Primary election FAQs

1. Uh, what election?

Yes! This is the primary election for a number of Hamilton County offices — including mayor, sheriff, and county clerk — as well as every county commission seat and over half the school board.

2. When is this election, and can I vote early?

Election Day for the primary is on May 5, and six early voting locations will be open through April 30.

Find early voting locations and hours here.

3. Am I still registered to vote? If not, can I?

It’s super easy to check. Click the button below to find out. Unfortunately the registration deadline for the primary is passed, but you can always register ahead of the general election scheduled for this August.

Check you registration here.

4. How does a primary work again?

In the county primary, voters pick either a Republican or Democratic ballot and choose who they want to see run in the general election this August. You don’t have to prove party membership to get either ballot.

5. How do I find out who’s running to represent me, learn more about them, and understand what they do in county government?

This is an excellent question, and we have an even more excellent answer. You can see all the candidates and get a personal ballot based on your address through our voter guide.

Plus, hear from the candidates who answered our questionnaire and learn what the county trustee (and all the other positions) actually do in government.

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Contact William Newlin at william@chattamatters.com