Jefferson County Clerk Advises Beaumont Area Voters on Damaged Mail Ballots
Jefferson County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg has informed voters in the Beaumont area about procedures for handling mail ballots damaged by heavy rain, offering options such as returning the damaged ballot for a replacement or surrendering it at a polling location…
Beaumont Port Arthur, TX, October 13, 2026 —
Jefferson County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg has provided guidance to voters in the Beaumont area concerning mail ballots that may have been compromised by recent heavy rainfall. The information outlines procedures for voters to ensure their ballot can still be cast despite potential damage.
Residents who receive a mail ballot that has been damaged by water are being advised on specific steps to take. The Clerk’s office has outlined two primary options for voters to address damaged ballots and maintain their ability to participate in upcoming elections.
One option available to voters is to return the damaged ballot to the County Clerk’s office. Upon receiving the compromised ballot, election officials can then facilitate the process of issuing a replacement ballot. This ensures that voters have a valid ballot to complete and submit.
Alternatively, voters with damaged mail ballots have the option to surrender the ballot directly at a designated polling location on Election Day. Once the damaged ballot is surrendered to poll workers, the voter will then be permitted to cast their vote in person at that polling site. This measure provides an additional layer of accessibility for voters facing ballot damage.
The communication from Clerk Acosta-Hellberg aims to proactively address potential issues arising from adverse weather conditions, ensuring that voters in the Beaumont area are informed and prepared. The procedures are designed to uphold the integrity of the voting process while accommodating circumstances beyond the voter’s control.
Further details regarding the specific locations of polling sites and the process for returning damaged ballots can be obtained from the Jefferson County Clerk’s office. The office encourages voters to reach out with any questions or concerns they may have regarding their mail ballots.
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