NOTICE TO VOTERS

  • June 08, 2016

NOTICE TO VOTERS

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STATE PRIMARY AND SCHOOL BUDGET VALIDATION REFERENDUM ELECTION

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016

The following locations have been established as polling places within the City:

Ward 1 - Washburn School, 35 Lake Auburn Avenue

Ward 2 - Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive

Ward 3 - Fairview School, 397 Minot Avenue

Ward 4 - Auburn Hall, 60 Court Street

Ward 5 - Sherwood Heights School, 32 Sherwood Drive

All polling places are accessible to voters with disabilities. Polls open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 8:00 P.M. Voters must vote in the correct polling place and are encouraged to call the City Clerk's office at 333-6600 if you are not sure of your polling place.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

The statewide deadline to request an absentee ballot for this election is Thursday, June 9, 2016. Office hours of the City Clerk/Registrar of Voters are Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. for any resident wishing to register to vote, change voter information, enroll in a political party, or vote by absentee ballot. We will be offering extended hours on Thursday, June 9, 2016 (8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.) to allow additional time for residents to request an absentee ballot.

There are several ways to request an absentee ballot. You can do so by;

1. Filling out an application and mailing it to the City Clerk's office.

2. Calling the City Clerk's office at 333-6600 (we must speak to each voter individually when requesting an absentee ballot over the phone).

3. Submitting an electronic request http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

4. Vote an absentee ballot in person in the City Clerk's office.

All absentee ballots must be returned to the City Clerk's office no later than 8:00 P.M. on Election Day, June 14, 2016.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Anyone who would like to register to vote must do so in person. Residents may also register and vote at their polling place on Election Day. Proof of identity and Auburn residency are required in order to register to vote.

For more information, please contact the City Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Sue Clements-Dallaire at 333-6601, extension 1126, or via email at sdallaire@auburnmaine.gov.