Changing Voter Laws

Dear Delawanda Residents,

Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, please make your voice heard at the next election. It’s important that lawmakers hear from you and that you have a chance to make your priorities clear.

There are two very important elections in 2026. Information for each is here:

2026 Primary Election

Please note these important deadlines:

Deadline to register to vote: April 6

Deadline to update your voter registration (if you’ve moved recently): April 6

First Day of Early Voting: April 7

Election Day and last day for absentee ballots to be accepted: May 5, 6:30 am-7:30 pm

Please note the recent change to Ohio election law: If you choose to vote by mail, your absentee ballot must arrive at the Board of Elections by election day. The postmark no longer counts and there is no longer a 4-day grace period. You can drop it in the drop      box at the Franklin County Board of Elections but it must be there by the end of the day.

The deadline for absentee ballots to be accepted: Election Day, May 5, by 7:30 pm

(Instructions for applying for an absentee ballot are below)

2026 General Election

Please note these important deadlines:

Deadline to register to vote or to update your registration: October 5

First Day of Early Voting: October 6

Deadline to request your absentee ballot: October 27

Election Day and last day for absentee ballots to be accepted: November 3, 6:30 am-7:30 pm

Find information:

Secretary of State’s website: ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/

Here you can:

Register to vote, verify your voter registration, and update your voter registration

Find voting information

Find information for voters with disabilities

Find information about how to vote by mail

Franklin County Board of Elections website: vote.franklincountyohio.gov/

Here you can:

Find information about local, state, and federal elections

Check your registration

Sign up to volunteer as a poll worker

The League of Women Voters: Vote411.org/

Here you can:

Find information about deadlines, how to register, learn about candidates’ positions, and find your polling location, etc.