OHIO — Ohio’s primary election begins on Aug. 2 across the state. Spectrum News has gathered all the information voters may need before heading to the polls.
Across the state polls are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. those who are in line by 7:30 will still be able to cast their vote. The last day to register to vote was July 5.
Absentee mail ballots must be postmarked Aug. 1 to be accepted. To track an absentee ballot, click here.
After many congressional map redistricting issues, several races were delayed, including candidates running for seats in the Ohio House, Ohio Senate and State Central Committee alongside local issues and measures. These races will all be on the ballot on Tuesday.
Following a final decision for the maps in March, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the maps unconstitutional in July and they will be redrawn for the 2024. The court ruled the maps did not comply with Article 19 Section (1)(c)(3), which states that a plan should not pass that unduly favors or disfavors a political party or its incumbents.
The Ohio Supreme Court’s decision did not affect the August primary.
To find the correct polling locations, visit the sample ballot website. After clicking the correct county, voters can enter their last name and date of birth to see their polling location and a sample of their ballot.
In order to cast a vote, a form of identification is required. Acceptable forms of identification include a non-expired photo i.d., military i.d., utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck. For more information on acceptable forms, click here.
According to a news release from Secretary of State Frank LaRose, as of July 27 more than 57,000 Democrats and 35,000 Repubicans had requested their ballots.
Officials said more than 14,000 Ohio Democrats and more than 12,000 Republicans have cast their votes early in-person. The total number of ballots submitted by July 27 for counting was 67,218 across the state according to the release.
