Voting Information in Ohio

Voting is a crucial way for us to participate in society. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know how (or where) to vote so we’ve collected the following resources to help guide you in this important effort.

If there is any information you can’t find here, please let us know. Likewise, if you know of any resources that should be included here but are not, let us know!

The State of Ohio Office of the Secretary of State has most of the information you need.

Acceptable forms of Identification

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The following types of photo IDs will be accepted when you go to vote:

  • Ohio driver’s license;
  • State of Ohio ID card;
  • Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV;
  • A US passport;
  • A US passport card;
  • US military ID card;
  • Ohio National Guard ID card; or
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

All photo IDs must have the following:

  • An expiration date that has not passed;
  • A photograph of the voter;
  • The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book

***Check your ID to make sure the expiration date isn’t before 11/5/24.***

The following types of IDs will NOT be accepted to vote: Driver’s license or photo identification card issued by a state other than Ohio; Social Security card; Birth certificate; Insurance card; Utility bill; Bank statement; Government check; Paycheck; Other government document; or Any registration acknowledgment notice from the county board of elections.

Obtaining Identification

Here’s how you can obtain a free ID.
Here are the documents you can use to obtain an ID.
These places can help you obtain those documents in Cincinnati.
This place can help you obtain your birth certificate in Dayton. 

Registration

Register to vote here.
Check your registration.
Make sure you aren’t being purged.

Where/How to vote

Find your polling location.
How and where to vote early.
How to vote absentee

Getting to the polls

Get a ride to the polls:
Sign up here
Cincinnati or Take the bus for free
– Dayton – take the bus for free
– Springfield – Dial-a-Ride for $4

Volunteer

Drive others to the polls. (Select “Driver” and enter “GCVC” for organization.)
Work the polls:
Hamilton County; Youth at the Booth (17 years olds)
Election Protection (legal professionals and others)