ARE YOU READY TO VOTE IN 2025? Need to check your voter registration? Need to update your voter registration? Have you had a name change? Have you had an address change? Need to update your signature on file? Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced that his office has published a list of 352,389 inactive voter registrations eligible for removal from the Statewide Voter Registration Database. Check your voter registration status TODAY!
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Am I registered to vote? Check my registration.
Am I registered under my correct name?
Am I registered at the right address?
Voter Registration (Online)
Voter Registration/Address and Name Update Form (PDF)
NOTE: You must print out this form, sign and date it.
Complete the absentee ballot request form – print legibly.
You can drop it off at the Erie County Board of Elections dropbox
that is available 24/7 on the eastside of the Water Department Building
or drop it off at the board of elections office.
Are you ready to vote?
Check your voter registration status!
List of 352,389 inactive voter registrations
If your name is on this list,
contact the Erie County Board of Elections:
419.627.7601 | Main Number
Authorization to Update Signature on Registration Record
Absentee Ballot Application
NOTE: You must print out this form, sign and date it.
Complete the absentee ballot request form – print legibly.
You can drop it off at the Erie County Board of Elections dropbox
that is available 24/7 on the eastside of the Water Department Building
or drop it off at the board of elections office.
Check your absentee ballot request
Review your sample ballot – Then click on Sample Ballots
Where do I vote? – Then click on Directions to Polling Place
What do I need to bring with me to vote?
Ex-Offenders – Find a New Direction: Reclaim Your Right to Vote
2025 SCHEDULED ELECTIONS and
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
NEW VOTER LAWS IN EFFECT
As of 2023, Ohioans can no longer use documentation
like utility bills or paychecks to prove their valid voting address.
Voters must present a photo ID:
Ohio driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. passport or military ID.
Need an Ohio ID? Visit here on how to secure an Ohio ID.
Deadline to request an absentee/early/ballot by mail is now seven days
before an election instead of three days.
Mail-in ballots must now arrive within four (4) days after an election instead of ten (10) days.
If any questions, please contact Erie County Board of Elections:
419.627.7601 | Main Number
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The Erie County Board of Elections has installed a drive-up dropbox!
East side of the Erie County Water Dept. bldg., 2900 Columbus Ave.
The box is accessible 24/7, and is also under surveillance 24/7.
Voter registration forms, absentee ballot applications
and absentee ballots can be deposited in the box.
Questions? Call 419.627.7601 | Main Number
NOTE:
If you are assisting another voter with the return of a ballot,
you MUST see a board of elections official who can provide you
with the NECESSARY attestation form.
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If you would like to receive your Ballot By Mail,
you must submit an application for EACH election.
Please print out and complete Form 11-A – Absentee Ballot By Mail.
Then drop off at the Erie County Board of Elections office
or in the drive-up dropbox outside of office – follow the sign for location.
Do not take your Absentee Ballot By Mail to precinct on Election Day.
Early In-Person voting takes place at the
Erie County Board of Elections Office
2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky 44870
Any questions, please call 419.627.7601.
Primary/Special Election Day – Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Polls open: 6:30am | Polls close: 7:30pm
On every Election Day, you must vote at your precinct.
Not sure where to vote? Check below:
Where do I vote? – Then click on Directions to Polling Place
Or call the Erie County Board of Elections:
419.627.7601 | Main Number
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Primary/Special Election Day
Polls open: 6:30am – 7:30pm
Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, April 7, 2025
NOTE: All Ohio county boards of elections open: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Please print out and complete Form 11-A – Absentee Ballot By Mail.
Then mail to or drop off at the Erie County Board of Elections
or in the drive-up dropbox outside of office (follow signs).
Do not take Absentee Ballot By Mail to precinct on Election Day.
NOTE: The first date for mailing Absentee Ballot By Mail:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The last day to submit a Ballot By Mail Application:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Absentee Ballot U.S. Postal Service Postmark Deadline:
Monday, May 5, 2025
Early/In-Person Voting takes place at the
Erie County Board of Elections | 2900 Columbus Avenue | Sandusky.
Questions? 419.627.7601 | Main Number
Early/In-Person Voting Hours
Monday, April 14, 2025 – Friday, April 18, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm
Monday, April 21, 2025 – Friday, April 25, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm
Monday, April 28, 2025 | 7:30am-7:30pm
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 7:30am-8:30pm
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – Friday, May 2, 2025 | 7:30am-7:30pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm
NOTE: Last day of Early In-Person voting:
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE: If mailing your Absentee Ballot By Mail,
it must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 5, 2025.
NOTE: If you don’t plan to mail your Absentee Ballot By Mail,
it must be returned to the Erie County Board of Elections
no later than 7:30pm on Election Day, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
You can return it to the office or drop in the outside drive-up dropbox.
On every Election Day, you must vote at your precinct.
Not sure where to vote? Check below:
Where do I vote? – Then click on Directions to Polling Place