Richland County Board of Elections
1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101
Mansfield, Oh 44906


Paulette Hankins, Director
Bill Freytag, Deputy Director


The Board of Elections office is located in the County Longview Center.
  The closest entrance to our office is at the lower lever back parking area at the southwest corner of the building.

Qualifications for registering to vote include:

  • Voter applicant must be either a native U. S. citizen, or a naturalized citizen of the U.S.

  • Voter applicant must be a resident of Richland County and Ohio 30 days prior to an election

  • Voter applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age by the date of the General Election.

Previously registered voters who have moved or changed their name, must notify the Board office
in writing or in person.  The voterÕs signature is mandatory for any changes on the registration.

In addition to the Board of Elections office, citizens may register or complete a change of address
or change of name at any of the following locations in Richland County:

 

Any Library Branch

 

All City and Village Hall offices

 

 Bureau of Motor Vehicles Office

 

The Department of Human Services

 

The Richland County Courthouse
(Recorder, Treasurer, or AuditorÕs offices)

 

All area High School Offices

 

Mansfield City Building, Ontario Administration Building, Shelby City Hall
or any Village or Township Hall

 

Registration forms may also be obtained from this download or requested by mail.  Contact the Board office at 419-774-5530 to have a form sent by mail.  Completed voter registration forms must be postmarked 30 days prior to Election Day. (Online registration is not available in Ohio)

Voter Registration Form
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