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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Ohio on March 19, 2024 and November 5, 2024.
In 2024, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.
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- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024
Election dates
November 5
Cuyahoga County
- See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures
• Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio, Issue 49, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed:
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• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 55, Cigarette Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years. |
Franklin County
- See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area. |
• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 46, Property Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years. |
• Groveport Madison Local School District, Ohio, Issue 38, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Hilliard City School District, Ohio, Issue 39, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed:
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• New Albany-Plain Local School District, Ohio, Issue 40, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
Hamilton County
- See also: Hamilton County, Ohio ballot measures
• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 34, Family Services and Treatment Programs Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs. |
• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 35, Community Developmental Disabilities Programs Tax Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs. |
Lucas County
- See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 28, Port Authority Tax Measure (2024):
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs. |
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 29, Senior Citizen Services Tax Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs. |
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 30, Children Services Tax Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children. |
• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 9, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three. |
• Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ohio, Issue 24, Bond Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Toledo Public Schools, Ohio, Issue 19, Tax and Bond Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed:
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March 19
Cuyahoga County
- See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported this measure to renew a property tax of $131 per $100,000 of assessed value for eight years to provide funding for health and human or social services. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure to renew a property tax of $131 per $100,000 of assessed value for eight years to provide funding for health and human or social services. |
Delaware County
- See also: Delaware County, Ohio ballot measures
• Olentangy Local School District, Ohio, Bond and Property Tax Levies Measure (March 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported allowing the school district to:
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A "no" vote opposed allowing the school district to:
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Franklin County
- See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
• Olentangy Local School District, Ohio, Bond and Property Tax Levies Measure (March 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported allowing the school district to:
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A "no" vote opposed allowing the school district to:
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Lucas County
- See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 8, Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for 10 years a tax levy of $35 per $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, generating an estimated $9.15 million annually, with revenue going to addiction and mental health services. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for 10 years a tax levy of $35 per $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, generating an estimated $9.15 million annually, with revenue going to addiction and mental health services. |
• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 1, 0.75% Income Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing the 0.75% income tax, with 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund for police and fire and other safety responsibilities, 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund, and 1/3 of the revenue going to the Capital Improvements Fund. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the 0.75% income tax, with 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund for police and fire and other safety responsibilities, 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund, and 1/3 of the revenue going to the Capital Improvements Fund. |
• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 2, 0.25% Income Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges. |
November 5
Cuyahoga County
- See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures
• Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio, Issue 49, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed:
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• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 55, Cigarette Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years. |
Franklin County
- See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area. |
• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 46, Property Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years. |
• Groveport Madison Local School District, Ohio, Issue 38, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Hilliard City School District, Ohio, Issue 39, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed:
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• New Albany-Plain Local School District, Ohio, Issue 40, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
Hamilton County
- See also: Hamilton County, Ohio ballot measures
• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 34, Family Services and Treatment Programs Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs. |
• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 35, Community Developmental Disabilities Programs Tax Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs. |
Lucas County
- See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 28, Port Authority Tax Measure (2024):
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs. |
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 29, Senior Citizen Services Tax Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs. |
• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 30, Children Services Tax Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children. |
• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 9, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three. |
• Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ohio, Issue 24, Bond Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Toledo Public Schools, Ohio, Issue 19, Tax and Bond Measure (2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed:
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How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Ohio
Click "Show" to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Ohio.
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Poll timesIn Ohio, all polling places are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Voters who are in line at 7:30 p.m. are permitted to vote.[1] Registration
To register to vote in Ohio, an applicant must be a United States citizen, a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old by the day of the election. Individuals who are incarcerated for a felony conviction, have been declared by a court to be incompetent for voting purposes, or have been permanently disenfranchised may not register to vote.[2] Applicants may register to vote online, in person, or by mail. The Ohio Voter Registration and Information Update Form is available online and can be requested by mail. In-person voter registration is available at various locations including the secretary of state and board of elections offices, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices, public libraries and high schools, and other state agencies. A full list of locations is available here. The deadline to register to vote is 30 days before the next election. An Ohio driver’s license number, state ID card number, or the last four digits of a SSN is required in order to register to vote or update a voter registration.[3][4] Automatic registrationOhio does not practice automatic voter registration.[5] Online registration
Ohio has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationOhio does not allow same-day voter registration.[5] Residency requirementsProspective voters must be residents of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election.[5] Verification of citizenshipOhio does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "whoever commits election falsification is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree."[6] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[7] As of November 2024, five states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, and New Hampshire — had passed laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration. However, only two of those states' laws were in effect, in Arizona and New Hampshire. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allowed noncitizens to vote in some local elections as of November 2024. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe Ohio Secretary of State’s Office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website. Voter ID requirementsOhio requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[8] The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2023. Click here for the Ohio Secretary of State page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, “Election Day Voting,” accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, “Voter Eligibility & Residency Requirements,” accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, “Register to Vote and Update Your Registration,” accessed April 6, 2023
- ↑ Democracy Docket, “Ohio Governor Signs Strict Photo ID Bill Into Law,” January 6, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 7, 2024
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Voter Registration and Information Update Form," accessed November 2, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Identification requirements," accessed Aprl 6, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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