The State Board of Elections approved a slate of rule changes Thursday to align with new laws passed by the 2025 legislature. Key updates include revised voter residency requirements and a major shift allowing gubernatorial candidates to choose their own running mates—replacing the previous party convention process.
Voters using mail-forwarding services must now provide a physical address to vote in state and local races; otherwise, they’ll be limited to federal ballots. The board also clarified that residents who sell their homes but plan to return remain eligible to vote.
Absentee ballot forms were updated to give counties more flexibility, though some local auditors voiced concerns about formatting and costs.
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