Key takeaways
- Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m., stay in line. You can still vote.
- Vote at your assigned precinct. The board office in Logan is not an Election Day polling place for regular in-person voting.
- Bring an unexpired photo ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and show ID at the board within four days.
- Absentee ballots must be received at the board office by 7:30 p.m. Do not bring them to your polling place.
Most Hocking County voters who did not vote early or by mail will vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The process is straightforward, but a few details (the right location, the right ID, and what to do if something goes wrong) make the difference between a smooth stop and a frustrating one.
Day-of checklist
- Know your polling place. Use the Hocking County polling place search. Several precincts share buildings, so note your precinct name too.
- Bring an unexpired photo ID: Ohio driver's license or state ID (or BMV interim ID form), U.S. passport or passport card, or a U.S. military, Ohio National Guard or VA ID card.
- Preview your ballot. Print or save your sample ballot. You may bring notes into the booth.
- Plan your time. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
- Save the board's number: (740) 380-8683.
Polling hours and lines
Ohio polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day (Ohio Secretary of State schedule). Lines, when they happen, tend to form before work, around lunchtime and after work, but every precinct is different.
Any voter in line when polls close at 7:30 p.m. is entitled to vote. Do not leave because someone tells you it is too late. If you have trouble, ask the presiding judge at your location or call the board.
What happens when you arrive
- Check in at your precinct's table. Show your photo ID to a poll worker.
- Confirm your name and address in the poll book and sign it. Poll workers compare your signature with your registration record.
- Receive your ballot or a voting card, depending on the equipment at your location.
- Vote in private. Take your time. Fill in every race and issue you want to vote on. Skipping a race does not affect your other votes.
- Cast your ballot in the tabulator or as instructed. If you make a mistake before casting, tell a poll worker and ask for a replacement ballot.
What is on the ballot
Every Hocking County voter will see governor and the other statewide executive offices, U.S. Senate, U.S. House District 2, Ohio Senate District 17, Ohio House District 92, county commissioner and auditor, two Ohio Supreme Court seats, other judicial races, State Issue 3 (voter photo ID amendment) and a countywide senior services levy renewal. Some precincts also have township or village levies. See the race overview on our homepage and our voter guides.
If something goes wrong
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Forgot your ID | Vote a provisional ballot and bring photo ID to the board office in Logan within four days (by Saturday, Nov. 7, per the Secretary of State's canvass directive). Or go get your ID and return before 7:30 p.m. |
| Your name isn't in the poll book | Ask the poll worker to check whether you are at the right precinct. If you are sure you are registered there, you can vote a provisional ballot. |
| You're at the wrong polling place | Get the correct address and go there. A provisional ballot cast at the wrong location is not counted. |
| You requested an absentee ballot | You can vote at your polling place, but it will be a provisional ballot so the board can confirm you did not also vote by mail. |
| You moved and didn't update your address | Go to the polling place for your new address and vote a provisional ballot. |
| You still have your absentee ballot | Take it to the Hocking County Board of Elections, 93 W. Hunter St., Logan, by 7:30 p.m. Polling places do not accept absentee ballots. |
Accessibility and help at the polls
- Accessible equipment: every polling location has voting equipment that voters with disabilities can use privately and independently.
- Curbside voting: if you cannot enter the building, ask about voting from your vehicle. Poll workers can bring a ballot out to you.
- Assistance: voters who need help because of a disability or difficulty reading may bring someone to help, with limits under federal law (it cannot be your employer or union representative).
- Questions in advance: see the board's accessibility page or call (740) 380-8683.
If you are hospitalized unexpectedly, Ohio has a process for emergency absentee ballots. Requests are due by 3 p.m. on Election Day, according to WYSU's November 2026 voter guide. Call the board as early as possible.
Rules inside the polling place
- No campaigning near the entrance. Ohio sets a no-electioneering zone around polling places, marked with small flags. Campaign signs and canvassing must stay outside it.
- Privacy: do not photograph other voters or their ballots. If you are unsure whether something is allowed, ask the poll workers before you use your phone in the voting area.
- Follow poll workers' directions. Each location has a presiding judge who is in charge on Election Day and can answer questions.
After the polls close
After 7:30 p.m., the board begins reporting unofficial results on its election results page. Those numbers do not yet include provisional ballots, which are reviewed after Election Day, or late-arriving military and overseas ballots. The official count is completed during the canvass, which must be certified by Nov. 24, 2026 under Directive 2026-48. Our voter guides explain the results process in detail.
Board of Elections contact
Hocking County Board of Elections
93 West Hunter Street, PO Box 109, Logan, OH 43138
Phone (740) 380-8683 • Fax (740) 380-3712
www.boe.ohio.gov/hocking
Frequently asked questions
What time do polls open and close in Hocking County on Nov. 3, 2026?
Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Anyone in line at 7:30 p.m. may vote.
Can I vote at the Board of Elections office on Election Day?
Regular in-person voting on Election Day happens at your assigned precinct polling place. Early voting at the board office ends Sunday, Nov. 1. Call the board if you have a special situation.
What should I bring to vote?
An unexpired photo ID such as an Ohio driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport or passport card, or U.S. military, Ohio National Guard or VA ID. Notes or a marked sample ballot are allowed.
Can I drop off my absentee ballot at my polling place?
No. Absentee ballots must be delivered to the Hocking County Board of Elections, 93 W. Hunter St., Logan, by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
What if I'm not in the poll book?
Ask the poll worker to confirm your precinct. If you believe you are registered there, you can vote a provisional ballot, which the board will review after the election.
When will Hocking County results be available?
Unofficial results begin appearing on the board's website after polls close. Official results are certified after the canvass, no later than Nov. 24, 2026.
Official sources
HockingElectionInfo.org is an independent, nonpartisan voter resource. We do not endorse candidates, parties or ballot issues. Rules and schedules can change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the Hocking County Board of Elections at (740) 380-8683. Spot an error? Tell us.