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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Nov 3, 2026 general election
Ohio
Voter registration
Online
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Passed
By mail
Rule: received
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Passed
In person
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Passed
30-day deadline fell on Sun Oct 4, observed Mon Oct 5
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026ends 5pm Sunday before election
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · no excuse required
Tue, Oct 27, 2026Upcoming
Return deadline
Rule: received by 7:30pm · 2025 law ended the postmark grace period
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Upcoming
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
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- Contact your county or local election office, or the Ohio election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.