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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.

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Key Dates & Deadlines

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

Passed
February 4, 2026
Candidate Filing Deadline
Partisan candidates filed petitions for the May 5 primary.
Passed
February 23, 2026
Write-In Declaration Deadline
Write-in candidates filed declarations for the primary.
Passed
February 24, 2026
Official Ballots Certified
Secretary of State certified the official ballot form for the May 5 primary.
March 20, 2026
Military & Overseas Absentee Voting Begins
UOCAVA voters can begin receiving and casting absentee ballots.
April 6, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update your registration for the May 5 primary. Board of Elections open until 9:00 PM.
April 7, 2026
Early In-Person Voting Begins
Vote early at the Hocking County Board of Elections. See the schedule below for hours through May 3.
April 28, 2026
Absentee Ballot Application Deadline
Applications to vote by mail must be received by your Board of Elections by 8:30 PM.
May 5, 2026
Primary Election Day
Polls open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Choose your party's nominees. Absentee ballots must be received by 7:30 PM.
May 4, 2026
Independent Candidate Filing
Deadline for independent candidates to file petitions for the November general election. Due by 4:00 PM.
August 24, 2026
General Election Write-In Deadline
Write-in declarations for the November 3 general election must be filed by 4:00 PM.
October 5, 2026
General Election Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update your registration for the November 3 general election.
November 3, 2026
General Election Day
Polls open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. 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

Early In-Person Voting Schedule — May 5 Primary

DatesHours
April 7 – 108:00 AM – 5:00 PM
April 13 – 178:00 AM – 5:00 PM
April 20 – 248:00 AM – 5:00 PM
April 27 (Sunday)7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
April 28 (Monday)7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
April 29 – May 17:30 AM – 7:30 PM
May 2 (Saturday)8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
May 3 (Sunday)1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
At the Hocking County Board of Elections, 93 W. Hunter St., Logan

Statewide Races on the Ballot

All statewide executive offices have open seats due to term limits. Candidates below have been certified by the Secretary of State for the May 5 primary.

Governor & Lt. Governor
All Seats Open — Term Limited
  • DEM Amy Acton / David Pepper
  • DEM Heather Hill / Stuart Moats
  • REP Vivek Ramaswamy / Rob McColley
  • REP Casey Putsch / Kimberly Georgeton
  • LIB Don Kissick / James Mills
Primary decides each party's nominee for November.
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
View full ballot for all races →
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 certified candidates 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 status or register. Deadline is April 6 for the primary. BOEs open until 9 PM that day.

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 by April 28. Ballots must be received by 7:30 PM on Election Day — mail early!

Request a Ballot →
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Early In-Person Voting

Starts April 7 at the Hocking County BOE. No excuse needed. See schedule above.

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
HoursMon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Emailhocking@OhioSoS.gov