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Register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election was Oct. 6... now vote early

Not sure if you're registered to vote at your current address? Call.. 1-866-MY-VOTE-1 or 1-866-698-6831.

Do you know how to cast your vote using an absent voter ballot? Ohio's early voting law allows anyone to vote by an absent voter ballot without stating a reason why. Prior to the new law, only those with a valid medical excuse or other legitimate reason could vote early or "absentee" in Ohio. LEARN MORE

Mark your calendar for a few important dates, based on the Secretary of State's 2008 Ohio Election Calendar (PDF).

Fall 2008 - Voter Protection Trainings & GOTV

Nov. 1, 2008 - Applications by mail for absent voter ballots must be received by boards of elections by noon (three days before election).

Nov. 3, 2008 - Absent Voter Ballots must be postmarked or received by boards of elections by close of business the day before Election Day.

Nov. 4, 2008 - General Election Day

• Polls open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  
  
• Absentee ballots, other than those of overseas and armed service voters, must be received by boards of elections by 7:30 p.m
  
  
• Voter or voter’s minor child hospitalized because of medical emergency, voter may apply for absentee ballot until 3 p.m.