Here’s how to locate your polling place in Youngstown, OH for the 2024 election

By Sundi Rose November 5, 2024 at 12:34 PM

This election is, arguably, one of the most impactful in recent history. The lead-up to Tuesday, Nov. 5, has probably felt incredibly long to Ohio voters, fraught with tensions and controversies.

Early voter numbers have already surpassed the 2020 numbers in many Ohio precincts, so it’s important to maintain that momentum at the polls.

Here’s how to locate your polling place in Ohio, and what you will need when you get there.

Check your registration

Before you can cast your ballot, ensure you’re registered to vote. You can check your registration status on Ohio’s election website using the voter lookup portal.

Find Your Polling Place

On Election Day, Youngstown residents must vote at their designated polling location. Here’s how to find yours:

• Check your voter registration card

• Visit the Mahoning County Board of Elections Website or call them at 330-783-2474

• Use the Secretary of State’s online tool

Voting Options

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by 7:30 p.m., you will be allowed to cast your ballot, even if the polls have officially closed.

What to Bring

Ohio law requires voters to present a valid photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms include:

• Ohio driver’s license
• State of Ohio ID card
  
  
• Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
  
  
• A U.S. passport
  
  
• A U.S. passport card
  
  
• U.S. military ID card
  
  
• Ohio National Guard ID card
  
  
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

Important notes:

• It cannot be expired
• It must contain your name and photograph
• An Ohio driver’s license with your former address IS acceptable if your current address is in the pollbook

Assistance and Accessibility

If you need special assistance or have questions about accessibility, contact the Mahoning County Board of Elections at 330-789-2474 or visit their website. They can provide information about voter assistance and polling place accessibility.

So, before you head to the polls, be informed, be aware and make sure you’re following all the rules and regulations.

Sundi Rose

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This story was originally published November 4, 2024 at 2:19 PM