Where and how to vote in Hamilton County

The essentials:

• ⏰ When to vote: Polls are open from 6:30am-7:30pm. If you're in line by 7:30pm, you can still vote.
• 📍 Where to go: You must vote at your assigned polling location. Find yours here.

• 🪪 What to bring: An unexpired Ohio driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport or passport card, or qualifying military, National Guard or veterans ID. Ohio BMV interim IDs also count. Digital driver's licenses, utility bills and bank statements don't.
• 🚗 Getting there: Allow extra time for parking and potential lines.

Forgot your ID? You can cast a provisional ballot, but you'll generally need to present acceptable ID to the Board of Elections within four days for it to count.

Voting absentee? Return your completed ballot to the Board of Elections at 4700 Smith Road in Norwood by 7:30pm Tuesday.

• Don't take it to your neighborhood polling place.

Be smart: Still deciding on candidates or issues?

• Check out our 2026 Hamilton County voter guide before heading to the polls.