Didn’t get a ballot in the mail? It might be among the 800 ballots returned to the county elections office by the U.S. Postal Service.
A stack of returned ballots big enough to fill a grocery cart is neatly arranged alphabetically on a table in the first-floor office in the Plumas County Courthouse. But it’s not too late for those whose ballots are among them.
Anyone who still has not received a ballot can contact the Plumas County elections office. Staff there will determine why the ballot is undeliverable, said Marcy DeMartile, county clerk-recorder.
Those currently at a temporary address can provide it and elections officials will send the ballot to that address.
Those who have moved to a new address must reregister to vote. Elections officials will help with that, too, DeMartile said.
Most of the returned ballots are for people who moved or changed their address without notifying the elections office, she said. DeMartile and her staff will do everything they can to ensure that all registered voters get a ballot, but voters need to do their part. “It’s your responsibility to keep your voter information correct,” she said.
Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by March 5, and received within seven days after the election. Anyone who has not received a ballot should contact the office for assistance at [email protected] or 530-283-6256.
Ballots returned in person must be returned by 8 p.m. March 5. There are two drop boxes located at the courthouse in Quincy, one conveniently outside and one within the elections office.
The sooner voters mail or turn in their ballots the better, said DeMartile. Last minute ballots delay determining election results.
Voters can contact the elections office at any time to verify their voter status, as well as their political party affiliation, she added. They can also visit the office at 520 Main St., Room 102, in Quincy.