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How to Vote

We are at a critical point right now where state supreme courts are more important than ever. We have the power to shape our supreme court if we vote.

The 2022 general Election Day is Tuesday, November 8.

You must be registered to vote by October 11, and early voting starts October 12.

See below for more information and resources on how to register to vote and make a plan to vote.

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Voter Registration Deadline

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Absentee Vote by Mail

OCTOBER 12 – NOVEMBER 7, 2022

  • Any registered Ohio voter may vote by mail.

  • Download an absentee ballot request form. Your county Board of Elections must receive your absentee ballot request form by noon on November 5.

  • Absentee voting for the November 8, 2022 midterm election begins October 12, 2022, but you may request an absentee ballot at any time.

  • All absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day (November 7, 2022) if mailed or may be hand-delivered to your county Board of Elections office by the close of the polls at 7:30PM on Election Day (November 8, 2022).

  • Track your absentee ballot.

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Early In-Person Voting

OCTOBER 12 – NOVEMBER 7, 2022

  • Any registered Ohio voter may vote early in person.

  • Early voting for the 2022 general election begins Wednesday, October 12.

  • Early in-person voting hours.

  • Contact your county Board of Elections for early in-person voting location, driving directions, and parking information.

Election Day

NOVEMBER 8, 2022, 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM

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Election Protection Hotline

Contact your local Board of Elections for information such as requesting an absentee ballot, the location for early in-person voting, or to find your local Election Day polling place. 


If you have any questions about how to vote or experience problems while at the polls, call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Other language hotlines:

Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA / 888-839-8682

Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE / 888-274-8683

Arabic: 844-YALLA-US / 844-925-5287

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