Register to Vote or Update Your Voter Registration Information
To access Ohio's online voter registration system, visit https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/
Requirements to register to vote in Ohio:
You are a citizen of the United States;
You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election. (If you will be 18 on or before the general election, you may vote in the primary election to nominate candidates, but you cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18);
You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote;
You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States;
You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and
You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws.
2025 Election Information
Date: November 4, 2025
Voter Information: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/
Statewide ballot issues: https://www.ohiosos.gov/legislation-and-ballot-issues/ballot-board/
2026 Election Information
Date: November 3, 2026
Voter Information: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/
Notable State Races:
Governor:
Candidates: TBD
US Senate Special Election:
Candidates: TBD
15 Congressional Seats
Candidates: TBD
Key Ohio Election Information
Ohio has been a historically reliable bellwether state in national elections. From 1912 through 2024, the presidential winner has won Ohio all but 3 times: 1944, 1960 and 2020.
Most Recent Republican Winner: Donald Trump (2024)
Most Recent Democrat Winner: Barack Obama (2012)
Current Governor: Mike DeWine (Republican)
Webpage: https://governor.ohio.gov/
Term(s): January 14, 2019 - January 11, 2027
Due to term limits, Governor DeWine is not eligible for reelection in 2026.
Ohio Population and Number of Electoral Votes:
11,799,448 (2020 Census, https://www.census.gov/library/stories/state-by-state/ohio.html)
Electoral Votes: 17