Voter Resources
OSU Votes is committed to providing students with the necessary information and materials needed to vote in every local, state, and federal election. All students can utilize OSU Votes and government resources to educate themselves on which voting methods and civic engagement opportunities are right for them.
Learn More About:
Ohio Student Voter Resources:
- General Voter Information: The Ohio Secretary of State’s website provides a wealth of information about voting in Ohio.
- Register to Vote: If you are eligible to vote in Ohio, you can register online.
- Check Your Voter Registration: Unsure if you’re registered to vote in Ohio? Check here.
- Update Your Voter Registration: Already registered but need to make changes? You can do so here.
- Voter Identification Requirements: Confirm which forms of ID are sufficient to vote in Ohio.
- Learn About Absentee Voting: All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date are eligible to vote absentee. Learn more about absentee voting in Ohio and request an absentee ballot.
Out of State Student Voter Resources:
- General Voter Information: The United States government website provides a wealth of information about voting in all states and territories.
- Illinois Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of Illinois, you can find additional information online.
- Indiana Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of Indiana, you can find additional information online..
- Kentucky Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of Kentucky, you can find additional information online.
- Michigan Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of Michigan, you can find additional information online.
- New Jersey Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of New Jersey, you can find additional information online.
- New York Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of New York, you can find additional information online.
- Pennsylvania Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of Pennsylvania, you can find additional information online.
- West Virginia Voter Information and Resources: If you are an eligible voter of West Virginia, you can find additional information online.
- Other States: Find your state on this database from the National Association of Secretaries of State for more information.
Non-Voter Resources:
Students who are not eligible to vote in the United States, or those who chose not to vote, have a variety of options to remain civically engaged in the university, city, state, and national communities. Please find additional information on other ways to get engaged below: