Ohio Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Ohio Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Ohio elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Ohio elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Ohio.
Ohio Federal and State Elections
Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Received by
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Apr 28, 2026 - Received by
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Post Received by
Tue May 5, 2026 - Received in Dropbox by
Tue May 5, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Apr 7, 2026 to Sun May 3, 2026
Please take note that on Dec 26, 2025, Governor DeWine signed legislation eliminating Ohio’s 4-day grace period for return of absentee ballots from domestic voters postmarked by Election Day . The deadline for all ballots from domestic voter to be received is now Election Day.
Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Received by
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Apr 28, 2026 - Received by
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Post Received by
Tue May 5, 2026 - Received in Dropbox by
Tue May 5, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Apr 7, 2026 to Sun May 3, 2026
Please take note that on Dec 26, 2025, Governor DeWine signed legislation eliminating Ohio’s 4-day grace period for return of absentee ballots from domestic voters postmarked by Election Day . The deadline for all ballots from domestic voter to be received is now Election Day.
Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio State and Judicial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Received by
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Apr 28, 2026 - Received by
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Post Received by
Tue May 5, 2026 - Received in Dropbox by
Tue May 5, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Apr 7, 2026 to Sun May 3, 2026
Please take note that on Dec 26, 2025, Governor DeWine signed legislation eliminating Ohio’s 4-day grace period for return of absentee ballots from domestic voters postmarked by Election Day . The deadline for all ballots from domestic voter to be received is now Election Day.
Ohio Local Elections
Ohio Federal and State Elections
Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Apr 28, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received bySat May 9, 2026
Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Apr 28, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received bySat May 9, 2026
Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio State and Judicial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Apr 28, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received bySat May 9, 2026
Ohio Local Elections
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