BEDFORD – StoneGate Arts & Education Center has released a new video focused on early voting, absentee voting, and election procedures in Lawrence County, Indiana.
Hosted by Linda Henderson, executive director of StoneGate Arts & Education Center, the discussion features Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies and Voter Registration Deputy Clerk Emily Porter. The guests explain how residents can participate in elections before Election Day and offer practical guidance for making sure their ballots are properly completed and counted.
The podcast covers:
- The different forms of early voting, including voting in person, by mail, and traveling board assistance.
- Eligibility requirements for absentee voting
- How to request an absentee ballot
- Important ballot instructions, including required signatures, initials, envelopes, and deadlines
- How absentee ballots are reviewed and verified
- The purpose of provisional ballots and when they may be used
- Early voting locations and schedules discussed for the election featured in the program
- Voting options for military members, overseas voters, and voters with print disabilities
- How to switch from absentee voting to voting in person
- How to update voter registration information
- Lawrence County’s vote center system
- Common voting questions and misinformation
“Details matter when completing and returning an absentee ballot,” the county elections officials explain during the podcast, emphasizing the importance of reading the instructions, signing the required forms, and contacting the clerk’s office with questions.
The program encourages residents to verify election information through official county election resources rather than relying on rumors or information from other states. Lawrence County residents are encouraged to contact the Voter Registration Office for assistance with registration, absentee voting, ballot questions, and voting locations. The Voter Registration Office can be reached at 812-277-2036 and via email at voterregistration@lawrencecounty.in.gov
The video is available on YouTube:
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNTrvvQLjMo
StoneGate Arts & Education Center plans to continue working with the Lawrence County Clerk’s Office on future programs covering elections, the responsibilities of the Clerk’s office, primary voting, and other topics important to the community.
About StoneGate Arts & Education Center
StoneGate Arts & Education Center provides community-focused educational and
cultural programming designed to inform, engage, and connect residents throughout the
region.
