VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOTICE

Mercer County Board of Elections

Mercer County Courthouse 

101 N. Main Street Room 107, Celina, Ohio 45822

Phone: 419-586-2215

E-mail: Mercer@Ohio.SOS.Gov

The registration deadline for May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election is April 6. As required by law, those who plan to exercise their right to vote in the May 5, 2026, Primary/Special Election must be registered to vote at least 30 days before the election. Registration forms can be obtained at the Board of Elections and are also available at the authorized agencies listed below during their regular business hours.

Authorized Registering Agencies

All Public High Schools, Libraries, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, County Treasurer, and Dept. of Human Services.

Voters may update their registration address or register for the first time online at: www.VoteOhio.Gov

Qualifications to Vote in the Election

• Must be a US citizen.

• Must be 18 years of age on or before November 3, 2026 (General Election).

• Must be a resident of Ohio for 30 days prior to the election.

• Must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to the election.

• Must not have been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a Probate Court.

• Must not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.

Voting Schedule

• Early In-Person Voting begins April 7 in the Courthouse Auditorium 

• Absentee Voting by Mail begins April 7 and ends April 28

• Election Day: May 5 (Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)

Early in Person Voting Hours

April 7- April 24 (M-F): 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 27- May 1 (M-F): 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 2: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday, May 3: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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