Registered voters who are outside Anderson County both during the early
voting period and on election day during all hours when the polls are open.
Full-time students and spouses of students enrolled in an accredited
college, university or similar accredited institution of learning outside of
Anderson County.
Individuals on the permanent absentee voting register. (Requires a written
statement from the person's physician that the voter is medically unable to
appear at his/her polling place or to vote early.)
Residents of certain institutions located outside Anderson County (nursing
homes, homes for the aged or similar licensed institutions).
Jurors
Persons over 65
Candidates for office
Election officials and Election Commission employees
Individuals observing a religious holiday.
How
to Vote Absentee
Requests to vote absentee may be received 90 days before each upcoming election.
A voter may mail, fax or e-mail an attachment with the signed request to vote
absentee to the Election Commission office. Your request should include the
following information.
Name
Residence address
Date of birth
Social security number
The address outside the county where the ballot is to be sent, if applicable
The election you want to vote in
If the election is a primary, please list your party preference
Reason for voting absentee
Your signature
Upon
receipt and review of your signed request, the Election Commission office will
mail a set of absentee voting supplies to you. After completing the ballot and
signing the accompanying affidavit, mail the ballot to the Election Commission.
A request to vote absentee can be accepted up to 7 days prior to the election.
Your ballot must be received on or before election day.
