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Election Results

Polling Place and Precinct Changes

Wayne County Board of Elections – Spring 2026

Introduction

The Wayne County Board of Elections is required to consider many factors when drawing precinct boundaries and choosing polling locations.  Occasionally, precinct boundaries have to be reassessed due to population changes and occurrences like new housing developments and annexations.  When it comes to polling locations, handicapped accessibility, availability of parking, voter safety, interior space, cost, voter experience, and many other factors all play a role in making this decision.  Sometimes, circumstances arise that require a polling location to be changed.  The Wayne County Board of Elections does not change a precinct boundary or polling location unless it is absolutely necessary.

 

You can check your polling location by using our Voter Information Lookup Tool – just enter your name.  You can also search by entering a voter’s address on our Polling Place Search Tool.  To view all polling locations, please use our Precinct and Polling Location Lookup Tool.

 

Polling Place Changes for Spring 2026

Voters in the some areas of Wayne Township will have new a polling place going forward.  Please see the chart below for more information.  Affected voters will need to go to their new polling locations to cast their vote.  You can check your polling location by using our Voter Information Lookup Tool – just enter your name.  You can also search by entering a voter’s address on our Polling Place Search Tool.  To view all polling locations, please use our Precinct and Polling Location Lookup Tool.

 

If you live here:

And used to vote here:

You now vote here:
Wayne Township
South of Smithville Western Rd, north of Milltown Rd, and between Mechanicsburg Rd and the Wooster city limits.
Map of affected area		 Church of the Cross United Methodist Church of the Nazarene
3100 Oak Hill Rd, Wooster

Click on any address above for driving directions.

Precinct Changes for Spring 2026

We have implemented the following changes to precincts and precinct boundaries to accommodate a changing voter population, better allocate valuable resources, and ensure voters have a positive experience on election day.  Voters in the areas impacted may have a new polling location, as indicated in the chart above.

Wayne Township (Map)
Precinct changes within Wayne Township were made necessary by an increase in voter population in Wayne 1. Precinct boundaries within the township have been adjusted to better distribute voters among all three precincts within the township and maintain a voter population per precinct below the required legal threshold of 1,400.  To accomplish this, the boundary between Wayne 3 and Wayne 1 has been moved east to follow Cleveland Road (Rt. 3) (map of affected area), and the boundary between Wayne 2 and Wayne 3 has been moved north to Smithville Western Road (map of affected area).  Most Wayne Township voters will vote at Church of the Cross United Methodist, 5100 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, while those west of the City of Wooster and south of Smithville Western Rd will vote at Church of the Nazarene, 3100 Oak Hill Rd, Wooster.

 

How Do I Know?

Every voter affected by these changes was mailed a notice to the address in their voter record.  This information will also be prominently featured on our website, social media accounts, and press releases to local media as we get closer to the election.

You can check your voter information to confirm your polling location by using our Voter Information Lookup Tool – just enter you name.

You can also search by entering a voter’s address on our Polling Place Search Tool.

To view all polling locations, please use our Precinct and Polling Location Lookup Tool.

 

Are These Changes Permanent?

These are long-term changes intended to be in place for the foreseeable future.  We know that changing a polling location can inconvenience voters, and we take that seriously.  We do not change a polling location or precinct boundary unless it is absolutely necessary.  If unexpected circumstances arise that do require any changes, all affected voters will receive a notice in the mail and information will be updated on this website and the Board’s social media pages.

 

Will there be more changes in the future?

While population change will always be a factor in growing communities like ours, these changes should put us in a good position for several years.  If future precinct or polling place changes become necessary, any affected voters will receive an individually-addressed notification in the mail.

 

Questions?

If any voter has questions or concerns about a polling location change, please contact our office.

 

For a complete listing of Wayne County Polling Locations, CLICK HERE.