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Albemarle County electoral board adopts uniform procedure for surrendered absentee ballots

Albemarle County Electoral Board · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The Albemarle County Electoral Board voted unanimously March 12 to adopt a specific handling procedure for absentee ballots returned in person during early voting: confirm the envelope/ballot, write 'void' on the ballot and staple the voided ballot to the outside of the envelope before placing it in the absentee folder, then allow the voter to cast a live ballot.

The Albemarle County Electoral Board voted at its March 12 meeting to adopt a standard procedure for absentee ballots surrendered in person during early voting.

Under the procedure the board approved, staff will open the returned envelope to confirm the voter identity and the ballot issued, write "void" on the returned ballot, staple the voided ballot to the outside of the envelope so the voter's address remains visible, place the packet in the office's absentee (ABS)…

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