Make a Plan to Vote

Voting is how we build the communities we want and deserve.

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Important Dates

Last day to register to vote: Monday, October 5

Vote Early in Person: Starts Tuesday, October 6 (See dates below.)

Last Day to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot: Before 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 28

Drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Crawford County Board of Elections through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.

Ohio no longer honors the four-day grace period. Mail-in ballots must be received by the end of Election Day!

Election Day: November 3


Photo IDs to Vote in Person

Photo IDs you can use:

  • Ohio Driver’s License (includes paper interim driver’s license)
  • State ID card issued by the Ohio BMV
  • US Passport
  • Military ID

**If you don’t have a photo ID, make a plan now to get one. They’re free!**
Visit the Ohio BMV website to make a plan to get your free photo ID.


Early Voting for the 2026 Primary Election at the

Crawford County Board of Elections

DaysDatesTimes
WeekdaysOctober 6 – 9
October 12 – 16
October 19 – 23
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday October 248:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MondayOctober 267:30 AM – 7:30 PM
TuesdayOctober 277:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday – FridayOctober 28 – 307:30 AM – 7:30 PM
SaturdayOctober 318:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SundayNovember 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Early voting is no longer available on the Monday before Election Day.

Polls are open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM on election day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.