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ReadEARLY VOTING DATES AND HOURS (subject to change). November 3, 2026 - General Election. Week One October 6 - 9 Weekdays Only - Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Week Two October 12 – 16 Weekdays Only - Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Week Three – Weekday Voting and Saturday Voting October 19 - 23 Weekdays Only- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Saturday, October 24 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Fourth and FINAL Week of Early Voting - Extended Weekday Hours and Weekend Monday, October 26 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM. Tuesday, October 27 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Last Day to Request Absentee Ballots). Wednesday, October 28 – Friday, October 30 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM. Saturday, October 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Sunday, November 1 - Final Day of Early Voting 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Official page ↗ · ReadThe deadline to submit a valid application for an absentee ballot is the close of business on the Tuesday before Election Day. Tuesday, October 27 (Last Day to Request Absentee Ballots)
Official page ↗ · ReadOhio law now requires all absentee ballots be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Your absentee ballot MUST be received no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
ReadVoter registration forms, absentee ballot applications and your completed ballot may be placed in our secure drop box, located outside the Franklin County Board of Elections at 1700 Morse Road.
ReadTuesday, November 3rd, 2026 is General Election Day, polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
ReadBeginning on the first day of early voting, the following documents will be acceptable photo ID for voting as long as the ID is not expired and includes the individual’s name and photograph: Ohio driver’s license, state ID card, or interim ID form issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (“BMV”); U.S. passport or passport card; or U.S. military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card. A suspended driver’s license that is not expired may still be used as photo identification for voting. Provisional Ballots: Voters without ID may still cast a provisional ballot when they appear in person to vote. Those voters will have four days after Election Day to appear at the board of elections office to show photo ID (except in the case of a religious objector, as described below). Voters must show a photo ID or provide a copy of an acceptable form of ID. It is not sufficient to provide the Ohio driver’s license number or state ID card number or the last four digits of the voter’s SSN.
ReadSample ballot · General election · Nov. 3, 2026
Races and questions across the state. Some, such as U.S. House districts and judges, depend on where you live.
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Sample ballot · Local races · Franklin County
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Franklin County
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Where we couldn’t find an official source, we say so instead of guessing.
U.S. Senator is listed. U.S. House districts are not listed here: this research could not open the Ohio Secretary of State's certified statewide list, and the county list read only shows the Lorain County district (5th). Every district is still needed.
Looked at Lorain County Board of Elections ↗ · read
Governor and Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Auditor of State, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State are listed from a county board copy of the 08/31/2026 list marked 'Certified by the Secretary of State'. The Secretary of State's own list could not be opened, so this is not confirmed against it. That county copy prints seven governor tickets; six are listed here. Ron Ula / Michael C. Lehnerd (Write-In) is printed on the Lorain County copy but is NOT listed here, because the Franklin County list (revised October 16, 2026) omits that ticket. The Secretary of State list is needed to settle it.
Looked at Lorain County Board of Elections ↗ · read
State Senate and State House races are district-based and are not listed in this statewide block. The county board's list shows the districts for Lorain County.
Looked at Lorain County Board of Elections ↗ · read
Two Ohio Supreme Court seats are listed. Court of Appeals and Common Pleas races are district or county races and are not in this statewide block.
They answer different questions and are kept apart. Full method: Methodology.
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To Require Voters to Present Photo Identification in Order to Vote
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Bexley City School District – Proposed Income Tax and Bond Issue
Current Expenses; 0.5%, continuing period of time. School Construction; $29,250,000; 2.05 mills, $72 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, 30 years, commencing in 2026
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Delaware Area Career Center – Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Decrease)
School Maintenance and Current Expenses; 0.75 mill (a reduction of .95 mill), $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, 10 years, commencing in 2026
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Pickerington Local School District - Proposed Income Tax Increase
Current Expenses; 0.75% on the school district income of individuals, 10 years
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Pickerington Public Library – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Current Expenses; 1.5 mills, $53 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
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South-Western City School District – Proposed Bond Issue
School Construction; $220,000,000; 2.26 mills, $79 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, 38 years, commencing in 2026
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Upper Arlington City School District - Proposed Tax Levy and Bond Issue
Current Operating Expenses; 4.9 mills; $172 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026. School Construction; $273,500,000; 4.84 mills, $169 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, 38 years, commencing in 2026
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Columbus – Proposed Charter Amendment (by petition)
This proposed amendment would limit the ability to vote for candidates for Columbus City Council to only those electors living within the districts that those candidates seek to represent.
