As a public library in Ohio, we serve as a designated agency for Voter Registration, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3503.10, by providing:

  • Voter registration forms
  • Assistance with completing voter registration forms
  • Transmittal of completed voter registration forms to the county board of elections. Completed forms may also be returned in person, via another person, or by mail to the office of a county board of elections, the Secretary of State, a county treasurer, a designated agency, or any public library, public high school, or vocational school.

Special Election – A Special Election may be held August 5, 2025

Deadline to Register to Vote: July 7 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)
Early In-Person Voting: July 8 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.
Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins July 8
Election Day: August 5 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.
Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins June 20

General Election – Tuesday, November 6, 2025 

Deadline to Register to Vote: October 6 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)
Early In-Person Voting: October 7 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.
Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins October 7
Election Day: November 4 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.
Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins September 19
 
For more voting information

Summit County Board of Elections
470 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44311
330-643-5200 
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/

Early (In person absentee) Voting Calendar

Ohio Secretary of State – Elections and Voting
180 Civic Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
Elections Division
614-466-2585
877-767-6446
TTY: 614-728-3295
TTY Toll-free: 877-889-6446
Regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.
https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections 

Absentee Voting Information: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-voting/

Ohio Elections Calendar 2025

https://www.ohiosos.gov/publications/2025-elections-calendar/
https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/current-voting-schedule/

Other voting information websites and documentation:
https://www.vote411.org/ohio
https://www.voteohio.gov
https://www.usa.gov/voting-and-elections
League of Women Voters
Restore Your Vote: Individuals who have served their time can register and vote in Ohio
Voter Eligibility and Residency Requirements in Ohio 
Ballotpedia: a digital encyclopedia of American politics
Judicial Votes Count

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