Voter information

Ohio Secretary of State: Registering to Vote
Find forms necessary to register to vote in Ohio, to change a name or address, and to request an absentee ballot. All forms must be mailed to the county board of elections in the voter's county of residence. To be eligible to vote in the upcoming election, a voter registration form must be postmarked no later than October 11, 2011.
Franklin County Board of Elections
Find information on locations and times for early voting, also known as in person absentee voting, and sample ballots as well as what a voter must bring to the polls on Election Day. Voters can also check their registrationto make sure their information is correct.
Delaware County Board of Elections
Delaware County Board of Elections' website gives information on candidates and issues, absentee and voter registration, as well as what a voter must bring to the polls on Election Day.

Franklin County Voter Inquiry
Franklin County voters can look up polling locations by name or address and voting locations by precinct.
Find Your Polling Location
Voters from any Ohio county can find voting locations by address.

List of Candidates for Local Offices (PDF)
This document from the Franklin County Board of Elections includes links to campaign websites, mailing addresses, and e-mail contact information for candidates running for countywide offices, judgeships, Ohio's General Assembly and many other local offices.
List of Local Issues - November 2011 (PDF)
This document from the Franklin County Board of Elections lists all levies, bond issues and liquor options presented to voters across the county's various neighborhoods and jurisdictions. Please note that eligibility to vote on some issues depends on place of residence in the county.

The Ohio Voter Information Guide - 2011
This downloadable document from Ohio's Secretary of State provides detailed information about voter eligibility, registration, Election Day procedures and rules for absentee and provisional voting.
Voter Information Bulletin
This bulletin from the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus lists information on candidates for countywide offices, judgeships, Ohio's General Assembly, U.S. Congress as well as two local issues. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that works to inform voters of public policy issues.
Voters Guide
From The Columbus Dispatch, this voter information guide uses an address to generate a list of ballot issues and candidates. It includes interactive features that allow users to compare candidates and issues side-by-side.

Federal Elections Commission Searchable Database
Provides detailed information about the contributions to and expenditures by candidates for federal offices as well as the money spent by national political parties, congressional campaign committees and other entities that attempt to influence the outcome of elections for federal offices.
Franklin County Campaign Finance Reports
Review the contributions to candidates' campaigns for local office and the county's political parties, as well as money raised and spent related to local issues on the ballot.
Ohio Campaign Finance Searchable Database
A searchable database of information from the Ohio Secretary of State about the contributions and expenditures by candidates for statewide and General Assembly offices, as well as the money collected and spent by state political parties, political action committees and legislative campaign committees.
Project Vote Smart
A nonpartisan organization dedicated to voter education. Their website contains a plethora of information including information on candidates' voting records, biographical information, public statements and ratings by various interest groups. The website also includes information on state-wide ballot measures.

Franklin County School Districts
This map from the Franklin County Auditor shows the boundaries of various school districts in Franklin County. This can be helpful in determining which school district a voter lives in and thus if she or he is eligible to vote on issues concerning that school district.
Ohio General Assembly, Congress, State School Board & State Appeals Court Maps
This website from the Ohio Secretary of State outlines the boundaries of U.S. Congressional Districts in Ohio as well as districts for the Ohio House and Senate, the Appeals Court, and the State School Board of Ohio.

revised October 2011