Position Overview

• Receive training to learn about the voting process and how to best communicate this information to fellow students
• Connect with other students by staffing voter information tables and providing brief presentations about the voting process to student organizations and classes
• Join a campus-wide coalition that is made up of students, faculty, and staff who are working to ensure students have the access and information needed to participate in the voting process

Please note that this is a volunteer pos

Position Overview

Precinct Election Officials are hired by Ohio county Boards of Election to ensure that elections are run fairly and impartially and conducted according to Ohio law; with Kent State being located in Portage County, we provide our university community with information on how to become a Precinct Election Official here

Position Overview

A stipend-based student leader position hired by the Fair Elections Network and placed with the Civic and Community Engagement area of the Center for Student Involvement focused on voting and political engagement; Fair Elections Network typically hires two students during each election year (e.g., Spring and Fall 2026).

Democracy Fellows have the opportunity to:

Position Overview

A stipend-based student leader position in the Civic and Community Engagement area of the Center for Student Involvement focused on voting and political engagement; two students are hired every year.

Community Action Fellows have the opportunity to:

CONTACT

Kristi Yerian
Office of Admissions
132 Main Hall
330-244-3278
kyerian1@kent.edu

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Registration Status

If you're unsure about your voter registration status, it's important to verify it ahead of time. Confirming that your registration is current and correct helps ensure that you can participate without any issues on Election Day. Check your voter registration status.

Eligibility

You can vote in U.S. elections if you:

How to Register from Home as an Out-of-State Student

Are you planning to be in your home state and voting in your hometown? Every state has different laws about voter registration, deadlines, and identification requirements. It’s best to check with your home state’s secretary of state’s election website for the information most relevant to you.

To cast a ballot in Ohio, you must be pre-registered; you can’t just walk in and show ID. Keep in mind that you must register to vote by the deadline, April 6. If you miss this deadline, you won’t be able to vote in this election, but you can prepare to register for the next one.

How to Register in Ohio as an Ohio Resident

You have two options for registering to vote: online or using a paper form. Registration using the paper form is strongly encouraged.