Ohio Midterm Polls 2026: Voters can now cast ballots on weekends also; check the dates, time and other details

The day when Americans head to vote in the midterm elections is inching closer with each passing day. On November 3, 2026, voters will fill out their ballots to choose their preferred gubernatorial and US Senate candidates, among other federal, state, and local officers.

But those who do not want to wait for the election day can cast their ballots early in person. In Ohio, early voting began on October 6, 2026, and it is set to continue through November 1, 2026. The voting schedule in the state suggests that early voting will also be open on weekends now instead of just on weekdays, per Ohio’s voting schedule.

Check early voting dates on weekends

• Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1, from 1-5 p.m. (last day of early in-person voting)
• How to vote through mail

Voters who wish to use the option of vote by mail must request an absentee ballot. The person can download and print the application at home, or the application can be mailed to the concerned person. Regular absentee ballots must be received by the respective county board of elections of each voter by 7:30 PM on the Election Day.

How to vote on election day

Voters also have the option of voting on Election Day, November 3, in these midterm polls. To vote on the election day, the person must cast their ballot in the assigned polling location at the designated place between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Those who have little or no idea about the location of their respective polling place can reach out to their county board of elections or search for their polling place online.