How to make sure your ballot is counted this fall

 

IF YOUR TIME IS SHORT

• Once you have your ballot in hand, take your time and follow all instructions, including signing the envelope and providing any other information required.
 

• To reduce the likelihood that your mail ballot is rejected, election officials and experts urge voters to return their ballot well before Election Day.
 

• If your state allows it, consider dropping your ballot off at official lockboxes located at polling places or election offices.
 

• Track your ballot’s progress online if your jurisdiction offers that option, and be on the lookout for any communications from election officials that your ballot needs to be corrected before Election Day.