Wayne County Board of Elections

09/21/2026

Looking for your sample ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election? Visit our website at www.WayneCountyOH.gov!
Don't forget to register by October 5!

09/16/2026

We have received thousands of Applications for Absentee Ballots within the past two weeks!

We are diligently working to process them and appreciate your patience. We hope to be caught up next week.

Ballots will be mailed beginning October 6!!

You can check your application status at www.WayneCountyOH.gov

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

09/04/2026

Important information.....

A few important reminders as absentee ballot REQUESTS start hitting mailboxes.

1: This mailer is an APPLICATION, not a ballot.
2: Voter identification and signature are checked TWICE during the process, first when the absentee ballot is requested and again when the voted ballot is returned.
3: Only valid registered voters who request a ballot can receive a ballot, and only after their information is verified by bipartisan teams at the local board of elections.

Learn more about the application mailing here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/office/media-center/categories/press-releases/2026-09-03

09/04/2026

Interested in learning more about how Ohio Elections work? The Ohio Secretary of State has a NEW public training resource. https://publicfiles.ohiosos.gov/free/training/elections/how-ohios-elections-work/index.html Check it out!

08/26/2026

Wayne County voters are receiving mailers which include Absentee Ballot Applications. These are valid application forms to request an Absentee Ballot by mail and is OPTIONAL. Ballots will be mailed beginning October 6, 2026. Only one application needs to be completed and voters can track their absentee ballot status at www.WayneCountyOH.gov

In addition to voting by mail, our Early Vote Center will open on October 6 with extended hours - including evenings and weekends. Of course, voters can visit their assigned polling location on Election Day, November 3.

08/25/2026

Be an informed voter!

To reduce confusion from repeating ballot issue numbers between elections, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law to make statewide ballot issue numbers sequential. The numbering will continue until Issue 500, before restarting at Issue 1 again.

08/25/2026

Some great resources for those running for office!

I’m excited to announce the expansion of our Ohio Election Readiness Training Institute to include free, public courses designed to help candidates better understand Ohio’s election process.

Read more about the expansion here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/office/media-center/categories/press-releases/2026-08-24

08/05/2026

The Wayne County Board of Elections will be CLOSED on Friday, August 7 so that board and staff members can attend the OAEO Regional Meeting.

07/29/2026

REMINDER! Semi-Annual Campaign Finance Reports are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026!