For Portage County voters who are worried about potential long voting lines on Election Day (Nov. 6th), early voting is a great option to consider. This applies to residents of Kent, Ravenna, and all other county residents.
In order to vote, accepted identification includes a valid Ohio driver's license, a current utility bill or several other optional forms of identification. A photo id is not required.
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Early voting will be held at the Portage County Board of
Elections, 449 South Meridian St. Rm. 101, Ravenna. Office hours will be:
Monday to Thursday, Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 8:00am-7:00pm.
Friday, Nov. 2 - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov.4, 2012 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Learn more at http://www.co.portage.oh.us/election/index.html
Alternatively, voters can request an absentee ballot that can be returned to them by mail for completion. Learn more about voting by mail at:
http://www.co.portage.oh.us/election/absentee_voting.htm
To learn more, email portage@sos.state.oh.us or call 330-297-3351.
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