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Columbus – Proposed Charter Amendment (by Council)
This proposed amendment would limit the ability to vote for candidates for Columbus City Council to only those electors living within the districts that those candidates seek to represent. The amendment adds two (2) at-large council representatives to be elected in 2027, and an additional two (2) at-large council representatives to be elected in 2029. All at-large council representatives will be elected for four (4) year terms. The amendment includes provisions for transitioning from the current nine (9) member Council to an eleven (11) member Council and then subsequently to a thirteen (13) member Council, allowing for the ongoing staggering of terms.
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Columbus 07-D Local Option – Weekday Sales (beer, wine and mixed beverages) – Neubite, L.L.C., (dba Aveneu) – 1017 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
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Columbus 07-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – Neubite, L.L.C., (dba Aveneu) – 1017 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
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Columbus 10-A Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – Dublin & Grandview Duchess – 1090 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Columbus 10-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor) – Born on Third – 3411 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
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Columbus 22-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – Englefield, Inc., dba Morse Rd. Duchess – 927 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
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Columbus 32-A Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – Third Way Café LLC – 3059 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204
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Columbus 49-F Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – RaceTrac, Inc. – 30 Rathmell Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
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Columbus 55-D Local Option – Weekday Sales (beer, wine and mixed beverages) – Englefield, Inc., dba E. Broad St. Duchess – 825 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
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Columbus 55-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – Englefield, Inc., dba E. Broad St. Duchess – 825 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
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Columbus 68-A Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – Convenient Plus Food Mart – 5435 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43232
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 3.01, Election and Term, of Article III, Mayor, be amended to eliminate the mayoral primary election when no more than two candidates have filed for the office of Mayor?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 3.02, Qualifications, of Article III, Mayor; Section 4.03, Qualifications, of Article IV, The Council; and Section 10.02, Qualifications, of Article X, Department of Law, be amended to establish a consistent standard regarding conflicts with other public offices and public employment for the Mayor, Council Members and the City Attorney?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 4.02, Composition and Term, of Article IV, The Council, be amended to revise the process for adjusting ward boundaries to base it on federal decennial census population data and specified population disparity criteria?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 4.12, Legislative Procedure, of Article IV, The Council, be amended to require that an alleged improper voting abstention by a Council member be subject to the notice and hearing procedures for removal established in the Charter?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Article V, Administrative Departments, be amended to remove department listings, preserving the Charter duties of the Director of Finance, and making related organizational changes?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Sections 10.01, City Attorney, and 10.03, General Powers and Duties, of Article X, Department of Law, be amended to clarify the process for filling vacancies in the office of the City Attorney, update the powers and duties of the office, and make related grammatical revisions?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 11.02, Planning Commission - Organization, of Article XI, Planning Commission, be amended to authorize the Planning Commission to establish attendance requirements for its members though its rules of operation?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 11.03, Planning Commission - Powers and Duties, of Article XI, Planning Commission, be amended and Article XII, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, be repealed to transfer zoning, building, and landscaping appeal functions to the Planning Commission and to transfer Planning Commission appeals to Franklin County courts?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 22.01, Composition and Term, of Article XXII, Charter Review Commission, be amended to require that the Charter Review Commission be convened every ten years instead of every five years?
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Gahanna – Proposed Charter Amendment
Shall Section 23.07, Non Discrimination Clause, of Article XXIII, General Provisions, be amended to update the Charter's nondiscrimination provisions to align with the City's Codified Ordinances and applicable federal, state, and local law?
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Grove City – Proposed Charter Amendment (by petition)
Community Consent Amendment – Creates a public referendum process for large developments.
