July 5 is registration deadline to vote in August 2 Ohio primary
Ohio voters will select nominees for state legislative offices in a second primary election on Aug. 2. Registration, ballot and voting information is listed below.
The Bluffton polls will be open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St. That evening there will also be National Night Out celebrations held across Snider Rd. at the Bluffton Community Pool.
REGISTER TO VOTE
- By Mail: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 (postmarked)
- In Person: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
- Online: Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Register to vote HERE.
BALLOTS
- Find your Allen County (Ohio) precinct ballots at https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/allen/vtrlookup.aspx
VOTING
- Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS
- Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 12:00 noon – DEADLINE TO SUBMIT Absentee Ballot by mail REQUEST FORM
- Monday, August 1, 2022 – MAILING YOUR BALLOT? It must be post marked by this day to be counted
- Tuesday, August 2, 2022 – ELECTION DAY – 6:30 a,m.-7:30 p.m.
- In person voting at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.
- PLACING ABSENTEE BALLOT IN DROP BOX? They must be deposited no later than 7:30 p.m. to be counted.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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