As a public library in Ohio, we serve as a designated agency for Voter Registration, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3503.10, by providing:

  • Voter registration forms
  • Assistance with completing voter registration forms
  • Transmittal of completed voter registration forms to the county board of elections. Completed forms may also be returned in person, via another person, or by mail to the office of a county board of elections, the Secretary of State, a county treasurer, a designated agency, or any public library, public high school, or vocational school.

Non-presidential primary/special election: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
Upcoming deadlines:
Registration deadline for the May primary election is 30 days before the primary election. (Monday, April 7, 2025)
Early in-person voting for the May primary election begins Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Early in-person voting days and times can be found on the Ohio Secretary of State site https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/current-voting-schedule/
 
Absentee ballots:
The last day to request an absentee ballot is 7 days before the election (Tuesday, April 29, 2025).
https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/absentee-information/absentee-voting/
 
For more voting information, please click on the links below.

Summit County Board of Elections information:
470 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44311
Phone: 330-643-5200 
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/

Other voting information websites and documentation:
https://www.vote411.org/ohio
https://www.voteohio.gov
https://www.usa.gov/voting-and-elections
League of Women Voters
2024 Voter Guide for Greater Akron and Summit County by League of Women Voters - (.pdf)
Restore Your Vote: Individuals who have served their time can register and vote in Ohio
Voter Eligibility and Residency Requirements in Ohio 
Ballotpedia: a digital encyclopedia of American politics
Judicial Votes Count

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