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Ohio Voter Guide: The do's and don'ts of absentee voting

What does it take to have your vote count, and just what is ballot harvesting, anyway?

Jenson Strock

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Published: 10:37 PM EDT September 18, 2020
Updated: 11:28 PM EDT September 18, 2020

As Nov. 3 inches closer, and the country continues to battle COVID-19, many Americans may opt to vote by mail. 

In Ohio, that means voting absentee. The practice has been around for decades, but 2020 may mark the first time some voters give it a try.

Here's everything you need to know about how to vote absentee, what to look out for and how county boards of elections ensure it's safety.

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