| (COLUMBUS)—Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today issued a series of key reminders one week from the start of early voting (October 8th) for the 2024 General Election. Early voting begins the day after the close of voter registration. “Bipartisan election officials across Ohio made a commitment to ensure we’re fully prepared for this high-profile election. With one week until the start of early voting, I can confidently say that we are prepared for voters to begin heading to their early voting centers and begin receiving their requested absentee ballots,” said Secretary LaRose. “Tedious preparation is the key to executing any successful election, and Ohioans can have confidence that no matter which of Ohio’s three convenient methods of voting they choose, their vote will be secure.” For Ohioans who requested absentee ballots, local boards of elections will begin mailing ballots on October 8th. Secretary LaRose encourages voters to do their research and return their ballots as soon as possible. Absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than November 4th and must be received by their board of elections no later than 4 days after Election Day. Secretary LaRose also reminds voters that to enforce Ohio’s prohibition against ballot harvesting, anyone who is returning a ballot for a family member or disabled individual must do so by presenting that ballot to elections officials at the county board of elections. Drop boxes may still be used to deliver your personal ballot. Voters who plan to vote either early, in-person or on Election Day are required to present an approved photo ID at their polling location. Valid types of photo identification include:Ohio driver’s licenseState of Ohio ID cardInterim ID form issued by the Ohio BMVUS passportUS passport cardUS military ID card including Ohio National GuardUS Department of Veterans Affairs ID cardOhioans interested in helping their friends and neighbors vote are encouraged to sign up to be a poll worker as soon as possible at VoteOhio.gov/BeAPollWorker. Election Day is November 5th, and polls will be open from 6:30AM – 7:30PM. The full voting schedule may be found here, and voters can find their Election Day polling location here. All of the information needed to confirm your voter registration, vote absentee, or cast your ballot in-person can be found at VoteOhio.gov. |
