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Where Am I: Find My Future Ward (Starting 2026)

City Ward Map Updates

In January 2026, Cleveland’s new ward boundaries will take effect, with 15 wards down from 17. While some residents will remain in their current ward, others will be assigned a new ward number. Additionally, many residents may have new council representatives beginning in 2026. Elections for City Council representatives will take place later this year.

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Ward Redistricting Information

The city of Cleveland currently has 17 wards. However, starting in 2026, there will be new ward boundaries for 15 wards. Below are answers to questions you may have.

Cleveland City Council was required to reduce the number of wards due to population decline, as mandated by the City Charter. The newly drawn boundaries reduction ensures each ward has a roughly equal population while maintaining fair representation for residents.

The new wards take effect in January 2026. However, residents will vote on representation for these wards this year, in 2025. The primary election for the wards with more than two candidates is scheduled for September 9, 2025. The municipal general election is scheduled for November 4, 2025. Find your new polling location in each new ward.

Due to population decline, Cleveland City Council was required by the City Charter to reduce the number of wards. In redrawing the boundaries, Council consulted with residents, members, and hired expert advisors. The reduction ensures each ward has a roughly equal population while preserving fair representation across the city.

Possibly. All Council seats are up for election this year, and some current members have chosen not to seek re-election. Voters will make the final decision. A primary election will be held on September 9, 2025, for wards with more than two candidates. The municipal general election is scheduled for November 4, 2025. You can check the updated ward map to see if your ward assignment has changed. 

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Yes. Check out this link for the 22 different map versions.

In 1949 there were 33 wards. The number of wards stayed the same in 1963, but the ward boundaries changed. In 1986 the number of wards was 21. And in 1995 through 2008 there continued to be 21 wards but with different boundaries after each census. In 2010 there were 19 wards.

Cleveland ward demographics.

View the 15-ward map, overlaid with the current 17-ward boundaries.