The Franklin County Board of Elections announced on May 6 that unofficial totals from the May 5 Primary and Special Election show that 178,349 voters out of 885,474 eligible voters participated, resulting in a turnout rate of 20.14 percent.
These results are available on the board’s website at http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov. The board stated it must begin the official canvass of ballots no later than May 20 and complete it by May 26.
The announcement highlights the role of the Franklin County Board of Elections as the official election authority for Franklin County government, according to the official website. The board focuses on delivering voter registration, early voting opportunities, and election education to ensure fair and accurate elections. It also promotes voter participation and election integrity to enhance community trust in local elections.
Additionally, the board provides accessible voting resources throughout Franklin County and offers services such as poll worker training and campaign finance support. These efforts aim to make elections accessible while maintaining transparency and reliability across all stages of administration, according to the official website.
As next steps, officials will move forward with certifying results during the official canvass period later this month.
