Statewide Write-In Absentee Ballot Instructions Absentee Ballot

Statewide Write-In Absentee Ballot Instructions

PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE RETURNING A SWAB WHICH WAS DOWNLOADED FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S WEBSITE:

1. Write in the name of the office for which you are voting.

2. To vote for an eligible candidate, write in the candidate’s first and last name as it appears on the website.

3. To ensure secrecy, place your folded ballot into a plain envelope and seal.

4. Print and complete the required oath statement. Place the completed oath and the sealed envelope into a larger envelope and seal. Write the words “Official Absentee Ballot” on the outer envelope. Failure to sign and return the oath will cause your SWAB to be rejected.

5. Return the SWAB to your local county registrar. All ballots postmarked by the date of the runoff will be counted if received within three days of the runoff election.

6. The SWAB will not be accepted if it is returned by facsimile or email.

If you have previously requested all absentee ballots as allowed by law, your local county registrar will also mail you a regular absentee ballot containing all runoff races for which you are eligible to vote. In the event both ballots are received prior to the deadline, the registrars will count the regular absentee ballot and not the SWAB.

SWAB Required Oath (In adobe .pdf format)