Absentee voting begins for March primary

The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that request forms are available for those wanting to vote absentee during the March primary election.

Absentee voting has begun and registered voters can vote absentee in a number of ways, including in person at the Board of Elections office, 114 E. Main St.; by mail, beginning January 1; or by fax or email, if eligible to vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Most absentee ballots must be in no later than 6 p.m. the Friday before the election (click here for an absent voter ballot application).