Manatee County registered voters can apply now to vote by mail this year, including balloting for the Aug. 18 primary and the Nov. 3 general election.
To apply, go to votemanatee.com and click on the “Vote by Mail and Early Voting” link in the left menu.
A voter does not have to be absent from the county of residence or require an excuse to vote by mail.
Also, one request covers elections through the next two regularly scheduled general elections.
The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office also has opened voter registration for the August primary.
Registration will close at 5 p.m. July 20.
Details about voter registration, as well as candidate qualifying and more, can be found online at votemanatee.com.
— Lisa Neff