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2023 August Special Election Voting Guide

 

The August 2023 Special Election is August 8, 2023.

See a list of 2023 campaign calendar dates in Hamilton County below.

Make your voice heard – stay informed about key dates, locations & issues. 

 

Hamilton County Voting is happening again this August, right here in Cincinnati, Butler County, Warren County, and the surrounding areas. Issue 1 is the critical matter on the ballot for the upcoming election, and it’s up to us to shape the future of our communities.

Issue 1 proposes to amend the state constitution to increase the votes required to pass legislation from a simple majority of 50 percent plus one to 60 percent. Early voting runs through August 6 this week. Check the link for specific voting times. The Voice of Black Cincinnati joins the YWCA Cincinnati, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, Cincinnati NAACP and the Women’s City Club in voting NO on Issue 1 for these reasons:

  • Just 40 percent of voters can block any issue, permanently undo constitutional protections that have been in place for over 100 years to check politicians’ power at the ballot box.
  • It would destroy citizen-driven ballot initiatives as we know them, guaranteeing that only wealthy special interests could advance changes to our constitution.
  • It will apply to every amendment to any issue Ohioans vote on. Visit the Board of Elections in your county.
Voter turnout is typically low for August elections due to the timing, but we can change that. As responsible citizens, it’s our civic duty to attend the polls and have our voices heard in the August special election.

 

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Request an absentee ballot by August 1 for the 2023 General Election from the Hamilton County Board of Elections.

 

Ballots for the 2023 Special Election must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day.

  • Ballots mailed in must be postmarked by August 7, 2023. Postage is required.
  • Ballots postmarked on or before August 7, 2023, must be dropped off at the Hamilton County Board of Elections by August 12, 2023.

 

Metro is fare-free on August 8 for the Ohio Special Election.

  • All Metro fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNow! trips will be free to ride.
  • Check for route maps and schedules.
  • Take advantage of the fare-free ride and vote!

 

 

Related article: Need more information? Visit the Board of Elections.

 

 

Where do I vote on Election Day in Cincinnati and Hamilton County?

Election Day is August 8, 2023, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. You must cast your ballot at your designated polling. Click below to find your designated polling location by typing in your address. Remember to bring an acceptable form of identification to the polls.

 

What is Issue 1 on the ballot for voting in Hamilton County in August 2023?

On August 8, 2023, Issue 1 will be up for voting. Issue 1 is a proposal that will affect the percentage of voters needed to amend the state constitution. Instead of the previous 50 percent plus one, 60 percent of voters would be required to amend the state constitution. This would change the current concept of simple majority rule and require more voters to enact a constitutional amendment.

 

 

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What is the schedule for voting in Hamilton County in August 2023?

Below is the official schedule for the 2023 special election.

  • June 23: Military & Overseas Absentee Voting Begins
  • July 10: Deadline to Register to Vote. Update or confirm your registration. Register here.
  • July 11: Early In-Person Voting Begins. Find your early voting location and schedule.
  • July 11: Absentee Voting by Mail. Apply by August 1.
  • August 1: Final Day to Apply for Absentee Voting. Must apply by 8:30 p.m.
  • August 8: Election Day, polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Find your voting location.
  • August 12: Last Day for the Board of Elections to Receive Absentee Ballots postmarked on or before August 7.

In addition to the upcoming August 2023 special election in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio, staying informed about the entire 2023 campaign calendar is essential. You can actively shape our community’s future by understanding key dates and events, including primaries, local elections, and other important voting opportunities. Explore the 2023 campaign calendar and make your voice count in the upcoming elections.

 

 

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Where do I vote in Butler County? Warren County? Clermont County? Kenton County? Campbell County? Boone County?

Following these steps, everyone can see a ballot sample for their specific community.

  1. Click Where Do I Vote? Type in your address and hit submit.
  2. Your polling location will appear, and at the bottom, you have the option to see Precinct Sample Ballot. Click View, and you can see the proposed issues. View the proposed issue.

 

 

Related Article: View All Levies and Issues in Hamilton County in Ohio

 

 

What is one acceptable form of identification to bring to the polls in Ohio?

  • A current (not expired) and valid photo identification card issued by the State of Ohio or the U.S. government (includes Ohio Driver’s License or Ohio ID Card); or
  • A current (not expired) military identification (‘military ID’)
  • A current (not expired) U.S. Passport or Passport Card
  • An interim Ohio ID form issued by the Ohio BMV

 

A voter presenting an Ohio driver’s license or Ohio ID card that shows the voter’s former address is permitted to cast a regular ballot so long as the voter’s current residential address is printed in the official poll list of registered voters for that precinct.

Voters who do not have photo identification when voting can still vote by casting a provisional ballot. Learn more about provisional voting.

If you have any questions about Hamilton County voting, please call 513-632-7000.

Written by: Jaylyn Nurredin

 

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