Wayne CountyElections
Wayne County
Monday, August 5
County Candidate Filing Nomination period begins
This includes NPPO candidates, candidates nominated by petition, candidate for non-partisan offices, and Republican, Democratic, Libertarian Parties’ nomination to fill ballot vacancies.
Partisan offices include: Auditor, Sheriff & one(1) Board of Supervisor
Non-partisan offices include: One (1) Township Trustee for each township, Three (3) seats for Wayne County Soil & Water, Four (4) seats for Wayne County Ag Extension, and Two (2) Seats for Wayne County Hospital Board of Trustees.
Friday, August 23
Last Day for Vacancies - County
If a midterm vacancy in a county office occurs on or before this day and no special election is called to fill the vacancy, the office must be on the ballot to fill vacancy at the general election. Political party nominations must be made by convention.
Tuesday, August 27
First Day to submit absentee ballot request to the Auditor’s Office
First day to submit an absentee ballot request form to the Auditor’s Office.
Wednesday, August 28 Auditor's Office is open until 5PM.
Filing Deadline - County
Last day to file nomination papers for County Offices with the County Auditor.
This includes NPPO candidates, candidates nominated by petition, candidate for non-partisan offices, such as Hospital Trustees, Soil and Water Commission and Ag Extension Council and Republican, Democratic, Libertarian Parties’ nomination to fill ballot vacancies. The Auditor’s Office will be open until the deadline of 5PM.
Tuesday, September 3 Auditor's Office is open until 5PM.
Thursday, September 19 Auditor's Office is open until 5PM.
Deadline to petition for a satellite absentee voting station.
Saturday, September 21
UOCAVA absentee ballots must be ready.
Wednesday, October 16
First day Absentee Ballots may be mailed or voted in the Auditor’s Office by a domestic voter.
First day public notice may be published.
Monday, October 21 Auditor's Office is open until 5PM.
Last day to submit a written request form for an absentee ballot to be mailed.
Last day to pre-register for the General Election
Friday, November 1 Auditor's Office is open until 5PM.
Saturday, November 2 Auditor's Office will be open 9AM until 5PM.
Monday, November 4 will close @ 4PM.
Last day to vote absentee in person at the Auditor’s Office.
Tuesday, November 5 Election Day
Polls are open 7am - 8pm.
