Annual Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM)

Registered voters who are 65 years of age or older or are disabled qualify to apply for an Annual Application for Ballot by Mail. Choosing the “Annual Application”, option ensures that the voter will receive a mail ballot for all elections held during a calendar year. January 1st is the first day to file a request for an Annual Ballot by Mail (ABBM) and the request expires on December 31 of every year.

Voters who do not qualify to submit an Annual ABBM may submit an application for a single election starting an application for a single election starting the first day of the calendar year (January 1) and not later than the 11th day before Election Day. If the 11th day is a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the first preceding business day.

You may request an application from the Hood County Elections office 817-408-2525 or download the English language application or Spanish language application.

Applications to vote by mail must be submitted by mail, common or contact carrier, fax or email to the Early Voting Clerk – Hood County Elections Office. If a voter submits an ABBM via fax or email, the early voting clerk must receive a copy via mail within four business days of the submission of the fax or email.