The 2026 Cleveland City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Cleveland City Council across all 17 wards. This election determines local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and constituent services in Ohio’s second-largest city.
The 2026 Cleveland City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Cleveland City Council across all 17 wards. This election determines local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and constituent services in Ohio’s second-largest city.
Ohio residents must register to vote by October 6, 2026, either online through the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county board of elections office. Early in-person voting begins October 8 and runs through November 2 at designated locations; voters must bring a valid ID such as an Ohio driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Absentee ballots can be requested by mail until October 31 and must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.