OHIO VOTER’S BILL OF RIGHTS
1. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line at your correct polling place by 7:30 p.m., you must be allowed to vote.
2. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE upon signing your name in the poll book without being forced to present any form of ID.
3. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE BY PROVISIONAL BALLOT. If you are an eligible registered voter, but are not allowed to vote, you may sign a statement that allows you to receive and cast a provisional ballot.
4. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE in the precinct in which you live on the day of the election, even if you recently moved within the county or moved to a different county.
5. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE ANOTHER BALLOT from election officials if you make a mistake and “spoil” your ballot. You may request up to 3 ballots to correct errors.
6. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST SPECIAL ASSISTANCE in the voting booth if you cannot read or write, if English is not your first language, or if you are blind or otherwise disabled. You may ask election officials for written or verbal instructions at any time.
7. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE WITHOUT BEING INTIMIDATED by any person.
8. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE without anyone attempting to influence, hinder, or delay your vote outside of the polling place.
9. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE DURING WORK HOURS. Your employer cannot fire you for taking a reasonable amount of time to vote. Your employer may not intimidate, influence, or prevent you from voting for or against any person or issue.
10. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE, even if you are unable to enter the voting facility due to a disability. The polling place shall provide you with assistance at your vehicle or outside the facility.
11. If you are in jail, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE by absentee ballot, unless you are in jail on a felony conviction. If you are a convicted felon who has been released from prison, you have the right to vote after re-registering upon your release from prison.
These rights are guaranteed to all eligible registered voters. If you feel that your right to vote has been violated, contact a Voter Protection volunteer at your polling place.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE A COPY OF THE OHIO BILL OF RIGHTS INTO THE VOTING BOOTH WITH YOU.