Primary / Special Election May 2025

The 2025 Primary / Special Election will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

The deadline to register to vote is Monday April 7, 2025, to be able to participate in the May 6, 2025 Primary / Special Election.
You can register online through the Ohio Secretary of State. You can also register at all UAPL locations.
Make sure you are registered and your information is up to date. Enter your personal voting information on the Franklin County Board of Elections site to check.
Early and Absentee Voting starts Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Information about the location and hours of Early Voting, as well as the Application for an Absentee ballot can be found through the Franklin County Board of Elections. Absentee Ballot applications can also be picked up at any UA Library.
The deadline to submit a valid application for an absentee ballot is the close of business on the Tuesday before Election Day.
Completed Absentee Ballots that are mailed to the Board of Elections must be postmarked by Monday, May 5, 2025; Ballots returned in person need to be received by the Board of Elections by 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (Voting Day).
Polls will be open on Primary/Special Election Day (May 6, 2025) from 6:30am until 7:30pm.
Ohio Secretary of State Calendar of 2025 Primary / Special Election

You can enter your address or voting information on the Franklin County Board of Elections site, then scroll to find your sample ballot.
Vote411.org – From the League of Women Voters, enter your address to get personalized ballot and candidate information.
Political Fact Checking Resources – These resources compiled by UAPL Research Librarians are a great start for researching the honesty and accuracy of the candidates and issues on your ballot.

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