As we approach the crucial election year of 2024, Ohio voters need to stay informed about key dates and deadlines to ensure their participation in the democratic process.
This year, Ohio will see several important elections, including the Special 6th District Congressional General Election in June and the General Election in November.
To help you navigate the voting process, we’ve compiled a list of ten critical dates you need to remember.
Special 6th District Congressional General Election – June 11, 2024
April 26: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins
This marks the start of absentee voting for military personnel and Ohioans living overseas. They can begin to request and submit their absentee ballots from this date.
May 13: Deadline to Register to Vote (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)
This is the last day to register to vote in the Special 6th District Congressional General Election. Local boards of elections will remain open until 9:00 p.m. to accommodate last-minute registrants.
May 14: Early In-Person Voting begins and Absentee Voting By Mail starts
From this date, voters can cast their ballots in person before Election Day or start mailing in their absentee ballots.
June 4: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m.
If you plan to vote absentee, your application must reach the board of elections by 8:30 p.m. on this date to ensure you receive your ballot in time.
June 10: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date
Make sure your absentee ballot is postmarked by June 10 to ensure it is counted. Any ballots mailed after this date will not be accepted.
June 11: Election Day (Polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
Election Day for the Special 6th District Congressional General Election. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for in-person voting.
Early voting has begun for the June 11, 2024 Special 6th District Congressional General Election.
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June 15: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots postmarked on or before June 10
This is the final date that boards of elections can accept non-UOCAVA absentee ballots, as long as they were postmarked on or before June 10.
General Election – November 5, 2024
September 20: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins
Absentee voting starts for military and overseas voters. They can begin requesting and submitting their ballots from this date.
October 7: Deadline to Register to Vote (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)
The last day to register to vote in the General Election. Boards of elections will stay open until 9:00 p.m. to accept voter registrations.
October 8: Early In-Person Voting begins and Absentee Voting By Mail starts
Early in-person voting and absentee voting by mail begin. Voters can either vote early at designated locations or mail in their absentee ballots.
October 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m.
If you plan to vote absentee, ensure your application is received by the board of elections by 8:30 p.m. on this date.
November 4: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date
Absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 4 to be valid for counting. Ballots postmarked after this date will not be counted.
November 5: Election Day (Polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
General Election Day. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for voters to cast their ballots in person.
November 9: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots postmarked on or before November 4
The final date for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots, as long as they were postmarked on or before November 4.