VOTING INFO
All of the work we’ve done won’t matter unless you cast your ballot.
MAKE IT COUNT. VOTE!
It all comes down to two elections this fall.
Cleveland votes twice!
The City of Cleveland holds a Primary Election on Tuesday, September 9 and a General Election on Tuesday, November 4—both from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The top two finishers in the primary election will advance to the general election. You do not need to vote in the primary to vote in the general—but we want you to vote in both elections.
Deadline to register for the primary election is August 11. Not registered? Register to vote!
If you’re already a registered voter, you’re already set. But, before you assume, be sure to… check your registration.
Key dates for the 2025 elections
August 11
Last day to register for the primary election
August 12
Opening of Early In-Person and Vote-by-Mail (Absentee) voting
September 2
8:30 p.m. deadline for Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballot applications to be received by the Board of Elections
September 7
Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 p.m.
September 8
All Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before 9/13/2025 (4 days) in order to be counted.
September 9 – Primary Election
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
All Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. in order to be counted.
October 6
Last day to register for the general election
October 7
Opening of Early In-Person and Vote-by-Mail (Absentee) voting
October 28
8:30 pm deadline for Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballot applications to be received by the Board of Elections
November 2
Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 p.m.
November 3
All Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before 11/8/2025 in order to be counted.
November 4
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Election Day
All Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. in order to be counted.
Voting Resources
Everything you need to know
Map of the new Cleveland Ward 5
Here’s a map of the new Cleveland Ward 5. To check your exact polling location and ward, please visit the Board of Elections website.
Register to vote
The Ohio Secretary of State’s website provides a convenient and secure way to register to vote or update your address. You will need to provide the following:
- Ohio Driver License or State ID number
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
Vote by Mail
You can vote before either election by applying for a Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballot. Military and overseas voters can vote this way too.
Vote Early in Person
Anyone registered to vote in Ohio and living in Cuyahoga County can come in to the Board of Elections and vote at the scheduled times.
Vote on Election Day
You only need to provide one (1) of the acceptable forms of ID listed below.
These must show your name and have a valid expiration date
- An Ohio driver license (A digital ID, such as driver license in Apple Wallet, is not an acceptable form of photo ID for voting)
- An Ohio state ID card
- An interim identification form issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- A U.S. passport or passport card
- A U.S. military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card (that includes the voter’s name and photograph)
A voter presenting an Ohio driver license or Ohio ID card that shows voter’s former address is permitted to cast a regular ballot so long as the voter’s current residential address has been updated with the Board and appears in the official poll list of registered voters for that precinct.
Voters who do not provide any ONE of these forms of acceptable ID at the polling location may still cast a provisional ballot. Those voters will have four days after Election Day to appear at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to show an acceptable ID.
NEWS AND UPDATES
Updates from across Ward 5 and the City of Cleveland
SCENE: Beverly Owens-Jackson Running for Cleveland City Council in New Ward 5
SCENE: Beverly Owens-Jackson Running for Cleveland City Council in New Ward 5
Beverly Owens-Jackson Launches Campaign Website for City Council Race in Ward 5
Beverly Owens-Jackson, a dedicated community advocate and candidate for Cleveland City Council in Ward 5, has officially launched her campaign website, providing residents with a central hub for learning about her vision, priorities, and ways to get involved. The website, beverlyowensjackson.com, offers a comprehensive look at Owens-Jackson’s background, key issues, and upcoming campaign events.
Beverly Owens-Jackson Announces Candidacy for City Council in Ward 5
Community leader and longtime advocate Beverly Owens-Jackson has officially announced her candidacy for Cleveland City Council in Ward 5. With a lifetime of experience overcoming challenges and uplifting others, she is ready to bring strong, compassionate leadership to the community.
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