In a democracy, government exists to serve the needs of its citizens. As voters, citizens select officers of government and participate directly in making the laws and policies that govern their society. With the constitutional right to select their government, citizens also inherit the responsibility of actively participating in that selection process.
Voting is key to creating a stable government that properly reflects the citizens it represents.
Although there are more than seven million Ohioans registered to vote, there are many citizens who remain ineligible because they have not registered. You may request a registration form from a board of elections or the Secretary of State's office by mail, telephone, in person or by having another person obtain it for you. After completing the form, return it to the board of elections or Secretary of State's office by mail.