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Today marks the beginning of voting by mail for the 2026 Primary.<\/p>\n

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E-mail from the Allen County Board of Elections:<\/p>\n

Today is the first day that requested mailed ballots for the 2026 Primary election are being mailed to voters in Allen County. If you are interested in voting by mail, apply online at Indianavoters.in.gov<\/a>, email the election board at electionboard@allencounty.in.gov<\/a> or call 260-449-7329.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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