In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot before OCTOBER 29 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in Ohio from OCTOBER 8 – NOVEMBER 3.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in Ohio by October 7. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Ohio?
To register to vote in Ohio you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Ohio and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not in prison for a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Ohio does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
To submit your voter registration by mail or online, your registration must be received by October 7.
What do I need to bring to vote?
ID is required to vote in Ohio. Valid forms of ID include:
- Ohio driver's license
- State of Ohio ID card
- Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
- A US passport
- A US passport card
- US military ID card
- Ohio National Guard ID card
- US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card
All photo IDs must have the following:
- An expiration date that has not passed
- A photograph of the voter
- The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book
NOTICE: An unexpired Ohio Driver License, State ID Card, or Interim Documentation with your former address IS an ACCEPTABLE form of ID when your current address is in the pollbook. Proof of current address is not required.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.