Politics & Government

Election Reminder: Voting by Mail Opens Today

Voters must request a ballot to vote by mail.

Just a reminder: Voting by mail for the begins today.

According to a press release, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will now begin mailing vote by mail ballots to anyone who has requested them. Voters unless they request it from the board. Ballot applications can be downloaded online or requested by calling (216) 443-3298. You can also pick up an application at your .

Anyone can vote using a vote by mail ballot in Ohio. You do not need a reason.

According to the release, residents may also vote early at the Board of Elections at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, beginning today. The board is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The board will also be open on a few weekends for early voting. It will be open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 25—both Saturdays—and from 12 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 26, which are Sundays.

Early voting ends on March 2. Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by March 5 or returned in person by March 6. For more important election dates, , and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.


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