Greater Cincinnati Voter Collaborative

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The state is always updating voter information, so check your voter registration two months ahead of an election!

Click here to check your registration.

Deadline for November election: October 5, 2026

Have you moved or changed your name? Don't forget to update your registration!

Click here to register or update online.

You can also register or update at your public library or at your county Board of Elections.

You can request a no-cost ride to vote during early voting or on Election Day.

Click here to schedule.

Would you like to volunteer to drive voters to their voting location during early voting or on Election Day?

Click here to sign up with our partner nonprofit, Rideshare2Vote Aware.

You can request a mail-in ballot anytime. (But earlier is better!)

Click here to print an application.

Your ballot must be received at the county Board of Elections by 7:30PM on Election Day to be counted. 

Some communities may hold Special Elections on August 4. The deadline to register for this election is July 6.

The next general election is November 3. Election Day voting hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The deadline to register to vote in this election is October 5.

Early Voting Hours for November:

  • October 6 to 9: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • October 12 to 16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • October 19 to 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • October 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • October 26: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • October 27: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • October 28 to 30: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • October 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • November 1: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

What do you need to know about Ohio and national voting policy?

Read about it here. 

You can request a no-cost ride to vote during early voting or on Election Day.

Click here to schedule.

Nonpartisan help for Greater Cincinnati voters

You count.Make sure your vote counts too.

Clear information and practical support to help every Greater Cincinnati voter register, prepare, and participate.

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What do you need today?

Start with a direct voting task, explore how government affects your life, or learn about the collaborative behind the work.

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Essential voting tools and local support, prominently available from the homepage.

Check Voter Registration→ Register or Update Your Registration→ Request a Ride to Vote→ Volunteer to Drive Voters→ Request an Absentee Ballot→

Next general election: November 3, 2026
Election Day voting hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Registration deadlineOctober 5
Early and absentee voting beginsOctober 6
Absentee application deadlineOctober 27 at 8:30 p.m.

Early in-person voting hours

  • October 6–9: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • October 12–16: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • October 19–23: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • October 24: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • October 26: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • October 27: 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
  • October 28–30: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • October 31: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • November 1: 1–5 p.m.

Source: Ohio Secretary of State 2026 Voting Schedule. Last verified August 13, 2026.

Learn More

Voting information, specialized guidance, civic education, and community updates.

Voter Resources→Why Vote?→
Voting with a DisabilityComing soon
Voting as a StudentComing soon
Educator & Advocate Resources→High School Civics Experience→Important News & Legislation→Community Calendar→

About GCVC

Meet the collaborative, explore our public materials, or get in touch.

Who We Are→Community Partners→News & Media→Press Kit→Contact→

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