Today is the first-day voters may cast an absentee ballot for the 2018 primary election. According to the Secretary of State’s Election Division, absentee-by-mail applications for the 2018 primary election must be received by the county office by April 30th.
There are specific conditions that individuals must meet in order to be eligible to vote absentee-by-mail. These reasons include that there is a specific, sensible expectation that you will be absent from the county on Election Day, you are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment when polls are open or you will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct.
If you’re prevented from voting due to unavailability of transportation or due to religious discipline or holiday during the entire 12 hours the polls are open or if you are a member of the military or a public safety officer, these are other acceptable reasons to vote by mail.
Other conditions that would make you eligible to submit an absentee ballot by mail is if you have a disability, you’re at least 65 years of age, you are a participant in the state’s address confidentiality program, if you’re considered a “serious sex offender” as defined by Indiana Code 35-24-2-14(a) or you will be confined due to illness or injury or you will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury on Election Day.
On the other hand, all registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at any county election board office. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID with you. Specific dates and locations for absentee voting can be found below:
Marshall County:
Location: Marshall County Clerk’s Office; 211 W Madison St in Plymouth
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to noon (Absentee Voting Ends)
Location: Bremen Town Hall
Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Culver Town Hall
Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Direct any specific questions to the Marshall County Clerk’s Office at 574-936-8922.
