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UpdateOhioTuesday, October 27, 2026

Lucas County tested voting machines ahead of Nov. 3 election

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WTVG
“Lucas County tests voting machines ahead of Nov. 3 general election”, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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What happened

The Lucas County Board of Elections conducted its public logic and accuracy test of voting machines Tuesday ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Director LaVera Scott said every machine must be tested to confirm calibration and that the full ballot appears for each precinct. Staff verified that screen touches record correctly and that printed ballot cards scan and match selections made on the machine.1

Scott reminded Ohio voters that a photo ID, including a driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID, is required to vote in person.1

What it means in Ohio

What Ohio voters need to know

A photo ID is required to vote in person.1

Key dates in Ohio

Election Day in 6 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Tue, Oct 6 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Tue, Oct 27 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  5. Tue, Nov 24 · 27 days
    County/Local certification

Every date in Ohio, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. WTVG, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPUVUzLUMwTXN0TnVZcjgxWDBTeDA5S1VLRmhVM2VDcFRZanY1R2lGUGdlTl9YbWJvaTVBaHBUR3BNckJsUWZhUlpVNjU2dld5RUdPd29QSVo2TUozaGxKMklrQlpHUTJmRGVNb25SaEQ2RzBlOTM0ck9NSGJ4ZmllWlhENGlNSnBVejN0QjFkSE1BV290bWRFY3lWUU1xd9IBsgFBVV95cUxQYlM1X2VVT09hb3M1NHRGSzI1RnFvTHdiOUs5OWRHMjAzRzFiWDQ2QmdKZ3UxREUxVTduaDZXV0k2c2lMRnd0b0ZYWHk2cWZib2FvUVB4ZFVDWm9FT1JuZkFtM25GYXRhYTZhYnRnREJ6c0NhOTlwX21JMk5oOW1tOURfT05HSzVwbzFvYXNrWW80MVl2Q3RRWHFhR0RqS01pbVBPZzZBcTJsREt4cUJ0eV9B?oc=5 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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