Polling place consolidation in Wellsboro
Summary
Elk Township's polling place has only 27 voters, no ADA compliance, no restroom, and no volunteers. The county may combine it with the Gaines precinct if both municipalities agree.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Elk Township voters would gain an accessible, functional polling place in Gaines.
Elk Township voters would travel about five miles farther to vote if the precincts merge.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — July 14, 2026
Wellsboro Wards 1 and 2 will move to the Wellsboro Firemen's Annex starting with the November election — same separate check-ins inside, but better parking and one delivery point. Voters will get notices in the mail.
Board of Commissioners — February 10, 2026
Elk Township's polling place has only 27 voters, no ADA compliance, no restroom, and no volunteers. The county may combine it with the Gaines precinct if both municipalities agree.
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