 |
 |
 |
| Home |
Updated on March 28, 2005 |
|
|
 |
 |
November 5 - General Election, Polls6:30am to 7:30pm
|
|
2002 General Election Candidates
|
For a full list of candidates, seats, political parties and issues visit http://www.politics1.com/oh.htm
U.S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 1
Steve Chabot, (R-incumbent) - http://www.stevechabot.com/
Greg Harris, (D) - http://www.citizenharris.org/default.aspx
District 2
Rob Portman, (R-incumbent) - http://www.robportman.org/
Charles Sanders, (D) - http://www.charleswsanders.org/
District 3
Rick Carne, (D) - http://www.carneforcongress.com/
Mike Turner, ( R )
District 4
Mike Oxley, (R-incumbent) - http://www.mikeoxley.org/
Jim Clark, (D)
District 5
Paul Gillmor, (R-incumbent) - http://www.gillmorforcongress.com/
Roger Anderson, (D) - http://www.andersonforcongress.org/
District 6
Ted Strickland, (D-incumbent) - http://www.tedstricklandforcongress.com/
Mike Halleck, ( R )
District 7
Dave Hobson, (R-incumbent) - http://www.hobsonforcongress.com/
Kara Anastasio, (D)
District 8
Joe Boehner, (R-incumbent) - http://johnboehner.house.gov/
Jeffrey Hardenbrook, (D)
District 9
Marcy Kaptur, (D-incumbent) - http://www.votemarcy.com/
Ed Emery, ( R )
District 10
Dennis Kucinich, (D-incumbent) - http://www.kucinich.net/
Jon Heben, ( R )
District 11
Stephanie Tubbs Jones, (D-incumbent) - http://www.house.gov/tubbsjones/
Pat Pappano, ( R ) - http://www.pappanoforcongress.org/
District 12
Pat Tiberi, (R-incumbent) - http://www.tiberiforcongress.com/
Edward Brown, (D)
District 13
Sherrod Brown, (D-incumbent) - http://www.sherrodbrown.com/
District 14
Steve LaTourette, (R-incumbent) - http://www.house.gov/latourette/
Dale Blanchard, (D) -
District 15
Deborah Pryce, (R-incumbent) - http://www.pryce4congress.com/
Mark Brown, (D)
District 16
Ralph Regula, (R-incumbent) - http://wwwa.house.gov/regula/
Jim Rice, (D)
District 17
Tim Ryan, (D-incumbent) - http://www.timryanforcongress.com/
Ann Womer Benjamin, ( R) - http://www.awb2002.com/
District 18
Bob Ney, (R-incumbent) - http://www.bobney.org/
Chad Perry, (Green)
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
(Governor and Lt. Governor candidates run together on ticket for General Election)
Bob Taft II, (R-incumbent) - http://www.governortaft.com/
Jennette Bradley, ( R) - http://council.ci.columbus.oh.us/councilmembers/bradley/bradley.htm
Tim Hagan, (D) - http://www.timhaganforgovernor.com/
Charleta Tavares, (D) - http://council.ci.columbus.oh.us/councilmembers/tavares/tavares.htm
Secretary of State
Ken Blackwell, (R-incumbent) - http://www.state.oh.us/sos/
Bryan Flannery, (D) - http://www.bryanflannery.com/
Attorney General
Jim Petro, (R) - http://www.jimpetro.com/
Leigh Herington, (D) - http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/bios/sd_28.html
State House * http://www.house.state.oh.us/
State Senate * http://www.senate.state.oh.us/
Why should I register to vote?
No right we possess as American citizens is as dear as that of the secret ballot. Voting allows each citizen to have his or her voice heard. Voting preserves the freedom we Americans cherish.
Must I be a U.S. citizen and a resident to register to vote in Ohio?
You must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Ohio for at least thirty (30) days before the election and you must have registered to vote in Ohio at least thirty (30) days before the election.
How do I register to vote?
You may register to vote simply by filling out a brief form, giving your intent to register, your name, birth date, citizenship status, age, current address and signature.
Do I have to register before every election?
No. Once you register to vote and vote in at least one general election in four years and - if you so choose - in a primary or special election, you never have to register again. Remember: You must keep your registration accurately updated for changes that may occur in your life such as a move or a name change.
Must I have an ID with me to register to vote?
Identification is not required to register to vote in Ohio.
Can I register to vote anywhere as long as it is in Ohio?
Yes, you may register at any approved registration site in the State of Ohio, but you must vote in the county and precinct where you reside. It is a felony to knowingly make application or attempt to register in a precinct in which you are not a qualified voter. The system in our country is based on the premise of one person, one vote.
How old must I be to be able to register to vote?
You must be 18 years old on or before the day of the general election and 18 years old on or before November 6 to vote in a primary for candidates only.
Must I declare a political party affiliation when I register?
No. However, when you vote in a primary election, your vote will determine your party affiliation.
Where may I register to vote?
You may register to vote at the following locations.
The office of the Secretary of State of Ohio, or the Secretary of State Client Services Center, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
The board of elections office in your county (It is always listed in the phone book under "Government Offices - County.")
Any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office or BMV registrar
Any public or vocational school
Public libraries
Your county treasurer's office
You may also be able to register at sites such as: union-affiliated offices, or at get-out-to-vote rallies at special locations
How may I request a voter registration form?
You may request a voter registration form by mail, or by calling or visiting your county board of elections. You may obtain a form via mail by contacting the office of the Secretary of State of Ohio or by visiting the Ohio Secretary of State Client Services Center. Anyone may pick up a registration form for you. Click here for a voter registration request form http://serform.sos.state.oh.us/servlet/page?_pageid=205&_dad=porthope&_schema=PORTHOPE
Is there a deadline for sending in the registration form?
