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Absentee Voting:
If you are unable to physically vote at your polling place, you may vote by Absentee Ballot. Conditions upon the right to vote by Absentee Ballot are:
- The conduct of his business or necessary travel;
- Illness or physical disability;
- Service in the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine of the United States;
- Employment with the Territory of Guam which would prevent the voter from going to the polls on election day;
- Attendance at an institution of learning;
- Employment in the Service of the United States or any federal agency;
- Accompanying a spouse engaged in any of the above activities.
How to Apply:
An Absentee Ballot Application Form must be completed and filed by each voter for the Primary election. Your application will be considered an application for the General Election.
Absentee Application Deadlines:
OFF-ISLAND/HOMEBOUND VOTER
To vote in the Primary Election, applications must be received by September 2, 1998, but preferably before this deadline in order for your ballot to be received on time.
To vote in the General Election, applications must be received by October 30, 1998, but preferably before this deadline in order for your ballot to be received on time.
Upon approval of your application, your Absentee Ballot will be sent to you once they become available.
NOTE: For homebound voters, you are required to provide a map and contact number of where you can be located.
IN-OFFICE VOTER
To vote in the Primary Election, you must fill out an application and cast your ballot in the Commission's office between August 6 and September 4, 1998.
To vote in the General Election, you must fill out an application and cast your ballot in the Commission's office between October 5 and November 2, 1998.
HOSPITALIZED VOTER
If you are hospitalized on election Day, you may request to vote by Absentee Ballot. Contact the Commission's office as early as possible.
NOTE: For registration purposes, the Commission must receive your application by August 26, 1998 for the Primary Election and October 23, 1998 for the General Election.