Ohio recently purged 124,158 voters from its voter rolls, which is one of the largest voter purges in recent years.
Ohio voters can check if they were affected by the purge by visiting the Ohio Secretary of State’s website. Voters can enter their name, county, and date of birth to check their voter registration status. If a voter has been removed from the voter rolls, they will need to re-register to vote before the next election. The deadline to register for Ohio’s next election is April 2, 2023. View our voter guide for more information.
It’s important to note that voter purges can affect any registered voter who hasn’t voted in consecutive elections, and certain groups are more likely to be impacted. Low-income individuals, people of color, and young voters are among those who may be more vulnerable to purges because they may move more frequently, which can result in outdated voter registration information. Additionally, these groups may face other barriers to voting, such as lack of access to transportation or difficulty obtaining required identification, which can further complicate the process of re-registering to vote after being purged from the rolls.
Questions about voting? Contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox: vhickcox@cair.com | 513.906.5728.