Residents of Akron and the surrounding Summit County area have a new window to vote early in the upcoming November 3 midterm election. The Summit County Board of Elections will begin in‑person absentee voting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and will continue through Nov. 1.
Key dates and locations
The Board of Elections is now housed at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. in the Chapel Hill neighborhood of Akron. Early‑voting hours are as follows:
- Oct. 6‑9: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Oct. 12‑16: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Oct. 19‑23: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sat., Oct. 24: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Oct. 26: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 27: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (deadline for mail‑in ballot applications)
- Oct. 28‑30: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Sat., Oct. 31: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sun., Nov. 1: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Voters who prefer to vote from home can request an absentee ballot online or by phone (330‑643‑5200). The request must be submitted by Oct. 27 at 8:30 p.m. to ensure timely processing.
How to submit your ballot
Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3, either by mail or in person at the Board of Elections. The U.S. Postal Service estimates delivery within two to five days, so voters are urged to mail their ballots early.
If you cannot return the ballot yourself, a family member may do so, but the ballot cannot be placed in a drop box. It must be mailed or delivered directly to the elections office, and the person returning it must sign an attestation form confirming lawful handling.
Disabled voters may designate a non‑employer, non‑union representative to drop off the ballot in person, also signing the required attestation.
Registration deadline
New voters have until Monday, Oct. 5, to register. The Board of Elections will accept registrations until 9 p.m. that day.
For any questions, call the Summit County Board of Elections at 330‑643‑5200.
Original reporting: Signal Akron — read the source article.
