Required Notice. The local board shall provide notice of the special election by: Publishing or disseminating the notice by mass communication no later than 2 calendar weeks before the special election; Posting information on the local board’s website and social media outlets; and Issuing a media and press release. Additional Notice. The State Administrator may require the local board to provide additional notice if a local board is conducting its first special election by mail. Contents of Notice. The notice shall include information about how a voter can vote by mail and the locations, days, and hours for voting in person. Specimen Ballot. The local board is not required to mail specimen ballots.