November 2024 General Election
The general election, which includes the presidential race, will be held on November 5, 2024 for registered and eligible voters. Learn more about what's on the ballot and how you can vote in this election below!
What's on the ballot?
In addition to presidential candidates, voters will vote on various issues and candidates for offices outside of the presidency. Where you are registered and plan to vote will determine what the issues are on your ballot. Registered voters in Ohio are recommended to view their sample ballot to review the issues and candidates they will be voting on on the Ohio Secretary of State's website. Students registered and planning to vote outside of Ohio should locate their state's voter information at vote.gov to view their sample ballot and learn about the issues and candidates in their home state.
When are the General Election Deadlines in Ohio?
October 7 – Last day to submit or update your voter registration for November 5 election
October 8 – Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting begins
- October 29 – Ohio absentee ballot application must be received by the Board of Elections in the county where you are registered to vote
- November 3 – Early in-person voting ends
- November 4 – Mailed absentee ballot must be postmarked
- November 5 – Deadline to hand-deliver your absentee ballot at your county board of elections
November 5 – General Election Day with polls open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Students registered and planning to vote in other states should locate their state's voter information at vote.gov to view their presidential and general election date and deadlines.
How can I Register, Vote, and Learn More?
On January 6, 2023, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Ohio House Bill 458, which made several changes to election laws, including changes to voter identification and absentee voting timeline requirements for all future Ohio elections. Those changes went into effect in April 2023. Please utilize the resources below to learn more and develop a voting plan for upcoming elections.
Ohio Voter Information
- General Voter Information: The Ohio Secretary of State’s website provides a wealth of information about voting in Ohio.
- Register to Vote: Register to vote online or print out a paper registration form here.
- 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 in Ohio. Learn more about absentee voting in Ohio and print out an absentee ballot request form here.
- Find Your Polling Location: Plan to vote in-person on election day? Find your polling location here.
- Early Voting Information Early voting is different from mail-in or day-of voting. Learn more about early voting, view the early voting schedule and find your early voting location here.
- Learn about Ohio House Bill 458 and Election Changes: Ohio House Bill 458 impacts voting practices and policies in Ohio. Find more information and be informed of changes necessary to your voting plan.
About the Issues
- Review a Sample Ballot for Ohio: Review your sample ballot by selecting the Ohio county in which you are registered.
- Review a Sample Ballot for Another State: Learn about the issues where you are registered to vote by locating your state's voter information.