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Get to know your state laws on ABBM ballots:
who may turn in a 'marked ballot'
where the 'marked ballot' can be received
how the the 'marked ballot' must be received
Each state is different
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https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-10-who-can-collect-and-return-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx
who may turn in a 'marked ballot' where the 'marked ballot' can be received how the the 'marked ballot' must be received Each state is different
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https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-10-who-can-collect-and-return-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx
Alabama is a hard core voter supression state.
Ala. Code § 17-11-9
No one other than the absentee voter may return their own ballot by mail or hand delivery.
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Ala. Code § 17-11-9 No one other than the absentee voter may return their own ballot by mail or hand delivery.
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Alaska
Alaska Stat. § 15.20.081(a)
A friend, relative or associate may transfer the absentee ballot to the USPS or a private commercial delivery service for delivery to the division of elections.
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Alaska Stat. § 15.20.081(a)
A friend, relative or associate may transfer the absentee ballot to the USPS or a private commercial delivery service for delivery to the division of elections.
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Alaska Stat. § 15.20.081(a)
For those unable to vote in person because of age, illness or disability, a personal representative may pick up, assist in marking and return an absentee ballot.
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For those unable to vote in person because of age, illness or disability, a personal representative may pick up, assist in marking and return an absentee ballot.
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Arizona
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 16-1005
A family member, household member or caregiver may return an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter.
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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 16-1005
A family member, household member or caregiver may return an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter.
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Arkansas
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-403
A designated bearer or authorized agent may obtain an absentee ballot on behalf of another voter and return it directly to the county clerk.
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Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-403
A designated bearer or authorized agent may obtain an absentee ballot on behalf of another voter and return it directly to the county clerk.
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Arkansas
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-403
The designated bearer must show a photo ID to the county clerk and sign an oath both when obtaining and returning an absentee ballot.
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Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-403
The designated bearer must show a photo ID to the county clerk and sign an oath both when obtaining and returning an absentee ballot.
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California
Election Code §3017
A vote-by-mail voter who is unable to return the ballot may designate another person to return the ballot.
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Election Code §3017
A vote-by-mail voter who is unable to return the ballot may designate another person to return the ballot.
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Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat § 1-7.5-107
Any person of the elector's own choice or any duly authorized agent of the county clerk & recorder or designated election official may be designated to mail or deliver a mail ballot.
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Colo. Rev. Stat § 1-7.5-107
Any person of the elector's own choice or any duly authorized agent of the county clerk & recorder or designated election official may be designated to mail or deliver a mail ballot.
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Connecticut
C.G.S.A. § 9-140b
An absentee ballot may be returned by a voter’s “designee,” which includes a person who is caring for the applicant because of the applicant's illness or physical disability,
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C.G.S.A. § 9-140b
An absentee ballot may be returned by a voter’s “designee,” which includes a person who is caring for the applicant because of the applicant's illness or physical disability,
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Connecticut
C.G.S.A. § 9-140b
a licensed dr or a rn, practical nurse; a member of the applicant's family; or if no such person consents or available, then a police officer, registrar of voters, dvr or asst registrar of voters in the municipality in which the applicant resides.
C.G.S.A. § 9-140b
a licensed dr or a rn, practical nurse; a member of the applicant's family; or if no such person consents or available, then a police officer, registrar of voters, dvr or asst registrar of voters in the municipality in which the applicant resides.
Delaware
Del. Code Title 15 § 5507
Absentee voters must return ballots by USPS, or “causing it to be delivered” prior to the close of polls on Election Day. There's no provision for an agent or designee to return an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter. #DemCastDE
Del. Code Title 15 § 5507
Absentee voters must return ballots by USPS, or “causing it to be delivered” prior to the close of polls on Election Day. There's no provision for an agent or designee to return an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter. #DemCastDE
1/ District of Columbia
D.C. Mun. Regs. Tit. 3, § 722
A registered voter may apply for & return an emergency ballot through an authorized agent if the voter is unexpectedly unable..
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D.C. Mun. Regs. Tit. 3, § 722
A registered voter may apply for & return an emergency ballot through an authorized agent if the voter is unexpectedly unable..
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2/ District of Columbia
D.C. Mun. Regs. Tit. 3, § 722
to be present at the polls due to an illness or accident or the voter is serving on a sequestered jury on Election Day.
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D.C. Mun. Regs. Tit. 3, § 722
to be present at the polls due to an illness or accident or the voter is serving on a sequestered jury on Election Day.
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#VoteByMailEarly
1/ Florida
Fl. Stat. Rev. § 101.051
Any elector applying to cast a vote by mail ballot in the office of the supervisor, in any election, who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability,
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Fl. Stat. Rev. § 101.051
Any elector applying to cast a vote by mail ballot in the office of the supervisor, in any election, who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability,
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#VoteByMail2020
2/ Florida
Fl. Stat. Rev. § 101.051
or inability to read or write may request the assistance of some person of his or her own choice other than the elector's employer, an agent of the employer or an officer or agent of his or her union, in casting his or her vote-by-mail ballot.
Fl. Stat. Rev. § 101.051
or inability to read or write may request the assistance of some person of his or her own choice other than the elector's employer, an agent of the employer or an officer or agent of his or her union, in casting his or her vote-by-mail ballot.
