Two local issues are on Bluffton ballots for the May 3 election: an income tax renewal for the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and a liquor sales option in Precinct B for the 1861 Wine Lounge to be located at 115 N. Main St., Bluffton.

The Allen County Board of Elections has posted sample ballots for the May 3 election on its website; however, voter district information for Ohio House, Ohio Senate, and State Central Committee is not expected until March 28.

Samle ballots can be viewed at https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/allen/ballotlist.aspx

Description of local issues on the ballots:

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

05/03/2022P INCOME TAX (RENEWAL - 0.5%, 3 YEARS, COMMENCING 1/1/2023) permanent improvements 0

BLUFFTON PRECINCT B

05/03/2022P LOCAL OPTION (SALE OF BEER, WINE AND MIXED BEVERAGES, AND SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR) 1861 WINE LOUNGE, L.L.C., dba 1861 WINE LOUNGE 115 N. MAIN ST BLUFFTON, OH 45817

The following election schedule is listed:

DEADLINES:
Monday April 4, 2022 – REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS

Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 12:00 noon – DEADLINE TO SUBMIT Absentee Ballot by mail REQUEST FORM

Monday, May 2, 2022 – MAILING YOUR BALLOT? It must be post marked by this day to be counted

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 – ELECTION DAY – 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
There will be in person voting at your polling locations on Election Day.

7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, – PLACING ABSENTEE BALLOT IN DROP BOX? They must be deposited no later than 7:30 p.m. to be counted.