| Why should I register to vote?
No right we possess as American citizens is as dear as that of the secret ballot. Voting allows each citizen to have his or her voice heard, and voting preserves the freedom we Americans cherish.
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.
How do I register to vote?
You may register to vote simply by filling out a brief form, giving your intent to register, your name, birth date, citizenship status, age, current address and signature.
Special Note: The federal election reform bill, the Help America Vote Act of 2002, provides new identification requirements for persons registering by mail and voting for the first time in a federal election.
Persons registering by mail after January 1, 2004, must provide identification information when attempting to vote for the first time, unless the person provides his/her current Ohio driver?s license number or the last four digits of his/her social security number on the registration form. The identification information is either:
- a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or
- a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address.
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 and - 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.
Can I register to vote anywhere as long as it is in Ohio?
Yes, you may register at any approved registration site in the State of Ohio, but you must vote in the county and precinct where you reside. It is a felony to knowingly make application or attempt to register in a precinct in which you are not a qualified voter. The system in our country is based on the premise of one person, one vote.
How old must I be to be able to register to vote?
You must be 18 years old on or before the day of the General Election and 18 years old on or before to vote in a primary for candidates only.
Must I declare a political party affiliation when I register?
No. However, when you vote in a primary election, your vote will determine your party affiliation.
On election day, by requesting a political party ballot, the Voter becomes a Registered Democrat or Registered Republican. Once they have voted that ballot, the party affiliation designation can only be changed by requesting a different party or Issues Only ballot in the next Primary Election. All voters are initially referred to as No Party until a primary ballot has been cast.
Many voters believe they are already classified as a Democrat or Republican but will be listed as No Party. After the primary party selection, the voter's record will show whatever ballot they have requested in this March, 2008 Primary Election.
If the Voter wishes to declare No Party affiliation, their ballot will contain all the same public issues as does the Voter selecting a party ballot, However, they will not have input into Democratic or Republican Party nominations or representatives for that party. Nor can a voter ask to vote for some Democrats and some Republicans in a primary. Cross voting can occur during General elections, but not Primaries.
Where may I register to vote?
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| Fairfield License Center |
530 Wessel Dr.,
Suite L |
Fairfield, OH 45014 |
| Hamilton License Bureau Hamilton Crossings |
1720-A South Erie Boulevard |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Hamilton West Auto License Bureau |
138 N. Brookwood Avenue |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Mason License Bureau |
770 Reading Road |
Mason, OH 45040 |
| Bureau of Motor Vehicles |
3232 Roosevelt Blvd. |
Middletown, OH 45042 |
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| LIBRARIES |
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| Lane Public Library Fairfield Branch |
1485 Corydale Dr. |
Fairfield, OH 45014 |
| Lane Public Library Hamilton Branch |
North Third & Buckeye Sts. |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Lane Public Library Oxford Branch |
15 South College Avenue |
Oxford, OH 45056 |
| Middletown Public Library |
125 South Broad Street |
Middletown, OH 45044 |
| Trenton Library |
17 E. State St. |
Trenton, OH 45067 |
| West Chester Twp. Library |
7900 Cox Road |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
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| SCHOOLS |
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| Adena Elementary |
9316 Minuteman Way |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Badin High School |
571 New London Road |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Butler Tech |
3503 Ham.-Midd. Rd. |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Cherokee Elementary |
5345 Kyles Station Road |
Liberty Twp., OH 45011 |
| Edgewood High School |
5005 State Route 73 |
Trenton, OH 45067 |
| Elda Elementary School |
3980 Hamilton-Cleves Road |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Fairfield Senior High School |
8800 Holden Blvd. |
Fairfield, OH 45014 |
| Freedom Elementary |
6035 Beckett Ridge Blvd. |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Hamilton High School |
1165 Eaton Avenue |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Heritage Elementary |
5052 Hamilton-Mason Rd. |
Liberty Twp. OH 45011 |
| Hopewell Junior School |
8300 Cox Road |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Independence Elementary School |
7480 Princeton Road |
Liberty Twp., OH 45011 |
| Lakota Central Office |
5572 Princeton Rd. |
Liberty Twp., OH 45011 |
| Lakota Early Childhood Center |
5070 Tylersville Road |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Lakota East High School |
6840 Lakota Lane |
