Cast a Special Ballot on April 26? Confirm That Your Ballot Will Be Counted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Board of Elections and Ethics today announced that voters who cast a ‘special’ ballot, also known as a provisional ballot, in the special election on April 26 can confirm whether their ballot will be counted at www.dcboee.org or by calling 202-727-2525.
Voters are required to cast a special ballot if their name does not appear in the pollbook for the precinct on Election Day. In the District of Columbia, most of these ballots are counted because voters can change their address at the polls or register to vote on the day of the election. Special ballots are not counted if the voter does not provide enough information to register at the polls or is not eligible to cast a ballot.
“Voters who tried to register at the polls but did not have proof of residence will get a message on our web site saying they need to provide documentation,” said Rokey W. Suleman II, Executive Director. “If any of these voters bring a driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement or government document listing their name and address to our office by Friday, we can count their ballot.”
Voters whose ballot is not scheduled to be counted for any other reason can appeal the decision by contacting the Board to schedule a hearing this week.
The final count of ballots, along with curbside ballots cast at the polls and absentee ballots received in the mail by Friday, will occur after the close of business on Friday. A post-election audit will be conducted on Monday. Certification of the April 23 special election is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
The District of Columbia Board of Elections & Ethics is the independent agency of the District government responsible for the administration of elections, ballot access and voter registration.
