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April 22, 2020
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Instructions for Processing Absent Voter Ballots |
For clerks holding a May election that are more familiar with processing the absentee ballots within the precinct rather than in a separate absentee counting board or processing center, we have created an abbreviated set of instructions. These instructions include screenshots to assist clerks to create the AV List report. The AV list report (along with additional addendum reports) will serve as the List of Voters in your paper Absent Counting Board pollbook. Instead of marking the ballot received in the EPB, you will highlight or check off the name on this list as you process ballots.
For more information on processing AVs on election day please review our May 5, 2020 Processing Absent Voter Ballots training module, which is posted in eLearning.
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May 5, 2020 Mini-Manual Update |
We have updated the Mini-Manual in eLearning with additional information provided in the last 2 News Updates.
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Reminder: Absent Voter Ballot Application Return Options |
With less than two weeks until the May 5 election, we have gotten reports from clerks and voters concerned about their ability to return AV applications in time to receive and return their ballots by mail. As a reminder, voters may return AV applications by email, as long as the signature is visible. Voters may either scan or photograph the AV ballot application and then email it to the clerk. Please remember to check clerk email addresses frequently for submitted AV applications. We are also aware that some county clerks are providing their email addresses to facilitate delivery to the local clerk.
Even if a voter does not have a paper AV application, any voter may apply for an absent voter ballot through any signed, written request (including a handwritten request). Voters do not need to use an application provided by the clerk or Bureau of Elections. Under the Michigan Election Law, MCL 168.759(3), a request merely needs to be in writing and signed. A voter who does not have an application and is unable to print one may hand write an application for an AV ballot, sign it, photograph or scan it, and email it to the clerk. Although BOE recommends using a formal AV application if available, it is not required.
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