Plainfield, Ohio Public Records

Registration deadlines fall 30 days before any election, though residents can also register by mail or in person at the board office. As an unincorporated community, Plainfield holds no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Local governance occurs at the Jefferson Township level, where township trustees and a fiscal officer are elected during township elections in odd-numbered years. Residents also vote on county offices including Coshocton County Commissioners, Sheriff, Prosecutor, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, and Engineer, most elected during midterm years. To find their assigned polling place, voters can use the lookup tool on the board's website or call the office directly. Polling locations are assigned by residential address and precinct. Ohio allows early in-person voting beginning 28 days before Election Day at the board office during specified hours. Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3599 and Section 3501.13, certain election records are public, including voter registration lists (with some personal information redacted), precinct-level results, candidate filings, and campaign finance reports. The Secretary of State maintains a statewide voter registration database, though individual information is subject to privacy protections. The county gave strong support to Republican candidates, reflecting its conservative voting patterns.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Plainfield voters are published by the Ohio Secretary of State Elections (https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/). The state's senior U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Plainfield voters are published by the Ohio Secretary of State Elections (https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/). County offices including potentially County Commissioner seats, Prosecutor, Auditor, and others depending on term expirations will appear on the ballot. Voters should check the board website in 2026 for specific candidate filings and local issues. To request an absentee ballot in Ohio, voters must submit an application to the Coshocton County Board of Elections, available for download on their website or by calling the office. Applications can be submitted by mail, email, fax, or in person. Ohio allows no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can vote by mail without providing a reason. The application deadline is typically noon the Saturday before Election Day for mail ballots, though earlier requests are encouraged. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).