OB Votes

OB Votes is a non-partisan City of Cleveland and OBCDC initiative, focused on educating and engaging the community about the voting process. Our goal is to ensure every resident knows how, where, and when to vote, providing the resources needed to be fully prepared for Election Day.

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MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE!

Making a plan to vote ensures you know when, where, and how to cast your ballot, increasing participation. It helps overcome obstacles, making your voice heard on important issues and candidates.

Voting Resources

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IMPORTANT VOTING DATES!

  • May 5: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.

    May 6: Primary/Special Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    May 6: Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

    May 10: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before May 5. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

  • Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins June 20

    Deadline to Register to Vote: July 7 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)

    Early In-Person Voting: July 8 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.

    Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins July 8

    Election Day: August 5 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

  • June 20: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins

  • July 7: Deadline to Register to Vote. Boards open until 9:00 p.m.

    July 8: Absentee Voting by Mail begins (Ends August 4, postmark deadline)

    July 8: Early In-Person Voting begins

    July 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m.

  • July 8-11: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    July 14-18: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    July 21-25: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    July 28: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    July 29: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    July 30 - August 1: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    August 2: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    August 3: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • August 4: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.

    August 5: Special Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    August 5: Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.

    August 9: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before August 4. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

  • Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins September 19

    Deadline to Register to Vote: October 6 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)

    Early In-Person Voting: October 7 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.

    Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins October 7

    Election Day: November 4 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m

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