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Franklin County early voting tops 93,000 as Morse Road site closes for Election Day
Read the full articleMore than 93,000 early ballots were cast in Franklin County before in-person early voting concluded. On Tuesday, voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct with valid photo ID, as the Morse Road center is closed for Election Day voting.
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Early voting wraps up with strong turnout ahead of Election Day
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The window to vote early in this year’s election is closed after more than 93,000 voters cast their ballots at the Franklin County Early Vote Center, according to WCMH.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The window to vote early in this year’s election is closed. More than 93,000 voters cast their ballots at the Franklin County Early Vote Center this year.
The Franklin County Board of Elections saw heavy crowds Sunday afternoon, with wait times reaching two and a half hours at their peak.
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The Franklin County Board of Elections saw heavy crowds Sunday afternoon, with wait times up to two and a half hours at their peak.
https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/voters/absentee-and-early-voting
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Under the county election schedule, Sunday marked the final day of early voting.
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Sunday, November 1 - Final Day of Early Voting
For electors voting by mail, Ohio law requires that all absentee ballots arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
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Ohio law now requires all absentee ballots be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Your absentee ballot MUST be received no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters who have not yet submitted their ballots may deposit them in the 24/7 secure drop box, which is positioned outside board headquarters at 1700 Morse Road.
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE MAILED OR DROPPED OFF AT THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS USING THE 24/7 SECURE DROP BOX.
Voters who have not yet submitted their ballots may deposit them in the 24/7 secure drop box, which is positioned outside board headquarters at 1700 Morse Road.
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Voter registration forms, absentee ballot applications and your completed ballot may be placed in our secure drop box, located outside the Franklin County Board of Elections at 1700 Morse Road.
The drop box is checked daily by a bipartisan team of board staff members and remains under 24/7 video surveillance.
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The secure drop box is checked every day by a bipartisan team of Board of Elections employees. The drop box is kept under 24/7 video surveillance.
https://www.sciotopost.com/early-voting-in-ross-county-is-high-with-only-a-few-days-left/
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Ahead of the election, there is no early voting on Monday.
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But there is no early voting on Monday…and then from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, you must vote at your polling place.
Polling places are open on Tuesday, where voting runs from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
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from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, you must vote at your polling place.
Voters must also have a valid ID, which can be a driver's license, state ID, or passport.
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You must also have a valid ID, which can be a drivers license, state ID, or passport.
Unlike previous years, utility bills will not work.
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Unlike previous years, utility bills won’t work.
Franklin County reports early voting totals, offers last-minute tips for 2026 midterm election
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The Franklin County Board of Elections said its Morse Road location will not serve as a polling site on Tuesday.
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The Franklin County Board of Elections said their Morse Road location will not serve as an Election Day polling location on Tuesday.
Nearly 1.2 Million Ohio Voters Cast Early Ballots Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
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On Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters cast ballots at neighborhood precincts rather than the centralized Morse Road center.
Previously, Pique Media reported county turnout findings showing Franklin County recorded 25,679 early in-person voters as turnout varied by area, and reported statewide early voting totals showing nearly 1.2 million Ohio voters cast early ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Nearly 1.2 Million Ohio Voters Cast Early Ballots Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
Statewide, early participation reached nearly 1.2 million Ohioans, running ahead of participation levels from the 2022 midterm election.
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Across Ohio, nearly 1.2 million Ohioans have voted early, outpacing participation levels from the 2022 midterm election.
Franklin County Records 25,679 Early In-Person Voters as Turnout Varies by Area
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Previously, Pique Media reported county turnout findings showing Franklin County recorded 25,679 early in-person voters as turnout varied by area, and reported statewide early voting totals showing nearly 1.2 million Ohio voters cast early ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Franklin County Records 25,679 Early In-Person Voters as Turnout Varies by Area
An earlier analysis showed that northern suburban communities vote in person at rates several times higher than southern townships and eastern urban wards.
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northern suburbs and neighborhoods close to the Morse Road site vote in person at rates several times higher than southern townships and eastern urban wards.