GET READY TO VOTE
Ohio Primary Election Day: May 5, 2026
What is a sample ballot?
A sample ballot lets you see a preview of what races and measures will appear, so you can research candidates and issues and plan your vote in advance to speed up your time in the voting booth.
Find your sample ballot to feel confident before you vote.
What’s on my ballot?
Every office on your ballot affects your daily life, from national laws to fixing potholes. Here's what each one does.
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Makes national laws on things like Social Security, healthcare, and taxes for all Americans.
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Represents your district in Congress and decides how federal tax dollars get spent.
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Runs Ohio's state government and signs state laws that affect schools, roads, and jobs.
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Ohio's top lawyer, whose job is to protect consumers from scams and enforce state laws.
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Watches how governments spend your tax money and checks for waste or fraud.
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Runs Ohio's elections, whose job it is make sure voting is fair, secure, and accessible.
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Manages Ohio's money and makes sure the state can pay its bills.
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The highest court in Ohio that interprets state laws and decides big legal questions.
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Make Ohio's state laws and decide the budget for schools, healthcare, and public services.
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Runs the county jail, provides court security, and enforces laws in unincorporated areas.
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Run your county government—managing roads, public health, parks, and the county budget.
Election Quick Links
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Your vote will change the future of Ohio and the nation. Click here to register to vote.
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Even if you’ve been registered and voting for years, double-check your registration. Ohio has removed people from the voter rolls before, and you don’t want to find out there’s a problem when you show up to vote. Click here to check your voter registration.
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Voting early by mail with an absentee ballot is a convenient way to cast your vote and skip the lines on Election Day. Click here to request your mail-in ballot here.
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Ohioans can keep tabs on their absentee ballot online to make sure it shows up on time, and their vote gets counted. Click here to track your mail-in ballot.
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Early Voting takes place at your county’s Board of Elections. Click here to find your early voting location.
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Even if you've been heading to the same voting spot for years, it pays to double-check before Election Day since things can change without much warning. Click here to find your polling place.
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If you have any problem at the polls, use these National Voter Hotlines. Save the number in your phone for easy access.
English: 866-OUR-VOTE
Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA
Asian Lang.: 888-API-VOTE
Arabic: 844-YALLA-US
Text MYVOTE to 866-687-8683
Chat: 866ourvote.org
