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Signal Cleveland's Voter Guide
Northeast Ohioans have a lot to vote on this year.
We will help select the next president of the United States. And our pick for the U.S. Senate may change the party balance in the upper house.
Moving down the ballot, voters will determine who will represent them at the Statehouse; weigh in on the state amendment to change how voting districts are drawn, Issue 1; consider a replacement of a tax on cigarettes to fund the arts, Issue 55; and in Cleveland, vote on a tax levy for the school district, Issue 49.
People also can vote for county judges who hear felony and juvenile cases, as well as appeals.
Signal Cleveland created this nonpartisan voter guide to help Greater Clevelanders understand what is on their ballot and vote with confidence.
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How can I check my registration?
You can check your voter registration on the Secretary of State’s website.
Or you can call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (BOE) at 216-443-8683 and select #2.
Vote early in person or by mail
In Ohio, early in-person voting began on October 8. And it ends the Sunday before Election Day, Nov 3.
All in-person early voting takes place at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
If you plan to vote in person, don’t forget your ID. Ohio requires photo ID to vote in-person. (A digital ID/driver license is not acceptable for voting.) Anyone who needs a state ID can get one for free at their local BMV office.
Click here for the early in-person voting days and hours and parking instructions or how to request an absentee ballot. Get directions to the board of elections here.
How do I find my polling place?
You can check your current polling location here. Or you can call the BOE at 216-443-8683 and select #2. A few polling locations have changed so it does not hurt to double-check.
You can vote in-person at your assigned polling place on Nov. 5. Polls will be open from from 6:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Taking public transportation to vote? Ride free on RTA anywhere in Cuyahoga County without a fare or tickets from 3 a.m. November 5 until 3 a.m. November 6.
🗳️For more on this year’s November election, visit our Election Signals 2024 page.
What issues are on my ballot?
When you check your polling place you can see a sample ballot for your precinct.
You can check the League of Women Voters’ Vote 411 for a short summary of the local issues in cities throughout Cuyahoga County.
Check out Signal Cleveland’s explainers on:
Issue 1, the state amendment to change how voting districts are drawn.
Issue 55, a replacement of a tax on cigarettes to fund the arts.
Issue 49, a tax levy for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Read more about the school district here.
Here’s some help with the jargon
Politics is full of jargon. To help make it feel a little more accessible, Signal Cleveland started this glossary of common terms and concepts.
Can I print a sample ballot?
You can print a sample ballot here. If you are voting in-person, you can bring your sample ballot or your own notes into the voting booth.
What candidates are are on the ballot?
Greater Cleveland voters will choose judges for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, the Eighth District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio, along with the candidates for president, senate, congress, the statehouse and county offices.
Republican PartyU.S. President
U.S. Senate
Representative to Congress (7th District)
Representative to Congress (11th District)
State Senator (18th District)
State Senator (24th District)
State Representative (13th District)
State Representative (14th District)
State Representative (15th District)
State Representative (16th District)
State Representative (17th District)
Christela Neal
State Representative (18th District)
Christela Neal
State Representative (19th District)
State Representative (20th District)
Donna Walker-Brown
State Representative (21st District)
State Representative (22nd District)
State Representative (23rd District)
Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney
Member of County Council (District 2)
Member of County Council (District 4)
Member of County Council (District 6)
Member of County Council (District 8)
Member of County Council (District 10)
Member of State Board Of Education (District 11)
Still have questions?
If there’s something you’ve been wondering about that’s not on the list, please let us know by emailing hello@signalcleveland.org or texting 216-220-9398.
Editor’s Note: The template for this voter guide was based off of Mountain State Spotlight’s 2024 West Virginia voter guide and PublicSource’s Election guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot in the in the Pittsburgh region? The candidate profiles were built with Govpack, a plugin supported by Newspack and part of the Knight Election Hub.
Hanford Dixon’s legacy continues to grow.
On Monday, June 29, it was announced by the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame that Cleveland Browns legend Hanford Dixon will be part of the 2026 induction class. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hall of Fame.
Dixon will be formally inducted in September, with the full class and ceremony details expected to be released in the coming weeks.
🏈 The first of a MEMORABLE class!
