Ohio has been redistricted for the coming election, as is required every ten years when the results of the U.S. Census are determined. After the 2010 Census, the loss of population took two congressional seats from Ohio. This loss necessitated the redrawing of Ohio’s congressional and legislative maps. Bath was formerly District 43 for the Ohio House but will now be part of Ohio House District 38. This district includes Bath, Boston, Copley, Fairlawn, Norton, Peninsula, and Richfield. Bath will remain in Ohio’s 27th Senate District, though the district’s foot print has changed. This district now covers the northern and western portions of Summit County.
     Summit County has been redistricted as well. This means that Bath will no longer be represented by one council person in one district for Summit County Council. Instead, Bath will be divided between Districts 4 and 5. West Akron and Downtown Akron are now joined with the eastern part of Bath for District 4. District 5 will hold the western part of Bath, with Copley, Fairlawn, and parts of West Akron.
     The number of precincts in Summit County has been reduced from 475 to 298 and the number of polling locations has been reduced from 194 to 151. This reduction was in response to a more restrictive budget. The polling locations had to be approved by the Board of Elections to ensure all areas have proper accessibility. Residents of Summit County can vote early by mail or at the county election board.
     In Bath Township, there are only two polling locations this election. Bath Precincts A and C will be at the Ghent Christian Church at 4200 Granger Road. Precincts B, D, E, and F will be at the Bath United Church of Christ at 3980 W. Bath Road. Please be aware that the township's precinct letter designations have changed.

    With the changes in voting precincts and polling places, it would be a good idea for voters to verify their voter information to avoid confusion on November 6th. The Summit County Board of Elections will be sending out postcards to all registered voters indicating their information, precinct, and polling location. At the time of printing, these were to be mailed at the end of September or the beginning of October. Applications for an absentee ballot have already been mailed to registered voters in Summit County.
     Voters may also visit www.summitcountyboe.com. On the Board of Elections Website, click the Voter Portal button at the top right. When the Voter Search box appears, type your last and first name as directed, and click the Submit button. If you have a hyphenated last name, type only the first part.
     Once your name appears there are several links that will provide you with helpful information. You may update your information through the Website, print a sample ballot, or see a map of your precinct. When you click on the Details button, it will take you to a page on which there is more useful information. The Your Polling Location button will give you direction and a map to your new polling place if it has changed. Absentee Ballot Requests, Sample Ballot, Voter History, and Your Voting Districts will also provide help during this upcoming election.
     A large map of the township will be available in the Bath Township Center rotunda.

Helpful Voting Links

Map of Bath Township Voting Precincts

Detail Maps of Precincts:
A    B    C    D    E    F 

Summit County Board of Elections

Summit County Council

US Senate

US House of Representatives