Chagrin Falls, Ohio Public Records

Residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.ohiosos.gov, the official portal maintained by the Ohio Secretary of State. Registration must be completed 30 days before an election, requiring either an Ohio driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. During the early voting period, Ohio allows same-day registration, enabling eligible residents to register and cast ballots simultaneously at the board office. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, Ohio residency for at least 30 days, and being at least 18 years old by Election Day. Municipal elections in the village take place in odd-numbered years for council and mayoral positions. Voters elect a mayor and six council members, three at-large and three by ward. Council members serve four-year staggered terms. Local ballot issues, including tax levies for the Chagrin Falls School District and village services, appear periodically. Information about local candidates and measures is available through the board and at Village Hall. Residents can locate their assigned polling place at https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov using the "Find Your Polling Location" tool, which requires a name and date of birth or address. Polling sites are typically schools, community centers, and other public buildings within the village. The board mails polling location cards to all registered voters before each election. Ohio law classifies voter registration lists as public records available for inspection and purchase for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance reports for local candidates are filed with the Cuyahoga County Board, while state candidates file with the Ohio Secretary of State; all reports are publicly accessible online at https://www.ohiosos.gov/campaign-finance. Candidate filings, petition signatures, and precinct-level results are also public records available through the board. Precincts in the village typically demonstrate higher-than-average turnout compared to the county overall, often reaching 70 to 75 percent in presidential elections. The ballot will include Ohio Governor (four-year term), U.S. Senate (Ohio's Class III seat), all 15 of Ohio's House seats including the district covering the area, Ohio Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Ohio Supreme Court seats. State legislative races include Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives districts serving the community. Cuyahoga County offices up for election include County Executive, County Council members, County Prosecutor, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff, and various judgeships. The Chagrin Falls Board of Education may also have seats on the ballot. Candidate filing for the May 2026 primary begins in late 2025. Ohio voters can request absentee ballots online at https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov or by mail, or in-person request to the board. Applications must be received by noon on the Saturday before Election Day for mail delivery, though voters can request ballots in person until the day before the election. The state offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to vote by mail without providing a reason. Early in-person voting is available at the board office beginning approximately four weeks before Election Day, with evening and weekend hours offered.