The Knox County Board of Elections is reminding residents to prepare now for the upcoming May 5, 2026 Primary Election.
If you have recently moved, changed your name, or simply want to confirm your voter registration status, it is important to update your information before the deadline.
Voter registration closes at 9:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026. Updates can be made quickly and securely online at https://olvr.ohiosos.gov or in person at designated registration locations throughout the county. Meeting this deadline ensures that your information is accurate and that you are ready to cast your ballot in May.
Early voting begins the very next day, April 7, 2026, and offers multiple opportunities for residents to vote ahead of Election Day. The schedule is as follows:
- April 7–10, April 13–17, April 20–24: Weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- April 27–30: Extended weekday hours, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (April 28 until 8:30 p.m.)
- May 1: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- May 2: Saturday voting, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- May 3: Sunday voting, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Board of Elections emphasizes that keeping your registration current is essential for participating in Ohio’s elections. Whether you are registering for the first time or updating your information, acting before April 6 ensures your voice will be heard.
With early voting options and absentee ballots available, Knox County residents have multiple ways to make sure their vote counts in the May 2026 Primary Election.
