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 the Bord of Elections offices at 200 Vanover Street, Wooster.

• Tuesday, January 8 – Preliminary Allocations (ballots, ICX, PEO) > 90 days
• Thursday, February 12 – Certify Candidates & Issues for Primary
  
• Thursday, March 5 – Certify Write-Ins for Primary
• Thursday, April 9 – Final Allocations (ballots, ICX, PEO)
• Tuesday, May 5 – PRIMARY ELECTION 3 p. Hospitals/7:30 p. Election Night
• Monday, May 18 – Address provisional & absentee ballots
• Tuesday, May 26 – Certify Primary/Special Election
• Thursday, June 11 – Certify Independent Candidates
• Thursday, July 9 – Preliminary Allocations (ballots, ICX, PEO) > 90 days
• Thursday, August 13 – Certify Candidates/Issues for General Election
• Thursday, September 10
• Thursday, October 8 – Final Allocations (ballots, ICX, PEO)
• Tuesday, November 3 – GENERAL ELECTION 3 p. Hospitals/7:30 p. Election Night
• Monday, November 16 – Address provisional and absentee ballots
• Monday, November 23 – Certify General Election 2026
• Thursday, December 10

Printable 2026 Board Meeting Schedule