By - New service provides election information directly to subscribers’ mobile phones
Franklin County Board of Elections, Ohio State has launched FCBOE INSIDER, a new text alert system that gives Franklin County voters another way to receive timely and official election information directly from the Franklin County Board of Elections.
To join, residents are advised to text FCBOE to 888777.
After signing up, subscribers will receive the following confirmation:
“FCBOE: Welcome to the Franklin County Board of Elections INSIDER list! You are officially in the know. Get key election updates & more!”
“We want Franklin County voters to have a simple and convenient way to receive accurate election information from a trusted source,” said Franklin County Board of Elections Director Antone White.
“FCBOE INSIDER gives us a direct way to share deadlines, voting information and important election updates when voters need them.”
Antone White said the “FCBOE INSIDER alerts will supplement information available on the Board’s website and through its other public social media channels. Message frequency will vary based on the election calendar and may increase as Election Day approaches. Subscribers may opt out at any time by replying STOP.”
Early in-person voting is underway at the Franklin County Board of Elections, located at 1700 Morse Road, and continues through Sunday, November 1. Applications for an absentee ballot by mail must be received by 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27.
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