All registered voters must complete and submit an absentee ballot application to vote by mail. No identification is required. You may complete an ABS-Mail Application, print, sign and return it by mail, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax to:
ALLEN COUNTY ELECTION BOARD
1 E MAIN STREET, SUITE 172
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
(260) 449-7329
FAX (260) 449-7908
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APPLICATION Deadline: 11:59 p.m. April 23, 2020
USPS OFFICIALS ADVISE THAT FIRST CLASS MAIL TURNAROUND IS THREE TO FIVE DAYS
BALLOT RETURN DEADLINE IS NOON ON ELECTION DAY, MAY 5, 2020
BALLOTS MUST BE IN THE ELECTION BOARD OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE
Absentee voting by mail is available for registered voters who meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Have a specific, reasonable expectation of being absent from the county on election day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open
- Will be confined to their residence, a health care facility, or a hospital due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open
- Will be caring for an individual confined to a private residence due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open
- Is a voter with disabilities. NOTE: Those unable to mark the ballot or sign the ballot security envelope must contact the county election board to process their application.
- Is a voter at least 65 years of age.
- Have official election duties outside of their voting precinct.
- Scheduled to work at a regular place of employment during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
- Unable to vote at the polls in person due to observance of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the entire 12 hours the polls are open.
- Is a voter eligible to vote under the "fail-safe" procedures in IC 3-10-11 or 3-10-12.Is a member of the military or a public safety officer.
- Is a "serious sex offender" as defined in IC 35-42-4-14(a).
- Is prevented from voting due to the unavailability of transportation to the polls.
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