Early Voting
Early Voting: Voting before election day where the voter completes the ballot in person at an elections office or other designated polling site prior to…
Also known as: in-person absentee voting
Definition
Voting before election day where the voter completes the ballot in person at an elections office or other designated polling site prior to election day. Early voting can also include voting with a mailed or absentee ballot prior to election day.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Voting that occurs prior to election day under the supervision of election workers.
- Definition 3
Voting that is conducted in a polling place prio r to Election Day, usually for the convenience of person who would otherwise have to engage in ABSENTEE VOTING but may not have been able to satisfy its requirements. When early voting is conducted, the polls are generally open for a period of weeks before the election. In Louisiana, IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING. See also ON-SITE ABSENTEE VOTING. Early Voting Ballot Board In Texas, the board that counts early voted ballots.