Polling place changes made in Riittman, Orrville and Wooster beginning with May primary
Some voters in Orrville, Rittman and Wooster may have a new polling location beginning with the primary election May 6.
A notice was mailed to voters impacted by the changes.
"Occasionally, precinct boundaries have to be reassessed due to population changes and occurrences like new housing developments and annexations," said Board of Elections Deputy Director Bryon Bell. "Ohio law requires us to make these changes. Many factors play a role in these decisions, including handicapped accessibility, parking, safety, interior space, cost, and voter experience."
The changes are:
Voters in Orrville 3 and 4-A who used to vote at Schmid Hall will now vote at Orrville Christian Church, 925 N. Elm St.
Voters in Rittman 2 who used to vote at Life Ministries Tabernacle will not vote at the Rittman Recreation Center, 200 Saurer St.
Voters in Rittman 4 who used to vote at the Recreation Center will now vote at Life Ministries Tabernacle, 9878 Krabill Road.
Voters in Wooster 2-B and 2-C who used to vote at St. Mary Parish Hall will now vote at First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave.
Wooster voters in 3-D who used to vote at the Church of the Nazarene will now vote at Connection Church, 1633 Portae Road. (Only some voters are affected; visit WayneCountyoh.gov for more details.)
Wooster voters in 4-E who used to vote at Parkview Christian Church will now vote at the Church of the Nazarene, 3100 Oak Hill Road. (Only some voters are affected; visit WayneCountyoh.gov for more details and a map.)
Changes to polling locations are made only when necessary. When polling sites are conveniently located and accessible, voters are more likely to vote, leading to higher turnout and a more representative electorate, according to a news release from Wayne County Public Communication.
'We hope these changes will make voting more convenient,' said Director Julie Stahl. 'In-person voting on Election Day is just one of three easy options for voters in Ohio. We also offer early in-person voting at our office during the four weeks leading up to Election Day, and absentee voting by mail.'
To find more information about the changes and to search for polling locations, visit the Board of Elections polling place changes page at WayneCountyoh.gov.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Permanent precinct changes made in Wooster, Orrville and Rittman
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