How to Vote in Ohio: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 4, 2026 — 30 days before Election Day.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Ohio's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ October 5, 2026 — 29 days before Election Day. It runs through 5 p.m. Sunday before Election Day.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Ohio's official election site.

Any registered voter in Ohio may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: 7 days before Election Day, close of business.

Return rule: Must be received by close of polls on Election Day

Details and request forms are at Ohio's official election site.

A photo ID is required to cast a regular ballot. A voter without one casts a provisional ballot and must return with acceptable ID (typically within a few days) for it to count.

See the full list of accepted ID at Ohio's official election site.

Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. ET on November 3, 2026.

See how Ohio's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Ohio's official election site.