While the rest of the country gears up for the election, Ohio is already in the midst of it. Ohio is one of the states that have adopted early voting provisions that are not just for absentee voters. Anyone who requests it in time can get an absentee ballot. You may take your time completing your ballot then mail or hand carry it in, as long as you get it there by closing time election day.

Those in distant locations are given an extra bit of flexibility. As long as your envelope is post-marked no later than one day before the election (November 1) it will be accepted up to 10 days after election day and added into the final count.

Early Voting
Starting September 28,2010, Ohio voters can also participate in Early Voting. Any time during regular hours you may go to the Board of Elections, request a ballot, present an ID and vote.

Golden Week
Ohio voters may also participate in “Golden Week,” which began on September. That’s when a new voter can go to the Board of Elections, present an ID, register to vote and vote at the same time. This was challenged legally during the 2008 election, but it’s still in place.

Ohio’s voting options make it easy and convenient to cast the vote that so many died to earn. Instead of one day where an excuse for not voting might be acceptable, you have over a month to get it done. No excuses!