Ohio – Democrat

Ohio has a closed primary.

Do I declare my political party affiliation when I register?

No. Under Ohio election law, you declare your political party affiliation by requesting the ballot of a political party in a partisan primary election.

If you do not desire to affiliate with a political party in Ohio, you are considered to be an unaffiliated voter. An unaffiliated voter does not vote the ballot of a political party in a primary election. However, an unaffiliated voter may vote the Official Questions & Issues Ballot, if there is one for the voter’s precinct at the election.   Ohio voters FAQ

Voter Registration Form

Click here for the Ohio voter registration form

Or copy/paste the address into your browser:

http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/publications/election/VRform.pdf

Instructions

Voters who voted in the primary of another party in the previous election must complete a statement at the polls that confirms their changed affiliation. (Source: http://www.fairvote.org/open-and-closed-primaries)

Important Dates

Registration Deadline: Feb 6, 2012 (Certainty: confirmed)

Primary Date: Mar 6, 2012 (Certainty: confirmed)

Important Information

Ohio Election Calendar