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Voters may apply now for absentee ballots for the upcoming August 9, 2016 statewide primary election on-line, in-person, by mail, or by submitting a completed application via fax or email.

For information, application forms, in-person absentee voting, and a complete list of absentee locations contact the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at 218-547-7260, or visit the Cass County website at www.co.cass.mn.us Elections/Voting link. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is located at the Cass County Courthouse, 303 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker, Minnesota.

Absentee ballots require a "witness". A witness may be any registered voter of Minnesota, including a spouse or relative; a notary public; or any person having authority to administer an oath. The witness must include a complete street address and sign the voter's absentee ballot envelope in order for the ballot to be accepted.

All absentee ballot locations will have extended hours for absentee voting for the statewide primary election on Saturday, August 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Monday, August 8th until 5:00 p.m. Assistive voting equipment is available at all in-person absentee voting locations.

Voters in mail ballot precincts not currently registered to vote may apply in advance to vote by absentee ballot, or in-person on election day no later than 8 p.m., August 9, 2016.

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