俄亥俄州提前投票 10 月 6 日启动 多地天未亮排长队
10 月 6 日，俄亥俄州全州提前投票正式开始，多地县出现天未亮就排起长队的现象。据路透社报道，梅迪纳县选举委员会门外，清晨 6 点前已有选民排队，显示出 11 月中期选举前选民的高涨热情。
俄亥俄州提前投票期为期四周，至选举日前一天结束。选民可在规定时间内前往各县选举委员会现场投票，最后几周投票时间将延长。该州同时提供无需理由的邮寄缺席投票。
今年选票上包括竞争激烈的联邦众议员、参议员选举，州长等全州职位，以及多项备受关注的公投提案。州务卿办公室表示，预计投票率将保持高位，延续近年俄亥俄州选举的强劲参与态势。
选举官员提醒选民携带有效身份证件，并在出发前确认投票地点与时间。在提前投票期内，俄亥俄州允许选民在投票点现场更新登记信息。
（来源：路透社、俄亥俄州务卿办公室）
Early In-Person Voting Begins Across Ohio, Lines Form Before Dawn
Early in-person voting began across Ohio on October 6, with long lines reported before dawn in several counties. According to Reuters, voters were already queued up at election boards in Medina County in the pre-dawn hours, reflecting strong enthusiasm ahead of the November midterm elections.
Ohio's early voting period runs for four weeks, ending the day before Election Day. Voters can cast ballots at their county boards of elections during set hours, which expand in the final weeks. The state also offers no-excuse absentee voting by mail.
This year's ballot features competitive races for the U.S. House and Senate, statewide offices including governor, and several high-profile ballot measures. Secretary of State's office said it expects robust turnout, building on the strong participation seen in recent Ohio elections.
Election officials reminded voters to bring valid identification and to verify their polling location and hours before heading out. Ohio allows same-day registration updates at early voting sites during the early voting period.
(Sources: Reuters, Ohio Secretary of State)
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