Trimble, Ohio Public Records

The deadline falls 30 days before any election, and registrants must provide an Ohio driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. During the early voting period, which begins 28 days before Election Day, Ohio offers same-day registration and voting. As an unincorporated community, Trimble has no municipal government and therefore no mayoral or city council races. Residents participate in Ames Township trustee elections, where three trustees serve four-year staggered terms. They also vote for Athens County offices including commissioners, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, recorder, clerk of courts, coroner, engineer, and prosecuting attorney. State legislative races for Ohio House and Senate districts appear on the ballot, along with federal elections for U.S. House, Senate, and President. Voters can locate their specific polling place by entering their address at www.athensoh.org/boe or calling the Board of Elections directly. Precincts determine polling assignments, and Trimble area voters typically cast ballots at locations within Ames Township such as community centers or fire stations. Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3501, voter registration lists are public records available from the Board of Elections. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees can be searched through the Ohio Secretary of State's website at www.ohiosos.gov/campaign-finance. Candidate filings, petition signatures (with some privacy redactions), and precinct-level election results are also public. Ohio will hold a gubernatorial election that year, as Governor Mike DeWine's term ends (or his successor if he does not run). Ohio does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026, as the next races are in 2024 and 2028. For confirmed candidate lists and ballot issues, voters should check with the Athens County Board of Elections beginning in early 2026. Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter may request an absentee ballot by submitting an application to the Athens County Board of Elections. Applications are available at www.athensoh.org/boe and must be received by the Board by noon the Saturday before Election Day for mail ballots, or by 3 p.m. The Monday before Election Day for in-person pickup. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail (must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received within 10 days) or delivered in person to the Board of Elections drop box until 7:30 p.m. On Election Day. Early in-person voting is available at the Board of Elections office beginning 28 days before any election, including evenings and weekends.