[Greater-Baltimore] FW: Important Election Details

Tue Sep 22 12:27:29 UTC 2020

Dear Fellow Federationists,

Please see below for important information from the state board of elections about Maryland’s upcoming general election.

Lou Ann

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>

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From: Linda Lamone<mailto:info.sbe at maryland.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 8:19 AM
To: Blake, Lou Ann<mailto:LBlake at nfb.org>
Subject: Important Election Details

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Nov. 3rd | Maryland's 2020 Presidential General Election

Dear Friend,

Maryland's 2020 Presidential General Election is fast approaching and there are many ways to vote!

The State Board of Elections is pleased to share that a public education and voter information campaign, including TV, radio, and print launched this week. The digital campaign launched in late August.

We hope that you can use the TV ad below, voter guide<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=ee2c6fc2bb&e=a11f8b58e4>, and social media toolkit<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=6d08601227&e=a11f8b58e4> <https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=93996da9de&e=a11f8b58e4> to help educate your constituents and stakeholders about how to vote in the upcoming election. You can also direct your constituents to our MD Votes webpage<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=3548b7a0f6&e=a11f8b58e4> for more information and to access these resources.

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Vote by Mail

Due to COVID-19, all Marylanders are encouraged to vote by mail. To vote by mail, eligible voters must request a mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections or their local board<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=07ec9c1625&e=a11f8b58e4>.

Requests for a mail-in ballot must be received by October 20, 2020. You can click here<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=a04f58a4f0&e=a11f8b58e4> to request your ballot online.

The State Board has also developed the step-by-step video tutorial below on how to request a ballot. Please share it with your constituents.

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It is important to remember...
Maryland voters who have requested a mail-in ballot can expect to receive their ballot beginning at the end of September and that mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or by November 3, or placed in a designated drop box by 8 p.m. on November 3, 2020.

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Returning your ballot
It is important to remind your constituents to do the following when returning their mail-in ballots:

  *   Use black ink to mark the ballot.
  *   Sign the return envelope. Do not sign the ballot.
  *   Seal the return envelope.
  *   Return ballot using the postage-paid return envelope. Postmark or place in dropbox by Nov. 3rd.

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Vote in Person
Marylanders who cannot vote by mail or who would like to vote in person have the option to vote during the early voting period or on Election Day.

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Early Voting
Early voting will take place over an eight-day period beginning on Monday, October 26 to Monday, November 2 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with early voting centers also open on election day, Tuesday, November 3.

On early voting days, approximately 80 vote centers will be open statewide. Voters can cast their vote at any vote center in their county of residence. The list of early voting centers are posted here<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=17bef89b55&e=a11f8b58e4>.

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Vote on Election Day
On election day, more than 300 vote centers will be open statewide, including the early voting centers. Voters can cast their vote at any vote center in their county of residence, and residents in the City of Baltimore may cast their vote at any vote center in the city.
Plan ahead to determine which voting center works best for you! The list of Election Day vote centers are posted here<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=a8e68ea7b1&e=a11f8b58e4>, more locations may be added.
Vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.

See more important information and reminders on our website<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=a57386cd99&e=a11f8b58e4>.

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Join us on social.
Keep your constituents in the know! Share important dates and updates with them leading up to Election Day. Utilize this social toolkit<https://kopublicaffairs.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4f5cc27c14de72c5953f8002a&id=e56b079afa&e=a11f8b58e4> for posting on your social media platforms and use the hashtag #MDVotes!

Maryland State Board of Elections thanks you for your support!
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