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Here's what Ohioans need to bring before heading to the polls

Here’s what you need to bring and what to know before you head to the polls.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Nov. 5, voters across Ohio will make their voices heard through the general election ballot.

Polls will open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday and close at 7:30 pm.

Here’s what you need to bring and what to know before you head to the polls.

Absentee ballot

If you had requested an absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by Monday in order for it to count. If you need to return it in person to a county board of elections, you must do so before polls close on Election Day.

What to bring to the polls

You will need to bring identification to the polls in order for poll workers verify your identity.

OHIO VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS

Valid types of photo identification include:

  • Ohio driver's license
  • State of Ohio ID card
  • Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
  • US passport
  • US passport card
  • US military ID card
  • Ohio National Guard ID card
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

All photo IDs must have an expiration date that has not passed.

What if you forget your ID on Election Day? You will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. For that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than four days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification.

Ohio law prohibits acceptance of the following forms of ID:

  • Out-of-state driver’s license or photo ID
  • Social Security card
  • Birth certificate
  • Insurance card
  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Government check
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document
  • Any registration acknowledgment notice from the county board of elections

Where do I go to vote?

Voters can find their polling location and ballots here: ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location/    

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