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Filing Dates and Deadlines

AUGUST 8, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION

Date Deadline
06/30/2023 Notice of Appointment of Observers for in-person absentee voting period. R.C. 3505.21 (11days)
07/19/2023 Petition to be Recognized as a Committee to Appoint Observers
07/28/2023 Notice of Appointment of Observers for election day
08/07/2023 Amendment of Notice of Appointment of Observers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 PRIMARY ELECTION

Date Deadline
06/01/2023 Bedford Heights
06/14/2023 Candidates; Issues and Local Options
06/30/2023 Protest against Candidates and Local Option Petitions
07/03/2023 Write-in Candidates
07/07/2023 Protest against Write-in Candidates
07/14/2023 Charter Amendments
08/04/2023 Notice of Appointment of Observers for in-person absentee voting period. R.C. 3505.21 (11days)
08/23/2023 Petition to be Recognized as a Committee to Appoint Observers
08/31/2023 Pre Election Campaign Finance Report (Close of books 8/23/23)
09/01/2023 Notice of Appointment of Observers for election day
09/11/2023 Amendment of Notice of Appointment of Observers
10/20/2023 Post Election Campaign Finance Report (Close of books 10/13/2023)

Questions?

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


Phone
216-443-3231

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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.

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.

Local Resources

2023 Election Calendar

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.

2023 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.

Petition Forms - Ohio Secretary of State

Ohio Secretary of State Prescribed Forms and Petitions 1-500.

State and Federal Resources

Political Party and Campaign Resources

Election Observers

Rules that govern Election Observers; Notice/Certificate of Appointment or Amendment forms; and the Observer Oath.

Recount Process

Chapter 3515 of the Ohio Revised Code.

How to File a Protest

Section 3513.05 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Local Liquor Options

Local option elections allow voters to vote on the question of whether, and to what extent, alcohol sales and consumption will be allowed within a particular area.

Commonly Used Ohio Ballot Handbook Chapters



  
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