By what date must I return my ballot?

If hand delivering your ballot it must be received (and placed in the secrecy envelope and mailing envelope) at the Board of Elections, or placed in one of its secure drop box locations, by 8 p.m. on Election Day.  

If mailing your ballot it must be received (and placed in the secrecy envelope and mailing envelope) by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day.  Postmarks do not count.

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1. What is the difference between an absentee ballot and a mail-in ballot?
2. How may I get a mail-in or absentee ballot?
3. Will I get notifications on the status of my ballot?
4. By what date must I return my ballot?
5. What is a "Secrecy Envelope" and is it necessary?
6. May I return my mail-in or absentee ballot in person?
7. May I return someone's ballot other than my own, such as a family member's?
8. What if I decide to vote in person after applying for an absentee or mail-in ballot?
9. I requested a mail-in or absentee ballot, but it didn't arrive. May I vote in person?
10. If I've already returned my absentee or mail-in ballot, and the county has received it, can I still vote at the polls?