October 25th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

The deadline to request a 2016 Presidential General Election absentee ballot for mail delivery is Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the general election for online delivery is Friday, November 4, 2016. Any registered voter in Maryland may request and vote by absentee ballot.

A voter who wishes to vote by absentee ballot may request an absentee ballot (1) online for voters with a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID card; (2) by submitting a signed application; (3) in writing; or (4) in person at the Allegany County Board of Elections.

To request an absentee ballot application from the Allegany County Board of Elections, call 301-777-5931 or visit the office at 701 Kelly Road, Suite 213, Cumberland from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Voters may also visit www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html to request an absentee ballot online, to print an application, or for more information.