Elections

Now that county boards of elections have certified results, LWV Ohio has gathered local election highlights from around the state, and has compiled voter registration and turnout rates from across Ohio's 88 counties to better identify trends and issues.

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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to encouraging active and informed participation of citizens in government. The League does not endorse, oppose, or evaluate any candidate or party.

The LWV-TLC Voters' Guide was compiled by League volunteers. Candidates were asked to respond to two questions that would be of interest to his/her constituency. All statements are posted as received from the candidate, unedited by the League of Women Voters. Each candidate is solely responsible for the text he/she submits, including the truth of his/her statements.

2021 Voter's Guide

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For Lucas County, mail to:
Lucas County Board of Elections
One Government Center, Suite 300,
Toledo, OH 43604

Check my status regarding an Absentee Ballot

NOTE: The Secretary of State has mailed ALL registered voters an application for an Absentee Ballot. This happened the week of September 1st. Those who have already applied helped to lessen the load of work at the Board of Elections (BOE). Check to be sure the BOE received your application and you won't need to resubmit. Thank you for doing that.

They Represent You is a free publication of the LWV-TLC that lists all the elected officials in the county. Lucas County has 5 cities, 6 villages, 11 townships and 11 Boards of Education. Every league is tasked to publish a guide or a directory. LWVTLC's directory has changed over the years becoming more inclusive of all elected offices, not just mayors but also city councils and county officials, judges, township trustees, village officials and boards of education as well as the pertinent state and federal officials. In addition, we also include basic information about registering to vote and voting. The TRY is published every year following the November election and is available online on our website.

As changes occur the website version is updated. We list all the pertinent contact information including party affiliation, if appropriate, along with the year their term expires.

The TRY is one of the most popular among the public things we do. We disperse them through the library system to anyone who asks. They are supported by our Ed. Fund money and we typically print 2200 copies. Any questions about this committee, contact Ann Fabiszak Payne at hosea.payne@rockets.utoledo.edu

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Find the facts about voting in your state at Vote411.org.

Who Can Register to Vote You can register to vote if you are a U.S. Citizen, are at least 18-years old on or before the day of an election and a resident of your state, county and precinct for at least 30 days. If you will be 18 on or before a general election, you may vote for candidates in the primary. Must not be incarcerated for a felony conviction under the laws of this state, another state or the United States. Must not have been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court. Must not have been permanently disfranchised for violations of the election laws.

When to Register To vote, you must register if you have not registered before, are a new county resident or have not voted at least once in the past four years. Registrations are taken throughout the year, but you must register 30 days before an election to vote in that election.

Where to Register You can register at the Lucas County Board of Elections; municipal buildings in Maumee, Sylvania, Oregon, Waterville, Whitehouse and Ottawa Hills; the Heatherdowns AAA; UT Student Union Building; public high schools; public libraries; at the office of any Bureau of Motor Vehicles; during Voter Registration Drives or by mail upon requesting a registration form from the Board of Elections. The form must be returned 30 days before an election.

How to Change Your Name You can report a name change to the Board of Elections by mail or at the polling place when you vote.

How to Change Your Address To change your address within a precinct, report in advance by mail or in person to the Board of Elections or on election day at your former polling place. If you move from one county to another in the state, you may report your address change by mail 30 days before an election. You may report the change and vote the day of the election at the Board of Elections.

For more information You can reach the Lucas County Board of Elections at 419-213-4001, write to Board of Elections, One Government Center, Suite 300, Toledo, OH 43604 (Fax: 419-213-4069) or visit the Lucas County Board of Elections

Ever wonder about your elected official?

THEIR BIO

HOW THEY VOTE

SPEECHES GIVEN

RATINGS THEY HOLD

WHAT POSITIONS THEY HOLD

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