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What I need to know about voting by Absentee Ballot due to the Voter ID Law

  • Identification requirements took effect in November 2012.
  • Voters must provide drivers license number, last 4 digits of Social Security Number, or a copy of an acceptable photo ID when applying for an absentee ballot.
  • Voters may provide identifying number to county over the phone, by email or mail.
  • Identification will be verified by the county board of elections before the voter's ballot will be counted. Voters have 6 days following an election to provide the necessary identification.
  • UOCAVA voters and voters affected by the Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act are exempt.