Election Day 2026 is on Nov. 3, the day voters will fill out their ballots with their preferred gubernatorial and Senate candidates (among other races) in the midterm elections.
Instead of waiting for Election Day, you can vote early in person, with weekend dates finally opening. Here are the key details to know about early voting in Ohio.
When does early voting begin in Ohio?
Early voting began on Oct. 6, according to the Ohio Secretary of State website. Early voting continues through Nov. 1.
Early in-person voting to be open during weekends
Early voting in Ohio will now be open on weekends instead of just weekdays, per Ohio’s voting schedule.
Early voting on weekends will be available on the following dates:
- Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 1, from 1-5 p.m. (last day of early in-person voting)
What are the early in-person voting hours 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.
Early voting can also be done in person ahead of Nov. 3. Poll locations open on Oct. 6, per Ohio’s voting schedule. The dates and times are as follows:
- Oct. 19–23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Oct. 26: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 27: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (absentee ballot applications must be received by local boards of elections by 8:30 p.m.)
- Oct. 28-30: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Nov. 1: 1-5 p.m. (last day of early in-person voting)
You can find your early voting location by county here.
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.
Polls will be open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day on Nov. 3.
How do I register to vote in Ohio?
The deadline to register to vote in Ohio was Oct. 5.
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: Ohio early in-person voting hours now extend to weekends
