Upcoming Ohio Election Dates and Deadlines

Please note that some deadlines are Ohio-specific and these dates are for the May 6, 2025 Spring Primary Election.

Event/Deadline Date

Ohio Voter Registration Deadline

Mon, April 7

Early In-Person and Absentee (Vote-by-Mail) voting begins

Tues, April 8

Deadline for OH Absentee Ballot (Vote-by-Mail)
applications to be received by the Board of Elections

Tues, April 29

Postmark Deadline for Ohio Absentee Ballot Returns    

Mon, May 5    

Primary Election Day

- Polls open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. All remaining
absentee ballots must be returned in-person to the
Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m.

Tues, May 6