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Grove City 01-A Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – Dapper Dog Tavern – 4057 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123
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Hilliard 2-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – Drunch – 3997 Truepointe Blvd., Hilliard, OH 43026
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Hilliard 2-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – Medley Kitchen – 3986 Truepointe Blvd. Suite 101, Hilliard, OH 43026
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Hilliard 2-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – Old Scratch Pizza – 3998 Truepointe Blvd., Hilliard, OH 43026
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Hilliard 2-D Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – Smoked Lick BBQ Burgers and Booze – 3997 Truepointe Blvd., Suite 101, Hilliard, OH 43026
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Upper Arlington – Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase)
Payment of the Police Officer and Firefighter employer's pension contribution; 1.13 mills (0.89 + 0.24), $26 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, 5 years, commencing in 2027
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Worthington – Proposed Charter Amendment
Effective Date of Ordinances Recommended by Commission
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Worthington – Proposed Charter Amendment
Referendum Petition Signature Requirement Recommended by Commission
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Worthington – Proposed Charter Amendment
Various Amendments Recommended by Commission
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Worthington – Proposed Charter Amendment (by petition)
Referendum Petition Signature Requirement Proposed by Petition
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Brown Township (unincorporated area) – Proposed Zoning Plan
A proposed zoning plan for the unincorporate area of Brown Township
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Hamilton Township Road District (unincorporated areas) – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Road Maintenance; 0.8 mill, $28 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
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Madison Township – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Fire Protection; 4.89 mills, $171 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
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Madison Township – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Police Protection; 1.99 mills, $70 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
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Madison-A Local Option – Weekday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – RaceTrac – 2555 London Groveport Road, Columbus (Madison Township), Ohio 43217
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Madison-A Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages) – RaceTrac – 2555 London Groveport Road, Columbus (Madison Township), Ohio 43217
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Mifflin Township Police District (unincorporated area) – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Police Protection; 6.96 mills, $244 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
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Plain-A Local Option – Weekday Sales (beer, wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – The Golf Club Company – 4522 Kitzmiller Road, New Albany (Plain Township), Ohio 43054
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Plain-A Local Option – Sunday Sales (wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor) – The Golf Club Company – 4522 Kitzmiller Road, New Albany (Plain Township), Ohio 43054
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Sharon Township Road District (unincorporated area) – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Road Maintenance; 2.46 mills, $86 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
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Truro Township – Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Decrease)
Current Expenses; 1 mill (1.5 – 0.5), $17 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, 5 years, commencing in 2026
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Statewide Issue 3 (General Assembly Initiated Constitutional Amendment, photo identification to vote) is printed on the Franklin County certified questions and issues list (revised 9/4/2026). The Secretary of State's ballot and sample-ballot pages returned an access block (HTTP 403) to every request made here, so no other statewide question is confirmed.
Looked at Franklin County Board of Elections ↗ · read
No statewide election dates or deadlines were confirmed from an opened official page. The Secretary of State's voting-schedule, calendar and directive pages returned HTTP 403 to every request made here.
No statewide polling-place information was confirmed from an opened official page. The Secretary of State's pages returned HTTP 403 to every request made here.
U.S. House 03rd and 15th districts are printed on the official general-election candidate list (revised October 16, 2026).
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State senate districts 03, 15 and 25 and state house districts 01 through 12 are printed on the official general-election candidate list (revised October 16, 2026).
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County Auditor and County Commissioner are printed on the official general-election candidate list (revised October 16, 2026). The list does not show how many seats are open.
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Judges printed on the official list: Court of Appeals 10th District, and Court of Common Pleas (general, domestic relations and probate divisions). The list does not show how many seats are open.
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The official general-election candidate list shows no school board seats. School questions are on the certified questions and issues list.
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The official general-election candidate list shows no city or village offices. Municipal questions are on the certified questions and issues list.
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Local questions from the certified questions and issues list (revised 9/4/2026 and 9/1/2026) are included: 50 questions. The Bexley and Upper Arlington bond questions are printed as parts of questions #5 and #7 and are included in those questions. Statewide Issue 3 is in the statewide block. Some items have no printed issue number.
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Polling places are not listed here. Use the county polling location search to find yours.
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The county absentee and early voting page lists one in-person site, the Board of Elections office at 1700 Morse Road. Dates and hours are subject to change.
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