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Office Closure
The Wayne County Board of Elections will be closed Friday, August 7th, so that staff may participate in training provided by the Ohio Association of Election Officials and the Ohio Secretary of State. Normal hours will resume Monday, August 10th.
Current poll workers may confirm their availability for the November General Election and schedule their required training class using our Poll Worker Scheduling Tool. If you are interested in serving as a poll worker, you can find more information by clicking here.
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ELECTIONS INFORMATION
November 3rd, 2026 General Election
100-Day Notice for Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots (Form 120)
New Congressional District Maps
August 4th, 2026 Special Election
No candidates or issues have been filed for an August election in Wayne County.
46-Day Notice for Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots (Form 120)
May 5th, 2026 Primary Election
New Congressional District Maps
2026 Board Meeting Schedule
The Wayne County Board of Elections will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will begin at 10:30 AM except on Election Days and as otherwise indicated. All Wayne County Board of Elections meetings are open to the public and held in the Metzler Room at...
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. The...