You vote for Ohio governor in the next general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Key dates at a glance

  • General election (vote for governor): Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Party primaries for governor: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  • Voter registration deadline for the May 5 primary: Monday, April 6, 2026

How it works

  • Ohio elects its governor every four years, during the midterm general election in early November.
  • In 2026, the sitting governor, Mike DeWine, is term‑limited, so the office is open and both major parties are holding contested primaries before the November vote.

If you want to vote

  • Make sure you are registered to vote in Ohio before the relevant registration deadlines (for the primary or for the November general election once that deadline is set by the state).
  • You can usually choose to vote in person on Election Day, vote early in person, or request an absentee ballot if you prefer to vote by mail, subject to Ohio’s current rules and deadlines.

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