On Monday, Suzanne Nelson of Old Fort (left) was one of the many people coming to the Board of Elections to turn in their absentee ballots. She gave it to election worker Vicki DePoyster. Election officials said the easiest and most effective way of turning in your ballot is to mail it.
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The McDowell Board of Elections office at 2458 N.C. 226 South in Marion has an outside drop box where voters can submit their completed request forms for an absentee ballot as well as the completed forms to become a registered voter. Election worker Vicki DePoyster demonstrates how it is used. This drop box is not accepting the actual absentee ballots.
Officials with the McDowell County Board of Elections said they will take every precaution possible so that voters can cast their ballots safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, Suzanne Nelson of Old Fort (left) was one of the many people coming to the Board of Elections to turn in their absentee ballots. She gave it to election worker Vicki DePoyster. Election officials said the easiest and most effective way of turning in your ballot is to mail it.
The McDowell Board of Elections office at 2458 N.C. 226 South in Marion has an outside drop box where voters can submit their completed request forms for an absentee ballot as well as the completed forms to become a registered voter. Election worker Vicki DePoyster demonstrates how it is used. This drop box is not accepting the actual absentee ballots.
