Columbus tops 1,000 votes in early voting

A total of 1,416 people have voted as at Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Franklin County Board of Elections, Columbus, Ohio early voting center and 15,653 absentee ballots have been mailed in the 2017 General Elections expected to hold on Tuesday, November 7.

A breakdown of voting made available to the New Americans shows Friday, October 20 recording the highest number of voters 201 followed by 197 vote on Monday, October 23. The lowest recorded was 129 votes on Thursday, October 12. Early voting in Columbus, Ohio started Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

The early voting which is holding at the board’s complex, 1700 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio is opened as follow: -  

·          8:00 a.m. -5: 00 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 through Friday, October 27.

·         8:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3.

·          8:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4.

·          1:00p.m. –5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5.

·          8:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. Monday, November 6.

This election cycle has two state-wide issues and one county-wide issue. 

Amendments or Referendums will take place in Grove City, Reynoldsburg, and Minerva Park.

Police levies will be on the ballot in Valleyview, Mifflin Township, and Sharon Township. 

A fire levy will take place in Jefferson Township. 

Two school levies will be on the ballot in New Albany-Plain and Upper Arlington School Districts. 

Finally, Franklin Township voters will determine if   they will adopt a limited home rule form of government.

Voters have the option of voting early by mail or in-person at the board of elections beginning Wednesday, October 11 through Monday, November 6 by 2:00 p.m.at 1700 Morse Road.

Applications for an absentee ballot can be obtained through the website at http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov or by calling the board office at 614-525-3470.

Close of registration for the November 7 General Election is at 9:00 p.m. on October 10, 2017.