Secretary of State Jon Husted announced today that ahead of Election Day tomorrow for the May 6 Primary, 201,898 Ohioans have already voted absentee and 253,715 ballots have been requested since the start of early voting as reported by county boards of elections.
As of May 3, 596 absentee ballots were cast by mail, and 924 cast in person, in Richland County and
Absentee voting for military and overseas voters began on Saturday, March 22, 2014, and on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, for all other voters. Voters who have not yet returned absentee ballots can drop off completed ballots at their county board of elections through the close of the polls on Election Day.
What’s on the Ballot
At the local level,voters will select the Republican nomination for county commissioner. The three Republicans vying for the nomination are Marilyn John, Keith Markley and David Morgenstern. One of them will move on to the November ballot to run against Democrat Phillip Scott for the commissioner seat.
There are also four local levies: Lexington Local School District – Tax Levy – Renewal – 8.0mils – 10 yrs – Avoiding an Operating Deficit; Franklin Township – Tax Levy – Additional – 2.5 mills – 5 yrs – Current Expenses; Plymouth Township (Excluding Plymouth Village & City of Shelby) – Tax Levy – Renewal -1.5 mills – 5 yrs – Operating & Maintaining the Village Fire Dept.; and Troy Township – Tax Levy – Renewal – .5 mill – 5 yrs – Maintenance and Operation of Cemeteries.
In addition to local issues and candidates, Ohioans will vote on primary races for a number of statewide candidates, as well as decide the outcome of a statewide ballot issue. For more on the local candidates and issues visit the Board of Elections.
Voters can review the ballot language and summary for State Issue 1: Capital Improvements – General Obligation Bonds here.
Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Voters choosing to head to the polls on Election Day need to remember to bring the proper form of ID and know their polling place and precinct. Voters can check their polling place and precinct and get other important voting information by visiting www.MyOhioVote.com.
Vote in Honor of a Veteran
With Vote in Honor of a Veteran, voters may also demonstrate the pride they feel for a veteran by dedicating their vote to them. By participating in this program, Ohioans help raise awareness about the importance of voting and highlight the powerful bond between our veterans and democracy. For more information on how to participate, visit www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com.