To assist with the challenges of administering elections during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide updates on recent changes in state laws, the Elections Division has provided local election officials with the below Election Advisories. While these advisories are written for election officials, they may also be helpful to voters seeking detailed information on the accommodations being made by election officials during the ongoing pandemic.
Election Advisory #20-01 – Regarding Return of Ballots via Secured Drop Box
Election Advisory #20-02 – Regarding Advance Processing of Early Voting Ballots
Election Advisory #20-03 – Regarding Health & Safety Guidelines for Conducting Voting in Person
Election Advisory #20-04 – Regarding Online Vote by Mail Applications and Address Changes
Election Advisory #20-05 – Regarding Designation of Polling Places and Confirming Election Workers
Election Advisory #20-06 – Regarding Voting while Incarcerated
Election Advisory #20-07 – Regarding In-person Early Voting
Election Advisory #20-08 – Regarding Accessible Voting by Mail for Qualifying Persons
Election Advisory #20-09 – Regarding Press Access to Voting Locations
Election Advisory #20-10 – Regarding Election Observers
Election Advisory #20-11 – Regarding Post-Election Tabulation
Election Advisory #20-12 – Regarding Electioneering and the 150-foot Rule