Knox County announces polling location changes for Nov. 4 election

The Knox County Board of Elections announced several polling location changes starting with the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Affected voters will receive a notice in the mail alerting them to this change.

The following precincts will be receiving notification of polling location changes:

— Middlebury Township — Old location: First Church of God, 19535 Zolman Road; New location: Middlebury Township House, 19758 Waterford Road.

— Wayne Township — Old location: Dorema (Wayne) Twp Hall, 9281 Sparta Road; New location: Fredericktown Administration Building, 117 Columbus Road.

— Mount Vernon Precincts 2-B, 2-C and 4B — Old location: Pulse MTV/Four Square Gospel Church; New location: Habitat For Humanity Learning and Training Center.

— Harrison Township — Old location: Community Christian Fellowship; New location: Millwood Church of Christ, 10900 Millersburg Road.

— Jackson Township — Old location: Bladensburg Fire Dept., 3790 S. Market St.; New location: Bladensburg Community Center, 25821 New Guilford Road.

— Morris Township A & B — Old location: Trinity Assembly of God, 1051 Beech St.; New location: Willow Works, Mount Vernon Developmental Center.

— Monroe Township A & B — Old location: Opportunity Knox, 17604 Coshocton Road; New location: Willow Works, Mount Vernon Developmental Center.

The board will post a notice at the previous locations on election day.

Early Voting for Knox County Voters begins Tuesday, Oct. 7 and continues thru Sunday, Nov. 2. If a resident needs to register to vote, moved or changed names, then they can update their registration through Oct. 6, at 9 p.m. at 104 E Sugar St., Mount Vernon. Voter registration closes, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m.

In person absentee opens Oct. 7:

Week 1 — Oct. 7-10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Week 2 — Oct. 14-17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Week 3 — Oct. 20-24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Week 4 — Monday, Oct. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29-31, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The board looked at several factors before making the decision to modify polling locations. More Knox County voters now vote before election day, through absentee voting by mail or through the early vote center. The new locations chosen increase accessibility through improved parking and handicap access. Additionally, the consolidation of polling locations reduces the wear and tear on our equipment, therefore reducing costs for the county.