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Absentee Voting Dates and Deadlines

Important dates

  • Voters can request applications beginning 40 days before the next election.
  • The Clerk's office must receive your application at least five days before the election.
Absentee ballots received by mail must be postmarked before Election Day to count.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008 Presidential General Election
Date Event
9/25/2008 First day absentee ballot applications are accepted.
10/7/2008 Last day to register to vote.
10/8/2008 First day of grace-period registration and voting.
10/13/2008 First day of early voting.
10/21/2008 Last day of grace-period registration and voting.
10/27/2008 Last day military and overseas voters may make application for ballot and send out ballot.
10/30/2008 Last day of early voting.
10/31/2008 - 11/3/2008 In-person absentee voting at any of the Clerk's offices
11/3/2008 Last day voted mail absentee ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Clerk’s office.
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