Register to Vote from Home as an Out-of-State Student
How to Register from Home as an Out-of-State Student
Are you planning to be in your home state and voting in your hometown? Every state has different laws about voter registration, deadlines, and identification requirements. It’s best to check with your home state’s secretary of state’s election website for the information most relevant to you.
Register to Vote in Ohio as an Ohio Resident
To cast a ballot in Ohio, you must be pre-registered; you can’t just walk in and show ID. Keep in mind that you must register to vote by the deadline, April 7. If you miss this deadline, you won’t be able to vote in this election, but you can prepare to register for the next one.
How to Register in Ohio as an Ohio Resident
You have two options for registering to vote: online or using a paper form. Registration using the paper form is strongly encouraged.
Register to Vote in Kent Using Your Residence Hall Address
To cast a ballot in Ohio, you must be pre-registered; you can’t just walk in and show ID. Keep in mind that you must register to vote by the deadline, April 7. If you miss this deadline, you won’t be able to vote in this election, but you can prepare to register for the next one.
How to Register Using a Residence Hall Address
You have two options for registering to vote: online or using a paper form. Registration using the paper form is strongly encouraged.
Register to Vote in Kent as an Off-Campus Student
To cast a ballot in Ohio, you must be pre-registered; you can’t just walk in and show ID. Keep in mind that you must register to vote by the deadline, April 7. If you miss this deadline, you won’t be able to vote in this election, but you can prepare to register for the next one.
How to Register in Kent as an Off-Campus Student
You have two options for registering to vote: online or using a paper form. Registration using the paper form is strongly encouraged.
Register to Vote in Kent as an Out-of-State Student
Any student who is a U.S. citizen has the legal right to register to vote here in Kent, provided that you live here most of the year IF, AND ONLY IF, YOU HAVE A PASSPORT WITH YOU AS YOUR FORM OF ID.
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Lessons in Leadership: Navigating Election Season Conversations
Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 6-7 p.m. | Pepsi Leadership Center
Join the Leadership Center for a discussion on navigating election season conversations with confidence. Follow @kentstateleads on Instagram for more information.
Post-Election Holding Spaces
The Division of Student Life will be hosting a variety of post-election events designed to creating space for connection and community!
Post-Election Reflections - Nov. 7
Post-Election Reflections: Navigating Emotions and Wellness in the Kent State Community
Please join us as we process the recent impacts of the presidential election. Whether the votes are still being counted or a winner has been projected, we have witnessed strong feelings and attitudes expressed during this campaign cycle. The election represents many different values to members of the Kent State community. This discussion will allow community members to process the election and provide wellness tips as we head into the winter months.