There will be a Special Election taking place on August 7, 2012 in the following precincts on the following issues. We will have specific ballot language posted as soon as it is finalized.

 Issues

• Burbank Village – tax levy – renewal – 4 mills – current expenses – 5 years
• Burbank Village – tax levy – renewal - 3 mills – current expenses – 5 years
• Burbank Village – tax levy – renewal – 3 mills – current expenses – 5 years
• Dalton Local SD – tax levy – renewal - 2 mills – permanent improvements – 5 years

Precincts

We will be posting more information about the November 6, 2012 General Election as we go through the summer, but for now, here is some information that may be useful in your election planning:

• Voter Registration Form
• Application For Absentee Voter’s Ballot
• Change of Address/Name Form
• Military Ready-to-Vote, Ohio (information for active duty military members)
• 2012 General Election Candidate List – Local
• College of Wooster Dormitories, Houses & Rental – Precincts
• Become a Poll Worker

Thank you to those who participated in the 2012 Primary Election on March 6. Countywide, 21,757 people voted, or 28.68% of the 75,852 registered voters in Wayne County. The precinct with the highest vote total (by percentage) was Franklin 2 (52.05%). Here are some other notes from the Election that are worth pointing out:

• OFFICIAL Results
• Precinct-by-Precinct Results
• Election Ballot Issues (Language)
• If you asked for and voted for a particular Party’s ballot (Democrat, Green, Libertarian or Republican) you are considered a member of that party. You will remain that Party until the next Primary Election, which is likely in two years (2014). At that time you can choose to vote any way you wish.
• Your Party affiliation has no bearing on a General Election (takes place in November). You are free to vote for any candidate from any Party, including independents.
• You don’t have to vote in the Primary Election in order to vote in a General Election. If you are a registered voter, you can vote in any election.
• A total of 1,863 Democrats switched parties during the 2012 Primary Election — 1,680 voted Republican, 173 voted non-partisan, 8 voted Libertarian and 2 voted Green.
• A total of 203 Republicans switched parties during the 2012 Primary Election — 121 voted Democrat, 80 voted non-partisan and 2 voted Libertarian.
• A total of 4,069 non-partisan or no party (never voted in a primary) voters switched parties during the 2012 Primary Election — 3,537 voted Republican, 437 voted Democrat, 13 voted Libertarian and 3 voted Green.
• A total of 38 new registered voters voted in the 2012 Primary Election — 24 voted Republican, 12 voted Democrat and 2 voted non-partisan.