Elections 2026

Ohio's 2026 general election is coming up on November 3, 2026! 

Check out this page for important information such as early voting schedules, voting location lookup, absentee/mail-in ballot deadlines, and more! 

Early In-Person Voting

Early voting in Ohio opens October 6, 2026. 

• Starting October 6th, you will be able to vote at your county's designated early in-person voting locations. Click here to find your county's early vote locations now.
• Early in-person voting locations are typically open from 8am-5pm local time on weekdays until special hours take effect approximately 10 days prior to the election (October 24, 2026 for the 2026 general election.) Please check with your local county board of elections for your county's specific locations and hours. View the Ohio Secretary of State Election Calendar here.

Election Day Voting Location Lookup

• If you plan to vote on Election Day (November 3, 2026), click here to lookup your polling location via the Ohio Secretary of State's website.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting

• In the state of Ohio you can vote by mail or absentee vote without an excuse - anyone with up-to-date voter registration can vote absentee. Click here to request your absentee/mail-in ballot from the Ohio Secretary of State's office and see more information about voting absentee in Ohio.