How to Vote in Ohio
“With God, All Things Are Possible”
Capital: Columbus
Nickname: The Buckeye State
Admitted: 1803 (17th state)
Electoral Votes: 17
State Bird: Northern Cardinal
State Flower: Scarlet Carnation
Registration Deadline
30 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Electoral Votes
17
Voter Registration in Ohio
The voter registration deadline in Ohio is 30 days before Election Day.
Ohio offers online voter registration.
Ohio does not have automatic voter registration.
In Ohio, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.
Voter ID Requirements in Ohio
Ohio requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in Ohio
Yes — Ohio offers early voting.
Begins 29 days before Election Day at county board of elections offices
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Ohio
Absentee and mail-in voting in Ohio: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot by mail without providing a reason; photo ID required
Polling Hours in Ohio
Polls in Ohio are open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Ohio
Felony voting rights in Ohio: After prison.