Early voting is now open. Election day is May 5th.

Strong Schools Create Strong Communities

Vote FOR Issue 2 on May 5th

Support high-quality education and expanded programs for all students in our community.

Early voting is now open. Election day is May 5th. It’s time to vote for Issue 2 and keep Lakewood City Schools strong. Remember, there is no longer a grace period for mail-in ballots. All ballots must be received by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections by 7:30pm on May 5th.

Here are some helpful links:

• Find your polling place.
• Learn more about early voting.

In Lakewood, we support public schools. We are proud of our Rangers and understand the importance of ensuring a high-quality education to students of all backgrounds. Issue 2 on the May 2026 levy will provide the resources necessary for our district to plan for the future and sustain vital academic and extracurricular programs as well as the student supports our kids and families count on.

Join us in voting FOR Issue 2 to Keep Lakewood City Schools Strong on or before May 5th.

Vote for Issue 2 on May 5th

Lakewood students and families are counting on your vote to keep our schools and community strong!

Keep these important dates in mind:

• Apr 6
  Voter Registration Deadline
  Register to vote
• Apr 7
  Early, In-Person Voting and Vote-by-Mail Begins
• Apr 28
  Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline (8:30 p.m.)
• May 3
  Early, In-Person Voting Ends (5 p.m.)
• May 4
  Vote-by-Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before this date
• May 5
  Election Day (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Helpful Links

• Register to vote

  Are you registered to vote at your current address? You can register or check/update your address with the Secretary of State.

• Check your status

  Check your voter registration status with the Secretary of State to make sure you’re ready to vote for our Lakewood Schools.

• Vote by mail

  Registered voters can vote from the comfort of their homes by requesting or printing a vote-by-mail application and sending it to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, P.O. Box 89448, Cleveland, OH 44101. The Board of Elections will then mail your ballot. You can return your completed ballot by U.S. mail or deliver it in person to the Board of Elections office at 1803 Superior Ave. in Cleveland. Click here for step-by-step instructions.

• Track your ballot

  If you have already requested your vote-by-mail ballot but have yet to receive it, you can track it by visiting the Board of Elections website.

• Find your voting location

  If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, it’s critical that you know where to go. Click here to look up your polling location. It’s quick – all you need to do is enter your last name and date of birth! Be sure to go to your polling location between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to lock in your vote to support our schools!