Key Voting information for Ohio General Election

Key Dates 

• September 18: Military & overseas absentee voting began  

• October 5: Voter registration deadline (open until 9:00 p.m.)  

• October 6: Absentee voting by mail & early in-person voting begins  

• October 27: Last day to request an absentee ballot (must be received by your local board of elections by 8:30 p.m.)  

• November 1: Last day for early in-person voting at your local Board of Elections (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

• November 3: Primary Election Day (polls 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.); absentee ballots must be received by your local board of elections by 7:30 p.m.  

Voting Requirements 

• Valid photo ID required: Ohio driver’s license, state ID, U.S. passport, military/VA ID  

• Provisional ballots are available if ID or registration needs verification; you must visit your county Board of Elections within four days after Election Day.