Midland, Ohio Public Records

The state requires registration at least 30 days before any election, and new registrants must provide either an Ohio driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Ohio permits same-day registration and voting during the early voting period, which starts 28 days before Election Day and continues through the day before the election at the Board of Elections office. As an unincorporated community, Midland holds no municipal elections for mayor or city council since there's no formal city government here. Instead, residents participate in Clinton County, state, and federal elections. The county elects three County Commissioners who serve staggered four-year terms, along with countywide offices including Sheriff, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Clerk of Courts, Engineer, Coroner, and Prosecuting Attorney. County Commissioner races typically appear on even-numbered year ballots. Union Township, where the community is located, elects Township Trustees and a Township Fiscal Officer, usually during odd-numbered years. Local voters also cast ballots for the Ohio General Assembly, including Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio State Senate seats. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting clintonboe.com and using the "Find Your Polling Location" tool, or by calling the Board of Elections directly. Precinct assignments determine polling places based on residential address. Ohio law mandates that polling places remain open from 6:30 a.m. To 7:30 p.m. On Election Day. Early in-person voting is available at the Board of Elections office beginning 28 days before Election Day, with extended hours typically offered during the final week. Public election records in Ohio cover voter registration lists (available for purchase by campaigns and political organizations), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees, candidate petitions and filings, and precinct-level election results. The Clinton County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's website at ohiosos.gov provide access to all these records. Voter registration data excludes Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and birthdates, but includes names, addresses, voting history (whether someone voted, not their actual choices), and party affiliation when applicable - Ohio voters may declare party affiliation when participating in primary elections The county has leaned Republican in recent presidential and statewide contests. Senate seat currently held by the appointee to the seat vacated by Vance's elevation to Vice President may be contested depending on the appointment and election schedule. The county will also elect officials whose terms expire in 2026, potentially including County Commissioner seats, and state legislative seats for the Ohio House and Senate representing the area. Local school board races and any levies or ballot measures proposed by county agencies or school districts will also appear. Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting by mail. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot online through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Clinton County Board of Elections. Absentee ballot applications must reach the Board of Elections no later than noon on the Saturday before Election Day (or by 3 days before Election Day for uniformed and overseas voters). Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received by the Board of Elections no later than 10 days after Election Day, or delivered in person by 7:30 p.m. On Election Day. Ohio also allows early in-person voting with no excuse required at the Board of Elections office.