The November 6, 2018 General Election will be here before you know it! Now is a great time to familiarize yourself with what to expect for this midterm election.
Author: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Upcoming Voter Education Events
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will be visiting a community near you to provide voting resources in preparation for the November 6, 2018 General Election. Come to one of the following events for:
- Answers to your election questions
- Voter registration and/or vote-by-mail applications
- Information regarding employment opportunities for the upcoming election cycle
- Poll worker applications
Check back often as more events will be added to the schedule in the coming weeks.
North Royalton Library
Friday, August 17, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton, OH 44133 (Map)
Solon Recreation Center
Monday, August 20, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
35000 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139 (Map)
Parma Library
Friday, August 24, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, Ohio 44129 (Map)
North Royalton Library
Friday, September 14 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton, OH 44133 (Map)
Solon Recreation Center
Monday, September 17, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
35000 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139 (Map)
Parma Library
Friday, September 21, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, Ohio 44129 (Map)
Solon Recreation Center
Monday, October 1, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
35000 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139 (Map)
Parma Library
Friday, October 5, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, Ohio 44129 (Map)
We’re having a job fair!
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections must hire nearly 300 temporary employees to successfully prepare for, conduct and wrap up the election this November. Job seekers are invited to attend an open house and job fair to learn more about the open positions, meet staff and hiring managers, and apply in person.
Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Cost: Free (Free parking available in rear of building)
Please complete the online job application prior to attending the job fair. Click here for online job application.
Reasons to Attend the Job Fair
- Interviews and skills assessments will be conducted throughout the event.
- Learn about the various positions and determine which opportunities best align with your interests and skill sets.
- Learn about position requirements, expected dates of employment, etc.
- Set yourself apart from other candidates with face-to-face interactions with hiring managers.
- Apply for positions on site.
Come Prepared
- Bring several copies of your resume.
- Dress professionally.
- Have questions ready.
- Allow extra time to speak with staff and complete an application.
- View position descriptions and/or apply online
Please contact Human Resources with any questions by calling 216-443-6600.
Job Requirements
- To work as a temporary full-time employee for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections:
- You must be able to work our core hours of 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday;
- You must be registered to vote;
- You must not have been convicted of a felony;
- You cannot be running as a candidate for the election in which you are working.
To make sure your registration is up to date, click here.
To view position descriptions, click here.
Please complete the online job application prior to attending the job fair. Click here for online job application.
Join us for National Voter Registration Day 2018!
It’s that time of year to get re-energized and focused on National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), taking place on September 25, 2018! We hope you will join in our community efforts this year as a partner organization and/or volunteer!
Once again, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Cleveland VOTES, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, and Nonprofit Vote are proudly organizing NVRD efforts across Greater Cleveland.There are many ways to get involved, whether it be through helping spread the word, volunteering to help with voter registration, or hosting a voter registration event of your own.
Community Collaboration Meetings
Participating organizations and volunteers will come together as a group twice this summer leading up to the main event. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
- Tuesday, July 31 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 28 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (Map)
The first meeting will serve as an opportunity to network with one another, discuss best practices, review what worked and didn’t work last year, set goals/discuss how we can grow the event, etc. Our second meeting will be more tactical in nature to finalize details and discuss marketing.
RSVP to Cathy Goskey at cgoskey@cuyahogacounty.us or 216-443-6413 if you would like to partner and/or volunteer in our NVRD community efforts.
**You can still participate even if you cannot attend the community meetings.**
Additional Resources
- Upcoming Webinar: “Planning For National Voter Registration Day” on August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Click here to register
- Previous Webinar: “Getting Started with 100 Days to Go” Click here for the recording
May 8, 2018 Primary Election Ends in Ties; Winners Could be Determined by Coin Toss
Official Election results released today by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections show that four contests ended in tie votes. This includes the candidates in the race for Republican State Central Committee, Senate District 23 (woman). Candidates Doris Durica and Candice Miller both received 5,128 votes.
This situation rarely occurs and normally only happens in small races with low numbers of votes. But in this case over 10,000 ballots were cast. “I have been in the election business for over ten years and I have never seen anything of this magnitude,” said Pat McDonald the Director of the Board of Elections. “With the thousands of ballots cast in this race the chances of a tie are extremely low. This also proves once again that every vote counts and that a single ballot can make the difference between who wins and who loses,” said McDonald.
The next step in the process for all of the tied races will be to flip a coin to determine the winner at today’s Board meeting. The contest will then be subject to an automatic re-count. If a tie remains following the re-count the outcome of the coin toss will stand.
