Campaign Information

Placing Candidates and Issues on the Ballot

Nominating petitions of candidates in nonpartisan races and Local questions and issues for November 3 General Election, including local option petitions, must be certified to or filed with boards of elections by 4:00 p.m. (90 days before general election) 

If you are considering running for office in Ohio, the Candidate Requirement Guide can help you navigate the legal requirements for getting your name on the ballot. This guide provides a brief summary and is not a comprehensive digest of the laws. If you have additional questions about running for office or placing an issue on the ballot, contact 330-451-8683 Option 5.

Campaign Finance

If you have questions about campaign finance in Ohio, the Campaign Finance Handbook can provide you guidance. This guide was developed as a resource for candidates and treasurers to meet Ohio campaign finance reporting obligations. The information is specific to your type of reporting entity, broken 
down for convenience and contains links to the Ohio Revised Code and other resources you may find helpful. If you have additional questions about campaign finance, contact 330-451-8683 Option 6.