Accessible Voting
Make your voice heard this election season.
If you have a disability or need accommodations for voting, learn from fellow Ohioans about the options for access.
Video: Disability Voting Rights
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OCALI Voter Guide
2026
Important Dates
September 18, 2026
Military & Oversees Absentee Voting Begins
October 5, 2026
Deadline to Register
October 6, 2026
Absentee Voting by Mail Begins
Early In-Person Voting Begins
November 3, 2026
Election Day
Polls Open 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 pm
What is an election?
An election is when people vote.
We vote to see who will be in charge or what laws will be made.
- Voting is a way to make decisions.
- Voting lets us have a say in what laws are made and what people are in charge.
- Voting is a right.
We vote using a ballot. Sometimes a ballot is a piece of paper. Sometimes a ballot is on a computer screen. The ballot lists people or laws we're voting on.
What are the different types of elections?
Ohio has different types of elections.
- Primary elections happen in May. People vote on things like who should try to be in charge.
- General elections happen in November. People vote on things like who should be Governor or President or what laws should pass.
- Special elections can happen in May, August, or November. In special elections we usually vote on one or two important things.
When is Ohio's next general election?
Ohio's next general election is on November 3, 2026.
Where can I learn more about voting and elections?
Voting in Ohio
- Ohio Secretary of State's resources for Voters with Disabilities
- Disability Rights Ohio Voting and New Voter ID Requirements