VOTING IN OHIO
REGISTER | VOTING | DATES | FORUMS | POLL WORKERS | COUNTY BOARDS
This November you have the opportunity to make a difference through on of our most treasured freedoms - the right to vote. Let your voice be heard in this historic election!
Not only will you be able to vote for the next President, but you will also have the opportunity to vote for Ohio's Representatives and Senators to the US Congress and the Ohio General Assembly. In addition, you will have the opportunity to vote for other State and County positions as well as other issues on the ballot. You can download a list of candidates in Northeast Ohio here.
Register to Vote...you might make history
In order to vote in November, you need to be registered with your local Board of Elections. If you have not register to vote or you need to re-register to vote, simply fill out a Registration Form and mail it to your local Board of Elections. You can obtain the Registration Form by visiting your local Board of Election online or in person. There is a list of Northeast Ohio Board of Elections at the bottom of the page, if your Board of Election is not list below, visit the Secretary of State's Board of Elections Directory for contact information of your Board of Elections.
Some Important Reminders -
- You need to be registered more than 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote. For the November 4th election, you need to be registered prior to October 6th.
- If you have moved or changed your name since you last registered, you need to re-register to vote. To re-register simply fill out a registration form with your current information and mail it to you Board of Elections.
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How to Vote
Voting On Election Day
Voting Early
Now in Ohio anyone can vote early by mail. To request an Vote by Mail ballot, visit you Board of Elections online or in person. There is a list of Northeast Ohio Board of Elections at the bottom of the page, if your Board of Election is not list below, visit the Secretary of State's Board of Elections Directory for contact information of your Board of Elections. To learn more about voting early visit the Secretary of State's Early Voting website.
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Important Dates
September 30, 2008 - Vote by Mail begins
October 6, 2008 - Voter Registration deadline
November 1, 2008 - Vote by Mail request deadline
November 4, 2008 - General Elections, polls open 6:30am to 7:30pm
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Voter Forums
Candidate’s nights, forums and community discussions offer a good chance to
meet with candidates for elected office and find out how they feel about important
issues like mental health.
When you have found a forum to attend be sure to use the opportunity to find
out where the candidates stand on mental health issues. Click here to download questions or form your own!
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Poll Worker Information
Serve your community on Election Day!
Across Ohio, the Boards of Elections in all 88 counties are constantly recruiting poll
workers to work the day of an election. You can serve your community while making
a little extra cash!
The need for poll workers is particularly great in Cuyahoga County. The following
link contains information for Poll Workers and Election Day Technicians in
Cuyahoga County, including a link to an employment application.
boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/job-opportunities.aspx
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Northeast Ohio Board of Elections
If your Board of Election is not listed below, please visit the Secretary of State's Board of Elections Directory.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
2925 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (216) 443-3200
Fax: (216) 443-6633
E-mail: electioninfo@cuyahogacounty.us
Web site: boe.cuyahogacounty.us/
GEAUGA COUNTY
470 Center St. - Building 6A
Chardon, OH 44024-1238
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (440) 279-2030
Fax: (440) 285-0959
E-mail: geauga@sos.state.oh.us
Web site: http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/departments/elections/index.asp
LAKE COUNTY
105 Main St.
PO Box 490
Painesville, OH 44077
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (440) 350-2700
Fax: (440) 350-2670
E-mail: lake@sos.state.oh.us
Web site: http://www.lakeelections.com/
LORAIN COUNTY
1985 North Ridge Road East
Lorain, OH 44055
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (440) 326-5900 or 5901
Fax (440) 326-5931
E-mail: lorain@sos.state.oh.us
Web site: http://lorainboe.erienet.net/
MEDINA COUNTY
4210 N Jefferson St.
P.O. Box 506
Medina, OH 44258
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (330) 722-9278
Fax: (330) 722-9299
E-mail: medina@sos.state.oh.us
Web site: http://www.co.medina.oh.us/election/elect.htm
PORTAGE COUNTY
449 S. Meridian St., Rm. 101
Ravenna, OH 44266
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (330) 297-3511 or 296-8465
Fax: (330) 297-3518
E-mail: portage@sos.state.oh.us
Web site: http://www.co.portage.oh.us/election/index.html
SUMMIT COUNTY
470 Grant St.
Akron, OH 44311
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (330) 643-5200
Fax: (330) 643-5422
E-mail: summit@sos.state.oh.us
Web site: http://www.summitcountyboe.com/
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