Kent Free Library is an official voter registration location. Stop by the Information Desk for a registration form or an Absentee Ballot request form. We will send it to the Portage County Board of Elections for you.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Next Election: Tuesday, May 5
Voter Registration Deadline for November 4 Election: Monday, April 6
Early In-Person Voting at Board of Elections Office: Tuesday, April 7 - Sunday, May 2 (check hours)
Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications for Absentee Ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8:30 PM on Tuesday, April 28
Absentee Ballot Deadline: Absentee Ballots must be RECEIVED by the Board of Elections by 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 5
Useful Links
Register or update your registration online
Request an Absentee Ballot online
Check your registration status or find your voting location
Voters' Guide
View a PDF copy of the Portage County, OH Voter Guide Primary Election 2026 by The Portage and The League of Women Voters of Kent and Northern Portage County in the link below. It has information about candidates and issues on the ballot in Portage County, OH. LWV is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes political responsibility through informed and active participation in government and acts on selected governmental issues. The League does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. LWV believes and informed electorate contributes to a more vibrant and engaged community. No portion of this Voter Guide may be reproduced for use in political campaigns or advertised.