Election 2026 - Important Dates

Here at The Loveland Daily we want to keep the community informed about everyone, and everything, that will be on the November ballot.

Here are the key election dates and deadlines for Loveland, Ohio voters in 2026 (based on Ohio’s statewide election schedule). (Ohio Secretary of State)

🗳️ 2026 Ohio Election Calendar (applies to Loveland, OH)

🟡 May 5, 2026 — Primary & Special Election

• Deadline to Register to Vote: April 6, 2026 (in person or by mail; boards open until 9 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Military & Overseas Absentee Voting Begins: March 20, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Absentee Voting by Mail Begins: April 7, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: April 28, 2026 (received by 8:30 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Early In-Person Voting: April 7 – May 4, 2026 (various days/hours)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Election Day: May 5, 2026 (polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

🟠 August 4, 2026 — Special Election (if held, not currently scheduled)

– A statewide special election may be held on August 4, 2026. Specific local ballot issues or special measures could appear if scheduled by local authorities.(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Deadline to Register to Vote: July 6, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Military & Overseas Absentee Voting Begins: June 19, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Absentee Voting by Mail Begins: July 7, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Early In-Person Voting: July 7 – August 3, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: July 28, 2026 (received by 8:30 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Election Day (if held): August 4, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

🔵 November 3, 2026 — General Election

• Deadline to Register to Vote: October 5, 2026 (boards open until 9 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Military & Overseas Absentee Voting Begins: September 18, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Absentee Voting by Mail Begins: October 6, 2026(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Early In-Person Voting: October 6 – November 1, 2026 (various dates/hours)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: October 27, 2026 (received by 8:30 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

• General Election Day: November 3, 2026 (polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)(Ohio Secretary of State)

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Article written with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence