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Heavy turnout for early voting could alleviate long lines at the polls on Election Day, election officials predicted.

Turnout for Tuesday's election will outpace the 2012 gubernatorial election but likely will not top the 70 percent of presidential years, said Ed Leonard, director of the Franklin County Board of Elections.

"I think it will move smoothly at the voting locations," he said. "I don’t anticipate there’ll be long lines at the polling locations."

At the close of early voting Monday, 54,080 people had cast ballots in person in Franklin County, and more than 114,500 people had requested mail-in absentee ballots, according to statistics compiled by the board of elections.

Several hundred people were in line and allowed to cast their ballots as of 2 p.m. Monday, when the county's early voting site closed.

If you haven't voted yet, here are some things to know:

1. When are the polls open?

All polling locations will be open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

2. Where do I find my polling location?

Your voting location is tied to the address at which you’re registered. Check out the secretary of state’s website — myohiovote.com — or the website of your county board of elections office to find your polling location.

3. How do I find out about candidates and issues on my ballot?

For information about issues and contested races in central Ohio, go to Dispatch.com/votersguide and plug in your address. Details are provided by the campaigns and candidates, and The Dispatch does not collect any information you provide or obtain from the guide.

Read more: Get complete election coverage at Dispatch.com/election-news

4. What do I need to bring with me?

There are several forms of valid ID you can bring. Here’s the complete list from the secretary of state’s office:

An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with present or former address.

A military identification.

A photo identification that was issued by the federal or state government, contains the voter’s name and current address and has an expiration date that has not passed.

An original or copy of a current utility bill (including a cell phone bill).

An original or copy of a current bank statement.

An original or copy of a current government check.

An original or copy of a current paycheck.

An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address.

Current bills, bank statements or checks are defined as within the past 12 months. But make sure, if you’re going to use a bill or any of the alternative forms of ID, that the address is the same as the one where you are registered to vote. If your current Ohio ID does not have the address at which you’re registered, that’s OK, but it must not be expired.

5. What is a provisional ballot?

A provisional ballot is issued to voters whose eligibility is in question. The ballot is exactly the same as any other; however, it can be counted only after the board of elections has time to determine whether the voter was eligible to vote in the precinct where the provisional ballot was cast.

There are a couple of reasons voters can be asked to cast a provisional ballot. If their name is not on the official list for that precinct, or they are unable to provide a valid ID, they will be asked to vote provisionally. If their name is on the list but it shows that they had earlier requested an absentee ballot, they have to cast a provisional ballot.

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6. Can I still turn in my absentee ballot?

You still have time to get it in the mail but it has to be postmarked Monday. You can also take it take it to your county's board of elections office Tuesday, not your polling place. A completed ballot may be returned by a family member.

7. Can I campaign for my candidate right outside a voting location?

No. You have to be 100 feet from the entrance of a voting location to campaign. Most locations will have flags to show where the line is. If you see someone violating the 100-foot zone in front of your voting location, notify a poll worker. Outside of that zone, there probably will be organizers talking up several candidates.

8. If I'm in line and the polls close, can I still vote?

Yes. Stay in line.

9. Can I take a ballot selfie?

Ohio law prohibits voters from showing others how they voted. Best to take a selfie with your “I Voted” sticker.

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10. What are the phone numbers for local board of election offices?

Franklin County: 614-525-3100

Delaware County: 740-833-2080

Licking County: 740-670-5080

Fairfield County: 740-652-7000

Pickaway County: 740-474-1100

Madison County: 740-852-9424

Union County: 937-642-2836

You can get a complete list of local board of election offices for the state of Ohio here.

11. How do I know what is the truth in all of the campaign commercials.

The Dispatch has been sifting the fact from the fiction on the campaign commercials. You can find all of our Ad Watches at Dispatch.com/topics/AdWatch.

12. Where will I find results?

Dispatch.com will have updated results throughout Tuesday evening. You can sign up for our breaking push alerts by downloading our app at Dispatch.com/mobileapp. The Secretary of State's Office will also have results available beginning at 7:30 p.m.

13. What's the weather forecast for Tuesday?

A high of 58 degrees with strong winds are expected. Get weather updates at Dispatch.com/weather.

14. Anything else I need to know?

Find out which companies are offering deals and discounts to get you to the polls.