• Absentee ballots may be returned by:

  • Mailing with the proper amount of postage or returning in person to the Department of Elections.

  • Dropping off at any Early Voting Site in operation prior to Election Day.

• Absentee ballots may not be dropped off at any precinct.

• To be counted, an absentee ballot must:

  • Be signed by the voter where indicated on the return envelope.

  • Voter's signature or mark must be substantially the same as that on file with the Department of Elections.  Signing by a Power of Attorney is not acceptable. (For further information, click here.)

  • Arrive at the Department of Elections no later than 7:00 pm on Election Day.

• If a voter decides to vote at their precinct or at an Early Voting Site, the absentee ballot should be taken with them to be turned in and cancelled.  A replacement ballot will be issued.

• If a voter makes a mistake when completing an absentee ballot, the voter should call the Department of Elections for further instructions.

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