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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Ohio on March 19, 2024 and November 5, 2024.

In 2024, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

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See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

November 5

Cuyahoga County

See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures

• Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio, Issue 49, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: authorizing the school district to issue up to $295 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $93 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a tax of $301 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed: authorizing the school district to issue up to $295 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $93 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a tax of $301 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 55, Cigarette Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years.

Franklin County

See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures

• Central Ohio Transit Authority, Ohio, Issue 47, Sales Tax Increase for Funding Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area.

• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 46, Property Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years.

• Groveport Madison Local School District, Ohio, Issue 38, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Hilliard City School District, Ohio, Issue 39, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: authorizing the school district to issue up to $142 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $64 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a property tax of $242 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed: authorizing the school district to issue up to $142 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $64 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a property tax of $242 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

• New Albany-Plain Local School District, Ohio, Issue 40, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Hamilton County

See also: Hamilton County, Ohio ballot measures

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 34, Family Services and Treatment Programs Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 35, Community Developmental Disabilities Programs Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs.

Lucas County

See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 28, Port Authority Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs.

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 29, Senior Citizen Services Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs.

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 30, Children Services Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children.

• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 9, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three.

A "no" vote opposed changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three.

• Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ohio, Issue 24, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Toledo Public Schools, Ohio, Issue 19, Tax and Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: authorizing the school district to issue up to $99 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings and sites, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying an additional property tax of $133 for each $100,000 in appraised value for five years.

A "no" vote opposed: authorizing the school district to issue up to $99 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings and sites, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying an additional property tax of $133 for each $100,000 in appraised value for five years.

March 19

Cuyahoga County

See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures

• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 26, Property Tax Renewal for Health and Human Services Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported this measure to renew a property tax of $131 per $100,000 of assessed value for eight years to provide funding for health and human or social services.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to renew a property tax of $131 per $100,000 of assessed value for eight years to provide funding for health and human or social services.

Delaware County

See also: Delaware County, Ohio ballot measures

• Olentangy Local School District, Ohio, Bond and Property Tax Levies Measure (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported allowing the school district to:  issue $350 million in bonds for educational facilities and levy an estimated property tax of $95 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value to repay the bonds; levy an additional property tax not exceeding $44 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for facility improvements; and levy an additional property tax not exceeding $105 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for operating expenses.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the school district to: issue $350 million in bonds for educational facilities and levy an estimated property tax of $95 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value to repay the bonds; levy an additional property tax not exceeding $44 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for facility improvements; and levy an additional property tax not exceeding $105 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for operating expenses.

Franklin County

See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures

• Olentangy Local School District, Ohio, Bond and Property Tax Levies Measure (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported allowing the school district to:  issue $350 million in bonds for educational facilities and levy an estimated property tax of $95 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value to repay the bonds; levy an additional property tax not exceeding $44 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for facility improvements; and levy an additional property tax not exceeding $105 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for operating expenses.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the school district to: issue $350 million in bonds for educational facilities and levy an estimated property tax of $95 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value to repay the bonds; levy an additional property tax not exceeding $44 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for facility improvements; and levy an additional property tax not exceeding $105 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for operating expenses.

Lucas County

See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 8, Tax Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for 10 years a tax levy of $35 per $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, generating an estimated $9.15 million annually, with revenue going to addiction and mental health services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for 10 years a tax levy of $35 per $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, generating an estimated $9.15 million annually, with revenue going to addiction and mental health services.

• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 1, 0.75% Income Tax Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing the 0.75% income tax, with 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund for police and fire and other safety responsibilities, 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund, and 1/3 of the revenue going to the Capital Improvements Fund.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the 0.75% income tax, with 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund for police and fire and other safety responsibilities, 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund, and 1/3 of the revenue going to the Capital Improvements Fund.

• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 2, 0.25% Income Tax Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges.

November 5

Cuyahoga County

See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures

• Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio, Issue 49, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: authorizing the school district to issue up to $295 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $93 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a tax of $301 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed: authorizing the school district to issue up to $295 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $93 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a tax of $301 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 55, Cigarette Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years.

Franklin County

See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures

• Central Ohio Transit Authority, Ohio, Issue 47, Sales Tax Increase for Funding Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area.

• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 46, Property Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years.

• Groveport Madison Local School District, Ohio, Issue 38, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Hilliard City School District, Ohio, Issue 39, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: authorizing the school district to issue up to $142 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $64 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a property tax of $242 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed: authorizing the school district to issue up to $142 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $64 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying a property tax of $242 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

• New Albany-Plain Local School District, Ohio, Issue 40, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Hamilton County

See also: Hamilton County, Ohio ballot measures

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 34, Family Services and Treatment Programs Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 35, Community Developmental Disabilities Programs Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs.

Lucas County

See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 28, Port Authority Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs.

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 29, Senior Citizen Services Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs.

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 30, Children Services Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children.

• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 9, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three.

A "no" vote opposed changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three.

• Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ohio, Issue 24, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Toledo Public Schools, Ohio, Issue 19, Tax and Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: authorizing the school district to issue up to $99 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings and sites, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying an additional property tax of $133 for each $100,000 in appraised value for five years.

A "no" vote opposed: authorizing the school district to issue up to $99 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings and sites, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value; and levying an additional property tax of $133 for each $100,000 in appraised value for five years.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Ohio

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Ohio.

How to vote in Ohio

Poll times

In Ohio, all polling places are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Voters who are in line at 7:30 p.m. are permitted to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Ohio, an applicant must be a United States citizen, a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old by the day of the election. Individuals who are incarcerated for a felony conviction, have been declared by a court to be incompetent for voting purposes, or have been permanently disenfranchised may not register to vote.

Applicants may register to vote online, in person, or by mail. The Ohio Voter Registration and Information Update Form is available online and can be requested by mail. In-person voter registration is available at various locations including the secretary of state and board of elections offices, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices, public libraries and high schools, and other state agencies. A full list of locations is available here.

The deadline to register to vote is 30 days before the next election. An Ohio driver’s license number, state ID card number, or the last four digits of a SSN is required in order to register to vote or update a voter registration.

Automatic registration

Ohio does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Ohio has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Ohio does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Prospective voters must be residents of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Ohio requires those registering to vote or updating their voter registration information at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility to provide proof of citizenship before being allowed to do so. Individuals registering to vote in other settings do not have to provide proof of citizenship but must attest to their citizenship in a sworn statement.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website.

Voter ID requirements

Ohio requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Ohio Secretary of State page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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Ohio driver's license; State of Ohio ID card; Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV; A US passport; A US passport card; US military ID card; Ohio National Guard ID card; or US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card All photo IDs must have the following: An expiration date that has not passed; A photograph of the voter; The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book An unexpired Ohio Driver License, State ID Card, or Interim Documentation with your former address IS an ACCEPTABLE form of ID when your current address is in the pollbook.

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Ohio voters can obtain a free state ID card from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2024
• Local ballot measures, Ohio