COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the last midterm election, voter turnout in Ohio hit 55% of registered voters heading to the polls. As early voting gets underway in Ohio, those who plan to vote in person need to be registered and have identification.
What You Need To Know
- Those who plan to vote in person need to be registered and have identification
- Voters can bring a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows their name and current address
- There are multiple statewide races and also two statewide ballot measures
In Ohio, voters can use an unexpired driver’s license, state identification card, military ID or current photo ID issued by the U.S. government.
Voters can bring a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows their name and current address.
Across Ohio, voters will decide on a U.S. Senate seat, Ohio governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer. Two Ohio Supreme Court seats are up for a vote along with the chief justice.
There are also two statewide ballot measures.
Absentee ballots need postmarked by Nov. 7, which is also the last day for in-person voting before Election Day.
Hours for early voting are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As Election Day gets closer, locations will be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with hours also being added on the two days leading up to Nov. 8.
Details can find complete details at VoteOhio.gov.