vote may 5th. request a vote by mail ballot.

Print, fill out, and return your Vote by Mail application. Applications must be returned to your county board of Elections by April 28th. Click on the link below to download and print your Vote by Mail application.

Medina, Wayne, and Ashland Counties

Cuyahoga County

The Democratic primary for Ohio’s 7th District is on May 5, 2026. If you want to vote for Laura Rodriguez-Carbone for Congress, make a plan now.

important voter deadlines

  • Register or update your registration by April 6 at 9:00 p.m.

  • Early in-person voting begins April 7.

  • Absentee ballot applications must be received by April 28 at 8:30 p.m.

  • Election Day is May 5. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

how to vote for laura in the primary

When you vote in the May 5 primary, request a Democratic ballot and vote for Laura Rodriguez-Carbone for Congress. Anyone, regardless of party can vote in the primary!

Choose the Voting Option That Works for You

Early in-person voting
Early voting begins April 7. Vote early if you want the most flexibility and fewer surprises.

Vote by mail
If you want to vote by mail, request your absentee ballot early. Your application must be received by April 28, and your completed ballot must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on May 5. Mail it early or use a drop box.

Vote on Election Day
Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5.

county boards of election info

These are your primary contacts for registration questions, polling place locations, absentee ballot status, and Election Day problems. Offices are open Monday–Friday during regular hours, and extend their hours during early voting periods.

what id you need

  • An old address is fine as long as your current address is in the poll book; a suspended-but-unexpired license is also acceptable; an old hole-punched license or state ID is still valid if it has not expired. Note: Digital versions (such as a license saved in Apple Wallet) are not accepted.

  • U.S. Passport card is also acceptible.

  • The VA Veteran ID Card is issued digitally and is accepted as an exception to the no-digital-ID rule.

  • The form issued by the BMV while you wait for a new ID to arrive in the mail

changes you need to know about

Absentee Ballot Law Change: No More 4-Day Grace Period

Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 293 (SB 293) in December 2025, eliminating Ohio's previous 4-day grace period for absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day. All absentee ballots from domestic voters must now be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — no exceptions. Mail it early, or use a drop box.

Curbside Voting

Curbside voting is now available only to voters who are physically unable to enter their polling place. If this applies to you, call your county Board of Elections before Election Day to make arrangements. Note: elections officials cannot challenge or contest your disability claim.

Who Can Return Your Ballot For You

Ohio law restricts who can physically deliver your absentee ballot. Only the following may do so on your behalf:

Spouse, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, brother or sister of the whole or half blood, son, daughter, adopting parent, adopted child, stepparent, stepchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece

If you have a disability, you may designate any person of your choosing to deliver your ballot — except your employer or a union officer.

Important: Whoever delivers your ballot must complete an attestation form (Form 12-P) in person at your county Board of Elections office. Without this step, your ballot may not be accepted.

Provisional Ballots — Know Your Rights

If there is any question about your eligibility at the polls, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot. Common reasons you might receive one:

  • Your name doesn't appear on the poll list

  • You're unable or decline to show ID

  • Your address has changed

  • Your registration shows you already requested an absentee ballot

If you vote provisionally: You have until the 4th day after Election Day to present evidence supporting your eligibility to your county Board of Elections.

Quick Reference Links

Who to Call: Voter Assistance Contacts

Ohio Secretary of State — Elections Hotline

For statewide voter questions, registration issues, or to report election law concerns:

National Voter Assistance — Election Protection Coalition

A nonpartisan hotline staffed by trained volunteers year-round. Especially useful on Election Day if you encounter problems at the polls. They can look up your polling place, explain your rights, and escalate problems in real time.

need help voting?

If you need help registering, finding your polling place, applying for a mail ballot, or understanding what ID you need, contact the campaign and we will point you to the right resources.

Call us at (216) 236-2464

Email us: community@lauraforus.com