2026 Election Dates
Primary Election: May 5, 2026
General Election: November 3,
2026
Voter information
Make a Plan to Vote
Check your registration, know where to vote, and review early voting or absentee voting options before Election Day.
Richland County Board of Elections
Use the local Board of Elections site for current election notices, polling location tools, absentee ballot information, and office contact information.
Visit the Board of ElectionsCheck Your Registration and Polling Location
Ohio's voter lookup tool lets voters check registration information and find precinct and polling location details.
Open Ohio Voter LookupAbsentee and Early Voting
Review official absentee voting guidance and deadlines before requesting or returning a ballot.
Absentee Voting InformationJudicial races matter.
Judicial races do not always receive the same attention as other races, but the Probate Court affects families, seniors, children, fiduciaries, property, and community institutions. Please make a plan to vote.