Voting in the 2020 Presidential Election in Ohio

Make your voice heard by first making a plan to vote!

There are three ways to vote in Ohio.

VOTE-BY-MAIL

One way of voting before Election Day is to vote by absentee ballot by voting by mail.  You can request a ballot to be mailed to you:

  • In Cuyahoga county, you can request your vote by mail application at 443vote.us
  • In Ohio, you can request your vote by mail application at VoteOhio.gov
  • Or visit vote.org to find your local board of elections

Once you receive your ballot by mail, be sure to follow directions for voting on the ballot and the return envelopes.

  • You can drop off your ballot at an official drop box (open 24/7 until when polls close on Election Day (7:30 p.m. in Ohio).  
  • You can also return your mail-in ballot through the mail or your county’s board of election office.
  • You can track your absentee ballot on your county elections or secretary of state website at VoteOhio.gov

VOTE EARLY IN-PERSON 

You can also vote early in-person at certain early voting locations in your county. 

In Cuyahoga County, you can vote at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections:

  • For other counties in Ohio, visit https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/early-voting/
  • In most states, you can also vote early in-person at certain early voting locations in your county.  Find your state’s rules here: https://www.vote.org/early-voting-calendar/
  • Hours vary, but you can find early voting locations online at your state election website.

VOTE ON ELECTION DAY 

On Election Day, you must cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Find your Polling Location In Cuyahoga County at https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/en-US/My-Polling-Location.aspx or at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location/ Outside of Ohio, you can find your polling place at https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

Bring ID.  Ohio law requires that every voter, upon appearing at the polling place to vote on Election Day, must announce his or her full name and current address and provide proof of identity.  Click here for a list of acceptable forms of identification.

  • If you do not have your ID with you, you may submit a provisional ballot. 
  • Bring a sample ballot and/or voter guide so you have information on what you’re voting for.
  • Bring PPE – Personal protective equipment (masks/face covering) to take health precautions.  
  • Water & snacks – You might be standing in line for a while. 

Nonpartisan Voter Guides:

 

Need A Ride?  

VoterDrive and their volunteer drivers can help you: 

  • Vote Early in person at the Board of Elections.

  • Drop off your ballot at the Board of Elections.

  • Vote at your polling location on Election Day, November 3rd.

Voting during the COVID-19 pandemic can create challenges for everyone, VoterDrive takes your health and safety seriously. For our health and safety procedures, please click here. 

VoterDrive has options for accessible transportation if you are in a wheelchair or use a walker. 

If you are interested in receiving a ride for early voting or to drop off your application or ballot, call 216-294-4261 or fill out this form.

 

Ride with Lyft on Election Day!

On Election Day, Lyft is offering 50% off one ride up to $10 to any polling location or dropbox using the code 2020VOTE*. For the first time, this offer also includes our network of bikes and scooters in select cities.