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2024 Accessible Electronic Voting Ballot Information

ACCESSIBLE ABSENTEE BALLOTS
are available for certain voters

Who is eligible to receive an Accessible Ballot? 

  • If you are blind or have a vision impairment
  • If you have a mobility/ dexterity disability, or have another disability that makes it difficult for you to mark a paper ballot, you can request an accessible vote by mail ballot
  • If you are active duty military (or spouse / dependent)
  • If you are a US citizen residing (not traveling)  outside the U.S.  Voter should request the ballot from the community they last RESIDED in, not the last place they registered to vote. 

Are Absentee Ballots and Accessible Absentee Ballots the same thing? NO

  • Accessible Absentee Ballots: for voters who meet one of the eligibility requirements listed above.  
  • Absentee Ballots:  for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the voter’s city or town during polling hours, disability (but no trouble marking a ballot), or religious beliefs.  
  • In-Person Early Voting: Click here for In-Person Early Voting information.

Deadline to request an Accessible Absentee Ballot:  Tuesday, February 27th at 5:00pm. 

How do I request an Accessible Absentee Ballot?

  • To request your Accessible Absentee ballot, you will need to submit a Vote by Mail application online or by mail no later than 5PM, on February 27th 
  • The accessible Absentee application allows you to use a type-written signature if you are not able to independently sign your application by hand   
  •  Once your application has been received you will be sent two emails to the email address provided on your application. One will include instructions for accessing the system and returning your completed ballot and the second will give you a unique access PIN to use to login
  • You can use the accessible Absentee system to mark your ballot using a computer or mobile device. Once you’re done voting, you can return your ballot electronically or print your completed ballot

Click Here to Request an Accessible Ballot using the State online system 
     Step 1: Fill out the first screen for "Mail-In Ballot Application System" to verify your voter status
     Step 2: Fill out the "Request a Mail-in Ballot for 2024 Elections" online application form
     Step 3: At the bottom of the online application form: Review the "Accommodation Request Statement" and, if eligible, check the box to request use of the Accessible Vote by Mail System
          

Click Here to Download a Printable Application to Request an Accessible Ballot

What is the deadline to return my Accessible Absentee Ballot? 
Ballots must be received by the Stow Town Clerk's Office by March 5th at 8:00pm
Please make every effort to return your ballots as soon as possible after receipt so that we may process them and get them ready to take to the polls on Election Day to be cast.  Keep in mind that you should allow ample time, if mailing them through the US Postal Service, for them to be received by the deadline.  Also on Election Day please do not bring your Absentee ballots to the polling place.  Ballots must first be processed in the office of the Town Clerk and then be brought over to the polls to be cast.

We are here to help.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Town Clerk and staff for any questions or concerns you may have.  If you have requested an Accessible Absentee Ballot and do not receive it please contact us.