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  • Ohio
  • Kentucky
  • Indiana
Ohio

Key Dates and Deadlines in Ohio

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Tue, Oct. 6: Early Voting Begins
Sat, Oct. 31: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Mon, Nov. 2: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date
Tues, Nov. 3: In-Person Voting
Fri, Nov. 13: Absentee/Mail-In Delivered By Date

Register to Vote in Ohio

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Register to vote or check your registration status.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting in Ohio

Sat, Oct. 31: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Mon, Nov. 2: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date
Fri, Nov. 13: Absentee/Mail-In Delivered By Date

1. Request an absentee ballot. Print it out, sign it and mail the request form back to your county board of elections.
2. Receive your ballot in the mail.
3. Fill your ballot out. You can mail it back or deliver it in person to your local county elections board.

In-person Voting in Ohio

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

You need to bring ID. If you don't, you can request a provisional ballot. (ID rules my vary for absentee ballots and first-time voters.) See more options below.

Early In-Person Voting In Ohio

Tue, Oct. 6: Early Voting Begins

Any eligible voter can also vote early in-person at your county board of elections, starting on the day after voter registration closes (Oct. 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not have a valid ID?
If you do not have a valid ID, you can cast a provisional ballot by providing your Ohio driver's license, state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted.

You may need to cast a provisional ballot if your voter status is in flux. This could be because you recently moved and have not updated your voter information by the Oct. 5 deadline. For more information and scenarios which may require you to cast a provisional ballot, click here.

What are my voting options if I'm a member of the armed forces or overseas?
Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.

Kentucky

Key Dates and Deadlines in Kentucky

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Tue, Oct. 13: Early Voting Begins
Fri, Oct. 9: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Mon, Nov. 2: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date
Tues, Nov. 3: In-Person Voting
Fri, Nov. 6: Absentee/Mail-In Delivered By Date

Register to Vote in Kentucky

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline

Register to vote or check your voter registration.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting in Kentucky

Fri, Oct. 9: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Mon, Nov. 2: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date
Fri, Nov. 6: Absentee/Mail-In Delivered By Date

For this election, Kentucky's governor and secretary of state have agreed to allow any registered voter who believes voting in person could expose them to COVID-19 to vote by mail with an absentee ballot.

If you're concerned about postal delays affecting your ballot delivery, you will have the option to use ballot drop boxes, which will be placed by county clerks.

In-Person Voting in Kentucky

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Bring a valid ID to vote. If you weren't able to get a driver’s license or photo ID because your clerk’s office was closed due to COVID-19, or because you didn't want to expose yourself to COVID-19, you can sign a document explaining your concern and cast a ballot at your local clerk's office.

Early In-Person Voting in Kentucky

Tue, Oct. 13: Early Voting Begins

Any registered Kentucky voter can cast a ballot early, for any reason, every work day between Oct. 13 and Election Day. You can also vote early on Saturdays for a four-hour period, which is determined by your local clerk's office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not have a valid ID?
If you were unable to get a driver’s license or photo ID because your clerk’s office was closed due to COVID-19, or because you didn't want to expose yourself to COVID-19, you can sign a document explaining your concern and cast a ballot at your clerk's office.

Indiana

Key Dates and Deadlines

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Tue, Oct. 6: Early Voting Begins
Thur, Oct. 22: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Thur, Oct. 22: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date
Tues, Nov. 3: In-Person Voting
Thur, Oct. 22: Absentee/Mail-In Delivered By Date

Register to Vote in Indiana

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline

Register to vote or check your registration status.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting in Indiana

Thur, Oct. 22: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Thur, Oct. 22: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date

1. Request an absentee ballot. You can print this off, fill it out and mail it back or return it in person to your county elections board. You can also email or fax it back.

2. Receive your ballot in the mail.

3. Fill your ballot out. You can mail it back.

To apply for a ballot online, visit indianavoters.com and click the blue "Visit My Voter Portal" button. A pop-up window will appear to ask for your voter information.

Contact information for your local elections board is listed in the ballot request form.

In-Person Voting in Indiana

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

You need to bring a photo ID. If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail, you will also need to provide proof of residence, which can be an Indiana driver's license or Indiana ID card, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document.

Early In-Person Voting in Indiana

Tue, Oct. 6: Early Voting Begins

You can also cast an in-person ballot at your clerk’s office from Oct. 6 through noon (local prevailing time), Mon Nov. 2. Contact your county election Administrator for an early voting application, and be sure to bring a valid photo ID to vote in-person.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't have a valid ID?
If you don't have a valid ID, you can request a provisional ballot. (ID rules my vary for absentee ballots and first-time voters.)