Hardin County Ohio Board of Elections

09/03/2026

The Ohio Secretary of State's office has begun mailing all eligible voters in the state Absentee Ballot Applications. If you have already filed one with our office for the November 3rd, 2026 election you do not need to return another form. Our office will begin mailing ballots out on October 6. You can check the status of your application and ballot on our website @

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08/25/2026

The Ohio Secreatary of State has launched a statewide training institute available to the public for potential candidates or existing elected officials that would like further information. These sessions include:
How to Run for Office
How to File for Candidacy
Campaign Finance for Candidates
How Ohio's Elections Work

The trainings can be found here!

Browse information helpful to candidates planning to run for elected office in Ohio.

08/11/2026

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Be part of the team that helps keep Ohio's elections secure, accessible, and running smoothly. Sign up to serve as a poll worker in November, support your community, and get paid for your time. Learn more @ voteohio.gov
Or call our office at 419-674-2211.

07/02/2026

We have had multiple people bring these mailings to our attention this morning. These were not sent out by the Hardin County Board of Elections or the Ohio Secretary of State. If you ever have any questions feel free to contact us at 419-674-2211.

07/02/2026

Just an FYI, please call our office if you have any questions about anything you have received, or check your voter registration @ voteohio.gov.

04/27/2026

Make sure that your mail-in ballot is returned to us by 7:30 pm on Election night, May 5, 2026. If you mail it back, it still needs to be delivered to us no later than May 5, 2026.

Early Voting April is almost over! Election Day is less than Two Weeks away!

, We hope you're as ready as we are!

04/27/2026

We are in desperate need of Democrat Precinct Election Officials for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. If you know anyone that would be interested, please have them reach out to us.

04/27/2026

Here are our hours for the last week of early voting.

Final Week of In-Person Early Voting Underway at Hardin County Courthouse

https://wktn.com/featured/final-week-of-in-person-early-voting-underway-at-hardin-county-courthouse/

04/06/2026

Today, Monday April 6, 2026, is the deadline to register or update your voter registration before the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. If you have moved or changed your name be sure to update your voter record so it will not delay you when you vote! You can check your voter registration information at

VoteOhio.gov is the official location for accurate information about elections and voting in Ohio.

02/26/2026

Hardin County Board of Elections Accepting Applications for Director/Deputy Director

https://wktn.com/news/hardin-county-board-of-elections-accepting-applications-for-director-deputy-director/