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December 3, 2019 / By Wayne County Board of Elections
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General Election
November 3, 2020
If you wish to receive an absentee ballot in the mail, it is only necessary to complete ONE Application for Absentee Ballot.
PLEASE do not send multiple applications into our office.
If you wish to vote in person (either early on on Election Day), please DO NOT send in an application.
The postal service indicates that it may take 2-9 days for mail delivery.
When you receive your ballot, please remember....
...use blue or black ink
...do not detach the stub
...complete all the information on the ID envelope
...seal your voted ballot in the ID envelope
...seal your ID envelope containing your voted ballot in the return envelope
...place proper postage on your return envelope and ensure that it is postmarked by November 2
OR
...use our convenient drop box outside our offices at 200 Vanover Street, Wooster - NO POSTAGE NEEDED!
IMPORTANT DATES for General Election 2020
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The registration deadline for the General Election was October 5
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October 6, 2020 - Absentee Voting (by mail & in person) begins
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CLICK HERE for Application for ballot by mail-
You can mail completed application to our office
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Drop in our outdoor drop box
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DEADLINE for Absentee Application is NOON, October 31 but we suggest getting it to us ASAP in order to
ensure you receive your ballot in a timely manner and have ample time to vote and return your ballot.
BALLOTS must be POSTMARKED by NOVEMBER 2
OR
placed in our secure drop box by 7:30 p.m. Election Night
Our Address is:
Wayne County Board of Elections
200 Vanover Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Our 24-hour drop box has a new look!
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION....
**Election Notice for use with Federal Write In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) - 46 Day Notice**
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General Election - Local Candidate List
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General Election - Local Question & Issue List (Certified August 13, 2020) (Updated 9/8/2020)
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Six Week Notice
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Legal Notices for Local Issues
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Article in The Bargain Hunter/Wooster Weekly regarding election preparedness
Polling Location Changes
The following location changes will be in effect for the November 3, 2020 General Election:
| Precincts | Former Location | New Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wooster City 1-B | Red Cross Building |
Wooster Community Center 241 S. Bever St. Wooster |
| Wooster City 2-D & 3-D | College Hills Retirement Centerr |
Connection Church 1633 Portage Road Wooster |
| Wooster City 4-B & 4-C | West View Healthy Living |
Church of the Nazarene 3100 Oak Hill Road Wooster |
| Rittman 2 | Autumnwood Nursing Center |
Rittman Rec Center 200 Saurer St. Rittman |
| Green Twp. 2 & 3 | Smithville United Methodist Church |
Smithville Brethren Church 193 E. Main Street Smithville |
NOTE: All affected voters were sent a notice via U.S. Mail on/about September 10, 2020 of these changes.
November 27, 2018 / By Wayne County Board of Elections
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January 26, 2015 / By Wayne County Board of Elections
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. The Wayne County Board of Elections is a member of the OAEO.