Voter Deadlines
You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election. Upcoming voter registration deadlines:
February 20, 2024 for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary and Special Congressional Primary (6th Congressional District) Election
May 13, 2024 for the June 11, 2024 Special Congressional General (6th Congressional District) Election
July 8, 2024 for the August 6, 2024 Special Election
October 7, 2024 for the November 5, 2024 General Election
Am I eligible to vote?
To vote in Ohio, you must be:
A U.S. citizen
At least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election. (17-year-olds who will turn 18 by the date of the general election may vote in the primary election for candidates only);
A resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election; and
Registered to vote at least 30 days before the election.
Am I registered to vote?
To check your current voter registration status, visit the Ohio Secretary of State Voter Search Page
There are FOUR ways to vote
Receive your ballot by mail and return it by mail
Receive your ballot by mail and drop it off at the Cuyahoga Board of Elections
Early in-person voting at the Cuyahoga Board of Elections (be sure to check their hours to ensure they are open when you plan on going)
On Election Day, in-person at your polling location
Additional Voting Resources
To check on the status of your vote by mail ballot without signing up for notifications, go to http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/track-my-ballot.aspx
Sign up to receive messages from the Board of Elections with notifications about requesting your vote by mail ballot, confirmation that your ballot has been received, and alerts if there are any issues with your returned ballot.