can I still vote if...

buckeyebAb

I'm registered under my maiden name and in a different county.


I realize I've had plenty of time to take care of this, but I seriously just lost track of time since we've been crazy busy the past couple of months!  I am currently registered to vote in Stark County and under my maiden name.  Can I still vote in my current county (Franklin) and under my married name?  Would I just take a recent utility bill and my license to prove my married name (or would I need to take something like my marriage abstract)?

Thanks!

the_magic_number

I would imagine you would need your abstract of marriage and a utility bill but then you will still vote with a provisional ballot.  Honestly though, you should call the Board of Elections and verify that with them.

Temp655608750006792

What does your passport say?  I just use my passport because I hadn't changed my name with the voting people.  My passport still had my  maiden name on it.  It worked in Georgia so hopefully it will work for you?  But I would still check.

Manday

I am 99% sure they will not let you vote under a different name, no matter what evidence you bring. You will need an ID with your old name on it.

I also think (but am not so sure) that you have to vote in the precinct in which you are registered, or by absentee ballot. I would call the election board and see what your options are, you may be able to go down to the state election board and submit an absentee ballot.

Mrs.SabrinaM

if you were previously registered at your address in franklin county then you can vote a provisional ballot with your new married name with the appropriate documentation.  This will effectivly change your voter registration. 

If you were not registered at your address before I would suggest calling the Franklin County board of electrions to see if you can still vote, however I think you might have missed your deadline.

Here's the BOE website

http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/boe/ 

buckeyebAb

thanks for the link... I wasn't sure where to look.  I'll have to give them a call and get an answer.   I appreciate the help!