Government : Election is two weeks away; 3,000 have requested absentee ballots

With the 2016 General Election just two weeks away, Benton County voters have been requesting absentee ballots, casting votes for candidates from President to Township Trustee. Nearly 3,000 requests for absentee ballots have been received by the Benton County Auditor's Office so far. To vote absentee, submit your request for an absentee ballot. The Benton CountyAuditor's Office must receive the completed request to mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election or voters may vote in person at the Auditor's Office until the close of business on the Monday before the election. See all of the information and guidelines for absentee ballots HERE. See a sample ballot for your precinct or township HERE.