VOTING INFO

Questions about Voting?

Why should I vote absentee?
Voting from home, or "voting by absentee ballot," is convenient and provides peace of mind. Any qualified Ohio voter whose registration information is up to date may request and vote an absentee ballot without stating a reason. Absentee voters may choose to request and vote an absentee ballot in person or by mail prior to Election Day. For the vast majority of voters, absentee voting begins the day after the close of voter registration, 29 days prior to Election Day.

Click here to download an Absentee Ballot Application. 

You will need to mail the completed form to the Fairfield County Board of Elections:

Fairfield County Board of Elections

951 Liberty Drive

Lancaster, OH 43130-8045

What kind of election is it? 
Nov. 8th is a General Election Day. When filling out your absentee ballot application, check General Election.

How do I send in my vote/ballot?
Instructions for casting your vote by mail will be included with your ballot. To send your ballot to the Fairfield County Board of Elections, use the return envelope that comes with your ballot. You only need one first-class stamp to mail in your ballot.

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You are Qualified to vote if:

• You are a citizen of the United States.

• You are at least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election. If you will be 18 on or before the day of the general election, you may vote in the primary election for candidates only, but not on the issues.

• You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election.

• You are not incarcerated (in prison) for a felony conviction under the laws of the United States, this state or any other state of the United States.

• You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court.

• You are registered to vote in Ohio at least 30 days before the election.