What Ohio needs to know about the 2024 general election
COLUMBUS — Marking the 100-day milestone to Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose urged Ohio voters today to start making a plan and noting key dates to participate in the November 5th general election.
“Every Ohioan who’s eligible to vote in this election should have a plan to know how, when and where to cast a ballot,” said Secretary LaRose.
“That starts with having a trusted source of election information. It might be your county board of elections or the VoteOhio.gov website maintained by our office, but it’s important to make sure you double-check key info such as your polling location, your voting hours and what identification you need to show when you vote. It’s also helpful to plan ahead and decide whether you want to vote early by mail, early in person or at the polls on Election Day. Now is the time to start preparing.”
Key 2024 General Election Dates and Resources:
• September 20, 2024: Military and Oversees Absentee Voting Begins.
• October 7, 2024: Voter Registration Deadline. Register or update registration online.
• October 8, 2024: Start of Absentee and Early, In-Person Voting.
• November 4, 2024: Final Day to postmark absentee ballots being mailed to local boards of elections.
• November 5, 2024: Election Day. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m..
The full 2024 voting schedule and any information voters need to make a plan to cast their ballot can be found at VoteOhio.gov and more information can be found at https://www.sos.state.oh.us.
Earlier this year, Secretary LaRose announced the “Ready for November” Initiative, outlining a coordinated statewide effort to ensure election officials are trained and prepared for the high-profile 2024 presidential election. His commitment to working seamlessly with our local partners will ensure Ohio continues to be a national leader in administering safe, secure, and accessible elections.
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