Author: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

Election Alert: Sept. 10, 2019 Primary Election

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A Primary Election will occur on September 10, 2019 for the following municipalities:

  • Brook Park
  • Fairview Park Ward 5
  • Garfield Heights Ward 2
  • Lakewood Ward 1
  • Maple Heights
  • Solon Ward 5

Not sure of your Ward? Check your voting information here: https://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/my-voting-information.aspx

The voter registration deadline is Monday, August 12, 2019 for this election. To register or update your registration online, visit voteohio.gov.

Early voting, either in person or by mail, will occur August 13 through September 9.
Click here to request your absentee ballot.
Click here to view the early voting hours.

Now Hiring – Job Fair set for Aug. 2, 2019

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We’re having a job fair! Election season is fast approaching, and we need full-time temporary staff to help us prepare, conduct and wrap up the November 5, 2019 General Election. Applicants who attend the job fair can apply, complete a skills assessment, and be interviewed for positions during the event.

What: Job Fair
When: Friday, August 2, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 (Map)
Parking: Free parking is located across the street, south of the Board of Elections, at 2921 Prospect Ct., Cleveland, OH 44115 (Map)

Preregistration is encouraged, but not required.
To register, simply complete our temporary employment application: https://boardofelections.knack.com/temps#apply/

About the Jobs
The jobs pay $11.50 per hour and may last up to several weeks or months depending on the assignment and department. Some examples of duties performed by temporary employees include proofing ballots, scanning absentee ballots, testing voting units, opening mail, processing absentee applications, staffing in-office early voting, preparing election-related equipment and supplies, counting and packing voter materials, providing customer service, and basic clerical functions such as typing, data entry, filing, copying, and answering phones, among other duties.

View job descriptions: https://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/jobsummary.aspx

More Details about the Job Fair

  • Preregistered applicants should plan on approximately one hour to complete the skills assessment and interview. Preregister here: https://boardofelections.knack.com/temps#apply/
  • Applicants should have questions ready and come prepared with several copies of their resume.
  • There is no cost to attend the job fair.
  • Contact Human Resources with questions at 216-443-6600.

If you missed the job fair, you can still apply for temporary employment: Access the application here: https://boardofelections.knack.com/temps#apply/

Happy Election Day!

Posted on by Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

Today, voters in 11 cities across Cuyahoga County will cast votes for local candidates and/or various issues affecting their municipality, school district and libraries.

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Election Cities
Bratenahl
Broadview Heights
Brooklyn
Chagrin Falls Village
Euclid
Mayfield Village
Oakwood Village
Parma
Parma Heights
Seven Hills
Strongsville

Reminders for Voters
Voters are reminded to bring proper ID with them to the polls today. This includes:

  • Unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state ID
  • Military ID
  • Current (within the past 12 months) utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document with your name and current address

Any voter that does not know where to vote can look up their polling location on our website. They may also download a sample ballot to review prior to voting.
Click here for “My Voting Info”

Vote-by-Mail Ballots
People who vote by mail must be aware that the deadline to mail their ballot has passed. Voted ballots may only be returned to the Board of Elections offices and must be received by 7:30 p.m. tonight. Voters may utilize a special ballot box located in the Board of Elections parking lot at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland (Map). Ballots cannot be dropped off at a voting location on Election Day.

Spanish Hotline
Spanish-speaking voters needing special assistance on Election Day may call our Spanish Hotline at 216-443-3233. We will gladly help you!

 

Early Voting Schedule for May 7, 2019 Primary Election

Posted on by Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

Early voting has started for the May 7, 2019 Primary Election. Voters may cast their ballots at the Board of Elections located at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 now through May 6.

Early Voting Hours

Weekday Voting:
April 9 – 25 (M-F, 8AM – 5PM)
April 29 – May 3 (M-F, 8AM – 7PM)
May 6 (Mon., 8AM – 2PM)

Weekend Voting:
May 4 (Sat., 8AM – 4PM)
May 5 (Sun., 1PM – 5PM)

The early voting process has changed slightly to create an experience similar to Election Day. Learn more about the early voting process here. Voters are reminded to bring proper ID with them. If they do not have ID, they may provide the last four digits of their social security number to receive their ballot.

Voting by Mail

Voters who prefer to vote by mail must request their ballot no later than noon on Saturday, May 4. However, it is always better to place the request sooner rather than later. Voting by mail is safe, secure and convenient, and it is open to all voters.

Request your absentee ballot here: Vote-by-Mail Application

Changes to early voting process create an Election Day experience

Posted on by Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

Early voters will have a new experience when they cast ballots at the Board of Elections. Changes have been made to make early voting more like going to the polls on Election Day. The changes are the result of the passage of House Bill 41.

Here is how the new method works:

  • People will present their identification and sign a poll book.
  • A ballot is issued and people proceed to vote.
  • Voters scan their voted ballots to complete the process.

Advantages of the new process:

  • Voters will no longer be required to complete a ballot application or ID envelope.
  • The scanners will alert people if there are any questions of voter intent or possible errors that voters may want to correct.

No ID? No problem.

Voters are not required to present ID if they know the last four digits of their social security number, or driver’s license or state-issued ID number. These voters, however, will be required to complete a ballot application at the time of voting, similar to the old process.

Acceptable forms of ID for early voters:

  • Ohio driver’s license (unexpired)
  • Ohio ID card (unexpired)
  • Military ID
  • Current (within the last 12 months) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter’s name and current address

Click here for more details regarding acceptable forms of identification.

When and where to vote early:

Early voting will continue to take place at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, located at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Map

Early voting hours for the May 7, 2019 Primary Election:

Weekday Voting:
April 9 – 25 (M-F, 8AM – 5PM)
April 29 – May 3 (M-F, 8AM – 7PM)
May 6 (Mon., 8AM – 2PM)

Weekend Voting:
May 4 (Sat., 8AM – 4PM)
May 5 (Sun., 1PM – 5PM)

 

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has begun a search for a new early voting location

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Voters take advantage of early voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections during the 2018 General Election

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has initiated the process of selecting a new building for early voting.

At today’s Board meeting, Director Pat McDonald was asked by the Board to launch a search for an early voting center that is better suited to accommodate large numbers of voters. Currently people cast early ballots at the Board headquarters located at 2925 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland.

The Board hopes to identify the new facility as soon as possible in order to move early voting prior to the 2020 Presidential Election year. “Well over 50,000 people are expected to vote early in the 29 days that lead up to the March Primary and the Presidential General Elections,” said Pat McDonald, the Director of the Board of Elections. “Early voting has created traffic congestion, parking shortages and lines that can form out the doors and down the street. A new location will hopefully overcome these challenges and improve our service,” said McDonald.

The Board is seeking a location that would be large enough to serve thousands of voters per day, provide ample parking, and is located close to public transportation.

McDonald is encouraging commercial real estate agents, private land owners and the general public to contact the Board if they have a location in mind that may be able to serve its needs. “Other counties have been very creative and successful in finding new early voting sites that include former department stores, shopping malls and shuttered corporate buildings. All ideas are welcome,” said McDonald.

As part of the selection process, the Board also encourages election administration stakeholders and community leaders to share their thoughts on proposed early voting centers.

By: Mike West, Community Outreach Manager