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VOTING IN OHIO

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: You may also vote in the primary election to nominate candidates at 17, but you cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18.
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: If you’re 17 and will be 18 on or before the general election, you can register to vote.

To register to vote in the State of Ohio, an individual must meet the following qualifications

  • You are a citizen of the United States;
  • You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election. (If you will be 18 on or before November, you may vote in the primary election to nominate candidates, but you cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18);
  • You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote;
  • You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States;
  • You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and
  • You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

You may also use the National Mail Voter Registration form

In Person​

In person registration deadline: 30 days before Election Day. You may obtain a voter registration form, and register to vote in person

Online​

You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Ohio has a Strict voter identification law​

  • Voters without acceptable identification must vote on a provisional ballot and also take additional steps after Election Day for it to be counted.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification,​

  • An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with present or former address so long as the voter’s present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct
  • A military identification
  • A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains the voter’s name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed
  • An original or copy of a current utility bill with the voter’s name and present address
  • An original or copy of a current bank statement with the voter’s name and present address
  • An original or copy of a current government check with the voter’s name and present address
  • An original or copy of a current paycheck with the voter’s name and present address
  • An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • Check Early Voting Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more