Welcome to the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, Hanford Dixon! pic.twitter.com/fNsydaXHxV
— Greater Cleveland Sports HOF (@GCLESPORTSHOF) June 29, 2026
Before the news was made public, the 67-year-old was surprised by Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame President Bob DiBiasio and Vice President John Telich, who informed him of the announcement just before he was set to record a show on the BIGPLAY Sports Network.
“I am a man of many words. I can always find something to say,” Dixon began. “But I just want to tell you guys, thank you. This means a lot to me from the bottom of my heart because you guys know, old country boy coming from a little small town outside of Mobile in Alabama.
“I decided to stay here in Cleveland and make Cleveland my home, so I tell you how much Cleveland means to me.”
DiBiasio went on to share that making Cleveland your home is one of the many criteria that allows individuals to be inducted into The Hall.
“You mentioned that you made Cleveland your home,” he said. “That’s one of the criteria to be in the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. It’s a nine-county region, and you either had to be born or raised in Cleveland, the Greater Cleveland area, or made Cleveland your home after your career, which you did, and you are a perfect example of that.
“You made Cleveland your home, and you are so deserving.”
After being selected by the Browns with the 22nd overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft out of the University of Southern Mississippi, he would go on to play nine seasons. Dixon was a lockdown defender for the Browns, snagging 26 interceptions across 131 games played.
Selected to three Pro Bowls and named an All-Pro twice, Dixon was one of the bright spots for an era of Cleveland football that saw the team reach the playoffs six times. He would team up with Frank Minnifield, helping form one of football’s best duos in the history of the sport. He is also credited with helping to create and name the iconic “Dawg Pound” identity.
He retired after the 1989 campaign, going on to stay active in the community and media space.
He has worked with WOIO-TV 19 and Fox Sports Ohio, covering high school football, and also the BIGPLAY Sports Network, where he currently hosts a show called BIGPLAY Cleveland Live, covering Cleveland’s professional sports organizations.
“Such a fun thing for us to be able to sneak in here before your show, and share the wonderful news,” DiBiasio concluded. “We can’t be more happy for you to join. We are in our 50th year… it is one of Cleveland’s best kept secrets.”
Breaking: #Browns legend Hanford Dixon will be inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 2026 class.#DawgPound
— Cade Cracas (@CracasCade) June 29, 2026
Earlier this year, Dixon was also presented with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards back on Feb. 5. Such an honor highlighted the play he had put on the field back in the 80’s, and the work he had done in the community following his playing career.
Now, just a few months removed, Dixon will receive yet another prestigious honor from the city he has dedicated his life to.
“I came here, and I just love the city, love the people, now you can’t get rid of me,” Dixon said when receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award earlier. “I’m still here…”
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E. 9th Street exit to close Monday, affecting downtown Cleveland commuters through late October
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing to close a ramp into downtown Cleveland that will be a major disruption for the rest of the summer.
19 News spoke with Jacob McCullough, who lives downtown. He said he will now have to give himself much more time for travel.
“Anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes,” McCullough said.
Nathaniel Birach drives into downtown every week from Vermilion and uses the E 9th Street exit.
“On busy weekends it already takes 20 minutes to get through the city,” Birach said. “Having to go 2 exits over potentially is going to be another 20 minutes are so on both ends”
On June 29, the eastbound exit to E. 9th St. will close and is not scheduled to reopen until late October.
According to a spokesperson, ODOT was informed by the contractor earlier this month of the closure, and the work is for the new ramp and a new bridge support pier.
All of this work is a part of the Cleveland Innerbelt Modernization Plan.
ODOT is suggesting a detour of exiting on Ontario, then a right on Carnegie to E. 9th St.
This closure will have major impacts on morning commuters trying to get into downtown, as well as ballgame traffic for the Guardians, and any events at Rocket Fieldhouse.
Copyright 2026 WOIO. All rights reserved.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland EMS responded to a fatal crash early Sunday morning.
According to EMS, the accident was at I-71 N and W 130th Street.
When crews arrived, they pronounced a 28-year-old man dead at the scene.
A 35-year-old man was taken to Fairview Hospital in stable condition, EMS said.
Two other men, ages 18 and 21, were also at the scene but declined medical transport.
19 News has made call outs to Cleveland Police on more information on the accident.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
Copyright 2026 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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