The Board of Elections announced special hours ahead of Nov. 8 election

September 23, 2022 - Staff Report ,

In the run-up to the Nov. 8 general election, in addition to its regular hours, the Portage County Board of Elections will be open to the public as follows:

Tuesday, Oct. 11: 4:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 through Friday Oct. 14: 4:30-5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Oct. 21: 4:30-5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Oct. 28: 4:30-5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4: 4:30-7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6: 1-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 8: 6:30-8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until the election is complete
Visit the Board of Elections website for more information and questions.

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