Absentee Ballots

Absentee voting for the June 11, 2013 Democratic Primary begins April 26, 2013.

Will you be away, at school, or on a business trip during the next election?

Learn how absentee voting works. 

Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Absentee voting in person begins at least 45 days before most elections and ends for in-person absentee voters on the Saturday before the election.

Impact on Other Areas

Legal residence for voter registration purposes may or may not be the same as legal residence for census, driver’s license, federal and state income tax, state vehicle tax, tuition, or financial aid purposes.  The State Board of Elections and local election officials are not trained in these complex areas.  You should consult appropriate advisers regarding these issues.