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Candidates
Candidate List and Election Calendar
2023 Candidate List 2023 Election Calendar
May 2, 2023 Primary Election Issues List
Filing Dates and Deadlines
Questions?
To speak to a Candidate & Petition Services representative, call us.
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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.