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Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content.

This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Ohio, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates[edit]

Statewide election dates in Ohio are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates[edit]

May 3, 2022: Primary (Congress and statewide offices)
August 2, 2022: Primary (state legislative offices)
November 8, 2022: General election

Offices on the ballot[edit]

Below is a list of Ohio elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Ohio elections, 2022
Office	Elections?	More information
U.S. Senate	✓	Click here
U.S. House	✓	Click here
Congress special election	—	—
Governor	✓	Click here
Other state executive	✓	Click here
State Senate	✓	Click here
State House	✓	Click here
Special state legislative	—	—
State Supreme Court	✓	Click here
Intermediate appellate courts	✓	Click here
School boards	—	—
Municipal government	✓	Click here
Recalls	✓	Click here
Ballot measures	✓	Click here
Local ballot measures	✓	Click here

Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope

Noteworthy elections[edit]

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Ohio 2022 ballot measures

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Issue 1	Require judges to "use factors such as public safety, including the seriousness of the offense, and a person's criminal record" when setting amounts and conditions of bail	a	3,107,629 (78%)	901,997 (22%)
LRCA	Issue 2	Prohibit local governments from allowing persons who lack the qualifications of an elector, including citizenship, to vote in local elections	a	3,099,868 (77%)	931,205 (23%)

What's on your ballot?[edit]

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Voting information[edit]

See also: Voting in Ohio

General election

Election information in Ohio: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
Online: Oct. 11, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2022
By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2022
Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 12, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Primary election

Election information in Ohio: May 3, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: April 4, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by April 4, 2022
Online: April 4, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: April 30, 2022
By mail: Received by April 30, 2022
Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: May 3, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by May 2, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

April 5, 2022 to May 2, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Non-photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Ohio after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Ohio Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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Ohio Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Ohio State Senate Districts
until December 31, 2022

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Ohio State Senate Districts
starting January 1, 2023

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State House map

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