Absentee ballots for the November 8 2011 General Election are now available at the Marion County Board of Elections office.
Absentees may be voted at the board office during regular hours 8:30am- 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. They may also be requested mailed. This request must be in writing and can be mailed to the board office 222 West Center Street.
Request must be signed by the voter, and must provide the birth date and one of the following.
• Your Ohio driver’s license number,
• or the last 4 digits of your social security number.
• or a current and valid photo identification, a current utility bill, bank
• statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.
• No phone, emailed or faxed requests are accepted.
Voters hospitalized on Election Day because of medical emergency may apply for absentee ballots until 3:00 p.m. election day. Voters in rehabilitation facilities are encouraged to request absentee ballots prior to Election Day.
Absentee ballots, other than out of county must be received by the board by 7:30 pm election day.
Out of the country civilian and uniformed services absentee ballots must be received by the board no later Nov 18.
The Marion County Board of Elections is opened 8:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays, and will be opened 8:30 to 12:00 on Saturday Nov 5th for absentee voting.
Any questions voters should call the Board of Elections office at 740-223-4090.
