In The News 20 September 2010

Voter registration, absentee ballot deadlines approach

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The Highland County Board of Elections wants to remind the citizens of Highland County that the deadline for registering to vote in the general election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 will be Monday, Oct. 4, 2010.

This deadline is for those people who have never registered before.
To better serve those who may need to register, the Board of Elections office will be open on Oct. 4, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. The Board office is located at 1575 N. High St., Suite 200, Hillsboro.

The office also wants to remind anyone wishing to vote by absentee ballot that a request for such a ballot must be filed with the Board office for each separate election. Absentee ballots will be mailed for the November general election beginning Sept. 28, 2010 for those who have applications. The last day for an absentee ballot to be mailed will be Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Voters are encouraged to get their applications in early.

A voter may also cast an early absentee ballot in person by coming to the Board of Elections office and voting at that site. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 and will continue through Monday, Nov. 1, 2010.

Office hours will be: Mondays, 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Please call (937) 393-9961 if there are any questions.
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