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?
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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.
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
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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.
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:
Main: 419.627.7601
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 your local county board of elections.
or in the drive-up dropbox outside of office.
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
Absentee Ballot U.S. Postal Service Postmark Deadline:
Monday, May 5, 2025
Call your local county board of elections to find out
where your Early/In-Person Voting takes place.
Early/In-Person Voting Hours
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – Friday, April 11, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm
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 your local 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