You must be registered by February 20 to vote in this election. To check your registration status, visit  https://elections.bcohio.gov/am_i_registered/index.php. This takes just a minute, and you can update your voter registration online from here as well.

All Ohio voters are eligible to vote by mail. In order to do so you must complete an application.

Applications must be requested no later than March 12. If you plan on voting absentee, we suggest requesting your ballot as soon as possible.

All mail in ballots must be postmarked and mailed by March 18th. You may drop them off at the board of elections by 7:30pm on Election Day.

Don’t Forget Your Identification

  • Unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state issued ID with your current address. Includes paper interim driver’s license.
  • Valid Military ID
  • US Passport

If you don’t have a photo ID, make a plan now to get one. Go to the Ohio BMV website to make a plan to get your free photo ID.

For a complete list, please visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s site.

Early Voting Starts February 21st!

  • Weekdays February 21st-March 8th 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Monday March 11th 7:30am – 7:30pm
  • Tuesday March 12th 7:30am – 8:30pm
  • Wednesday-Friday March 13th-15th 7:30am – 7:30pm
  • Saturday March 16th 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • Sunday March 17th 1:00pm – 5:00pm

All early voting takes place at the Butler County Board of Elections:
1802 Princeton Road, Suite 600
Hamilton, OH 45011
(Click for map)

March 19 6:30am – 7:30pm

Polling locations commonly change. Save time and don’t end up at the wrong place by checking your polling location.

Running into problems?

If you’re having any problems at all, there are people that can help. Don’t let troubles take away your right to exercise your vote. Instead contact one of the following:

  • Butler County Board Of Elections: (513) 887-3700
  • Democratic National Committee Voter Hotline: 1-833-DEM-VOTE (1-833-336-8683)
  • Ohio Secretary of State: (877) SOS-OHIO  (767-6446)
  • Ohio Voter Assistance Hotline: (844)-OH-I-VOTE (644-8683)

Do not hesitate to call any of the numbers above to get the help you need. It is your right to vote.

Election Integrity

Have questions on exactly what happens with your ballot? Don’t listen to just anyone. We have a presentation by Eric Corbin, the deputy director of Butler County Board of Elections to tell you all you need to know.