VOTING is one of the most impactful things you can do for yourself and your community. Every person in the United States is represented by elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Voting allows the people to choose these representatives in the government. It ensures we have a voice and it ensures that our voices are heard.

You can register to vote, update your voter registration information, view voting options and much more at the Ohio Secretary of State website.

Voters with Disabilities

The Ohio Secretary of State is committed to ensuring every eligible voter can make their voices heard at the ballot box. Whether they are voting at their early voting location, in person on Election Day, or through the mail. Ohioans can feel confident that their vote is secure and their vote matters.

Visit the Ohio Secretary of State website for more information!

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VOTING SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025 ELECTIONS

2025 PRIMARY/SPECIAL ELECTION | May 6, 2025

Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins March 21

Deadline to Register to Vote: April 7 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)

Early In-Person Voting: April 8 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.

Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins April 8

Election Day: May 6 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES:

MARCH

March 21: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins

APRIL

April 7: Deadline to Register to Vote. Boards open until 9:00 p.m.

April 8: Absentee Voting by Mail begins (Ends May 5, postmark deadline)

April 8: Early In-Person Voting begins

April 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m.

EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING HOURS FOR APRIL & MAY (2025 Primary/Special Election | May 6, 2025)

April 8-11: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

April 14-18: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

April 21-25: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

April 28: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

April 29: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

April 30 – May 2: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

May 3: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

May 4: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MAY

May 5: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.

May 6: Primary/Special Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

May 6: Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

May 10: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before May 5. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

2025 SPECIAL ELECTION | August 5, 2025

Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins June 20

Deadline to Register to Vote: July 7 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)

Early In-Person Voting: July 8 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.

Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins July 8

Election Day: August 5 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES:

JUNE

June 20: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins

JULY

July 7: Deadline to Register to Vote. Boards open until 9:00 p.m.

July 8: Absentee Voting by Mail begins (Ends August 4, postmark deadline)

July 8: Early In-Person Voting begins

July 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m.

EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING HOURS FOR JULY & AUGUST (2025 Special Election | August 5, 2025)

July 8-11: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July 14-18: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July 21-25: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July 28: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

July 29: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

July 30 – August 1: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

August 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

August 3: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

AUGUST

August 4: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.

August 5: Special Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

August 5: Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

August 9: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before August 4. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

2025 GENERAL ELECTION | November 4, 2025

Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins September 19

Deadline to Register to Vote: October 6 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)

Early In-Person Voting: October 7 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.

Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins October 7

Election Day: November 4 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES:

SEPTEMBER

September 19: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins

OCTOBER

October 6: Deadline to Register to Vote. Boards open until 9:00 p.m.

October 7: Absentee Voting by Mail begins (Ends November 3, postmark deadline)

October 7: Early In-Person Voting begins

October 28: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m.

EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING HOURS FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER (2025 General Election | November 4, 2025)

October 7-10: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 13-17: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 20-24: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 27: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 28: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

October 29-31: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

November 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

November 2: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER

November 3: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.

November 4: General Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

November 4: Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

November 8: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before November 3. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

Between Elections

To have your voice heard between elections, research legislation  and contacting your elected officials.   Use your voice and be active on issues and public policy ideas by calling, email, written communication or visits.

Who are your elected officials?

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