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Candidate List and Election Calendar

2023 Candidate List 2023 Election Calendar
November 7, 2023 General Election Issues List

Filing Dates and Deadlines

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 GENERAL ELECTION

Date	Deadline
08/09/2023	Candidates; Issues and Local Options
08/25/2023	Protest against candidates and local option petitions
08/28/2023	Write-in Candidates
09/01/2023	Protest against write-in candidates
09/08/2023	Charter Amendments
09/29/2023	Notice of Appointment of Observers for in-person absentee voting period. R.C. 3505.21 (11days)
10/18/2023	Petition to be Recognized as a Committee to Appoint Observers
10/26/2023	Pre Election Campaign Finance Report (Close of books 10/18/2023)
10/27/2023	Notice of Appointment of Observers for election day
11/06/2023	Amendment of Notice of Appointment of Observers
12/15/2023	Post Election Campaign Finance Report (Close of books 12/8/23)

Questions?

To speak to a Candidate & Petition Services representative, call us.

Phone

216-443-3231

Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance Resources

Search Campaign Finance Reports

Anyone registered to vote in Ohio and living in Cuyahoga County can come to the board of elections offices during the scheduled hours.

Handbook

The Ohio Campaign Finance Handbook assists all reporting entities in navigating the various regulatory paths established by Ohio law.

Campaign Finance Overview

Powerpoint presentation resource for candidates and PAC's.

Campaign Finance Forms

Ohio Campaign Finance forms are available as interactive PDFs. Instructions for completion accompany each form.

Contribution Limits

This chart is intended to be a general guide and does not include every statutory provision relating to contribution limits.

2023 Campaign Finance Filing Deadlines

Master Important Dates by Election

Ohio Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Webpage

BOe-file Login and Learning Center

Judicial Candidate Information

File a Complaint - Ohio Elections Commission

Ohio Secretary of State Campaign Finance Search

Contact Information

Rosemarie Amato: Supervisor; ramato@cuyahogacounty.gov; 216-443-3226

Susanne Nieves Stames: Auditor (A - Ge); snstames@cuyahogacounty.gov; 216-443-6433

Rae Combs: Auditor (Gf - M); rcombs@cuyahogacounty.gov; 216-443-6432

Frank Milluzzi: Auditor (N - Z); fmilluzzi@cuyahogacounty.gov; 216-443-6434

Auditors are assigned according to the candidate's last name or the PAC treasurer's last name.

Candidate Resources

Local Resources

Contains important information for candidates, including filing deadlines, filing fees, and other important petition filing information. It also contains general information for the public including election calendars, timelines, and current officeholders.

2024 Candidate Requirements Guide

If you are considering running for office in Ohio, this guide provided by the SOS can help you navigate the legal requirements to becoming a candidate. See the Election Calendar above for more specifics on local municipal, school district, and judicial elected offices.

Get Your Vote-by-Mail Labels and Lists

Print out Vote-by-Mail labels or download (.csv file) a list of voters who have requested a ballot or voted Early-in-Person. Label information for Vote-by-Mail Ballot applicants will be available by 7:00 PM on the day of processing.

Voter Registration Statistics

Voter registration reports identify totals of eligible voters in Cuyahoga County by city, precinct and party.

Street Range Guide

Generate a printable list of street ranges (odd and even) based upon specific search criteria.

Candidate Filing Checklist

The Board of Elections provides a petition checklist for candidates prior to filing. Ohio law does not permit any changes to the petition once it is filed.

Items Available Through the Cashier

A list of items available for purchase from our cashier located on the second floor of our main building.

Maps and Data

Maps of cities, districts, wards, and precincts. Also find data downloads like Registered Voter lists and Polling Locations.

Petition Protocols

Learn more about Cuyahoga County specific petition criteria, including information on petition pre-checks and official time and location of petition filing.