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Scroll down for 2023 Elections Information.
The next election in Wayne County will be the August 8th, 2023 Special Election.
Click here for Official Election Results (May Primary/Special Election)
Changes to Election Law:
On January 6th, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 458 into law. This bill makes changes to several areas of Ohio election law relating to ID requirements, absentee voting, and in-person early voting (click for schedule). Forms and instructions on this website have been updated to reflect these changes.
RESOURCES
YOUR VOTER INFORMATION
ABSENTEE BALLOT STATUS
LOOK UP POLLING LOCATION
SAMPLE BALLOT
ELECTIONS 2023
August 8th, 2023 Special Election
ELECTION NOTICE FOR USE WITH THE FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (100-Day FWAB)
May 2nd, 2023 Primary/Special Election
Click here for Official Election Results
The Official Certification for the May 2nd Primary/Special Election is scheduled for Monday, May 22nd.
ELECTION NOTICE FOR USE WITH THE FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (46-Day FWAB)
List of Offices on Ballot in 2023 (with filing deadlines)
Candidates for Primary 2023 – CLICK HERE for lookup tool - (Petition/Filing Status)
Issues for Primary/Special 2023
Legal Notices for May 2, 2023 Primary/Special Election
November 7th, 2023 General Election
Candidates for General 2023 – CLICK HERE for lookup tool - (Petition/Filing Status)
CLICK HERE for Local Candidate and Issue Information
2023 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Wayne County Board of Elections 2023 Meeting Dates All meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. except on Election Days and as otherwise indicated. Thursday, January 5 Thursday, February 9 Thursday, March 2 Thursday, April 6 Tuesday, May 2 Election Day Wednesday, May 10...
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....