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Voting Options, Registration, and Information on State Issues

Get ready to vote and be prepared for Election Day! Learn how to register to vote, update your voter information, and check your registration status. Get details on absentee voting, voting options, polling locations, and important deadlines. Find resources on voting with disabilities and access state-specific voting information.

Local Resources

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In the context of voting, wards refer to specific geographic divisions within a city or town. Each ward may contain one or more polling places, and voters are assigned to a ward based on their residential address. 

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View a Sample Ballot

Be prepared to vote by reviewing your sample ballot before heading to the polls. Research candidates and issues so you’re prepared to make informed decisions. Access your personalized ballot and ensure you’re ready for Election Day.

Plan Your Polling Location

Ensure a smooth voting experience by planning your polling location in advance. Knowing where to vote helps avoid last-minute confusion and ensures you arrive at the correct place on Election Day.

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Political Sign Display Guidelines

Political signs serve as a vital and unique form of expression. These regulations aim to address the signs’ condition, focusing not on their content, but on issues such as deterioration or potential safety hazards.

Local Issues

#31 Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Plain Township

Plain Township is proposing a 3-mill tax to generate approximately $3,464,000 annually for fire and emergency services, including equipment, personnel, and communications, starting in 2024, with the first payment due in 2025.
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#40 Proposed Bond Issue NAPLS District Franklin and Licking Counties

New Albany-Plain Local School District proposes issuing $135 million in bonds for construction, renovation, and equipping school facilities, with an estimated annual tax levy of 4.46 mills, starting in 2024.
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#46 Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase) Franklin County Children Services

A renewal of 1.9 mills plus an increase of 0.6 mills for Franklin County to fund services for abused and neglected children, raising an estimated $83,084,000 annually at a total rate of 2.5 mills (about $53 per $100,000 of appraised value) for 10 years, starting in 2024.
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#47 Proposed Sales and Use Tax (Existing, Increase and Continuing) Central Ohio Transit Authority

The existing sales and use tax levied at a rate of one-fourth of one percent for the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will be increased to three-fourths of one percent for an indefinite period to provide additional revenue for COTA and transit-related infrastructure.
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Franklin County
Board of Elections

1700 Morse Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43229

Phone: 614-525-3100