Vote Clock

Ohio county boards of elections: all 88 counties

Find your county below for its board of elections's address and phone, as the Ohio Secretary of State, County Boards of Elections Directory lists them.

Ohio voting dates

DateWhat
Mon, Oct 5, 9 p.m.Register in person
County boards of elections and the Secretary of State's office stay open until 9 p.m. for registration. BMV offices, libraries and other agencies close at their regular hours. source
Mon, Oct 5Register online
Ohio closes registration 30 days before an election; when that day falls on a Sunday or holiday it moves to the next business day. This is the last day to register or update your address. source
Mon, Oct 5Last day to register by mail
Mailed forms must be postmarked by this date. source
Tue, Oct 6, 8 a.m.Early voting opens
In-person early voting at your county board of elections starts Oct 6. Hours are set statewide and lengthen in the final week — check your board's schedule. source
Tue, Oct 27, 8:30 p.m.Request an absentee ballot
Your county board of elections must receive your application by 8:30 p.m., seven days before Election Day. source
Sun, Nov 1, 5 p.m.Early voting ends
Last day is Sunday, Nov 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. There is no in-person early voting on Monday, Nov 2. source
Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 p.m.Election Day: polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Find your polling place through the Ohio Secretary of State. source
Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 p.m.Return your absentee ballot
Your county board of elections must receive it by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks don't count. Return it by mail or deliver it to your board or its drop box. Military and overseas ballots sent by mail may arrive up to four days later. source

More for Ohio voters

Office details are from the Ohio Secretary of State, County Boards of Elections Directory (checked October 17, 2026). Dates are Ohio's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go.