The November General Election will be here in less than 60 days. This election will decide
leadership for our community from national to local levels. East Cleveland’s voter participation is viewed by local, regional, and national elected officials. In our quest to influence regional resources to help improve the quality of life in our community, East Cleveland needs to continuously demonstrate that we are civically active, care about the issues that can be influenced by elected officials and we vote.
If you can recall, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this past March the polls were closed on election day in Ohio. Following this decision was a lot of confusion on how to vote. Our voter turnout was less than 15%. East Cleveland, we can do better than that!
We must anticipate unforeseen circumstances and be proactive.
First and foremost, if you or someone you know is not registered to vote, the last day register to vote in the November Election is October 5th, 2020.
What’s your plan to vote?
There are several ways you can vote:
Option 1: Vote In Person on Election Day
Election Day is November 3, 2020. The polls are scheduled to open from 6:30 am till 7:30 pm.
Option 2: Vote by Mail
To vote by mail, you must fill-out a vote by mail application and send it to the Board of Elections. The Board of Elections will then send you a ballot in the mail. You must then complete the ballot and either mail it or drop it off at the Board of Elections.
If you mail in the Vote by mail application and later decide to vote in person, you will receive a provisional ballot. So please, if you complete an absentee ballot, stick with that plan and vote by mail.
If you wish to Vote by mail, fill out the Vote by Mail Application.
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
PO Box 89448
Cleveland, OH 44101-6448
Please note:
- Your application must be received by the Board of Elections by 12:00 p.m. on the Saturday before Election Day.
- Your ballot must be received by the Board of Elections:
- By 7:30 p.m. on Election Day if delivered in person by the elector or a close family member; or
- Postmarked by the post office by the day before Election Day and received by the Board of Elections no later than 10 days after the election if sent by U.S. Mail.
If you have any questions about your ballot request, contact the Board of Elections at:
216-443-VOTE (8683)
Option 3: Early Voting In Person
From October 6th – November 2nd you can vote in person at the Board of Elections. This option is quick and easy. If you don’t have an issue with transportation or going out to a public place, you can fulfill your civic duty in one step.
Make a Plan!
We are encouraging everyone to be proactive and make a plan to Vote. Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we advise every-one to not wait until election day.
Voting early, whether it’s by mail or in-person will give you enough time to adjust for any unforeseen circumstances.
If you need help returning your absentee ballot application, absentee ballot, or voter registration form, please contact us at 216.202.4190