MONTGOMERY – Montgomery County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Stephanie Burke said today (Thursday), she has set only two polling locations that will be open on June 2 for the 2020 Primary Election. Burke said Montgomery County traditionally has 7 locations available for the Primary Election, but that number has been reduced to only two locations.

Those voters that usually vote at the Elliott Community Building, Red Oak First Christian Church and the Red Oak Fire Station will be voting at the Red Oak Gold Fair Building. Any voters that vote at the Grant Fire Station and the Villisca Community Room will now be voting at the Stanton Fire Station. Burke said the inconvenience is expected to be minor and emphasized this is a temporary move just for this Primary Election due to COVID-19.

Burke added that other precautions besides social distancing will be implemented for the safety of the poll workers.  Auditor Burke also is reminding people to return their absentee ballot. “We still have ballots out there that need to be returned to the Auditor’s office.” A mailed ballot must be postmarked on or before Monday, June 1 or it will not be counted. “Ballots can also be put in the courthouse drop box,” Burke said.

Curbside absentee voting at the courthouse is available. “We are asking voters to park in the courthouse parking lot in the reserved voting spots. They will need to call when they arrive, and we will go to their vehicle.” Ballots may be voted there from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. through Monday, June 1. Voting will be open until 5:00 p.m. on May 29, and also from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.

For more information about the 2020 Primary Election, call 623-5127, follow Montgomery County Auditor & Elections Facebook page or visit www.montgomerycountyiowa.com.