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The 2024 Ohio General Election will be held on . More than 1,096 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to county offices like Tuscarawas County Court Judge - Southern Division.
Ohio Congressional Special Election was held on .
Ohio Primary Election was held on .
Ohio General Election was held on .
You can register to vote in Ohio by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 30 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Ohio varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared with your current valid Ohio driver's license. If you have not been issued an Ohio driver's license then you may provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have neither, then you will indicate 'None' on the application.
Your social security number is requested. Providing this number is voluntary. This information allows the Board of Elections to verify your registration if necessary (O.R.C. 3503.14). Federal law requires that you provide your driver's license number to register to vote. If you do not have a driver's license then you will have to provide at least the last four digits of your social security number. If you don't have either number you will have to write 'NONE' on the form and the State will assign you a number.
You will need to provide the following: Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number, your name, date of birth, address, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
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Residents of Ohio can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Ohio, you need to be registered to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming Ohio General Election, your voter registration application must be:
No, Ohio does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote during early voting or on Election Day. You must register at least 30 days before an election in order to vote.
Ohio residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Be a citizen of the USBe at least 18 years old on or before the day of the electionBe a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to voteNot be incarcerated (in jail or in prison) for a felony convictionNot be declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate courtNot have been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws
Ohio gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Ohio Secretary of State Website (various pages). Accessed July 2, 2024.