Van Wert County Board of Elections

09/03/2026

REGISTERED OHIO VOTERS WILL BEGIN RECEIVING OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST APPLICATIONS BY MAIL

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that Ohio’s registered voters will soon begin receiving an absentee ballot request form in the mail. Those request forms are arriving in mailboxes around Labor Day weekend.

“For over a decade, registered Ohio voters have received an absentee ballot request form ahead of the Presidential and Gubernatorial general elections, and that will continue this year,” said Secretary LaRose.

Since 2012, the state legislature has authorized the mailing of absentee ballot application forms to registered voters in every even-year general election. Only after the completed application, including voter identification, is verified by bipartisan teams at a county board of elections is a ballot mailed to a voter.

08/24/2026

05/29/2026

Last dinging of the bell for celebrations and achievements in the office! It 4 pm and "Thats a Wrap!!" 🎉🎊

05/29/2026

Its been a week filled celebration of fun & laughs and sharing of memories! Happy retirement!

05/29/2026

Wishing Brenda Speakman Weaver, Van Wert County Election Board Deputy Director, a well deserved Happy Retirement!! You will be missed!!

04/27/2026

🚨 ATTENTION VOTERS:
Important Absentee Ballot Deadline! 🗳️

Planning to vote by mail in the May 5, 2026, Primary Election? This is your final reminder! ⏰

The deadline to submit your absentee ballot application is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, by 8:30 p.m.

Key Details:
Deadline: Your application MUST be received by your county Board of Elections by 8:30 p.m. this Tuesday.

How to Apply: You can print an application from the Ohio Secretary of State’s website or pick one up at your local board of elections.

**New Rule for 2026: Once you receive and cast your ballot, it must be received by the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day (May 5) to be counted. The old postmark grace period no longer applies!

Don't wait until the last minute—get your request in today to ensure you have enough time to receive and return your ballot! 📬

04/27/2026

Absentee Application Deadline is April 28: Absentee ballot applications must be received by your county board of elections by 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 28. Remember, if you plan to vote absentee, your ballot must be received by your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m., on Election Day. Important voter information, including weekend and Election Day voting hours, can be found at VoteOhio.gov.

04/02/2026

The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that the close of registration for the May 5, 2026, Primary/Special Election is April 6, 2026. The Board office is located at 1362 East Ervin Road and will be open from 8:30 AM to 9 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. Anyone NOT currently registered in Van Wert County or who has moved since the last election and has not changed their address with the Board of Elections should stop by one of the following locations and update their registration. Registration locations in Van Wert County are: Van Wert License Bureau; Brumback & Delphos Public Library; Department of Job & Family Services; WIC; Treasurer’s Office, Auditor’s Office, and Title Department in the Courthouse and the Board of Elections Office at 1362 East Ervin Road. You may also register to vote or update your voter registration online at https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/. Any questions regarding voter registration may be answered by contacting the Board office at 419-238-4192.

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