

Voting dates

Early voting starts: 28 days before Election Day
Early voting ends: 2 days before Election Day

Ohio voter registration guide

What are the voter registration deadlines?

How do I know if I'm registered to vote?

Who can register to vote in Ohio?

Can I register to vote online in Ohio?

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

I'm not 18 yet. When can I submit my registration in Ohio?

I have a felony conviction. Can I register to vote in Ohio?

Ohio absentee and mail ballot guide

What are the deadlines for requesting and returning mail-in ballots?

Who can vote absentee in Ohio?

Can I request my ballot online in Ohio?

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What if I always want to vote by mail? Do I have to request a ballot every time?

What ID is required to vote by mail in Ohio?

I had an emergency come up after the Ohio ballot request deadline. Is there any way I can still get a ballot?

I have a ballot. How do I return it?

How can I track my mail-in ballot?

Can my mail-in ballot be rejected? And if so, what can I do?

I am in the military or overseas. How do I vote?

Ohio voting guide

Can I vote early?

Where do I vote?

What type of ID do I need to show when I vote?

Can I use my student ID as identification when voting?

I cast a provisional ballot. How do I know if it was counted?

Your election officials in Ohio

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