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Precinct & Polling Place Changes
Some voters in the cities of Rittman, Orrville, and Wooster may have a new polling location beginning with the May 6, 2025 election.
- Find your location by voter name
- Find your polling location by voter address
- More information on these changes and maps of affected areas
Wayne County voters outside of Rittman, Orrville, and Wooster may see polling location changes before the November 2025 General Election.
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May 6th, 2025 Primary Election
Notice of Public Certification
46-Day Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
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November 4th, 2025 General Election
Filing Deadlines:
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- Independent candidates for partisan office: May 5th, 4PM
- Candidates: August 6th, 4PM
- Local Questions and Issues: August 6th, 4PM
- Rittman Candidates: August 21st, 4 PM
- Write-in Candidates: August 25th, 4PM
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2025 Board Meeting Schedule
The Wayne County Board of Elections will meet on the following dates in 2025. All meetings will begin at 10:30 AM except on Election Days and as otherwise indicated. Tuesday, January 21 - Preliminary Allocations (ballots, ICX, PEO) > 90 days Thursday, February...
VIDEO: PLANNING FOR AN ELECTION
The Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) produced this video to help provide the public with an inside glimpse into the planning of each election. Each county board of elections follows these processes to ensure that a successful election is administered....