Postal absentee ballots must be requested in writing. Ballots will be sent in the mail only upon receipt of a valid request. The first day that absentee ballots will be mailed for the 2008 Primary Election is March 17, 2008. Absentee ballot requests must be received in the Board of Elections office by April 29, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Voted absentee ballots must be received in the Board of Elections office by May 5, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.

For more detailed guidelines and deadlines on what specifically to include in the written request for a postal absentee ballot, please click on the link below:

• Postal Absentee Request Guidelines - .pdf

Uniformed and Overseas Voters

There are certain processes and opportunities available to uniformed (military) and U.S. citizens residing overseas (whether temporarily or indefinitely) which facilitate their ability to more quickly request, receive, and return absentee ballots. If you, or someone you know, would qualify as a uniformed or overseas voter and you would like to vote, it is to your advantage to look into these opportunities.

Please visit either of the following websites:
1. The Overseas Vote Foundation
2. The Federal Voting Assistance Program’s North Carolina Guide

Please call the Brunswick County Board of Elections at 910.253.2620 with any questions.