LAND the Vote: Your Guide for Election Day

LAND the Vote is a nonpartisan City of Cleveland initiative focused on educating and engaging residents in the voting process. Our goal is to ensure every Clevelander knows how, where, and when to vote and has the resources needed to be prepared for Election Day.

LAND the Vote is here to support and guide you.

Your Everyday is on the Ballot—When Cleveland Votes, Cleveland Wins.

General Voter Registration Deadline

Monday,
October 5, 2026

Early Voting for the General Election

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026

General Election Day

Tuesday,
November 3, 2026

Where to Start

Check your voter registration status

  • Make sure your voter registration is current before Election Day. You can verify your registration or update your information through the Ohio Secretary of State.
    • You will need:
    • Ohio Driver License or State ID Number
    • Full Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Street Address
    • Last Four Digits of Your Social Security Number

Online voter registration – Ohio Secretary of State

Ohio Secretary of State

 

How to register to vote

Find your voting location 

Election Info

Early voting in Cleveland

How to vote by mail

  • Request a mail ballot and learn how to vote by mail in the upcoming election.
  • Vote-by-Mail

Accessible voting

  • In Ohio, every polling location is required to be accessible to ensure equal access for people with disabilities. In Cuyahoga County, the following voting options are available at Election Day polling locations to voters with disabilities.
  • Accessible Voting

Become a poll worker

  • People are needed on Election Day to help staff the polls, transport ballots and materials, and maintain political balance. Be a part of history, support democracy, and have fun by becoming an Election Day Worker.
  • Election Day Workers

What is on the ballot

  • Review ballot issues, initiatives, and races before you vote.
  • VOTE411

Candidate list

  • See who is running in the upcoming election.
  • Candidates

Stay Engaged

List of City-led programs that residents can get involved in