Ohio votes Nov. 3 on governor, Senate and photo-ID amendment Issue 3
The gist
Ohio voters decide governor, U.S. Senate and Issue 3, a photo-ID amendment, on Nov. 3.
First results land just after 7:30 p.m., with absentee ballots counted first.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2026Issue 3, a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment requiring registered voters to show government-issued photo ID, was first proposed by Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
- Nov 3, 2026Election Day in Ohio; polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Voters decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the legislature, the Ohio Supreme Court and local offices, plus Issue 3.
- Nov 3, 2026First results are expected shortly after 7:30 p.m., with absentee ballots counted first, per the Secretary of State's office. All 88 counties tend to release all or almost all early and absentee results in their first update.