Voting Resources
Voting Resources
CAN I VOTE ABSENTEE? Yes, you can, and so can your kids if they're away at college.
Voting from home, or "voting by absentee ballot," is convenient. Anyone can vote from home prior to the election, and you do not need a specific reason to do so.
To request an absentee ballot:
- complete, sign and return this form to:
Knox County Board of Elections
104 East Sugar Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Important Dates
2026 Voting Schedule
Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins October 1
Deadline to Register to Vote: October 5 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.)
Early In-Person Voting: October 6 and includes the Saturday and the Sunday before Election Day.
Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins October 6
Election Day: November 3 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.
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Where To Vote
Find your polling location here.
General/Special Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
Absentee Voter Info
November 3 is a General Election. When filling out your absentee ballot application, check General Election.
Instructions for casting your vote by mail will be included with your ballot. You only need one first-class stamp to mail in your ballot.
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