/news/tags/absentee-ballots absentee ballots en-US Copyright Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-24/disability-rights-ohio-says-disabled-voters-need-better-info-on-access A preliminary report finds four areas that need improvement for voters with disabilities. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-24/disability-rights-ohio-says-disabled-voters-need-better-info-on-access Kelly Krabill /news/2022-03-09/morning-headlines-mask-mandate-lifted-in-cleveland-schools-ohio-prepares-for-ukrainian-refugees The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has decided to drop its mask mandate; state agencies and organizations will start planning to assist Ukrainian refugees at a summit in Northeast Ohio next week; Ohio lawmakers are rushing to extend the deadline for the return of overseas absentee ballots as debate over new state legislative maps continues; and more stories. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:37:50 GMT /news/2022-03-09/morning-headlines-mask-mandate-lifted-in-cleveland-schools-ohio-prepares-for-ukrainian-refugees Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2020-11-02/votes-cast-though-ballots-requested-in-homeless-voter-drives-never-came Two homeless men in Cleveland voted early in person after they didn't receive the absentee ballots they requested after participating in a voter drive this fall. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:18:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-02/votes-cast-though-ballots-requested-in-homeless-voter-drives-never-came Taylor Haggerty /news/government-politics/2020-10-30/akron-man-waits-and-waits-for-absentee-ballot-turns-to-plan-b An Akron man requested an absentee ballot. It never showed up. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:50:58 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-30/akron-man-waits-and-waits-for-absentee-ballot-turns-to-plan-b Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2020-10-29/is-it-too-late-to-request-an-absentee-ballot The application deadline is October 31 — but experts say it may be time to explore in-person voting instead. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:57:10 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-29/is-it-too-late-to-request-an-absentee-ballot Kabir Bhatia /news/government-politics/2020-10-27/you-cannot-have-a-do-over-on-your-vote-in-ohio Despite President Trump advocating that people who previously voted for Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden change their vote, the League of Women Voters of Ohio says that is not permitted in Ohio. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:50:48 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-27/you-cannot-have-a-do-over-on-your-vote-in-ohio Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2020-10-24/ohioans-unite-in-concern-for-countrys-future Voters says the 2020 election feels different, with more at stake. Sat, 24 Oct 2020 09:50:08 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-24/ohioans-unite-in-concern-for-countrys-future Amanda Garrett /news/government-politics/2020-10-21/half-of-counties-working-with-a-cleveland-vendor-walk-away-over-ballot-delays After thousands of absentee ballots were late being mailed, nine of the 16 counties in Ohio that have contracted with a company in Cleveland to print and distribute them have decided they will pick up the work on their own. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:18:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-21/half-of-counties-working-with-a-cleveland-vendor-walk-away-over-ballot-delays Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2020-10-21/signature-mismatching-could-prevent-legitimate-votes-from-being-counted Find out how a change in the way you sign your name could ultimately determine whether your ballot is accepted and your vote is counted. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:50:46 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-21/signature-mismatching-could-prevent-legitimate-votes-from-being-counted Kelly Woodward /news/government-politics/2020-10-20/summit-county-ballots-are-finally-headed-to-voters-after-printing-delays A Cleveland-based printing company has sent out all of the ballots requested by Summit County as of Tuesday afternoon. But Summit County election officials say the process was marred by delays and a lack of transparency. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:42:15 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-20/summit-county-ballots-are-finally-headed-to-voters-after-printing-delays Taylor Haggerty