Voter Election Guide

As the Akron-Canton region's voice of business, we understand how public policy can affect our regional economy’s success. New legislation, policies and regulations have the power to unleash or constrain our business community’s ability to grow, hire new workers and build prosperity in the Akron-Canton region. Because of this, it is important for us to make our voices heard at the ballot box.  

The ACAA strives to provide our 4,500 collective members with exposure to candidates running for office and information on how and where to vote. Below, you’ll find key information on State Issue #2 and how, when, and where to vote.  

If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to John Rizzo at jrizzo@akroncantonadvocacy.org or Alexis Escobar-Paz at aescobarpaz@akroncantonadvocacy.org.

State Issue #2

On May 6, Ohio voters will vote on State Issue #2, a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment that would renew the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and authorize up to $2.5 billion in bonds for public infrastructure projects over ten years. This funding aims to improve roads, bridges, water systems and waste facilities across the state that would enhance public health, safety, and economic welfare. 

The Greater Akron Chamber and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce have endorsed State Issue #2 and are strongly recommending their members vote “yes” on May 6! In respect to the hundreds of projects and tens of millions of dollars SCIP brings into our region, this funding is an economic development imperative that ensures we have the physical infrastructure needed for our economy to grow and succeed.  



For more information, please visit: 

• State Issue 2 Fact Sheet 
• SCIP Fact Sheet 
• Dollars at Work in Ohio 
• Projects Near Me 
• YouTube: Yes on Issue 2 for Safe Roads & Bridges

Key Voting and Elections Information

Dates for 2025 Special Election

Remaining Early In-Person Voting Dates/Times

• April 21-25: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• April 28: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• April 29: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• April 30 - May 2: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• May 3: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• May 4: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Absentee Ballots and Primary Election Polls

• April 8: Absentee voting by mail begins (ends May 5)
• May 5: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.
• May 6: Primary/Special Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• May 10: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before May 5. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

Ohio Secretary of State Election Info  

• Carroll County Voter Information 
• Medina County Voter Information 
• Portage County Voter Information 
• Stark County Voter Information 
• Summit County Voter Information 
• Tuscarawas County Voter Information 

For more information, contact John Rizzo, Vice President, at jrizzo@akroncantonadvocacy.org or Alexis Escobar-Paz, Coordinator, at aescobarpaz@akroncantonadvocacy.org.

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