Voting

Anyone can request an absentee ballot.

You must request in writing you absentee ballot for each election.

The ballot you receive is the same ballot that you would receive if you had went to the polls.

If you request an absentee ballot and change your mind and go to the polls you will be required to vote a provisional ballot even if you do not vote your absentee ballot.

If you do not update your changed name or address 30 days before the election you are required to vote a provisional ballot at the polling location of your new address.

A provisional ballot is a ballot that has to be researched that the vote is qualified to vote and did not vote at their old address or under their old name.

Absentee Ballot totals are the first numbers post on election night shortly after 7:30 P.M.

On election night the totals are known as unofficial results.

The days following the election provisional ballots are researched and prepared for counting at the official count. Also added to the official count numbers are any absentee ballots that are return in the mail that are postmarked on time. The official count must be completed by the 21 day following the election.