Voter participation is showing an increase, with a significant rise in absentee ballot returns. A total of 201,909 voters have submitted their ballots so far. This represents a small percentage of active registered voters.

The number of voters casting absentee ballots has risen by a substantial amount compared to the same period last year. Many voters have requested ballots by mail for the upcoming election.

Further information on voter registration and mail ballots is available, including details on how to request a ballot and the security of voting by mail.