Voting in
Ohio
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting and extensive early in-person voting beginning 29 days before Election Day. Photo ID is required at the polls. Registration must be completed 30 days before the election.
Upcoming Elections in Ohio
Ohio Primary Election
Ohio's primary election selects party candidates for federal and state offices ahead of the November general election.
- • U.S. Senate nomination
- • U.S. House nominations (all 15 districts)
- • Governor nomination
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Ohio 6th Congressional District Special Election
A special election to fill a vacant U.S. House seat in Ohio's 6th Congressional District. The winner will serve the remainder of the current term.
- • U.S. House of Representatives, 6th District
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Ohio requires photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include an Ohio driver's license, state ID, US passport, or military ID. A free state ID is available from the BMV.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Photo ID is required; a free state ID is available from the BMV
- Early in-person voting begins 29 days before Election Day at the board of elections
- No-excuse absentee voting by mail is available
- Registration deadline is 30 days before the election
- Ohio does not offer same-day voter registration
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