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Frequently Asked Questions about Voting

Before going to the early vote or day voting

Last Updated October 17, 2021

If I lose the "Voting Information", can't I vote?

 If you have a "voting information", it is very convenient because you can search the electoral list quickly with a barcode.
 For "information", you can vote after confirming your identity and registration of the electoral list without "guidance guidance", you can vote after confirming your identity and registration of the electoral list.
 In addition, when voting early, it is necessary to fill out an “invoice (and oath)”.

Can I vote instead because my family doesn't go (can't go) to vote?

 Voting is to be done directly by the person at the polling place. Therefore, anyone other than the person cannot vote even if it is a family member.
 If you are expected to be unable to go to the polling place on the day of voting, you can use the early voting system to vote. In addition, as there is "absentee voting system" which allows you to vote in place of stay such as work or travel, please refer to Election Administration Committee for details.
When we cannot go to polling place on voting day (to Yokohama-shi HP)

Can my family accompany the polling place and write on the ballot?

 Persons under the age of 18, assistants, assistants, assistants, etc. who come with the elector may be able to enter with the elector. In that case, please put a hanging name tag holder labeled "Visitor" from your neck. However, a companion will not be able to write.
 If the person cannot list the candidate's name on the ballot, the staff at the polling place can vote by proxy voting to assist (written) the elector's voting. ).

Can I take my pet?

 Pets are not allowed to enter the polling place. However, if all four sides are stored in a enclosed container, you can bring them to the polling place.
 Guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs are allowed to enter.

Is there a place to smoke or e-cigarette?

 Both the early polling place and the polling place on the day are non-smoking on the premises. Also, please consider smoking outside the premises.

Can I check candidates etc. on a mobile phone (smartphone, tablet, pocket bell) etc.

 Use of mobile phones is prohibited in polling places. When you use it, you have to go out of polling place, but "voting paper" cannot be taken out of polling place.
 Notes can be brought in, so please prepare beforehand.

I have lost my election bulletin, can I get it somewhere?

 About election bulletin, we distribute in ward office or library or district center, so we can have you pick up there.
In addition, since all polling places, including the early polling place, have an election bulletin, you can read it there before voting.
 In addition, please refer to ward Election Administration Committee immediately when election bulletin is not found at hand, or if you do not arrive at hand.

For inquiries to this page

Hodogaya Ward General Affairs Department General Affairs Division

Phone: 045-334-6203

Phone: 045-334-6203

Fax: 045-334-6390

Email address: ho-somu@city.yokohama.jp

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