Absentee ballot by mail, etc. and proxy entry system

Persons with physical disabilities who fall under Table 1 can vote at home, etc. by exchanging mail, etc. (mail or correspondence delivery). In addition, for those who fall under Table 2, a representative who has submitted a notification in advance can fill in the voting information.
Note: In order to use the voting system by mail, etc., it is necessary to apply for the issuance of a "voting certificate by mail."

The following people are eligible.

Please submit the following documents to the Electoral Commission.

1. "Application for issuance of vote certificate by mail"
2. Physical disability certificate, war injury and sickness certificate, insurance card for long-term care insurance that can be confirmed to meet any of the requirements in Table 1.

In addition, if you wish to use the proxy entry system, in addition to the above documents, attach a certificate that confirms that you meet either of the requirements in Table 2 of the physical disability certificate or the war wounded and sick certificate. Please notify that you are a person who can apply for the use of the system, and notify the person who will fill in the form on your behalf.
Note: Various notification documents are available at the Election Administration Commission Secretariat.

voting procedure

Sending of bills such as ballot papers

We send "bills such as ballots" to person having vote certificate such as mail before public announcement day (notification day) of election.
Note: If you do not receive your ballot paper invoice, please contact us using the contact details below.

ballot request

Please fill out the "Request Form for Ballots, etc." and attach the "Certificate of Voting by Mail, etc." to request a ballot no later than four days before the election .

Sending ballots

After receiving the request and comparing it with the electoral roll, we will send you a set of ballots.

Voting at home, etc.

Fill in the ballot paper yourself at home, etc. (If you have registered to use the proxy entry system, fill in the ballot paper by the registered proxy), put the ballot paper in the absentee ballot envelope, and vote by the day of the election. Please return it by postal mail, etc. (mail or correspondence delivery) so that it reaches the management committee .
Note: Neither the person himself/herself nor his agent can bring it in person. Please be sure to return it by postal mail, etc. (mail or correspondence delivery).

voted ballots

Referral to Polling Place

Voted ballots in absentee ballot envelopes that have arrived at the Election Administration Commission will be sent to designated polling places in the city by the end of voting on the day of the election.