Key takeaways
- Use the Hocking County polling place search or the Ohio Secretary of State's lookup to find your assigned location by address.
- Hocking County uses nine shared polling locations for its precincts, according to the board's polling location list.
- Early voting (through Nov. 1) happens only at the board office in Logan. On Nov. 3, you must go to your assigned precinct location.
- If you vote at the wrong location, your provisional ballot will not be counted. Ask to be redirected instead.
Ohio assigns every voter to a precinct based on their home address, and each precinct has one Election Day polling place. In Hocking County, several precincts often share a building. Knowing your exact location matters: Ohio law does not count a provisional ballot cast at the wrong polling location.
Step 1: Look up your polling place
Use either official tool. Both search the county's voter records:
- Hocking County polling place search (Hocking County Board of Elections)
- Ohio Secretary of State polling location lookup
Enter your name or address as registered. The result shows your precinct name (for example, "Green 1" or "Logan 3") and the polling location address. If the lookup cannot find you, check your registration with the voter lookup or call the board at (740) 380-8683.
Step 2: Check it against the current location list
The board's polling locations list shows these assignments. The list is dated June 2024, so always confirm with the lookup tool or the board before Election Day in case anything has changed since.
| Precincts | Polling location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Logan 1, Logan 3 | Scenic Hills Senior Center | 187 S. Spring St., Logan |
| Logan 2, Logan 4, Falls 2 | Hocking County Youth Center (at the Fairgrounds) | 150 Homer Ave., Logan |
| Benton | Hocking Hills Elementary School | 19197 State Route 664 S, Logan |
| Falls 1, Falls 3, Good Hope, Laurel | Hocking Hills Retreat Center (formerly Logan Conference Center) | 30682 Chieftain Dr., Logan |
| Green 1, Green 2 | The Chieftain Center (next to the high school) | 14470 State Route 328, Logan |
| Marion 1, Marion 2 | Marion Township Fire Dept. | 30737 Logan-Hornsmill Rd., Logan |
| Perry 1, Perry 2, Salt Creek | Laurelville Senior Center | 16184 Maple St., Laurelville |
| Starr, Washington | Union Furnace Elementary | 36140 Lime Bank Rd., Logan |
| Ward | EMD Station 3 | 15047 First St., Carbon Hill |
The board's list notes that the Laurelville Senior Center is a newer polling place for Laurelville-area precincts, and that the Hocking Hills Retreat Center is the same site formerly called the Logan Conference Center. If you last voted years ago, your location may not be where you remember.
Step 3: Check for last-minute changes
Polling places occasionally move because of construction, weather or building availability. Boards are required to notify affected voters, but notices can be missed. In the days before Nov. 3:
- Re-run the polling place search.
- Check the Hocking County Board of Elections website and its Facebook page for announcements.
- Call the board at (740) 380-8683 if anything looks wrong.
Moved recently?
The registration deadline for Nov. 3 was Oct. 5. If you moved and did not update your registration:
- Moved within Hocking County: go to the polling place for your new address. You can vote a provisional ballot there after updating your address on the provisional ballot affirmation.
- Moved to Hocking County from another Ohio county: you can also vote a provisional ballot at the polling place for your new address, or at the board office during early voting.
- Moved from out of state after Oct. 5: call the board to ask about your options.
Ohio law lists these change-of-address situations among the reasons a voter casts a provisional ballot (R.C. 3505.181).
What if you go to the wrong place?
This is where people lose their votes. Ohio treats two mistakes differently (R.C. 3505.183):
| Situation | What happens to a provisional ballot cast there |
|---|---|
| Right location, wrong precinct table (several precincts share the building) | If the poll worker did not properly direct you to the correct precinct, the board can count your votes for every race and issue you were eligible to vote on. |
| Wrong location altogether | Not counted. |
If a poll worker tells you that you are at the wrong location, ask for the correct address and go there before 7:30 p.m. That is far better than casting a provisional ballot that will not be counted. If you cannot make it in time, a provisional ballot at the wrong location still will not count, so try to call the board for guidance first.
At locations with more than one precinct, such as the Hocking Hills Retreat Center, make sure you check in at the right table. Poll workers will help, but knowing your precinct name speeds things up.
Accessibility
Every polling place must be accessible to voters with disabilities, and every location has accessible voting equipment. Voters who cannot enter the building can ask about curbside voting, where poll workers bring a ballot out to the voter. For questions about a specific site, contact the board ahead of time. See the board's accessibility page.
Election Day basics
Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (Ohio SOS schedule). Bring an unexpired photo ID. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m., stay in line: you are entitled to vote. Our voter guides cover ID, the ballot and what to expect, and the How to Vote section on our homepage links to every official tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my polling place in Hocking County?
Use the Hocking County polling place search at lookup.boe.ohio.gov or the Ohio Secretary of State's polling location lookup. You can also call the board at (740) 380-8683.
Can I vote at any polling place in Hocking County on Election Day?
No. On Election Day you must vote at the location assigned to your precinct. A provisional ballot cast at the wrong location is not counted.
Can I vote early at my precinct polling place?
No. Early in-person voting happens only at the Hocking County Board of Elections office, 93 W. Hunter St., Logan, through Nov. 1.
What if I moved within Hocking County and didn't update my registration?
Go to the polling place for your new address and vote a provisional ballot, updating your address on the form. The board will verify your eligibility before counting it.
What are polling hours on Nov. 3, 2026?
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Anyone in line at 7:30 p.m. may vote.
Official sources
HockingElectionInfo.org is an independent, nonpartisan voter resource. We do not endorse candidates, parties or ballot issues. Rules and schedules can change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the Hocking County Board of Elections at (740) 380-8683. Spot an error? Tell us.