Early ballots will be mailed to voters who requested them on Sept. 28. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 5, the Lincoln County clerk’s office said Tuesday.

Voters are encouraged to use the county drop boxes to return voter registrations, early voting requests and ballots. No postage is necessary.

The fall general Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here are major dates to keep in mind:

• Sept. 28 – Early Voting ballots in office ready to be mailed for delivery to registered voters

• Oct. 5 – First day for in-person early voting at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office

• Oct. 16 –

• Postmark deadline for mail in voter registrations.
• Deadline for DMV or state agency voter registration.
• Deadline for on-line voter registration

• Oct. 23, 6 p.m. – Last day for in-person voter registration at the County Clerk’s office.

• Oct. 23, 6 p.m. – Last day to receive an application for Early Voting ballots to be mailed to a specific address.

• Nov. 2 – Last day for in-person early voting at the County Clerk’s Office.

• Nov. 3 – Statewide General Election Day.

• Nov. 5 – Lincoln County canvassing board convenes to verify the vote tally.

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