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The matter of your vote

Published on by notthatrebecca

You can only vote if you’re registered. It’s simple to register but you need to do it in the next four days (by October 5) to vote this November.

With one vote, you can impact your local government, funding for local services, and who speaks on your behalf in Columbus and Washington D.C. for the next few years. Your vote will influence a lot of decisions. Is your voter registration up-to-date? If you aren’t sure, it’s very simple and we can help you meet the October 5th deadline.

Stop in the library anytime we’re open and fill out your voter registration paperwork. We’ll send it on to the board of elections on your behalf. That’s it and it probably takes 5 minutes, tops. We’ll even give you a pen.

What information do you need?

  • An Ohio driver’s license or state ID number
  • Your name
  • Your date of birth
  • Current address
  • The last four digits of your Social Security Number

If you’ve recently moved, you can also update your registration at the library. Same simple process, same information needed.

You can register and update online

Just as simple as visiting the library is using the State of Ohio’s secure online system to register, check your status, update your details, and submit changes. Your voice and your vote matter. Don’t lose an opportunity to vote because you didn’t fill out a simple form—get your registration completed and updated by April 6th.

See what’s on your ballot

If you’ve read all this and you’re still not convinced it’s worth the effort, take a look at your ballot for the November election. You might be surprised at the issues and people on it. It’s a privilege to have a voice—don’t you want to use it?

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