By By Deba Uwadiae
With over 90,000 people recorded in early voting at the Franklin County Board of Elections, Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio in 2026, Director Antoine White described the exercise as “very busy and very exciting,” while directing that those who “didn’t get chance for early voting can still vote on election day, Tuesday, November 3rd from 6.30am to 7.30pm.”
“Twice as many as 2022, about two times. That is where we are right now,” said Director Antoine White in response to the New Americans magazine.
For those yet to vote, Director Antoine White said, “If you didn’t get chance for early voting, you can still vote on election day, Tuesday, November 3rd from 6.30am to 7.3pm. No voting at the board of elections on voting day. You can check the website or call the Franklin County Board of Elections to know where you are voting.”
Also, 82,928 Franklin County Voters have requested an absentee mail ballot. As of Sunday, November 1, 70,729 absentee mail ballots were returned.
Early voting began in Ohio State on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Also, in a statement at the end of voting Director Antoine White said, “Early in-person voting for the November 3, 2026, General Election concluded on Sunday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. A total of 93,166 voters cast their ballots at the Franklin County Early Vote Center.”
“There is no early voting on Monday, November 2. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, voters casting a regular in-person ballot must vote at their assigned neighborhood polling location.
“The Franklin County Board of Elections at 1700 Morse Road will not serve as an Election Day polling location for regular in-person voting.
Election Day Polling Locations
- Election Day polling locations will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters standing in line at 7:30 p.m. will be permitted to vote.
- Voters should confirm their assigned polling location even if they have voted at the same location in previous elections.
- Early this month, polling location change notifications were sent to 54,645 registered voters whose assigned polling location was changed for November 3, 2026, General Election.
- Voters can visit www.vote.franklincountyohio.gov and use the MyRegistration feature to check their assigned polling location or call 614-525-3100 for assistance.
Election Day Voting ID
Voters casting a ballot in-person must bring an acceptable, unexpired photo ID including:
• An Ohio driver’s license or state identification card,
• U.S. passport or passport card,
• U.S. military identification, Ohio National Guard identification or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs identification.
“Before heading out Tuesday, check your polling location and make sure you have an acceptable photo ID,” said Franklin County Board of Elections Director Antone White.
Absentee Mail Ballot Information
The deadline to request a regular absentee ballot by mail was Tuesday, October 27. 82,928 Franklin County Voters have requested an absentee mail ballot. As of Sunday, November 1, 70,729 absentee mail ballots were returned.
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