How to Vote in Clermont County, Ohio

Tuesday, May 5th

Primary Election Day!

 

Find polling times and your polling place

 

If you can work the polls on May 5th, please reach out to Leann Helton: lhelton@vote.clermontcountyohio.gov. Or learn more about becoming a pollworker. On election day, a representative of each party works each job so that we have fair and safe elections. We generally need Democrats to step up, so ask a friend to do this too.

Voting Details

You must be registered by 9 PM on April 6th, 2026 to vote in the May 5th primary election.

Check your registration here: voterlookup.ohiosos.gov

If you need to register to vote or change your registration, you can do so online here: olvr.ohiosos.gov

Otherwise, you can follow the instructions on how to download and complete a voter registration form here.

All Ohio voters may choose to vote by mail. Applications to request a ballot must be submitted by April 28th at the latest, but it’s best to request an absentee ballot early. You can already do so.

Download a form here and either hand deliver or mail to:

Clermont County Board of Elections
76 S. Riverside Dr.
Batavia, OH 45103

You can track your ballot here.

Due to changes in Ohio’s laws arond voting, absentee ballots must be received by 7:30 PM on election day to be counted. The ballot may also be returned in person to the Clermont Board of Elections up until 7:30 PM on Election Day, May 5th, 2026.

Make sure to bring a Photo ID to your polling location. If you do not currently have an ID, plan to get one now.

Acceptable ID forms include:

  • Ohio driver’s license
  • Valid Military ID
  • US Passport

The ID must be unexpired and include a photo and your name. If the license or ID includes a noncitizen identifier, additional documentation proving citizenship would be required to vote.

The BMV will also provide a free ID for Ohioans over 17. Review the guide here to see how to apply for one.

Check here to see the full list of acceptable Photo IDs.

Early in person voting starts April 7th!

Early voting takes place at:

Clermont County Board of Elections
76 S. Riverside Dr.
Batavia, OH 45103

You can see the early voting schedule here.

If you plan to vote on Election Day, head to your polling location!

The polls will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM on May 5th.

The polling places can change between elections, so verify your polling location here.

If you run into problems registering to vote, procuring proper ID or casting your ballot, reach out!

  • Clermont County Board of Elections: (513) 732-7275
  • Democratic National Committee Voter Hotline: 1-833-DEM-VOTE (1-833-336-8683)
  • Ohio Secretary of State: (877) SOS-OHIO  (767-6446)
  • Ohio Voter Assistance Hotline: (844)-OH-I-VOTE (644-8683)

Do not hesitate to call any of the numbers above to get the help you need. It is your right to vote.

Election 2026 is about local, state, and national representation

2026 is a critical midterm election. We’ll vote for county officers, state representatives, and national legislators, including a senate race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.

This primary is an opportunity to decide what candidates should compete in the election in the fall, as well as decide on issues like the Clermont County Childrens’ Protective Services Levy.

Make your voting plans for this primary now! Click here to check your voter registration, confirm your polling location, or review a sample ballot for your area.

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