Springdale, Ohio Public Records

Ohio residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.ohiosos.gov up to 30 days before an election, or register in person at the Board of Elections, public libraries, or BMV offices. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Ohio residents for at least 30 days, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration requires a valid Ohio driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Municipal elections in the city occur in odd-numbered years, with the most recent held in November 2023. The Mayor serves a four-year term while Council members serve staggered four-year terms. The next municipal elections are scheduled for November 2025 for certain Council seats, and November 2027 for Mayor. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting the Board of Elections website and using the polling place locator at https://www.votehamiltoncounty.gov/Voters/Your-Polling-Location, or by calling 513-632-7000. Ohio law makes extensive election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists, excluding confidential information like Social Security numbers and birthdates, can be purchased from the Board of Elections. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are searchable at https://www.ohiosos.gov/campaign-finance. Candidate filing information and petition signatures are available for inspection, and precinct-level election results are posted at https://www.votehamiltoncounty.gov after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County recorded approximately 62% voter turnout with over 260,000 ballots cast from roughly 420,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide several critical races. The entire Ohio House of Representatives is up for election, all 99 seats including districts covering the area. Certain State Senate seats will be decided depending on district numbers. Hamilton County executive and administrative offices on the ballot include County Commissioner, Sheriff, Coroner, and various judicial positions including Common Pleas Court judges. Ohio does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, and the Governor's race was decided in 2022 with the next scheduled for 2026. Statewide, voters will also decide on potential ballot issues and constitutional amendments. Absentee voting in Ohio is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Voters can request absentee ballots online at https://www.votehamiltoncounty.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting starting 90 days before the election. Applications are accepted until noon on the Saturday before Election Day for mail ballots, or until 3:00 p.m. the day before Election Day for in-person absentee voting at the Board of Elections. Early in-person voting at the Board of Elections typically begins 29 days before Election Day and continues through the day before Election Day, with extended evening and weekend hours closer to Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received within 10 days after the election. Voters can also return ballots in person to the Board of Elections or an official ballot drop box by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.