Sample Ballot
Ballots can also be accessed by a specific voter by looking self up at the link below which also give the voter the opportunity to:
- Find your sample ballot, without having to know which precinct you live in
- Sample ballots are for informational purposes only * Sample Ballots cannot be used to vote*
Helpful Links
- Print a Mail-In ballot request (with MUCH of the data filled in already)
- Apply to become a Poll Worker (with MUCH of the data filled in already)
- Find the sample ballot for you, without having to know which precinct you live in
- Check your Mail-In ballot status
- See your own precinct map
- Get an interactive link to a map showing the route from the voter’s registered address to their polling location
Election Calendar
In addition to Election Day, Ohio voters can vote up to twenty-nine days before the election, longer if they are in the military or overseas. You can check the full schedule below, early voting will take place at the MCBOE.
Primary Election
Election Day Voting
- The first Tuesday following the first Monday of May with the exception of the Presidential Primary which is held in March
- Polls open 6:30 A.M.
- Polls close 7:30 P.M.
Early in-person voting
- Begins 29 days prior to the election and ends the day before the election at 2:00 P.M
Absentee voting by mail
- Begins 29 days prior to the election
- Must be postmarked the day before the election or hand delivered to the MCBOE by 7:30 P.M. on the day of the election
Military and overseas absentee voting
- Begins 45 days prior to the election
- Must be postmarked on or before election day
Special Election
Election Day Voting
The first Tuesday following the first Monday in August
Polls open 6:30 A.M.
Polls close 7:30 P.M.
Early in-person voting
Begins 29 days prior to the election and ends the day before the election at 2:00 P.M
Absentee voting by mail
Begins 29 days prior to the election
Must be postmarked the day before the election or hand delivered to the MCBOE by 7:30 P.M. on the day of the election
Military and overseas absentee voting
Begins 46 days prior to the election
Must be postmarked on or before election day
Voting Schedule Calendar>>
General Election
Election Day Voting
The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November
Polls open 6:30 A.M.
Polls close 7:30 P.M.
Early in-person voting
Begins 29 days prior to the election and ends the day before the election at 2:00 P.M
Absentee voting by mail
Begins 29 days prior to the election
Must be postmarked the day before the election or hand delivered to the MCBOE by 7:30 P.M. on the day of the election
Military and overseas absentee voting
Begins 45 days prior to the election
Must be postmarked on or before election day
Voting Schedule Calendar>>
Election Day Workers
It takes a community to make sure that our elections run smoothly. We are always looking for citizens that want to help with this important task. If you want to become a poll worker, we have all the information you need.
Post-Election
What happens after Election Day is as important as what happens during the day. The ballots are audited to ensure that there is an accurate count of the votes and all proper procedures were followed.
Other Helpful Links
The Board of Elections is here to help. Whether you are a citizen or a candidate, we provide the information you need to participate in Ohio elections.