Everything you need to know about the 2026 Midterm Election | 13 Action News

Election resources for Ohio and Michigan voters, along with 13 Action News election coverage, can be found in the interactive graphics below.

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on everything from local candidates and issues, to statewide offices, and to U.S. House and Senate races that will determine control of Congress. All eyes are on Ohio and Michigan with high-stakes contests for governor and U.S. Senate.

Our live streaming coverage with real-time vote count updates begins the moment polls close in Ohio at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and continues throughout the night. Watch on 13+ and anywhere you stream 13 Action News, including this story.

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Cast your ballot: People looking to cast their ballot onsite will go to their assigned polling location, not their county’s early vote center, on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

• Ohio voting hours: 6:30am – 7:30pm on Tuesday
• Michigan voting hours: 7am to 8pm on Tuesday

Absentee ballots: Voters in Ohio need to return their absentee ballots to their county election board by 7:30pm on Election Day; Michigan voters have until 8 p.m. If it’s not already in the mail, you can drop it off at your county’s official drop box.

Transportation: Multiple organizations locally are offering free rides to polling locations on Tuesday. Details at the following links:

What we’re watching: 13 Action News is providing Election Day vote counts for hundreds of races throughout our region, from statewide offices to local candidates and issues, like safety and school levies.

• Follow along on our full election results page, where you can search for your county, city, township or village issues and candidates.
• You can also use our interactive results map for Ohio, Michigan, and the national balance of power.

Election Resources

Note: All results are considered unofficial until they have been certified by a county’s election board. Our full local race listing does not include uncontested races or local liquor options. For additional details on hyperlocal races, visit your county election board page linked below.

Resources for Ohio voters

Resources for Michigan voters

NWO County Board of Elections offices

Ohio Early In-Person Voting Hours:

• October 6 to 9: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 12 to 16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 19 to 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• October 26: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• October 27: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• October 28 to 30: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• October 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• November 1: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.