How does an absentee ballot work?
An absentee ballot is a paper ballot which looks exactly like the ballot on the voting machine. In this manner, your vote remains secret.

Keep in mind that unless the oath is signed and the ballot is enclosed in the secrecy envelope, your ballot will not be counted.

This ballot, if mailed, must be postmarked no later than the day before election or, if personally delivered, must be received by the Board of Elections no later than the close of polls on election day, 9:00 p.m.

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1. Can I register in person?
2. Can someone help me to vote?
3. Do I have to register every year?
4. How do candidates get on the ballot?
5. How do I enroll in a political party?
6. How can I get an absentee ballot?
7. How do I apply for an absentee ballot?
8. How do voting machines work?
9. How does an absentee ballot work?
10. How will I know where to vote?
11. If I register to vote, will I be called for jury duty?
12. Should I be concerned about signing a petition?
13. What happens if I can't vote on election day?
14. What is a Primary Election?
15. What do I need when I go to vote?
16. What do I do when I get to the polling place?
17. What if I have no absentee ballot application available?
18. What if I'm not permitted to vote?
19. When do I apply for an absentee ballot?
20. Where can I get a mail-in voter registration application?
21. Who can sign a petition?
22. Who can vote?
23. Who is eligible for an Absentee Ballot?
24. Why should I enroll in a political party?