Morrow County voters who want to cast a ballot ahead of Election Day can do so in person at the county Board of Elections office in Mount Gilead, where early voting is under way for the November 3 general election. The office serves voters from across the county, and staff are following the uniform early voting schedule set by the Ohio Secretary of State.
The board is located at 619 W. Marion Rd., Suite 146, in Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338, and voters with questions can reach the office by phone at 419-946-4026. The board is led by Director Cheri Bush and Deputy Director Noah Johnson, whose office handles early in-person voting as well as absentee ballot applications and returns for Morrow County.
Early in-person voting hours this week run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 19 through October 23. On Saturday, October 24, the office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving voters a weekend option before the final full week of early voting begins.
Hours expand in the final week. On Monday, October 26, voting runs from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. From Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30, hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day, with additional weekend hours on Saturday, October 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Voters who prefer to vote by mail should note the approaching deadline for absentee ballot applications. Applications must be received by Tuesday, October 27 at 8:30 p.m. Voters who have already requested an absentee ballot should follow the instructions included with it and allow enough time for their completed ballot to reach the board.
Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Monday, November 2 if they are returned by mail, or they can be returned in person to the board office by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Voters who have requested an absentee ballot but decide to vote in person should check with the board office about their options before heading out.
For voters who wait until Election Day, polls in Morrow County will be open on Tuesday, November 3 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Anyone with questions about early voting hours, absentee deadlines, or where to go can contact the Morrow County Board of Elections at 419-946-4026 or visit the office on Marion Road in Mount Gilead.
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