2026 Voter Guide
Take BLACK the Vote
It’s Voting Season y'all and PJP is here to keep you informed!
The People’s Justice Project (PJP) builds the power of Black and Brown people disproportionately impacted by state violence, mass criminalization, and incarceration by centering community organizing, civic engagement, and leadership development.
For any questions about How to register to vote: ohiosos.gov/elections/voters
Who is eligible to vote?
You are a citizen of the United States;
You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election. (If you will be 18 on or before the general election, you may vote in the primary election to nominate candidates, but you cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18);
You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote;
You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States;
You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and
You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws.
Important Dates
September 18th
Military/Overseas Absentee Voting Begins
October 5th
Voter Registration Deadline
October 6th
Early In-Person and Absentee Mail-In Voting Begins
October 27th, 8:30 pm
Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot
November 1st
Last Day Of Early Voting
November 3rd
Deadline for Absentee Ballots to be RECEIVED by Board of Elections
November 3rd — Election Day
Polls open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to deliver absentee ballot in person to your Board of Elections
Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229
More details on how to register to vote: voteohio.gov