Voting is both a right and a responsibility. The decisions we make in the ballot booth can have long-lasting effects on the health and welfare of America's workers. Below, we have listed many frequently asked questions concerning Ohio elections and voting. For the most up-to-date information on voter registration and election law, please visit the Ohio Secretary of State.
Must I be a U.S. citizen and a resident to register to vote in Ohio?
You must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Ohio for at least thirty (30) days before the election and you must have registered to vote in Ohio at least thirty (30) days before the election. You are a U.S. citizen if you were born in the States, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Naturalized citizens can also vote. Green card holders, however, cannot vote. How do I register to vote?
You may register to vote by filling out a brief voter registration form. Request a voter registration form from the Ohio Secretary of State, contact your store's union steward, or call the UFCW office to receive a copy of the form. Do I have to register before every election?
No. Once you register to vote and vote in at least one general election in four years or - if you so choose - in a primary or special election, you never have to register again. Remember: You must keep your registration accurately updated for changes that may occur in your life such as a move or a name change. How old must I be to be able to register to vote?
You do not have to be 18 to register to vote. You only have to be 18 by the time of the next general election in November. In fact, voters who will be age 18 in time for the general election are still allowed to vote for candidates in primary elections. Must I declare a political party affiliation when I register?
No. However, when you vote in a primary election, the partisan ballot you choose will determine your party affiliation.
Where may I register to vote?
You may request a voter registration form by calling, visiting, or mailing the following locations: - The office of the Secretary of State of Ohio, or the Secretary of State Client Services Center at 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
- The board of elections office in your county
- Any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office or BMV registrar
- Any public or vocational school
- Public libraries
- Your county treasurer's office
- You may also contact the UFCW Local 1059 office, and we will give you a voter registration form
Is there a deadline for sending in the registration form?
In order to vote in an upcoming election, the properly completed voter registration form must be postmarked thirty (30) days before the upcoming election to be valid.
May I register to vote if I have a felony conviction?
Yes. You are allowed to vote once you leave prison, even if you are on parole or probation. Only those who are currently in prison are not allowed to vote.
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