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Absentee Ballots Deadline This week!

Apply Now! Mail it in this week before Sunday May 11!

Your application must be received at the elections office no later than Tuesday May 13.

Don’t delay helping a friend to make sure their vote counts.

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Q&A

Find out what's happening in Petersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Q: Who can apply for an absentee ballot?

A: Anyone with a good reason. Below are some frequent examples

 

  • Work prevents you from being available at all on May 20 (example: Military, Emergency Services, Physicians, Poll worker )
  • Work requires you to travel (example: Sales Reps, Consultants )
  • Vacation
  • Handicapped or nursing home
  • Chronically ill or a planned surgery

 

Q: Can I still vote at my polling place if I find myself to be available?

A: You can still go to the polling place and you will be challenged (asked) to either have the absentee ripped up or leave it as is and go home.

 

Q: How easy is this ?

A: Four steps

 

1. Go to the LINK

PAGOV Voter resource

 

2. PRINT the application form

 

3. Complete the application form

 

4. MAIL TO

Absentee Ballot Request

Washington County Elections Office

Courthouse Square
100 W. Beau St., Suite 206
Washington, PA 15301

 

 

Questions?

Speak to the Washington County elections office staff

Ph: (724) 228-6750

 

Or

Email us at petersrepublicans@gmail.com

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