ELECTION DAY

Are you ready to vote?

ACCEPTABLE ID

As of April 4th, 2023, Ohio has a stricter voter ID law. When voting in person, voters must confirm their identity. When voting by mail, voters must provide a copy of acceptable ID.

Valid forms of ID (unexpired):

Ohio driver’s license
Ohio state ID
Interim identification form issued by BMV
Military ID (U.S. Military, U.S. Veterans Affairs, or Ohio National Guard)
U.S. passport
All photo IDs must include:
Voter's name
Photograph of voter
Expiration date that has not passed

Need an ID? Free state IDs are available to residents at local BMV.

IN PERSON EARLY

Early voting begins day after voter registration closes. Last day to vote early is Monday 2:00 PM before election day.
Find your voting location here; you will have to go to your Board of Elections
Bring a valid form of ID (unexpired)

IN PERSON ELECTION DAY

Polls open from 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM on Election Day.
- Find your polling place
Bring a valid form of ID (unexpired)

ABSENTEE BALLOT

1) Request an absentee ballot

Fill out an application.
Mail or drop off application at your county board of elections.
An absentee ballot will be mailed to you. Track your absentee ballot here.

Deadline: Must request absentee ballot 7 days before the election. Can request as early as 90 days before the election.
Note: You must submit an application for each election you wish to vote with an absentee ballot.

2) Return your absentee ballot

Mail: Must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day. Must be received by your county board of elections no later than 4 days after the election. It will take an estimated 2-5 days for absentee ballot to be delivered by mail.
In-person: Must be received by your county board of elections no later than 7:30 PM on Election Day.

For more information, check the Ohio SOS.