What to know about voting in-person on Election Day

Cole Behrens, Columbus Dispatch
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A bin of voting stickers awaits people who cast their ballots in Tuesday's general election.
A bin of voting stickers awaits people who cast their ballots in Tuesday's general election.

Election day is Tuesday.

With a host of issues and candidates on ballots across Ohio, it's important that voters are prepared before heading to the polls. So, no matter where you live in the state, here's what you need to know about voting in-person on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

How do I check my voter registration in Ohio and polling location?

Before you go vote, you should first confirm that you are registered and where your polling location is located.

To check your voter registration, visit the Ohio Secretary of State website's voter lookup page. From there, you can enter your name and county, and it will tell you whether you are registered to vote for the election.

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The same page will also tell you where your polling location is and what district you reside in for voting, or you can use an interactive map available on the Secretary of State's website.

If you recently registered to vote for the upcoming election, you may have also received a letter in the mail with the same information.

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When is Election Day 2023?

Election Day for in-person voters is Nov. 7.

On Election Day, you must cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place (found on the voter registration lookup page) between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

What ID do I need to bring to vote in-person?

To vote, you need to provide valid identification, which includes one of the following:

  • Ohio driver's license.

  • State of Ohio ID card.

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

  • A U.S. passport.

  • A U.S. passport card.

  • U.S. military ID card.

  • Ohio National Guard ID card.

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card.

All photo identification must have the following:

  • An expiration date that has not passed.

  • A photo of the voter.

  • The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to their name as it appears in the poll list or in the poll book.

What do I need to know in line?

Instructions for marking and casting your ballot are posted in each polling place. If you have any questions about how to mark or cast your ballot, or if you have incorrectly marked a ballot, immediately contact a precinct election official for instructions before you continue.

If a voter cannot mark their ballot, or needs assistance because of a disability, the voter may bring someone to help, or ask for assistance from two poll workers from opposite major political parties.

If you are in line before the polls close at 7:30 p.m., stay in line. You will still be permitted to vote.

Is it too late to register to vote in Ohio?

The deadline to register to vote in the general election was Oct. 10, meaning it's now too late to register for the Nov. 7, 2023, election.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: What to know about voting in-person in Ohio on Election Day