Elections
When, according to the statutory set by the Federal Government, is Election Day?
Tuesday, after the first Monday in the month of November.
At what age are you eligible to vote?
18 years old
Who is the governor of Ohio?
Mike Dewine
What are the three branches of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is a Midterm Election?
Elections held in even numbered years when there is no presidential election.
What are the three types of Elections.
Primary Elections
General Elections
Special Elections
What are the three ways you can vote in Ohio?
In-person on election day
In-person early voting
Absentee (or mail in) voting
What are the two chambers of Ohio’s State Legislature
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Senate
True or False?
Public Schools have governing bodies called school boards?
TRUE
What is an incumbent?
A person who is currently in office.
_______ are elected for 4-year terms.
Congressional Representatives
State Senators
State Supreme Court Justices
B. State Senators
Congressional Representatives are elected for 2-year terms. Ohio Supreme Court Justices are elected for 6-year terms.
Which of these is true?
You can vote at any polling place
You must be at least 18 years to vote in a primary election.
The address on the driver’s license must match the address in the voter registration record in order to be able to vote.
In Ohio, 17 year old high school seniors can work the polls.
In Ohio, 17 year old high school seniors can work the polls.
True or False?
Ohio has same-day voter registration (aka election day registration)?
FALSE
A city council is what branch of government?
Legislative
What is a census?
An official count of the number of people in a region.
What will be the ballot in the 2022 general election?
President
U.S. Supreme Court
Ohio Governor
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio House Members
Ohio Governor
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio House Members
True or False?
You have to register to vote for every election?
FALSE
Who runs elections in Ohio?
The Secretary of State
The State Auditor is in what branch of Government?
Executive
What is canvassing?
Canvassing is the process where candidates or campaign workers attempt to win votes by contacting voters directly.
What is the difference between partisan and nonpartisan elections?
In partisan elections, candidates run as nominees of specific political parties or as independents.
In nonpartisan elections, the candidates’ party affiliation is not listed on the ballot.
Which age group has the lowest voter turnout nationwide?
18-29
30-39
50-59
60-69
70+
18-29
True or False?
ALL Judges are elected in Ohio?
TRUE
How many justices serve on the Ohio Supreme Court?
7
What is a Sample Ballot?
Sample Ballots help prepare voters for the election. They include:
A copy of the ballot you will use to vote
Your precinct (polling location) information
Voting Instructions