Your ballot will be mailed to the address specified on your application after Absentee Voting begins, which is 35 days prior to the election.
Deadline for Returning your Application
If requesting your ballot by mail, your written request for an absentee ballot should be received at the board of elections by:
Noon of the third day (Saturday) before Election Day
Returning your Absentee Ballot
If returning your Absentee Ballot by mail, the voted ballot must be returned with proper postage, which is $0.44*. The voted ballot must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day and must be received by the board of elections within 10 days after Election Day in order to be counted.
*postage varies per election, this rate applies to the May 4, 2010 Primary Election only
If returning your Absentee Ballot to the board of elections in person or by a close relative, it must be received at the board of elections office by 7:30 pm on Election Day in order to be counted.
In Person Absentee Voting
You may cast your ballot beginning 35 days prior to the election until the day before the election at the board of elections office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday.
Armed Services Absentee Balloting
Complete and mail application to:
Allen County Board of Elections
P.O. Box 5008
Lima, Ohio 45802
Or Fax your application to 419-222-0311
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