Here's how Wayne County residents can register to vote for August Special Election
Monday, July 10, is the deadline to register for the Special Election to be held Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Voters may visit www.VoteOhio.gov or www.WayneCountyOH.gov to register online, check voter registration, change address, locate a polling place, view sample ballots and find absentee voter information.
Residents also can register in person at the Wayne County Board of Elections office, 200 Vanover St., Wooster. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office will be open until 9 p.m. Monday, July 10.
Other registration locations are:
The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office
BMV or deputy registrars
Office of designated agencies, including, The Department of Job and Family Services; The Department of Health (including WIC); The Department of Mental Health; The Department of Developmental Disabilities.
Any state-assisted college or university that provides assistance to disabled students
County treasurer’s office
Any public library
Any public high school or vocational school
Qualifications to register for this election:
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be 18 years of age on or before the Aug. 8, 2023 Special Election.
Must be a resident of Ohio 30 days prior to the day of the election
You are not incarcerated for a felony conviction
You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court
You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws
In person absentee (early) voting will begin Tuesday, July 11. Visit www.WayneCountyOH.gov to view a calendar with in person absentee voting hours. New Ohio law requires voters to have a valid photo ID to vote in person. Visit www.WayneCountyOH.gov for more details.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Follow these guidelines to register to vote in Wayne County
