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Back Now. VOTE.

Bring Ohio Back Now believes we can build a better, brighter future for our families and communities—one vote at a time.

Make your voting plan
A diverse group of voters casting ballots at a community polling place

You can do your part by…

Registering to vote.

Start by making sure your registration is active and your address is current.

1

Check your registration

Look up your status, precinct and voting location using your name and county.

Check my registration
2

Register or update online

You’ll need:

  • Ohio driver license or state ID number
  • Name, birth date and address
  • Last four digits of your Social Security number
Register or update online

Registration information verified with the Ohio Secretary of State .

Next, do your homework

Learn all you can about state and local candidates and issues.

Visit BringOhioBackNow.com often for up-to-date, unbiased facts that will help ensure you understand how policies and proposals will affect you, your family and your community.

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Make Your Voice Heard

Vote early or on November 3.

Too often, elections are decided by people who DON’T vote.

Don’t be one of those people.

Here is the information you need to help shape Ohio’s future by exercising your right to vote.

OCT 5
DEADLINE

Register to vote

OCT 6
VOTING BEGINS

Early in person & absentee by mail

OCT 27
BY 8:30 PM

Absentee applications due

NOV 3
ELECTION DAY

Polls open 6:30 AM–7:30 PM

①
OPTION ONE

Vote early in person

Vote at your county’s designated early-voting location. Ohio’s early-voting period runs October 6 through November 1.

Oct. 6–98 AM–5 PM
Oct. 12–168 AM–5 PM
Oct. 19–238 AM–5 PM
Sat., Oct. 248 AM–4 PM
Mon., Oct. 267:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tues., Oct. 277:30 AM–8:30 PM
Oct. 28–307:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sat., Oct. 318 AM–4 PM
Sun., Nov. 11–5 PM
Find my early-voting location
②
OPTION TWO

Vote by mail

  • Any registered Ohio voter may request an absentee ballot—no reason is required.
  • Your county board must receive your application by 8:30 PM on October 27.
  • Your completed ballot must reach your county board by 7:30 PM on November 3. Return it early.
Request an absentee ballot
③
OPTION THREE

Vote on Election Day

Tuesday, November 3 • 6:30 AM–7:30 PM

If you are in line by 7:30 PM, you have the right to vote. Confirm your polling place before you go.

Find my polling place
Need help?Call the Ohio Secretary of State: 877-SOS-OHIO
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