It’s Election Day, and we will have complete coverage and election results all day and night.

If you haven’t hit the polls for early voting, you might have some questions. We are here to help with answers.

If you voted early (and that’s a lot of you), check back throughout the day for news. And then after the polls close, we will have your election results updated as vote counts are released.

What time does voting start on Election Day in Ohio?

Polls in Ohio open at 6:30 a.m.

What time do the polls close on Election Day?

Polls close at 7:30 p.m. If you are in line then but haven’t voted yet, you will be allowed to vote.

What’s on the ballot in Ohio?

In Ohio, the gubernatorial race as well as other statewide offices like secretary of state, Ohio Supreme Court and attorney general will be on your ballot. You will also have a choice for the U.S. Senate seat representing Ohio, U.S. House seat in your district and Ohio legislative seats. You can find a sample ballot for your district online.

You can find our election coverage here if you want to learn more about the candidates and issues.

What’s Issue 3 in Ohio?

Issue 3 is an amendment to Ohio’s state constitution, the legal document that sets up the government and is the supreme law, trumping state and local rules that conflict with it.

Mainly, it would enshrine in the constitution a requirement that Ohio voters have to show a photo ID to vote in person. Issue 3 only involves voter ID and touches on no other issues, such as proof of citizenship. Read more.

Where can I find election results?

We will have results for races after polls close. You can also find complete results at Ohio Secretary of State’s website.

What’s the weather forecast for Election Day in Ohio?

It will be partly cloudy throughout Ohio with a high in the mid 70s.

How do I find my polling location?

You can find your polling location at your county’s board of election website. You can find any of Ohio’s 88 boards of elections at the Secretary of State’s website.

What do I need to take with me to vote?

When voting on Election Day, voters must present a photo ID. These are the acceptable options:

• Ohio driver’s license-unexpired

• State of Ohio ID card-unexpired

• Interim ID form issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

• U.S. passport

• U.S. passport card

• U.S. military ID card

• Ohio National Guard ID card

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

Ohio identification cards are free from Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ deputy registrar license agencies (locations). This interactive page can help you determine which personal documents you will need to bring to prove your identity.

How do I know if I am registered to vote?

If you are unsure whether you are registered to vote, you can check the Secretary of State’s site. If you aren’t registered, the deadline to register to vote in today’s election has passed.

I voted by mail. Can I track my absentee ballot?

Absolutely. Head over to the Secretary of State’s website and find your county to track your ballot.


What’s a provisional ballot?

Voters can use a provisional ballot when their eligibility is in question or when they forget to bring ID to the polling place. If valid, the ballot is counted in the official count for the election.