The State Board shall provide notice to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters concerning a special election as follows: In a vote by mail special election under COMAR §33.21.01—.08, by sending an absentee ballot to all absent uniformed service voters and overseas voters; or In a special election that is not conducted as a vote by mail election, by providing notice to a major news outlet and social media. Absent uniform service voters and overseas voters may request an absentee ballot as provided in COMAR §33.11.02.01—.04. Absent uniform service voters and overseas voters may request delivery of an absentee ballot for a special election using any of the following methods to ensure timely return: By mail, including a postage paid return envelope; By email; or By fax.