Election Resources and Information

2024 General Presidential Election

Important Dates

Early In-Person Voting at Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Hours:

Vote-by-Mail / Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: October 29, 2024 by 8:30 PM

• In Ohio, ALL registered voters are eligible to Vote-by-Mail with no excuse needed. If you are a Cuyahoga County Resident you can request a Vote-by Mail Ballot Application online at: https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters/Request-a-Vote-by-Mail-Application
• If you reside outside Cuyahoga County, you can request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot Application here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-ballot/
• Vote-by-Mail ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day which is November 4, 2024 and received by the Board of Elections within 4 days after Election Day.
• Vote-by-Mail ballots can be dropped off in-person at the Board of Elections (not your individual polling location) by 7:30 PM on Election Day.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Voter Registration must be completed 30 days before the election.
Polls open from 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

• If you are in line at your polling location by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, you cannot be turned away and have the right to cast your ballot.
• In Ohio, a felony conviction does not prevent a person from voting once their sentence has been served, but you must re-register to vote to participate in future elections. Know your rights!

Voting In-Person on Election Day

• Must present one valid form of ID when casting your ballot in-person
• Valid forms of ID include: Ohio Driver License, Ohio State ID Card, Interim Identification Form issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, U.S. Passport or Passport Card, U.S. Military ID Card, Ohio National Guard ID Card, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID Card (that includes the voter's name and photo)

Recommended Non-Partisan Resources on Candidates, Elections, and Voting 

1. Ballotpedia 
Ballotpedia is a non-partisan database with information on elections, candidates, and voting. Candidate's biographies, positions held, and issue stances are all included in this database. 

2. The Ohio Secretary of State's Website 
The Ohio Secretary of State is the chief election official for the State of Ohio. This website contains election day information, resources to register to vote or update your registration online, and forms for absentee ballot requests. This website is an excellent resource for Ohio residents. 

3. The League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is a resource for men and women to obtain non-partisan information and resources about: registering to vote, finding your polling place, information about your ballot, and current issue information.

4. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
A great non-partisan local election resources for residents of Cuyahoga County and the State of Ohio. 

5. The Federal Election Commission 
A non-partisan national resource for campaign finance information, election law, and important election related dates, and deadlines.

6. VOTE411 
A non-partisan online voter guide that includes information on candidates and issues, both local and national.

7. VoteRiders
A non-profit organization that can assist with questions related to what is considered an acceptable form of ID to cast a ballot in not only an Ohio election but any other state.

8. Vote.org
Vote.org is a national non-partisan resource for those seeking information on election day information, resources to register to vote or update your registration online, and forms for absentee ballot requests. This is an excellent resource for those who reside outside of Ohio. 

Office of Civic Engagement Partners

OCE partners with numerous local, state, and national non-partisan voter and civic engagement organizations so that we can engage and connect CSU students to information and opportunities in these areas.