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:
- The Ohio Secretary of State’s website provides a wealth of information about voting in Ohio.
- If you are eligible to vote in Ohio, register online.
- If you are unsure about your status, check your voter registration.
- If you are already registered and need to make changes, update your voter registration,
- Confirm which forms of ID are sufficient to vote in Ohio on the Ohio Secretary of State website.
- 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 visit the Ohio Secretary of State website.
County Board of Election Resources by Campus:
- Ohio State University - Columbus: Find voter information for Franklin County Ohio
- Ohio State University - Lima: Find voter information for Allen County Ohio
- Ohio State University - Mansfield: Find voter information for Richland County Ohio
- Ohio State University - Marion: Find voter information for Marion County Ohio
- Ohio State University - Newark: Find voter information for Licking County Ohio
- Ohio State University - ATI in Wooster: Find voter information for Wayne County Ohio
Out of State Student Voter Resources:
The United States government website provides a wealth of information about voting in all states and territories. If you’re a resident and eligible to voted for one of the following states, you can find more information below:
- Illinois Voter Information and Resources
- Indiana Voter Information and Resources
- Kentucky Voter Information and Resources
- Michigan Voter Information and Resources
- New Jersey Voter Information and Resources
- New York Voter Information and Resources
- Pennsylvania Voter Information and Resources
- West Virginia Voter Information and Resources
- Information and resources for your state can be found on the National Association of Secretaries of State site.
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: