Ohio LWV Voters Guide 2020

ELECTION 2020 VOTERS GUIDE 2 November 2020 HHHHHHHHHHH Introduction As Ohio’s Chief Elections Officer, I know Ohioans are expecting safe and secure options to cast their ballot. Whether it’s voting in-person on election day, early at the county board of elections, or voting absentee through the mail, Ohio has become a national model for election security. For those of you choosing to vote absentee from the comfort of your own home, be confident that Ohio has both the laws and processes necessary to make absentee voting secure against fraud. These practices include two checkpoints of a voter’s identification and signature, voter list maintenance allowing for more accurate voter rolls, laws against ballot harvesting, and the ability for voters to track their ballot online like a package at VoteOhio.gov. These requirements and processes, as well as strict laws against voter fraud, have made absentee voting secure in Ohio and instances of voter fraud exceedingly rare. But don’t wait! Get your ballot request application in as soon as possible. It’s recommended that ballot request forms are received by your county board no later than October 27th in order for you to get your absentee ballot on time. Or, if you choose to vote early in-person or on election day, know that it will be both safe and accessible. Make sure your voice is heard! Yours in service, Frank LaRose Ohio Secretary of State A Message from Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State Request vote by mail application Return application to Board of Elections FIVE STEPS To Vote by Mail Receive your ballot Carefully fill out ballot Return the ballot ASAP From VoteOhio.Gov or contact LWV to learn where you can pick one up Complete it, SIGN IT and return to your County Board of Elections They will be sent after October 6 Drop off in secure boxes outside Board of Election office by 7:30 pm November 3, or mail back AT LEAST one week before election day, or by October 27 LWVDayton.org | 937.288.4041 Check with VoteOhio.Gov to assure you are registered to vote Completely fill in circles, SIGN IT , and return ballot in sealed exterior envelope, using adequate postage (if mailing) Completing a Vote by Mail APPLICATION FORM DO'S & DON'TS Request your ballot now Print very clearly with a black pen or #2 pencil. Fill in name to match your registered voter name Use your address where you are registered to vote Provide just ONE form of identification Check (X) GENERAL election and use date of 11/03/2020 SIGN YOUR NAME as it appears in section #1 Mail your ballot request to your County Board of Elections right away using adequate postage Don't forget to sign the form!! Don't wait to request a ballot-- you can do this now to help 'flatten the curve' for election workers Don't leave address or date of birth lines blank Don't provide a copy of your Drivers License or your Social Security Card. The drivers license number or last four digits of your Social Security number is all that's needed MAIL APPLICATION TO YOUR COUNTY OFFICE: Greene County Board of Elections 551 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 562-6170 Montgomery County Board of Elections 451 W. Third St. (mezzanine level) (937) 562-6170 LWVDayton.org | 937.288.4041 225 5656