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Ohio 2026 election — key dates & deadlines

General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

• Voter registration deadlineMonday, October 5, 2026 (closed)
• Early in-person votingOctober 6 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, at your county board of elections
• Absentee ballot request deadlineTuesday, October 27, 2026 (closed)
• Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.