Absentee ballot options in Cass Cty

Voters may apply now for absentee ballots for the upcoming Nov. 8, 2016 statewide general election online, in-person, by mail, or by submitting a completed application via fax or e-mail.

For information, application, in-person absentee voting; and a complete list of Cass County absentee ballot locations, contact the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at 218-547-7260, or visit the Cass County website at www.co.cass.mn.us Elections/Voting link. Normal business hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. the office is located at the Cass County Courthouse, 303 Minnesota Ave. West, in Walker.

Absentee ballots require a “witness.” A witness may be any registered voter of Minnesota, including a spouse or relative; a notary public; or any person having authority to administer an oath. The witness must include a complete street address and sign the voter’s absentee ballot envelope in order for the ballot to be accepted.

All absentee ballot locations will have extended hours for absentee voting for the upcoming general election on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; and on Monday, Nov. 7, until 5 p.m. Assistive voting equipment is available at all in-person absentee voting locations.

Voters in mail ballot precincts not currently registered to vote may pre-register no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 18, to have a ballot mailed to them automatically, or after that date may register and apply to vote by absentee ballot, or in-person on election day no later than 8 p.m., Nov. 8, 2016. New voters can determine their precinct and method of voting by visiting mnvotes.org or the Cass County website Election/Voting link.

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