Where do I vote? When do polls close? What to know for Ohio's Aug. 2 primary

Ohio's statehouse primaries are being held on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

While big ticket races for governor, U.S Senate and Congress were decided back in May, today's primary will determine which candidates for Ohio's 132 statehouse races will appear on the November ballot.

There are also several issues on the ballot, as well as party offices.

If you plan on voting today, here's what you need to know.

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What time are polls open today?

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Absentee ballots needed to be postmarked by the day before Election Day in order to be counted in Ohio, so it's already too late to put yours in the mail.

However, you can return absentee ballots in person to county boards of election before the polls close at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Who is on the ballot?

Tuesday's primary will decide Democratic and Republican candidates who will represent you at the Ohio Senate and House, and who will serve on your party's state central committee.

Your state lawmakers (33 in the Ohio Senate and 99 in the House) decide how much you pay in state taxes, how public schools are funded, abortion access, medicinal marijuana, Ohio's minimum wage, business regulations and more.

Low turnout could boost candidates who may not have had a chance otherwise.

State central committees direct the development of your party's platform, fundraising and other campaign activities. These state committees come together to form national party platforms.

Where do I vote?

Find your nearest polling location here.

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What do I need to bring?

Poll workers may ask you to verify your identity or address.

To do this, you can bring your valid Ohio driver's license or state-issued ID, according to the Secretary of State's office. Passports, Social Security cards, insurance cards and licenses from other states are not acceptable. Birth certificates, however, can be used if the person still resides at that home address.

Military IDs are also acceptable forms of ID, and people who have changed their names should bring legal proof of this (like a marriage license).

Voters can also bring physical copies of their utility bills, bank statements, pay stubs or tax bills to show proof of address so long as they are from the last 12 months.

If all else fails, you can also vote provisionally using the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Can I pick a different party's ballot?

Yes. Ohio registers voters as Republican or Democrat when they vote in a partisan primary, but that doesn't mean you have to stick with that ballot after the election.

For example, if you voted Democratic in May's primary, you can request a Republican ballot on Tuesday.

What district am I in?

Find your House, Senate, congressional and school districts here.

What if I'm not registered to vote?

Check to see if you are registered to vote here.

Unfortunately, the deadline to register to vote in the August primary was July 5. But you still have time to register for the general election in November.

Ohioans can register to vote online here with their driver's license or identification card number, address and Social Security number. You can also go to your local board of elections and register in person.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ohio Aug. 2 primary: Where and how to vote today