- Download an application by clicking here: https://vote.warrencountyohio.gov/Voting/absentee.aspx Complete and mail the application to:
- Warren County Board of Elections
- 520 Justice Drive
- Lebanon, Ohio 45036
You may also drop off your completed request form to our office. We have a 24-hour secure drop box.
We begin mailing ballots on October 6, 2020. The USPS estimates that it will take 3-5 days for delivery.
- Receive your ballot in the mail and vote by following the included instructions that can be found by clicking here: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/globalassets/elections/forms/12.pdf
- Use the provided return envelope to send your ballot back to the Board of Elections. Remember to use a 1st class regular stamp. You can also drop off your or a family member’s ballot at our office. We have a 24-hour secure drop box.
You can track your ballot on our website at: https://vote.warrencountyohio.gov
What if I do not have a printer?
Voters who do not have a printer can call 513-695-1358 to have an application mailed to them.
To save time voters may simply write the following information on a blank sheet of paper and mail it or drop it off to us;
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Full name
- Date of birth
- Address where you currently reside
- Address where ballot should be mailed if different from your registration address
- ONE of the following: Ohio driver’s license number, last four of your Social Security number or include a copy of an acceptable form of ID
- State that “I’m requesting an absentee ballot for the November 3 General Election”
- Sign it
- Today’s date
- Phone number/ email address (optional but suggested)
Frequently asked questions
For more frequently asked questions visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s FAQ at:
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/
The deadline is Saturday, October 31, 2020 at noon. However, if you wait until this date, realistically you will NOT receive your ballot in time for it to count.
Unfortunately, ballot applications cannot be accepted electronically except for voters who are overseas or part of the United States Military.
Yes, there is a secure drop box outside of our office that can be accessed by the public 24 hours a day.
Tabulation of the votes will take place after 7:30PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
The experts at the Ohio Department of Health have said that COVID-19 doesn’t spread by penetrating the skin on your hands, but only leads to infection when it is transferred from your hand to places like your mouth, nose, or eyes. Given that, the best measure you can take to prevent the spread of germs is washing your hands after handling mail and even cash.
Board hours and contact information
Anyone who needs to contact the Board of Elections can do so by calling 513-695-1358 between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday. During peak times you may experience a long delay when calling our office. For faster service please email us at: wcboe@warrencountyboe.gov
Absentee ballot applications and registration cards will be available on a table outside in the foyer.
Voters can deposit any applications, ballots or documents in the outside drop box 24 hours a day.