Absentee voting begins 35 days before primary and general elections and ends the day before the election. The only exception is for voters hospitalized due to emergencies, which is discussed under "Absentee Deadlines." (Absentee voting need not begin 35 days before a special election. You may contact your county board of elections to learn if a special election is being held in your precinct and, if so, when absentee ballots will be available.) Once absentee ballots are available for voting, an absentee voter may either vote in person at the county board of elections office, or mail your application to:
ABSENTEE DEPARTMENT
Franklin County Board of Elections
280 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 462-3100 Absentee
(614) 462-3489 Fax
TO VOTE EARLY IN PERSON:
To vote an absent voter ballot for the November 4, 2008 General Election in person before Election Day, go to Franklin County Veterans Memorial located at 300 West Broad Street in downtown Columbus.