by Wayne Ohio | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog
WAYNE COUNTY, OH, BOARD OF ELECTIONS, Mar. 2020 — As directed by the Ohio Secretary of State via Directive 2020-06, we are accepting Applications for Absentee Ballots BY MAIL for Primary Election 2020. Applications are available online at www.WayneCountyOH.gov and can be mailed to Wayne County Board of Elections 200 Vanover Street Wooster, OH 44691
We have set up a pickup station for Absentee Ballot Applications in our lobby at 200 Vanover Street (upstairs). If you have already cast a ballot – either in person or by mail – your vote will be counted without any further action needed! We are asking that the public refrain from coming to our offices as much as possible given the current health restrictions set forth by the Ohio Department of Health. However, we are open and willing to assist you in person, if necessary. Our office will be happy to assist you by telephone at 330-287-5480 or via email at Wayne@OhioSoS.gov. See release HERE.
Posted by Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County Government.
by Wayne Ohio | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog
WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio, March 16, 2020 — ALL polling locations will be OPEN on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. even if the facility is closed for normal business that day.
Three locations have been relocated. They are as follows:
Election Officials working at polling locations have been instructed and will be taking safety precautions regarding sanitizing surfaces and washing their hands.
Voters are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer and/or wash their hands, use their knuckles for making selections on the voting machines, and practice social distancing while in attendance at the polling location.
Special curbside voting will be offered at each polling location. Please ask someone going into the location to ask an Election Official to come out to you to be assisted OR contact our office at 330-287-5480 asking us to contact the specific polling location for you.
Please be patient! We had many regular poll workers call off because of health reasons. We are very fortunate to have many people who have volunteered to work the polls within just the past few days. The Election Officials at each polling place are dedicated and will strive to do their best to assist voters on Election Day.
Please thank your Election Officials for their service under very extraordinary circumstances!
Posted by Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County government.
by Wayne Ohio | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog
WAYNE COUNTY, OH, Oct. 29, 2019 — This is a reminder that if you visit www.votewayne.org, you will be redirected to the Wayne County Board of Elections new website www.waynecountyoh.gov. Please update any bookmarks or favorite places in your web browser as the change is permanent in order to comply with the Secretary of State directive 2019-08.
By Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County government.
by Wayne Ohio | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
WAYNE COUNTY, OH, Sep. 2019 — In an effort to familiarize Wayne County Voters with new voting machines, the Board of Elections held a mock vote during the Wayne County Fair. The Democrat and Republican Parties agreed to host the demonstrations at their respective booths. The results have been tallied and the results for the favorite in each category are as follows:
Favorite Fair Sweet Treat
Donuts – 43.8%
Ice cream – 28.4%
Top write-ins — cheesecake, deep-fried Oreos
Favorite Fair Food
Chicken BBQ – 40.2%
Sausage sandwich – 21.3%
Top write-ins — fries, pork sandwich, gyros
Favorite Fair Entertainment
Grandstand music shows – 35.0%
Tractor pull – 30.0%
Top write-ins — horse racing, rides/midway
Favorite Fair Place to Visit
Animal barns – 43.5%
Commercial buildings – 17.8%
Top write-in — new event center
If you didn’t get an opportunity to try the new machines, the Board of Elections will be hosting an Open House on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, which is also the last day to register for the 2019 General Election. Details for the open house will be released soon. For updates on the open house and other election-related items visit www.votewayne.org.
By Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County government.
