Early voting in Ohio is well underway before Election Day on November 3. For those still waiting to vote, you can see your sample ballot before casting your vote.
Early voting has been underway since October 6. How many Ohioans have voted so far? Here are the numbers.
How many people in Ohio have voted early?
According to Ohio's Election Dashboard, the office of Secretary of State Frank LaRose office has issued 882,171 early voting ballots as of Oct. 14.
The Secretary of State has issued 647,054 absentee mail-in ballots, and 74,483 have been returned for a ballot return rate of nearly 12%.
So far, 235,117 voters cast their ballots in person.
In total, 882,171 early-voting ballots have been issued total, with 309,600 returned, a rate of roughly 35%.
When did Ohio early voting begin?
Early voting began on Oct. 6, according
to the Ohio Secretary of State website. In-person voting continues until Nov. 1. Most mail-in ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Early in-person voting includes the two Saturdays and the Sunday before Election Day. Here are the hours:
- October 12–16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- October 19–23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- October 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- October 26: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- October 27: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- October 28–30: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- October 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- November 1: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
What are early voting options in Ohio?
You can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot — you can print the request at home, or the application can be mailed to you. More information on absentee ballots is available on the Secretary of State website. Most mail-in ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Those with disabilities can request an accessible absentee ballot, which uses assistive technology for an accessible format. More information about the accessible absentee format is available from the Secretary of State website.
Curbside voting is also available for those who are physically unable to enter early voting polls but can complete a ballot in their car. For this option, contact your county board of elections.
Early voting can also be done in person ahead of Nov. 3. Poll locations open on Oct. 6, per Ohio’s voting schedule.
What are Ohio voting hours on Election Day 2026?
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Absentee ballots must be returned to local boards of elections by 7:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Here's how many have already voted in Ohio ahead of Election Day