Liberty Twp., OH 45044 |
| Lakota Freshman School |
5050 Tylersville Road |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Lakota Plains Jr. School |
5500 Princeton Road |
Liberty Twp., OH 45011 |
| Lakota Ridge Jr. School |
6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd. |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Lakota West High School |
8940 Union Centre Blvd. |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Liberty Elementary School |
6040 Princeton Road |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Liberty Junior School |
7055 Dutchland |
Middletown, OH 45044 |
| Madison High School |
1368 Middletown-Eaton Road |
Middletown, OH 45042 |
| Miami University Hamilton Campus |
1601 Peck Blvd. |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Miami University Office of Disability Resources |
Campus Ave. Bldg. Rm. 19 |
Oxford, OH 45056 |
| Miami University - Middletown Branch |
4200 East University Boulevard |
Middletown, OH 45044 |
| Miami University Shriver Center Housing & Meal Plan Office |
701 E. Spring St. |
Oxford, OH 45056 |
| Middletown High School |
601 North Breiel Boulevard |
Middletown, OH 45044 |
| Monroe High School |
101 West Elm Street |
Monroe, OH 45050 |
| Morgan Elementary School |
3427 Chapel Road |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Ross High School |
3425 Hamilton-Cleves Road |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Ross Middle School |
3371 Hamilton-Cleves Road |
Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Shawnee Elementary School |
9394 Sterling Drive |
Cincinnati, OH 45241 |
| Talawanda High School |
101 W Chestnut Street |
Oxford, OH 45056 |
| Union Elementary School |
8735 Cincinnati-Dayton Road |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
| Van Gorden Elementary School |
6475 LeSourdsville West Chester Rd. |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Woodland Elementary School |
6923 Dutchland Parkway |
Liberty Twp., OH 45044 |
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| Butler County Mental Health Board |
5963 Boymel Drive |
Fairfield, OH 45014 |
| Butler County Clerk of Courts |
315 High Street, 5FL |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Butler County Dept. of Human Services |
315 High St., 8th Floor |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Butler County Job and Family Services |
315 High St., 9th Floor |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Butler County MRDD |
155 Donald Drive |
Fairfield, OH 45014 |
| Butler County Probate Court Butler County Courthouse |
Second & High Streets |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Butler County Treasurer's Office |
315 High Street, 10th Floor |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| City of Hamilton One Renaissance Center |
345 High St. |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| City of Oxford |
101 East High Street |
Oxford, OH 45056 |
| Fairfield Municipal Building |
5350 Pleasant Avenue |
Fairfield, OH 45014 |
| Fairfield Twp.Admin.Bldg. |
6032 Morris Road |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Monroe Municipal Building |
233 South Main Street |
Monroe, OH 45050 |
| Trenton City Building |
21 East State Street |
Trenton, OH 45067 |
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| RECRUITING OFFICES |
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| US Army National Guard Recruiting Office |
3000 Symmes Road |
Hamilton, OH 45015 |
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| MISC. OFFICES |
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| Butler County WIC Program |
Hamilton:210 S 2nd St,
2nd Floor - 45011
Middletown: 1001 Grove St,
Suite 500 - 45044
Oxford:
5151 Morning Sun Rd,
Ste D - 45056 |
513-896-7022
513-705-9040
call 896-7022 for hours of Oxford location |
| Middletown Community Service |
800 Lafayette Avenue |
Middletown, OH 45044 |
| Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village |
222 Britton Lane |
Monroe, OH 45050 |
| New Miami Police Building Mayor's Court - Clerk of Courts |
268 Whitaker Avenue |
Hamilton, OH 45011 |
| Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission |
8050 Beckett Center Drive, Ste. 216 |
West Chester, OH 45069 |
How may I request a voter registration form?
You may request a voter registration form by mail, or by calling or visiting the board of elections. Anyone may pick up a registration form for you.
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.
Do I have to be registered in the county that I consider my residence in order to vote?
Yes.
How do I find out if I am still registered if I have not voted in a long time?
Contact the board of elections for information specific to your situation. For an online voter search, click here.
Can I register to vote if I am a felon?
Yes, if you are not currently incarcerated.
Can a homeless person register to vote?
Yes.
What form do I fill out to change my address or my name?
You must complete an Ohio Voter Registration Form at any registration site. The registration form is available for you to obtain when you file for a marriage license, or with the court when you change your name.
I registered, but I never received a notice from the board of elections that I am registered. How do I find out if my new registration was really processed?
It is a good idea to confirm your registration status with the board of elections by the registration deadline, which is 30 days before the election. For the November 2, 2010 General Election, the deadline is October 4,2010. Please reference our online voter registration database by clicking here. |
