Important 2026 Election Dates

Make sure you know Ohio's important election dates as you prepare to cast your ballots in the spring primary and the fall general election.November 2026 General Election:

  • Deadline to Register to Vote: OCTOBER 5
  • Early In-Person Voting: OCTOBER 6-NOVEMBER 1 Get schedule with dates & times
  • Last day to request an absentee ballot application: OCTOBER 27 by 8:30 P.M.
  • Absentee Voting by Mail begins: OCTOBER 6-NOVEMBER 3 Absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 P.M. on November 3.
  • General Election Day (at polling place only): NOVEMBER 3, 6:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M.