Voter registration deadline Oct. 5
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The Highland County Board of Elections reminds the citizens of Highland County that the deadline for registering to vote in the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009, will be Monday, October 5, 2009. This deadline is for those who are not presently registered. To better serve those who may need to register, the Board of Elections office will be open to October 5, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. The Board office is located at 1575 N. High St., Suite 200, in Hillsboro. You may also register at any Highland County Public Library, Hillsboro BMV, and the Highland County Treasurer's Office. The office also wants to remind anyone wishing to vote by absentee ballot that a request for such a ballot must be filed with our office for each separate election. Absentee ballots will be mailed for the November General Election beginning on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for those who have applications. The last date for an absentee ballot to be mailed will be Saturday, October 31, 2009, but all 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, September 29, 2009 and will be conducted through Monday, November 2, 2009. Office hours will be Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. until noon. Please call 393-9961 with any questions. [[In-content Ad]]