Nonpartisan Voter Resource

Hocking County
2026 Elections

Everything you need to know about upcoming elections in Hocking County, Ohio — deadlines, candidates, and how to make your voice heard.

Next Deadline: Voter Registration
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Key Dates & Deadlines

Mark your calendar. Missing a deadline means missing your chance.

Passed
February 4, 2026
Candidate Filing Deadline
Deadline for partisan candidates to file petitions for the May 5 primary election.
Next Up
February 23, 2026
Write-In Declaration Deadline
Last day to file write-in candidate declarations for the primary election. Due by 4:00 p.m.
February 24, 2026
Official Ballots Certified
Boards of elections certify the official ballot for the May 5 primary.
April 6, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register to vote or update your registration for the May 5 primary election.
April 7, 2026
Early In-Person Voting Begins
Absentee ballots ready. Early in-person absentee voting begins at the Board of Elections.
May 5, 2026
Primary Election Day
Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Choose your party's nominees for the November general election.
May 4, 2026
Independent Candidate Filing
Deadline for independent candidates to file petitions for the November general election. Due by 4:00 p.m.
August 24, 2026
General Election Write-In Deadline
Write-in declarations for the November 3 general election must be filed by 4:00 p.m.
October 5, 2026
General Election Registration Deadline
Last day to register to vote or update your registration for the November 3 general election.
November 3, 2026
General Election Day
Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Elect your representatives at every level of government.

See What's On Your Ballot

Look up your specific precinct to see every race and issue that will appear on your ballot.

View Your Ballot

Statewide Races on the Ballot

All statewide executive offices have open seats due to term limits. Primary on May 5 determines who advances to November.

Governor & Lt. Governor
All Seats Open — Term Limited
  • DEM Amy Acton / David Pepper
  • REP Vivek Ramaswamy / Rob McColley
  • REP Casey Putsch / Kimberly Georgeton
  • DEM Heather Hill / Stuart Moats
Additional candidates may appear. Check your ballot for the complete list.
U.S. Senate — Special Election
Ohio's U.S. Senate Seat
  • REP Jon Husted (Incumbent)
  • DEM Sherrod Brown
  • LIB Jeffrey M. Kanter
  • LIB William B. Redpath
Additional candidates may appear. Check your ballot for the complete list.
U.S. House — District 2
Hocking County's Congressional Seat
  • REP David Taylor (Incumbent) vs. Bob Carr
  • DEM Andrew Gage, Brian Kenderes, Jen Mazzuckelli, Todd Wilson
Republican and Democratic primary races. Winners face off in November.
Ohio House — District 92
Hocking, Vinton, part of Perry & Ross
  • REP Mark Johnson (Incumbent — eligible for re-election)
Check your ballot for all filed candidates in this race.
Ohio Supreme Court
Two Seats Up for Election
  • DEM Jennifer Brunner (Incumbent) — vs. 4 Republican challengers
  • REP Dan Hawkins (Incumbent) — vs. DEM Marilyn Zayas
Other Statewide Offices
Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer
  • All statewide executive offices are open seats
  • Multiple candidates filed in both parties
View your full ballot for all races →

Party Resources

Connect with your local and state political parties. All parties are represented equally here.

D
Democratic Party
Hocking County & State
Hocking County Dems Facebook Page Ohio Democratic Party
R
Republican Party
Hocking County & State
Hocking County GOP Facebook Page Ohio Republican Party
L
Libertarian Party
State Level
Libertarian Party of Ohio 2026 LPO Candidates Find Local Chapter
G
Green Party
State Level
Ohio Green Party Get Involved Call for Candidates

How to Vote

Register, find your polling location, or request an absentee ballot.

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Register to Vote

Check your registration status or register for the first time through the Ohio Secretary of State.

Register Now →
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Find Your Polling Location

Enter your address to find your assigned voting precinct and polling place.

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Vote by Mail / Absentee

Request an absentee ballot to vote from home. Available to any registered Ohio voter.

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Early In-Person Voting

Vote early at the Hocking County Board of Elections starting April 7 for the primary.

BOE Details →

Hocking County Board of Elections

93 West Hunter Street • PO Box 109 • Logan, OH 43138

www.boe.ohio.gov/hocking

Phone (740) 380-8683
Fax (740) 380-3712
Hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Email hocking@OhioSoS.gov