Deadline to request absentee ballot set for today

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office is reminding voters that the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is noon today.

All absentee ballots must be returned in person to the local Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. Tuesday or, if returned by mail, must be postmarked by Tuesday and received by the Board of Elections no later than Nov. 18.