In order to vote in an upcoming election, the properly completed voter registration form must be postmarked thirty (30) days before the upcoming election to be valid.
Do I have to be registered in the county that I consider my residence in order to vote?
Yes.
How do I find out if I am still registered if I have not voted in a long time?
Contact your county board of elections for information specific to your situation. PLEASE NOTE: The Office of the Secretary of State does not have specific, individual registration information on file - only county boards of elections have that information.
What form do I fill out to change my address or my name?
You must complete an Ohio Voter Registration Form at any registration site. The registration form is available for you to obtain when you file for a marriage license, or with the court when you change your name.
I registered, but I never received a notice from the board of elections that I am registered. How do I find out if my new registration was really processed?
It is a good idea to confirm your registration status with your local board of elections by the registration deadline, which is usually in early October.
How to Vote:
How do I find out where to go to vote?
Only your county board of elections can tell you the location of your polling place. Please be sure to verify your polling location early in the election season. Click here to locate your county's board of elections http://www.state.oh.us/sos/boe.html
Where do I go to actually vote?
You must go to your assigned polling place in your county precinct.
How do I find out if my polling place has moved?
Contact your board of elections in your county. If the polling place has relocated, the county board of elections is required to send you a notification in the mail of the new location. Click here to find your county board of elections http://www.state.oh.us/sos/boe.html
Do I need an ID with me to vote?
No.
If I am disabled, how do I vote?
You may call TTY to get information on how to cast a ballot, or call your county board for information or assistance.
Can I vote in an upcoming election if I just moved to Ohio?
Yes, if you properly completed and submitted an Ohio voter registration form in the 30 days prior to the election. You should contact your county board of elections to confirm your registration status if you are uncertain.
Can I vote if I moved within my voting precinct?
Yes. If you are registered, you must report to your assigned polling place on Election Day and complete A Notice of Change of Address and make other changes, if applicable, and vote a regular ballot.
Can I vote if I changed my name and/or moved within my voting precinct?
Yes. If you are registered, you must go to your assigned polling place on Election Day and complete A Notice of Change of Name and A Change of Address and make other changes, if applicable, and vote a regular ballot.
Can I vote if I moved within the county during the last 28 days before the election?
Yes, if you are registered, you must go to your county board of elections office during regular office hours, complete A Notice of Change of Address and make other changes, if applicable, and vote a provisional ballot, which is similar to an absentee ballot.
Can I vote if I moved within my county on Election Day?
Yes, if you are registered. You may:
1. go to your new polling location, or
2. go to your county board of elections office, or
3. go to another site designated by your county board of elections. You must complete and sign A Notice of Change of Address (and make other changes, if applicable), and
4. vote a provisional ballot.
If I moved from one Ohio county to another Ohio county during the 28 days before an election, can I vote?
Yes, if you are registered. You may:
1. go to the county board of elections office in your NEW COUNTY during regular office hours, complete and sign a new voter registration form, and
2. vote a provisional ballot.
If I moved on Election Day from one Ohio county to another Ohio county, can I vote?
Yes, if you are registered. You may choose to:
1. go to the county board of elections in your new county, or
2. go to another site designated by the board of elections in your new county; and
3. complete and sign a new voter registration form, and
4. vote a provisional ballot.
How close to the date of an election can I change my address and still vote?
You may vote if you follow the examples listed above. Generally, you may vote if you completed the appropriate notices of change during the 28 days before a primary election or if you completed and submitted the appropriate change forms during the 25 days before a presidential primary election.
Absentee Voting Information
What is absentee voting?
Absentee Voting allows you to cast a vote when you notify your county board of elections that on Election Day:
you will be absent from your county,
you are 62 years old or older,
you or a family member will be in the hospital,
you have a physical disability preventing you from getting to the polling place,
you are an elections official or board of elections employee,
you have religious reasons for not being able to vote on Election Day,
you will be in jail, under sentence, or awaiting trial,
you are on active duty with an organized militia, or
you are confined to a hospital because of a medical emergency on Election Day.
How do I get an absentee ballot?
An absentee ballot may be requested by visiting or writing to your county board of elections.
You must give the following information:
your name and voting residence,
the election for which you are requesting a ballot,
your reason for being absent from the polls on Election Day,
your party choice, if the election is a primary election, or if you want an issues only ballot,
your signature.
If you are in a hospital for a medical emergency ON ELECTION DAY, the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 3 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY.
You may call your county board of elections office if you are interested in these paid or volunteer positions that may be right in your neighborhood. Everyone is encouraged to participate in our electoral process. Click here to contact your county's board of elections http://www.state.oh.us/sos/boe.html.
Is it too late to register to vote?
IT IS NEVER "TOO LATE" TO REGISTER TO VOTE.
However, you cannot vote in today's election unless you are registered.
Can you tell me where to go vote today?
You must call your county board of elections. Only your county board of elections has information regarding the location of your polling place.
Can I still vote if I forgot to register?
No. You must have properly completed and submitted a voter registration form at least thirty (30) days before the election.
Can I do an absentee ballot today -- Election Day - because I can't make it to the polls?
You may vote by absentee ballot only if you are in the hospital with a medical emergency and the request for an absentee ballot is made before 3 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY.
Can I make changes to my voter registration information at the polls on Election Day when I go to vote?
Yes.
|
|
County Boards of Elections Directory
|
Find your county's board of elections: http://www.state.oh.us/sos/boe.html
For more information on elections and voting visit:
OHIO STATE ELECTION OFFICE:
Secretary of State's Office * http://www.state.oh.us/sos/
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2001-2004, Indian American Center for
Political Awareness. All rights reserved.
|
|
| |