COLUMBUS, Ohio — We’re less than 65 days from the 2024 General Election, where Ohioans will be able to vote for their presidential and senate picks and vote on several key issues.
As Nov. 5 draws near, there are several deadlines for voters to mark on their calendars.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
Ohioans must turn in their voter registration, in all forms, to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose by Oct. 7. For those turning in their registrations in person, boards of elections across the state will be open until 9 p.m. that day.
Any mailed-in registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 7.
How to check your voter registration status
Through the Secretary of State’s website, Ohioans can enter their first and last names and county of residency to check their registration status. If you’re registered, a polling location and other local information will be provided. If you’re not registered, you can submit your registration here.
Those planning on voting absentee must request a ballot. Voters have until seven days before the election to request a ballot. These are the first votes counted on election night. If mailed, these ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted. Those returning it in person to a county board of election must do so before the close of the polls on Election Day.
Military and overseas absentee voting will be available beginning Sept. 20. Absentee voting by mail will start on Oct. 8.
Early in-person voting
Want to beat the lines? Early in-person voting will commence on Oct. 8. Board of Elections buildings will be open to in-person voters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When can I vote on Election Day?
Voting for the General Election will begin at 6:30 a.m. and locations will remain open until 7:30 p.m. You can find your polling location here.