In-Person Voting on Election Day: Nov. 5 - UPDATED 11/5
If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, it’s important to be extra prepared, especially if any travel is required.
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Voting by Mail – Oct. 8 through Oct. 22 (Nov. 5*)
Voting by mail (absentee voting) offers a convenient way to participate in elections, whether you're in Ohio or another state. Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines and guidelines to ensure your vote is received and counted on time.
Early In-Person Voting - Oct. 8 through Nov. 3
Early in-person voting gives you the opportunity to cast your ballot before Election Day. It begins Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Voting While Studying Abroad - Varies by State
If you’re studying abroad, you can still participate in U.S. elections by requesting an overseas ballot. The deadlines for voting while abroad vary by the state where you’re registered.
For students registered in Ohio, here’s what you need to know:
Submit an Event to the Kent State Votes Calendar
Request a Voting Presentation
To allow for as many students as possible to learn about the voting process, including registering to vote and the options they have to complete and submit ballots, we are offering a form that allows any student organization, course instructor, or program advisor/facilitator to request an informational presentation by either one or multiple members of the Kent State Votes coalition OR a voter information table.
Presentation Requests
Request a Voting Presentation
To allow for as many students as possible to learn about the voting process, including registering to vote and the options they have to complete and submit ballots, we are offering a form that allows any student organization, course instructor, or program advisor/facilitator to request an informational presentation by either one or multiple members of the Kent State Votes coalition OR a voter information table.
Kent State Votes Ambassador
Position Overview
- Receive training to learn about the voting process and how to best communicate this information to fellow students
- Connect with other students by staffing voter information tables and providing brief presentations about the voting process to student organizations and classes
- Join a campus-wide coalition that is made up of students, faculty, and staff who are working to ensure students have the access and information needed to participate in the voting process
Please note that this is a volunteer pos