OOGA 2024 Election Voter Guide

2024 GENERAL ELECTION GUIDE

2024 is an important election year for the future of American energy. The results from this year’s election will chart the course for Ohio’s energy producers and associated industries. At stake is control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, and Ohio’s Supreme Court.

*The next election date is November 5, 2024. Register to vote or verify your registration status by October 7, 2024.

Ohio Voting Information

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Absentee Ballot Process

Absentee Ballot Process

Absentee voting in Ohio is available and no excuse is required. The last day to request an absentee ballot is 7 days before an election.

Your marked absentee ballot must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received no later than four days after the election in order to be counted. It can also be returned in person before the close of the polls on Election Day.

See the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office (SOS) website to learn how to request and vote an absentee ballot.

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Drop Boxes

Drop Boxes

Each county in Ohio has one drop box that allows voters to return their Absentee Ballot Requests and Absentee Ballots at their Board of Elections in-person. Absentee Ballots must be dropped off at your Board of Elections no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Click here to find the address of your Board of Elections.

You can track the status of your ballot request as well as your voted absentee ballot here.

Early Voting

Early Voting

Early voting for the November 5, 2024 general election begins October 8th and ends November 3rd.

Early (in-person absentee ballot) voting starts 28 days before the election. All registered voters may request and vote an absentee ballot in person at their county board of elections or voting center as designated by the county.

To find the early voting hours in your county, please click here.

For specific information on times and locations, contact your board of elections.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to vote you must be:

A citizen of the United States
At least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election
A resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election
Not be incarcerated (in prison) for a felony conviction under the laws of the United States, this state or any other state of the United States
Not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court
You haven't been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws

Who can Vote?

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to vote you must be:

A citizen of the United States
At least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election
A resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election
Not be incarcerated (in prison) for a felony conviction under the laws of the United States, this state or any other state of the United States
Not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court
You haven't been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws

What You Need to Vote?

ID Needed for Voter Registration

You may register to vote online, in person or by mail.

To register online you will need to provide the following:

Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Last four digits of your Social Security number

If you do not have any portion of the required information, follow this link to update your voting address using our paper form (PDF). Once you complete this form, you must sign and send it to your county board of elections .

ID Needed for Voting

You must provide proof of ID to vote.

The forms of identification that may be used include:

An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with a present or former address so long as your present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct;
U.S. military IDs, including Ohio National Guard
A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio that contains your name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed;
- BMV issued Ohio license or ID card (old address acceptable)
- U.S. Military, U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs, or Ohio National Guard card, U.S. Passport Book/Card
- Note: State University IDs are not a valid form of photo ID to vote
Probationary and restricted driver's licenses are permitted

Where to Vote?

Polling Place Locator and Hours

Registration Deadline

Online voter registration is available! The registration deadline is 30 days before the election. If you register or update your information after the deadline, the change will apply for the next election.

To register online you will need to provide the following:

Name
Date of Birth
Address
Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
Last four digits of your Social Security number

If you are missing any of the required information listed above, follow this link to update your voting address using the paper form (PDF). Once you complete this form, you must sign and send it to your county board of elections.

*To verify your voter registration status, click here.

2024 GENERAL ELECTION GUIDE

Ohio Voting Information

Who can Vote?

What You Need to Vote?

Where to Vote?

Registration Deadline

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