The Marshall County Auditor’s Office is informing voters that absentee ballots will not be available at the start of the absentee voting period for the June 2 primary election.
Absentee voting was scheduled to begin Friday, April 17, but ballots cannot be finalized until after the March 31 candidate filing deadline and required review period. This creates a short delay before ballots are ready.
Ballot preparation includes certification, layout, programming, proofing and printing, all of which must be completed after candidate lists are finalized.
The delay is due to state law timelines.
The Auditor’s Office said it is working to complete the process as quickly as possible. Once ballots are ready, they will be mailed immediately to voters who have submitted absentee applications, and in-person absentee voting will begin at the courthouse.
“The Auditor’s office is dedicated to ensuring ballots are available to voters as quickly as possible,” said Marshall County Auditor Megan Biel. “In the meantime, voters can contact us to check that they are registered to vote and that their information is up to date. This can also be done on the state’s website. If you need assistance, our office is here to help.”
Voters are encouraged to submit absentee ballot applications early, verify their registration status, and watch for updates through official county communication channels.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot remains 5 p.m. on June 1, the day before the election.
For more information, contact the Marshall County Auditor’s Office.
