
When & Where to Vote
The information below is specific to Franklin County, Ohio.
Early In-person Voting
October 12 - November 7
Franklin County Early In-person Voting Location
Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229
Dates & Hours (subject to change)
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Weeks of October 12 - 14, October 17 - 21, & October 24 - 28
(Weekdays Only: Monday - Friday)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM -
Saturday, October 29
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
October 31 - November 4
(Extended Evening Hours: Monday - Friday)
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM -
Saturday, November 5
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM -
Sunday, November 6
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM -
Monday, November 7
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Note: The Franklin County Board of Elections refers to early in-person voting as "in-person absentee voting."
Absentee Voting by Mail
Request an Absentee Ballot (deadline: noon, November 5)
To vote by mail with an absentee ballot you must first complete an Absentee Ballot Application. After you submit your application (see below for instructions), a ballot will be sent to you in the mail.
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Download, complete, print, and sign this application: Blank Absentee Ballot Application (PDF)
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Mail or drop off the completed application - remember, this is your application to request a ballot, not your ballot!
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Mail the completed form - postmarked by noon, November 5
Mailing address:
Absentee Department Franklin County Board of Elections
P.O. Box 182111
Columbus, OH 43218-2111 -
In-person drop off - received by noon, November 5
Drop-off location (24/7 secure drop box):
Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43229
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See this blog post on how to track your application and what happens next.
Completing Your Mail-in Absentee Ballot
You received your ballot in the mail, now what? Complete, sign, and deliver by the following dates.
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By mail - postmarked no later than November 7 and received by Franklin County Board of Elections no later than November 18.
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In-person - no later than 7:30 pm, November 8. May be delivered by you or a near relative.
Drop-off location (24/7 secure drop box):
Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43229
Still have questions?
Check out the Ohio Secretary of State Absentee Ballot FAQs.
Sources: Franklin County Board of Elections, Ohio Secretary of State
Find Your Polling Place & Sample Ballot
Go to the Franklin County Board of Elections website. Enter your address and click "search". A new page appears with your polling location, map, and directions. Scroll down to obtain your sample ballot.
Note: Your polling location is for Election Day, November 8 only. For in-person early voting (October 12 - November 7), see the information above.