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INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING A MAIL BALLOT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Read carefully and follow all directions Ballots must be received by election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day Failure to follow directions may invalidate part or all of your ballot 1. VOTE YOUR BALLOT As instructed on the ballot, mark the designated voting area for each race using only black or blue ink pen. Vote in all columns and both sides of ballot(s) as applicable. Skipping a race will not invalidate your ballot. Do not cross out, erase, or use correction fluid. Do not make any identifying marks on your ballot. Do not mark more choices than allowed for each race (overvote) as that will cause that race only to not be counted. SAMPLE OVERVOTED RACE FOR LOCAL COUNCIL (Vote for One) John Doe Thomas Jefferson Jane Q Public If applicable, to write in a candidate’s name, mark the designated voting area to the left of the line provided and print the name in the blank space. SAMPLE WRITE‐IN VOTE (if applicable) FOR LOCAL COUNCIL (Vote for One) John Doe If you make a mistake or spoil your ballot, request a replacement ballot from the election office. 2. PREPARE BALLOT FOR SUBMITTAL Place VOTED ballot in the SECRECY ENVELOPE and seal (if multiple sheets, return all sheets of the ballot). SIGN YOUR signature on the voter affirmation on the back of the Signature Envelope. Failure to sign may invalidate your ballot. If the signature on the affirmation does not match the signature on file, the ballot may be rejected. Place the Secrecy Envelope containing your voted ballot into the Signature Envelope and Seal. 3. RETURN BALLOT Mail your ballot; or Drop off ballot: The place(s) of deposit and the days and times when ballots may be returned to the places of deposit before election day and on election day are: BEFORE ELECTION DAY: FLATHEAD COUNTY ELECTION DEPARTMENT 40 11TH ST W #230, Kalispell, MT 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday ELECTION DAY: Election office- 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This election is by mail ballot only – regular polling places will not be open. Ballots must be received at the election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2019. (Note: a postmark cannot be accepted so if you mail your ballot make sure there is enough time for it to reach the election office.) DO NOT FORGET POSTAGE IF MAILING: 55 cents postage required ASSISTANCE FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES: There are options for voters with disabilities. Contact your election office for information about all options. MILITARY/OVERSEAS VOTERS: If you are an active‐duty absent military voter or overseas citizen, electronic registration and voting options may be available. Contact your election office for information about all options. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTACT THE ELECTION OFFICE AT: Phone: 406-758-5536________ Fax: 406-_758-5877__________ Email: [EMAIL REDACTED]