Our goal is for zero absentee ballots to be rejected at the polls.  

Follow these steps to make sure your ballot is counted:

• Read the step-by-step instruction letter that you receive with your absentee ballot.
• Seal the envelope.
• Sign the certificate envelope on the line marked “Voter Signature.”
• Have your witness sign the envelope on the line marked “Witness Signature.”  It is okay if your witness is your spouse or significant other.
• Have your witness print their name on the line marked “Witness Printed Name.”
• Have your witness write their address on the line marked “Witness Address.” The printed address should include house number, street name, and city.
• Return your absentee ballot back to the Clerk’s Office as early as possible. The ballot must be delivered to your polling place by 8:00 pm on Election Day.  
• If you have moved, register to vote at your new address before requesting an absentee. Writing a new address on your absentee label does not update your voter registration.

Some of the reasons absentee ballots are rejected include the following:

• Voter did not sign absentee envelope.
• Voter did not have witness sign absentee envelope.
• Witness did not write address on absentee envelope.
• Ballot was not delivered by Election Day.
• Voter did not seal absentee envelope.