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Be an informed voter: Get your sample ballot

The sample ballot works as follows:

  • Enter your address. Enter your email if you'd like Ballotpedia's election news updates. You can unsubscribe anytime and we never share your information.
  • Select an upcoming election date, if there's more than one in your area.
  • View candidates on your sample ballot. Ballotpedia covers the largest 100 cities, plus all state legislative, statewide, and congressional races. Our local election coverage grows. Use this tool to see local elections we cover. Contact your election administrator for an official sample ballot.
  • Click candidates to read bios, view past results, read campaign themes and survey responses, and more. We provide race overviews for background. Linked office names offer more race information.
  • This sample ballot tool includes: All candidates in upcoming elections in the 100 most-populated U.S. cities, plus all federal, statewide, and territorial elections, including ballot measures. Ballotpedia doesn't cover all local offices due to limited timely information. Our local election coverage expands continually. Tribal elections aren't included.

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    Alphabetical List of Ohio Counties

    Use the map or county list to view your sample ballot.

    Click your county, enter your name, then select your sample ballot to see your votable issues and candidates.

    Some may be redirected to county election websites. If so, select to view or find your sample ballot and enter your information.

    For sample ballot questions, contact your county elections board.

    The sample ballot is crucial for informed voting. Review your sample ballot thoroughly before election day. Your sample ballot helps you prepare to make important decisions. If you can't find your sample ballot, ask election officials for help accessing your sample ballot. Understanding your sample ballot ensures you're ready to vote confidently.