Senior citizens among those eligible to vote absentee for upcoming local election

Applications are being taken by the Shelby County Election Commission for absentee ballots for the Aug. 6^th County, General, State/Federal Primary.

During the pandemic and Safer at Home Orders, seniors have been advised to stay at home as much as possible.

Among those eligible to vote absentee are residents 60+.  The requests must be in writing and signed by the voter, according to the Shelby County Election Commission (SCEC).  Requests became available May 8^th  and will be accepted until July 30^th.

Link to absentee application

https://www.shelbyvote.com/sites/default/files/documents/elections/2020/August/Absentee%20Request%20Primary%20and%20General%20August%202020%20%281%29.pdf

The voter registration deadline for the August election is July 7^th. https://www.shelbyvote.com/sites/default/files/documents/Key%20Dates%20REVISION%204.pdf

This is a link to petitions issued in Shelby County for the August election:  https://www.shelbyvote.com/sites/default/files/documents/County%20and%20State%20Candidates%20on%20the%20August%206%20Ballot.pdf

Information from the Tennessee Secretary of State for voting:  https://www.govotetn.com/