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Franklin County Board of Elections

IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING


Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Rd,
Columbus, Ohio 43229
 

DATES AND HOURS

(subject to change)

May 6th, 2025 Primary Election

EARLY VOTING HOURS

 

April 8th – 25th

(Weekday Only – Monday through Friday)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Final Week of Early Voting – Extended Hours

Monday, April 28th

7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Tuesday, April 29th

7:30 AM – 8:30 PM – Last Day to Request Absentee Ballots

Wed, April 30th – Fri, May 2nd

7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 3rd

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, May 4th

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

No Voting Monday Before Election Day

 




 

RESOURCES

Absentee Ballot Application

You are entitled to vote by absentee ballot in Ohio without providing a reason.


TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS  TO FILL OUT OR OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE MAILED OR DROPPED OFF AT THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS USING THE 24/7 SECURE DROP BOX.

  • Absentee ballot applications may be obtained by calling the Franklin County Board of Elections at 614-525-3470. 
  • Absentee Ballot Applications may also be requested using our self service portal, under the "Voter Record" function. After clicking "Request My Absentee Application"  
    you will be directed to the self service portal. To sign in, simply enter your First Name, Last Name, Birth Year, and House Number.
  • Absentee ballot applications are available online by clicking “Absentee Ballot Application”
  • Fill all applicable fields in the form, review the information for accuracy, print, sign, and mail or drop-off the completed form.


* Note
Due to the passage of House Bill 458, The deadline to submit a valid application for an absentee ballot is the close of business on the Tuesday  before Election Day.

 


* Mail the completed form to:

Absentee Department
Franklin County Board of Elections
P.O. Box 182111
Columbus, OH 43218-2111

 

* Drop-off the completed form to:

Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Road 
Columbus, OH 43229
 

Voter registration forms, absentee ballot applications and your completed ballot may be placed in our secure drop box, located outside the Franklin County Board of Elections at 1700 Morse Road. The secure drop box is checked every day by a bipartisan team of Board of Elections employees. The drop box is kept under 24/7 video surveillance.

View the 24/7 Ballot Dropbox Camera

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Live in Franklin County but are not yet a registered voter? Register to vote in Franklin County.

Not a Franklin County resident? Please visit your local Board of Elections' website for county-specific instructions.

Want to register to vote using a paper form? Download a Voter Registration and Information Update Form.