Ohio voter registration deadline is Monday at 9 p.m. Learn how to register, update details, and vote in the May 5 election.
Ohio Voter Registration Deadline for May Election Ends Monday
Ohio residents have until Monday at 9 p.m. to register to vote or update their voter registration if they plan to participate in the upcoming May 5 primary and special election.
Eligible voters can register online through the Ohio Secretary of State or in person at their local county board of elections. Individuals will need a valid driver’s license or state ID, along with personal details such as their address, date of birth, and the last four digits of their Social Security number.
Officials also urge voters who have recently moved or changed their name to update their registration to ensure it matches their identification. To qualify, individuals must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by May 4, 2026, and not legally disqualified from voting.
Early voting will begin Tuesday for those who prefer to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Voting hours will vary throughout April and early May, with extended evening and weekend availability as the election approaches.
This election will also be the first conducted under Ohio’s updated absentee voting rules. Mail-in ballots must now be received by the county board of elections no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots arriving after that deadline will not be counted. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is April 28.
The May ballot will include several local issues, such as school and utility levies, as well as primary races that will determine party nominees for key state and federal offices. Positions on the ballot include governor, attorney general, secretary of state, members of Congress, and state Supreme Court justices.
With the registration deadline approaching, election officials are encouraging residents to act promptly to ensure they are eligible to vote.
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