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As Early Voting Begins, BOE Planning for High Turnout in November Election

October 9, 2023

As Early Voting Begins, BOE Planning for High Turnout in November Election

October 9, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    

October 9, 2023                                           

Contacts:

Sherry L. Poland, Director, 513-632-7077

Alexander F. Linser, Deputy Director, 513-632-7011

As Early Voting Begins, Board of Elections Planning for High Turnout in November Election

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio - There will be a General Election on November 7th, 2023 with Early Voting beginning on Wednesday, October 11th. With two statewide issues and many local candidates & issues on the Ballot, the Hamilton County BOE anticipates high turnout.

There is still time to register to vote or to update a change of name or address for the November 7th, 2023, General Election. The deadline to register or update is tomorrow, Tuesday October 10, 2023. The Board of Elections will be open until 9:00PM this evening to receive paper registration forms. Voters can also register or update their address online until 11:59PM. Check your registration status on our website, register or update your registration online, or appear in person at the Board of Elections office, public library, or BMV.

There are three ways to cast your ballot in the November 7th General Election:

  1. Voters may submit an application for a Vote by Mail ballot now. Ballots will be mailed beginning October 11th. Applications may be downloaded from our website or requested by calling the Board of Elections at 513-632-7000. The deadline to apply is October 31st - the BOE will be open that day until 8:30pm.
  1. Early In-Person Voting, at the Board of Elections, begins on Wednesday, October 11th. A complete listing of early voting days/hours is attached and available on our website.
  2. Election Day Voting will take place from 6:30am – 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. You can find your polling location on our website. Please note: There have been some changes in polling locations for the upcoming election. The post card mailer you receive from the BOE will include your correct polling location for this election.

“The need for poll workers is especially high this November. If you are a registered voter in Hamilton County and are interested in becoming a poll worker, head to our website and apply today! Serve your community and make a difference,” said Sherry Poland, Director.

“With Ohio’s new Photo ID law, it is important that voters know the new requirements BEFORE coming out to vote,” says Alex Linser, Deputy Director. For the new ID requirements, visit our website.

ACCEPTABLE ID FOR VOTING CHANGES: There have been several changes to Ohio Election Law that will be in effect for the November Election. Key changes include:

  • To vote Early In-Person or on Election Day, a voter must present ONE of the following (cannot be expired):
    • Ohio driver’s license or state ID card, or interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
    • US passport or passport card
    • US military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card
  • Documents no longer accepted as ID to vote: utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, concealed carry permit, or other government documents with current address
    • In-person voters who do not provide a valid ID will be able to vote provisionally
  • To Vote by Mail, a voter must submit ONE of the following (cannot be expired) along with a Vote by Mail Application:
    • Ohio Driver’s License or Ohio ID number
    • Last four digits of the voter’s social security number
    • Copy of Photo ID (must include both front & back)

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