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ANNOUNCEMENT

 Scroll down for 2025 Elections Information.

Considering Running for Office?

Attend our informational Candidate Academy to learn all you need to know.  Click here for more information and to register.

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.

Wayne County voters outside of Rittman, Orrville, and Wooster may see polling location changes before the November 2025 General Election.

Online Information Tools

Wayne County, Ohio Main Website (Click Here)

RESOURCES

YOUR VOTER INFORMATION

ABSENTEE BALLOT STATUS

LOOK UP POLLING LOCATION

SAMPLE BALLOTS

ELECTIONS INFORMATION

List of Offices on the Ballot in 2025

Seeking office? More detailed information can be found on our Candidates & Local Issue Information page.

May 6th, 2025 Primary Election

Sample Ballots

Early Vote Center Hours

Notice of Public Certification

46-Day Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

Legal Notices

Check Candidate Filing/Petition Status

List of Issues on Ballot

November 4th, 2025 General Election

Filing Deadlines:

      • 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

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....