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
(Consolidated)

Ohio General Election

Nov 07, 2023

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available

Franklin County General Election
(Local)

Franklin County General Election

Nov 07, 2023

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available

Hamilton County General Election
(Local)

Hamilton County General Election

Nov 07, 2023

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available

Cuyahoga County General Election
(Local)

Cuyahoga County General Election

Nov 07, 2023

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available

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
Contact your local election official to find out the status of your ballot.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Contact your local election official to find out the status of your ballot.
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

Where do I vote?
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