Absentee
Ballots
Any registered
voter may vote by "absentee ballot". To apply for an absentee ballot
you may use one of the following methods:
Apply
in writing to: Trinity County Elections P.O. Box 1215 Weaverville Ca. 96093
You must include the name and date of the election you are applying for
(e.g. March 5, 2002 Primaryl Election), your printed name, your residence address,
the address you would like the ballot mailed to, a telephone number where you
can be reached during normal business hours, and all applications must contain
your signature. The ballot cannot be issued without all of the above information.
An
application for Absent Voter's Ballot is located on the back of your Trinity
County Sample Ballot which is sent to each registered voter approximately 20
days prior to the election.
Apply
in person at the Trinity County Elections Office 101 Court St. Weaverville CA
96093, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
If you know
you are going to vote absentee, it is in your best interest to apply as early
as possible. We accept applications at any time, however, by law 29 days prior
to an election is the earliest a ballot can be issued.
Once you
have submitted your application for an absentee ballot, if you do not receive
it within 7 days, please contact Trinity County Elections 530-623-1220.
Pursuant to legislation enacted last year (AB 1520, Shelley), any voter may now obtain permanent absentee voting status and receive absentee voting material for all future elections. To obtain permanent absentee status, voters must check the box marked "Permanent Absentee Voter" on the absentee ballot application. Failure to vote in a statewide election will cancel the Permanent Absentee Voter Status and voters will need to reapply.
