Sandusky, Ohio Public Records

Address changes and other registration updates can also be completed online. The city operates under a commission form of government, with a mayor and city commissioners elected citywide. Municipal elections occur in odd-numbered years, with the next city elections set for November 2025. Information about local candidates and ballot measures is available through the Board of Elections and at https://www.cityofsandusky.com/. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the state's online tool at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location/ by entering their name and date of birth or complete address. Ohio maintains extensive publicly accessible election records. Voter registration lists can be purchased from the Board of Elections. Campaign finance reports are searchable through the Ohio Secretary of State at https://www.ohiosos.gov/campaign-finance/. Candidate filing information is available from both county boards and the Secretary of State. Precinct-level results for each election are published at https://www.eriecountyohioelections.gov/. During the November 2024 presidential election, Erie County recorded approximately 58% voter turnout, with roughly 42,000 ballots cast from 72,000 registered voters, demonstrating strong participation in the competitive presidential race. On November 3, 2026, voters throughout the city and county will decide several significant races. While Ohio's Class III U.S. Senate seat is not contested in 2026, all state constitutional offices including Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor, and Treasurer will appear on the ballot as Ohio holds gubernatorial elections during midterm years. All 99 Ohio House seats, including the district representing the area, and roughly half of the 33 Ohio Senate seats will be up for election. At the Erie County level, positions such as Erie County Commissioner, Sheriff, Prosecutor, Clerk of Courts, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer, and Coroner are elected in alternating cycles, with several expected on the 2026 ballot. Local voters will also weigh in on any city ballot measures, school board races for Sandusky City Schools, and other municipal issues if referred to even-year elections. Any registered voter in Ohio can request an absentee ballot for voting by mail. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the Erie County Board of Elections beginning 90 days before an election. The request deadline is three days before Election Day, which means by the Saturday before Tuesday elections. Completed ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received within 10 days after the election, or dropped off in person at the Board of Elections by 7:30 PM on Election Day. The county also offers early in-person voting at the Board of Elections office starting 28 days before Election Day, with evening and weekend hours available.