Why do I have to sign the outside of my ballot return envelope?

The voter affirmation and signature on the back of each return envelope is an added voter security measure. It allows election officials to compare the information on the return envelope to the voter registration records to confirm that the enclose ballot was submitted by an eligible elector. 

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1. What is in my ballot package?
2. Is my ballot still valid if it isn’t returned in a secrecy sleeve?
3. What should I do if I don’t receive a ballot?
4. What should I do if I make a mistake or damage my ballot?
5. When does my ballot need to be received to be counted?
6. Where can I submit my ballot?
7. Why do I have to sign the outside of my ballot return envelope?
8. What is the political affiliation of each candidate?
9. Where can I find more information about the candidates?