April 28 is Deadline to Mail Ohio’s Primary Election Ballots

Under the state’s comprehensive COVID-19 legislation (House Bill 197) passed and signed this week, Ohioans have until April 28 to mail their absentee ballot for the 2020 primary election. Only those who require special assistance will be allowed to vote in person.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose had wanted to give voters until June 2. Instead, HB 197 allows electors who have not already cast a ballot — and who were registered to vote in Ohio as of the Feb. 18 deadline — to cast absentee ballots through 7:30 p.m. on April 28. Absentee ballots may be requested at the secretary of state’s website. 3/25/2020