Election leaders encourage absentee voting during COVID-19 pandemic

Election leaders encourage absentee voting during COVID-19 pandemic

On that for you tonight "on news 10".

"the indiana primary"..

Has been pushed back "to june 2nd" due to covid-19 concerns.

"election leaders"..

Want "you"..

"to cast your ballot" news 10's "jada huddlestun"..

Is "live" in our newsroom.

She explains..

More about "a quick and safe option" that still allows you "to make your voice heard".

/////// it's an election year like one we've never experienced.

The coroanvirus pandemic has pushed back primaries.

Some hoosiers and officials are worried that lingering covid-19 safety concerns may keep people from the polls.

That's why some local election leaders are encouraging absentee voting this election.

The process is simple..

All you have to do is request to fill out an absentee ballot by mail.

Then...you can fill out your ballot and send it back to your local election office.

You can download it from the state's website..

Or request a mailed ballot.

I spoke with the sullivan county clerk today.

She says this is a great way to still make your voice heard..

While staying safe.

////// //////// "it is vert simple.

You get everything in the mail, and you mail it back in.

They never have to get out of their home.

They can stay safe, and still let their voice be heard."

///////// the deadline to request an absentee ballot is may 21st and coming up for you at the top of the hour..

I'll walk you step-by-step through the process on requesting an absentee ballot.

Reporting live in the newsroom.

Jada huddlestun.

News 10.

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