Absentee Voting

Voting by Mail

Absentee ballots are currently the only option to vote by mail. Make sure to apply as early as possible. The U.S. Postal Service recommends allowing up to 7 days for ballot delivery in each direction, so it is best to apply at least 2 weeks prior to election day, or earlier if your ballot is being mailed out of town.

Absentee Ballot Eligibility

To qualify for an absentee ballot, you must:

• Be away from Washington on election day; or
• Have a disability that keeps you from voting at your polling place; or
• Have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling place on election day

Applying for an Absentee Ballot

Absentee ballots must be requested in writing at least 4 days before election day.

• Applications are available for download or can be requested from the Town Clerk.
• Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or fax. If you are emailing your application, you may either scan or take a photo of your signed application and email it to your local election office. Typed signatures are not acceptable.
• Any written request is acceptable as long as it has your signature on it. Typed signatures are not acceptable. Make sure to include your name, your address, the place you would like the ballot mailed, and your signature. If you are requesting a primary ballot and you are unenrolled (independent), be sure to indicate which party's ballot you want to have mailed to you.
• Family members may request an absentee ballot on your behalf.

Voting in Person

Absentee voting can also be done in person. Contact the Town Clerk, to make sure ballots are ready and to arrange for a convenient time to come in and vote.

Returning Your Absentee Ballot

Ballots may be returned by mail, in person to the town hall, or in the secure drop box outside of the town hall. Ballots must be received by the Town Clerk by the close of polls on election day in order to be counted.