Pre-paid Postage Approved for Absentee Ballots in Broward County
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Broward County voters using s will no longer need to purchase stamps to return their ballots by mail, as the county will now provide pre-paid envelopes.
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Broward County voters
Voters using absentee ballots will have the option to return them via mail without providing their own postage.
Broward County Supervisor of Elections
The office is responsible for implementing the new pre-paid postage program.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Broward County Supervisor of Elections approved the inclusion of pre-paid postage envelopes with absentee ballots.
- The policy was approved on September 10, 2015, in collaboration with the Broward County Commission.
- Voters may now place absentee ballots in their mailboxes for postal pickup.
- Voters retain the option to hand-deliver their ballots to the elections office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need to put a stamp on my absentee ballot envelope?
Can I still drop off my ballot in person?
Why It Matters
Broward County voters using s will no longer need to purchase stamps to return their ballots by mail, as the county will now provide pre-paid envelopes.
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browardvotes.gov
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