How to register to vote and when to cast your ballot

Ohio’s general election is Nov. 6, and those who want to cast a ballot need to make sure they are registered by Oct. 9.

Ohioans can register to vote online with their Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number, name, date of birth, address and last four digits of their Social Security number. Those who are missing any of that required information can fill out a paper form and send it to their county board of elections.

Ohioans are eligible to vote if they are U.S. citizens who will be at least 18 years old on the day of the general election — this year, Nov. 6.

Other eligibility requirements:

• You must be a resident of Ohio at least 30 days prior to the election.

• You are not incarcerated for a felony conviction.

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

• You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws.

You can check your voter registration status to make sure the information is current at myohiovote.com.

Absentee voting

Absentee voting begins the day after the registration deadline, Oct. 10.

Voters can request an absentee ballot by mail from their county board of elections by noon Nov. 3. Absentee ballots by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 5, or they can be dropped off at the county board of elections until 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6.

Voters can cast a ballot early at their county board of elections. Early in-person voting begins Oct. 10. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 26; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 through Nov. 2; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3; 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5.

Election Day voting

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. You can find your polling location at myohiovote. com.

Ohioans are required to provide proof of identity when voting.

See who and what are up for election before you head to the polls by viewing your sample ballot.