OWEGO, NY (CortacaToday) — Clarification is coming from elections officials. 

The Tioga County Board of Elections says some registered voters, including permanent absentee voters, have received a prefilled early mail ballot from an activist group. Officials say if a permanent absentee voter applies for an early mail ballot, their permanent absentee status would be canceled.

You can check your absentee status with the Tioga County Board of Elections in Owego by calling 607-687-8261 or e-mailing VoteTioga@tiogacountyny.gov.