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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted...
Voting Will Be
Uniform and Accessible for Hard-Working Ohioans
Labor Day marks the official end of summer and gives us an opportunity
to celebrate the enduring American work ethic. It also means the
election season is in full swing. This year, I am proud of the steps we
are taking in each of the state’s 88 counties to ensure busy schedules
won’t keep hard-working Ohioans from participating. In fact, starting
on October 2, you can vote any hour of the day and without ever leaving
your homes.
Just after the Labor Day holiday, registered voters should keep an eye
out for an official absentee ballot application in the mail. This
election marks the first time applications will be sent to all voters
across the state. You’ll know it by the official Secretary of State
seal and because it will have your name and address pre-printed, just
as it appears in the voter file.
By simply completing the three security fields and mailing it back to
your county board of elections in the envelope provided, you’ll be
slated to receive your ballot in the mail. No juggling schedules. No
waiting in line. Your kitchen table can be your voting booth and you’ll
have more than 750 hours to complete your ballot at the time that works
best for you.
Though many surrounding states don’t offer this method of voting,
voting by mail has become increasingly popular in Ohio. It’s both
convenient and secure. Completed ballots can be sealed and mailed back
to be included in the Election Day tally, or, if you prefer, you can
drop them off at your local board of elections (no later than Election
Day on November 6, 2012).
If you are a voter that prefers going to the polls, there is also
plenty of opportunity for you to cast a ballot both prior to, and on
Election Day.
Starting October 2nd, all boards of elections will be open for voting
Monday through Friday, including extended hours on October 9 (until 9
pm) and until 7 pm during the last two weeks before the election to
accommodate working schedules. This provides for a total of 230 hours
of voting time prior before Election Day. You can find a complete
schedule online at www.MyOhioVote.com. And let’s not forget about
Election Day itself, when polls will be open between 6:30 am and 7:30
pm like always.
This Labor Day, jobs are the number one issue on the minds of Ohio
voters. We have important choices to make on the individuals who will
best lead us to economic prosperity. In the meantime, my job is to make
the voting process for electing those leaders uniform, accessible, fair
and secure for all Ohioans. Learn more at www.MyOhioVote.com.
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