Voter Information
Those who are elected to leadership positions on the local, state and national levels make the decisions that have a daily impact on each of our lives. The LWV of NPC believes that one of our most important functions is to encourage and help educate citizens to vote in fair elections. Towards those ends, we will register voters, publicize elections and conduct candidates and issues events where and when it is possible and effective, as well as participate in the publishing of a Portage County Voters’ Guide, in cooperation with the Kent LWV prior to each election.

Below are links to resources for the voters of Northern Portage County to register to vote, learn about current election deadlines, find information about their legislators, and other important resources. 

Qualifications to Vote in the
​State of Ohio

  • You are a citizen of the United States;
  • You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election;
  • You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 consecutive days immediately before the election in which you want to vote;
  • You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction under the laws of this state, another state or the United States;
  • You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and
  • You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws.

Did you know that the State of Ohio allows those previously convicted of a felony but not currently incarcerated to vote? A past mistake doesn't have to keep you away from using your vote on election day. 

Voting Resources
General dates and deadlines, plus registration forms, sample ballot and more
Ohio have purged voter rolls. Confirm that your Voter Registration is still active.
New to voting? Click here for the State of Ohio's Online Voter Registration.
Prefer to mail in a paper Voter Registration? Print, complete and mail this form.
Ohio required ID at the polls. Click here for a current list of acceptable documents.
Can't be there on Election Day? Click for info on Absentee Ballot Requests

Know More Before You Vote
Info on the current election season, including Voter Guide.
Information about the election of judges in Ohio, candidates and more.
Nonpartisan information about current Ohio legislation, research and analysis.
All information about the Ohio Legislature, House and Senate to contact your rep.
Portage County Judicial branch, with links to all courts, records search, and more.
Statehouse News Bureau has information on current legislation and news from Columbus

Ohio & US LWV
​League of Women Voters of Ohio
100 East Broad Street Suite 1310
Columbus OH 43215
​614-469-1505
League of Women Voters  
1730 M Street NW, Suite 1000,
Washington, DC 20036-4508
202-429-1965

Ohio Election Cycles

Ohio follows a four (4) year election cycle
Presidential Election Years
(2020, 2024, etc)
  • President/Vice President of the United States
  • US Senators (1/3 elected every two years)
  • Congressional Representatives
  • State Senators (even-numbered districts)
  • State Board of Education (1/3 of members)
  • State Supreme Court Justices – two
Off Years
​(2021, 2023, etc)
  • Most municipal officials
  • Some township officials
  • Members of local Boards of Education
State Election Year
​(2022, 2026, etc)
  • ​US Senator (terms expiring)
  • Congressional Representatives
  • Governor/Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State
  • State Treasurer, Attorney General
  • State Senators (odd-numbered districts)
  • State Board of Education (1/3 of members)
  • State Supreme Court Justices - two