OHIO — Ohio's primary election is on May 6, and important dates to be able to vote are quickly approaching.

For this primary, one statewide issue will be on the ballot — Issue 2, also known as the "Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment." If passed, the amendment would authorize $2.5 billion for the State Capital Improvement program, which would go toward local governments to help with infrastructure projects, such as road repairs. 

At local levels, there will be school levies, open seats for city councils, as well as police and fire levies. 

Here are some dates that should be kept in mind before Ohioans head to the polls in person on Election Day, as well as resources to help ensure you're registered to vote, check what's on your ballot and more:

Key dates

  • March 21: Military and Overseas Absentee Voting begins
  • April 7: Deadline to register to vote (boards are open until 9 p.m.)
  • April 8: Absentee voting by mail begins (ends May 5, postmark deadline)
  • April 8: Early in-person voting begins
  • April 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received by local board of elections by 8:30 p.m.
  • May 6: Election Day

Early in-person voting

  • April 8-11: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • April 14-18: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • April 28: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • April 29: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • April 30-May 2: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • May 3: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • May 4: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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