City Of Plymouth Encourages Residents To Vote Early By Mail

Minneapolis MN

18 June, 2020

6:43 AM

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Press release from the City of Plymouth: June 17, 2020 The City of Plymouth encourages residents to vote early by mail (absentee) to help minimize direct contact with others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elections this year include the Aug. 11 State Primary and the Nov. 3 General Election. Voting by mail is simple, as long as residents plan ahead a bit. Apply Early to Receive the BallotTo vote by mail for one or both of the 2020 elections, residents must apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to them. City of Plymouth staff recommend applying for a ballot at least 10 days before Election Day to allow enough time to receive the ballot and mail it back or drop it off. Ballots will be mailed to applicants as early as 46 days prior to each election with a postage-paid envelope for return. Residents may apply for an absentee ballot online, or by mail, email or facsimile. For an application and more information, visit the Early Voting Options webpage. Submit the Ballot by 3 p.m. on Election DayFor a ballot to count, elections staff must physically have it in hand by 3 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots received after Election Day will not count, even if they were postmarked on or before Election Day. Residents who are concerned that their ballot won't arrive via mail by 3 p.m. on Election Day may instead bring the ballot to Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, for ballot "drop and go." Voters may visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website, to track the status of their ballot and confirm that it was received and counted, as well as view a list of candidates on the ballot, districts in their precinct and more. For more information and other voting options, visit plymouthmn.gov/election. This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author's own.