There are also coin flips scheduled for the following seats:
Dem County Central Com East Cleveland -03- A
Jacqueline Goodrum 36 41.38 %
O. Mays 36 41.38 %
James Page 14 16.09 %
(Write-In) 1 1.15 %
Dem County Central Com Shaker Heights -00- A
Mary O. Boyle 81 50.00 %
Lisa D. Nguyen 81 50.00 %
Dem County Central Com Middleburg Heights -02- A
David Dean 2 50.00 %
Dan Jenkins 2 50.00 %
The official results will also lead to automatic re-counts for two issues because the differences in the vote totals are less than one half of one percent:
Issue 2: Beachwood CSD – Bond Issue and Tax Levy:
For the Bond Issue and Levy 2,030 49.94%
Against the Bond Issue and Levy 2,035 50.06%
Issue 12: North Olmsted Bond Issue
For the Bond Issue 3,300 49.77%
Against the Bond Issue 3,331 50.23%
Author: Mike West, Media and Voter Education Specialist, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Take the Voter Survey
Whether you voted in person or by mail, we want to hear about your experience! Please take a few moments to share your feedback through our voter survey. The responses help to ensure we are doing all we can to conduct successful elections. All responses are confidential.
Click Here to Take Survey
Thank you for your time!
It’s Election Day! May 8, 2018 Primary Election
Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Voters will have many important decisions to make from federal offices to state and local issues in this Primary Election.
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.
Weekend Voting for the May 8 Primary Election
Why wait until Election Day when you can cast your vote this weekend? Come to the Board of Elections located at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 to vote early.
Saturday, May 5: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 6: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Early voting at the Board of Elections concludes on Monday, May 7. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Track Your Ballot with VoterNotify
Did you know you can track your vote-by-mail ballot? With VoterNotify, you can sign up to receive a text and/or email message:
- When your ballot is sent to you.
- When your ballot is received.
- If there’s an issue with your ballot.
- Reminder to return your ballot as deadline approaches.
More than 17,000 voters in Cuyahoga County are taking advantage of VoterNotify.
Learn more here and sign up today.
To request your vote-by-mail ballot, print your application here. We must receive your completed form no later than noon on the Saturday prior to Election Day.
Linda Hlucky celebrates 25th year as a poll worker, looks ahead to 30th
We’ve asked some of our long-time poll workers to share their stories as part of our poll worker spotlight series. Last year, Linda Hlucky celebrated her 25th year as a poll worker. She loves serving her neighbors and has many fond memories. She looks forward to celebrating her 30th anniversary in 2023! Continue reading to learn more about her experience.
The following responses have been paraphrased.
How long have you been serving as a poll worker?
25 years
What brings you back each year?
I have enjoyed working at the voting booth at Thoreau Park Elementary School. I enjoyed other locations as well that were in walking distance from my home. I enjoy having a nice polling location manager. Overall, I am a dependable and loyal worker, and I get along with other workers and voters.
What are some of your most memorable moments as an Election Official?
I have had many celebrations as a poll worker! We celebrated when I reached my milestone years (10th year in 2003, 15th year in 2008, and 20th in 2013). In November of 2016 we celebrated my 25th year and my sixth presidential election. My polling manager surprised me with a cake, and we enjoyed food and taking pictures.
What is your favorite part about being an Election Official?
I love being hired back each election to help voters that come to vote at the voting booth. Many voters are friendly and patient. I also enjoy assisting on the evening before Election Day to set up booths and paperwork during the organizational meeting. Election Day is very exciting.
Describe the energy at polling locations on Election Day.
In my experience, Election Day is always very busy with voters from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Poll workers are happy to help them out when necessary. The other poll workers and I all get along well together.
Why is being an Election Official important to you?
I use the extra money as I am on a very tight budget. I also enjoy seeing other workers as we all get along very well together.
Did you feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day? Can you describe this?
Yes, I definitely feel a sense of accomplishment. I enjoy working at the polls, but I am very tired when I go home. I go to bed early and look forward to working future elections.
What is it like to know you made a difference in our electoral process?
It makes me feel great to be at the polls in a friendly atmosphere, getting along perfectly with other works and voters. I enjoy working very much, knowing I am helping voters.
Why, in your opinion, should others become Election Officials?
It is a great experience working to help voters. You can earn extra money and it’s only twice a year.
Please share any additional thoughts you have about being an election official.
It’s hard to believe I celebrated my 25th anniversary as a poll worker in 2017! I want to make it to 30 years or longer. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work for so many years. It’s been a great experience for me!
Learn More
We are now accepting applications for poll workers for the May 8 Primary Election. To be considered for this honorable service, please apply online or call 216-443-3277 for more information.
To view all of the stories in our poll worker spotlight series, click here.