2020 Election Calendar

Ohio's fall election is fast-approaching, with the pandemic still in full swing. Election Day is scheduled for November 3, and the U.S. presidential race, all 16 Ohio congressional seats and many other state races will be on the ballot. During the primaries, the coronavirus outbreak pushed Ohio to postpone its spring election and switch to almost entirely absentee voting. This time around, county boards of elections have gotten more money and support to prepare, but expect another election heavily dependent on voting by mail.

Below, GDYD put together a guide to help you navigate Ohio’s 2020 election, including information on how to vote, and a rundown of what you can expect on your ballot. This guide will be updated with new information throughout the year.

Here’s some key dates to know for the fall election:

General election voter registration deadline: Oct. 5, 2020

Early voting and mail-in voting begins: Oct. 6, 2020

Deadline to request absentee ballot: Oct. 31, 2020

Early voting and mail-in voting ends: Nov. 2, 2020

General election: Nov. 3, 2020