Vote By Mail Starts Oct. 1 for November Election

Voters can begin casting ballots by mail for the Nov. 5 general election Oct. 1, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

There are more than 600 candidates and 88 issues on the ballot. 

“This is a very important election,” said Pat McDonald, Director of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. “Voters will elect municipal leaders, judicial candidates, and school board members. There are also three major County tax issues and proposed changes to the County Charter that will impact residents. When you cast your ballot by mail it gives you extra time to study the candidates and issues."

The Board of Elections will not automatically mail Vote By Mail applications for this election. Voters who want to cast ballots by mail need to request an application.

To request an application visit: www.443vote.com, or call 216-443-VOTE. Vote by Mail applications are also available at all public libraries.

Early voting is available from Oct. 1 through Nov. 4.

Early voting hours are:

Monday through Friday, Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 —  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3 — Noon to 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Board of Elections is at 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 

The board will begin mailing ballots to voters Oct. 1.

Voter Registration Deadline:

The voter registration and change of address deadline for the Nov. 5 general election is Monday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Voters who have not registered, moved, or have changed their name must complete and return a voter registration card on or before Oct. 7.  Voters also have the option of updating their registration information online at www.443vote.com.