Ohio 2026 General Election
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Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Early in-person voting
October 6–November 1 on listed dates; hours vary by dayVerified October 12, 2026
Absentee ballot application receipt
October 27 by 8:30 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Absentee ballot receipt
Non-UOCAVA voters; military/overseas rules differ
November 3 by 7:30 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day polling hours
6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Polls close
Statewide
November 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
Governor
U.S. House (15 seats)
State Legislature (116 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
16 federal/gubernatorial races and 116 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
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State Election Office
180 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, 43215