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How do I register to vote in Ohio and what's the deadline for the November 3 election? Here's how it works

County boards opened early voting as Ohio voters face new mail-ballot rules and photo ID requirements in competitive governor and Senate races.

  • On Tuesday, Oct. 6, early in-person voting began across Ohio for the Nov. 3 midterm election, as county boards of elections started processing absentee ballot requests.
  • Voters will decide on competitive races for Ohio governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could determine the balance of power in Congress.
  • Hamilton County officials reported higher turnout than the last midterm's first day, with voters citing the economy and inflation running at around 3.4% as primary concerns.
  • State lawmakers eliminated the four-day grace period for mail-in ballots, requiring them to arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
  • With the election 29 days away, officials urge voters to bring photo IDs and check local county boards for specific voting locations and operational hours.
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WSYX broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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