There are no restrictions on who may assist a voter in completing an absentee ballot application. But, there are restrictions on who can apply for an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter:
-1st, the application shall be in writing and shall contain the name and relationship of the person requesting the ballot, if other than the elector.
-2nd, in the case of an elector residing temporarily out of the county or municipality or a physically disabled elector residing within the county or municipality, the application for the elector's absentee ballot may, upon satisfactory proof of relationship, be made by such elector's mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of the age of 18 or over. Relatives applying for absentee ballots for electors must also sign an oath stating that facts in the application are true.
3rd, if the elector is unable to fill out or sign such elector's own application because of illiteracy or physical disability, the elector shall make the elector’s mark, if able, and the person filling in the rest of the application shall sign such person's name below it as a witness.
Please call 478-625-8357 for more information.
Board of Elections