The 2018 election season returns to the headlines later this month when the filing period opens July 27th for independent candidates seeking municipal offices.
Moving closer to the general election, those not registered to vote and interested in casting a ballot in November should be in touch with their respective county clerk’s office, including a group of people who may not know they could be eligible to vote.
Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says it’s not often her office hears from those who have committed a crime and are seeking to have their voting rights restored.
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Reese says the burden of proof falls on the petitioner.
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Reese says her office received applications and restored the voting rights of several individuals during the last general election cycle in 2016.
Questions about the deadline to register to vote or the reinstatement of voting rights should be directed to county clerks’ offices. The Baxter County and Circuit Clerk’s Office may be reached by calling 870-425-3475.
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