It’s Election Day — here’s what to know about voting and results in Ohio
Election Day has finally arrived. Whether you’ve already voted or you’re heading to the polls today, here’s some information to consider.
Voting information is available on the Ohio secretary of state’s website. Live election results can be viewed here. Voting information and results also can be found on county boards of elections websites:
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Not sure where to vote? Find out here:
A list of candidates and issues on Mahoning County ballots can be found here. A list of candidates on Trumbull County ballots can be found here, and issues are listed here. A list of candidates and issues on ballots in Columbiana County is available here. If you want to see your ballot before you head to the polls, take a look here:
Here’s some helpful questions and answers from the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office:
Q: What happens if there is a line at a voting location when the polls close at 7:30 p.m.?
A: As long as a voter is in line when polls close, they must still be allowed to cast their ballot.
Q: When are absentee and early votes counted?
A: Ohio will incorporate all valid early votes and absentee ballots received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day into the unofficial election results provided on Election Night. Ohio encourages all county boards to prepare absentee ballots for tabulation ahead of Election Day, allowing for swift reporting upon the close of polls.
Q: What ballots won’t be a part of the unofficial election results on Election Night?
A: Any absentee ballot that is received after 7:30 p.m. on Election Night, as well as any provisional ballots.
Q: When will final official results be ready?
A: The official canvass that includes all votes, including absentee ballots received within 10 days after the election and any applicable provisional ballots, must be completed by each county by Nov. 29. Upon a review of that canvass, the Ohio secretary of state will release the official results.
Q: What if a website outage occurs?
A: The Secretary of State’s Office and local, state and federal partners have backup protocols in place that allow for the periodic posting of election results on OhioSoS.gov. While results won’t be as swift under this scenario, they’ll continue to be accurate. It’s extremely important to note that, while a website outage might result in delayed reporting, it won’t impact the accuracy of election results. Those results are all securely maintained at the county boards of elections, and each vote has a verifiable paper trail to ensure accuracy.
This story was originally published November 8, 2022 at 5:00 AM