ollowing are some important deadline dates for those interested in voting in upcoming elections.

• If you are already registered to vote, you can find your polling place with just a few clicks of the mouse, as well as information specific to your precinct and community.
• If you are not registered to vote, the steps you need to take to register to vote are clearly listed, and you can choose if you want to vote at the polls or vote by mail.
• If you vote at the polls, you can find out what you need to take with you to make your trip to your polling place as easy as possible.

 

Vote by Mail Open Dates

Vote by Mail:
• The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections mails Vote by Mail ballot applications prior to each election.
• Voters who do not receive an application may obtain ballot applications from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website, www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us, their local public library, or by calling the Voter Information Hotline 216-443-3298.
March 30, 2010 - Vote by Mail opens:
• Starting on March 30, 2010 ballots will be mailed to voters who have requested a ballot.
• Beginning March 30, 2010, voters may vote early at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
April 5, 2010 - Close of registration:
• The voter registration and change of address deadline for the May 4, 2010 Primary Election is Monday, April 5, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. Voters who have not registered, have moved, or have changed their name and not yet updated their registration, must do so by Monday, April 5, 2010.
May 1, 2010 - Applications by mail for Vote by Mail ballot deadline:
• The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections must receive your ballot application on or before this date to be eligible to Vote by Mail.
May 3, 2010 - All ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date.
• This is also the last day to vote early at the Board of Elections.
May 4, 2010 - Election Day - Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
• Bring proper identification when voting at a voting location: A current and valid photo identification card (e.g., driver's license or state ID), Military identification, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address.
• Know your ward, precinct, and voting location. Check at: www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us
or call the Voter Information Hotline, 216-443-3298.
• Vote by Mail ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m.
• Voted Absentee ballots CAN NOT be dropped off at a voting location.
For additional election information: visit www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us

Questions - Please call the Voter Hotline at 216-443-3298
Candidate & Voter Services Division
2925 Euclid Avenue – 2nd Floor

VOTER REGISTRATION

Register to Vote in upcoming elections, please fill out and mail this form to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections:
Board of Elections
2925 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

To have a voter registration card mailed to you, call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216-443-3298.

If you would prefer to register in person, a dropdown list of authorized locations for voter registration can be found on the BOE's website at: http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/votinginfo/register.htm