Summit County's Clerk's Office has added an extra day to its early in-person voting schedule for the 2026 general election.
The change was announced in the county's 2026 General Election FAQ, which says the additional day was intended to give voters more options.
The expanded schedule is part of the county's preparations for the Nov. 3 general election.
County election preparations
The Clerk's Office also conducted a logic and accuracy test of its election equipment on Oct. 12, according to the county.
The test was intended to ensure that voting equipment functions properly and records ballots as marked.
Summit County began mailing ballots Oct. 13.
The county is also participating in a statewide effort to test different vote-by-mail messaging on ballot envelopes ahead of changes scheduled for 2029.
Election results and certification
Summit County plans to release unofficial election results beginning the night of Nov. 3.
The county's official election calendar schedules the canvass for Nov. 17. During the canvass, the responsible governing body reviews the election results and determines whether they can be certified.
The Clerk's Office maintains election announcements and administrative updates on the Summit County website.
