MANSFIELD — Richland County residents can begin casting in-person ballots in the Nov. 5 election on Oct. 8 when early voting begins — but only if they are registered voters.
The deadline to register to vote or change an address or name for the the 2024 general election is Oct. 7.
“The Board of Elections office will be open that evening until 9 p.m.,” said Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld.
“This office is located at 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101, in the Longview Center. After 4 p.m., you must use the entrance at the lower level back parking area at the southwest corner of the building,” he said.
In order to register, residents must have the following qualifications:
Qualifications for registering to vote include:
— must be either a native U. S. citizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States.
— must be a resident of the State of Ohio 30 days before an election.
— must be a minimum of 18 years of age on or before the date of the general election on Nov. 5, 2024.
Registered voters who have moved or changed their name must notify the board office in writing or in person. Voters currently registered in Ohio may change their address online at VoteOhio.gov but must do so by the Oct. 7 deadline.
In addition to the Board of Elections office, citizens may register or complete a change of address/name at the following locations in Richland County:
— Any library branch.
— all city and village hall offices.
— a Bureau of Motor Vehicles office.
— the Department of Human Services.
— The Richland County Courthouse in the recorder or treasurer’s offices.
— all area high school offices.
Registration forms may also be obtained from the Board of Elections website at www.boe.ohio.gov/richland or requested by mail.
Contact the board office at 419-774-5530 to have a form sent by mail.
Completed voter registration forms must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
