Allen County Clerk Sherrie Riebel announced today her office will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday to allow advance voters extra time to cast their ballots at the Allen County Courthouse for the Nov. 6 general election.
Voters who show up after business hours should enter the west doors to the courthouse, because the others will be locked, Riebel said.
Those who require a wheelchair ramp or other accommodations are asked to call the county clerks office, 365-1407, so another entrance can be opened.
Tuesday also marks the deadline for voters to request a ballot to be mailed to them. As of Monday, 516 ballots had been mailed, Riebel said.
More than 250 votes already have been cast, either from ballots returned in the mail or by in-person voters.
Both figures are higher than normal, Riebel said.
Those voting remotely must have their ballots postmarked by Nov. 6, and back in the county clerks office by Nov. 9 to be counted.
To vote in person, voters must show a valid photo ID. Expired drivers licenses will not be accepted, unless then voter is 65 or older.
