Hey, slackers! Last chance to mail your early mail-in ballot

Friday, August 22, is the “drop dead” date to mail your early mail-in ballot. If you have not already done so, go mail your early ballot NOW!

Remember to sign and date your ballot envelope before slipping it inside the return mail envelope and mailing it.

Friday, August 22, is also the last day for walk-in voting at early voting locations in most counties (some counties will have emergency voting on Monday).

If you do not mail your early mail-in ballot by the “drop dead” date, you can drop off your completed early mail-in ballot at any polling location. You do not have to check-in. However, thanks to your “slackitude,” dropping off your “early” ballot on election day will  delay the final vote count as your signature must first be verified before your ballot can be counted. Don’t be that slacker.

If you received an early mail-in ballot, do not request a regular ballot at the polls on Tuesday, because this will result in you receiving a provisional ballot. The County Recorder has a record of you having received an early mail-in ballot. Provisional ballots also delay the final vote count as your ballot status must first be verified before your ballot can be counted.

Take some responsibility for your vote. And for the love of God, don’t be this guy again this year!