What is Absentee Voting? Absentee voting gives you the opportunity to cast your ballot if you expect to be unable to vote at your regular polling place on election day. Registration for absentee voting opens six weeks before election day and closes the Wednesday before the election. Are You Eligible for Absentee Voting? One of the following requirements must be met to register absentee: Absence on Election Day from the polling place in which you are registered           Ex: [...]