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(Cleveland) - Voters in 11 cities will go to the polls on May 4, 2021 to cast ballots on Municipal and School Issues as well as one Candidate Contest.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is reminding voters to return their voted ballots. Vote-by- Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before May 3, 2021 to be counted. Ballots may also be hand-delivered to the Board of Elections until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. A secure ballot drop box is available in the rear parking lot of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections 24 hours a day.

Early In-Person Voting hours are available through May 3rd and are listed below and posted on the Board of Elections website, www.443vote.us.

Weekdays, April 26th – April 30th: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday, May 1st: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 2nd: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 3rd: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*Weekdays are denoted as Monday through Friday

Polling locations will be open for Election Day Voting from 6:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. Voters should come prepared with identification when voting on Election Day. Acceptable forms of identification include: an unexpired Ohio Driver’s License, State ID Card, or Interim Documentation (temporary Ohio Driver’s License or State ID Card) with your former address is an acceptable form of ID when your current address is in the poll book. Driver’s licenses or State Identification cards that expired on or after March 9, 2020, are automatically extended and remain valid through the May 4, 2021 Primary Election.

During Election Day voting, health and safety measures will be in place to protect voters and Election Day Workers. Safety measures include wearing masks and face shields, routinely cleaning all frequently touched surfaces, and practicing social distancing.

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