CLEVELAND — If you're planning to vote early in Ohio for the upcoming November election, that process -- including absentee voting by mail -- officially begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about absentee / voting early.
WHEN CAN I VOTE EARLY IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION?
Here is when you can vote early in-person at your local Board of Elections:
- Oct. 8-11: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 14-18: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 21-25: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Oct. 27: 1-5 p.m.
- Oct. 28: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 29: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 30 - Nov. 1: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 2: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Nov. 4: 1-5 p.m.
CLICK HERE to find your local Board of Elections address if you're interested in early voting.
WHAT ABOUT ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL?
- Oct. 8: Absentee voting by mail begins
- Oct. 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your Board of Elections by 8:30 p.m.
- Nov. 4: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.
- Nov. 5: Absentee ballots may be returned to your local county Board of Elections by the time polls close at 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 9: Last day for Board of Elections to receive mailed-in ballots that were postmarked on or before Nov. 4.
HOW DO I REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?
Here are your two options:
- Print your request HERE and mail it to your county Board of Elections.
- Call your county Board of Elections and request an application. CLICK HERE to find the phone number for your county's Board of Elections.
If you want to vote on election day itself on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the polls will be open throughout Ohio from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
