Our commitment to democracy is more important than ever. In order to protect all Ohioans’ right to clean air, water, and lands, we must fight to safeguard our democracy and empower every individual to vote and make their voices heard on the ballot.
Here’s the information you need to know to vote in the 2025 Primary, Special, and General Elections. For additional information, we encourage you to visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/
REMINDER: New Voter ID Requirements: Know Your Voter IDs!
The Ohio General Assembly passed HB 458 in 2022, which changed what forms of identification you can use when you vote in Ohio. When voting in-person, you must have a valid photo ID. If you vote by mail, you may use the last four digits of your social security number. Bank statements, utility bills, and other similar documents may no longer be used to vote. In addition, some early voting and absentee ballot timelines have changed as a result of HB 458. Make sure you double-check all voting schedules to ensure you know when you should vote, because it may have changed from when you voted last time!
Register to Vote + Check Your Voter Registration
Is this the first time you’ve voted in Ohio? Thank you for engaging in this important process! Click here to register to vote.
Have you recently moved or changed your name? You will need to update your voter registration in order to participate in the upcoming election. Click here to update your voter registration.
Every Ohioan should regularly confirm that they are properly registered to vote. Click here to check your Voter Registration Status and to find your voting location.
You must register to vote no later than 30 days prior to an election.
- For the May 2025 Primary Election, you must register to vote by Monday, April 7th.
- For the November 2025 General Election, you must register to vote by Monday, October 6th.
You may update your registration within 30 days of Election Day if you’ve moved to a new location within Ohio, however you may end up needing to vote provisionally. We recommend updating your registration at least 30 days before Election Day.
As an Ohio voter, you currently have three options to vote: (1) vote at home by mail, (2) vote early in-person at your local county Board of Elections, or (3) vote in-person on Election Day.
