Special Advance Ballot

 

What is a Special Advance Ballot?

The special advance ballot is sent to areas where mail service may be slow to allow additional time for voters to cast a ballot. This is a blank ballot with spaces for the voter to write in the names of candidates and/or issues. This ballot is mailed beginning 60 days through 28 days before Election Day.

In addition to the special advance ballot, voters are mailed the official ballot beginning approximately three weeks before Election Day. Voters are encouraged to vote and return both ballots. If both ballots are returned in time, only the official ballot will be counted.

Who can receive a Special Advance Ballot?

Voters who may be living, traveling or working outside the United States or in remote areas of Alaska may request the special advance ballot.

How to Apply for a Special Advance Ballot

Voters may request a special advance ballot by selecting this option on the absentee ballot application.