Voter Registration Deadline Nears
Citizens of Ohio who are not registered to vote in the upcoming November 4 General Election have until October 6 to file applications.
This year voters will decide elections for township trustees, village council members and, in Belmont County, at least one county-wide tax levy, on the off-year ballot.
According to the website of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose residents are qualified to vote if:
They are a citizen of the United States.
They are at least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election. If you will be 18 on or before the day of the general election, you may vote in the primary election for candidates only, but not on the issues.
They will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election.
They register to vote at least 30 days before the election. Even if you have moved to a different address in Ohio and did not update your address, as long as you were registered in Ohio, you can vote in your new precinct on Election Day or during early voting, in person at your County Board of Elections early voting location.
Prospective voters who need to register may do so at:
At any county board of elections or the Secretary of State’s Office.
At branch registration offices or locations established by a board of elections.
At any public high school or vocational school.
At the office of any Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
At offices of designated agencies which provide public assistance or disability programs .
Public libraries.
County treasurer’s office.
Online registration is also available at this link.
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