2001

Slogan Contest Winners

1st Place

Shatter The Silence. VOTE!! Michelle Madrid

Civilian, Department of the Air Force

2nd Place

Voter Wanted, Apply In Booth. LT Roberto Miguel Alvarado

U.S. Naval Reserve

3rd Place

Your Words Say It, Your Vote Claims It Captain Nadina Hammonds

U.S. Air Force

4th Place

Today’s Vote Equals Tomorrow’s Future Thomas A. Hendricks

Civilian, Department of the Army

5th Place

One Vote, One Voice 1stLt Carrie M. Pendroy U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

TSgt Ernesto T. Lorenzo

U.S. Air Force

Honorable Mention

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U. S. Coast Guard Reserve

Leave Your Mark On History. Vote Mark Loren

California State Government

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTERS

The Federal Voting Assistance Program 1

Instructions For Voting Assistance Officers 2

Special Information for U.S. Citizens Voting Under the UOCAVA,

the Federal Post Card Application and the

Federal Write-In Ballot with Instructions

State Absentee Registration and Voting Procedures 3

APPENDICES

2002 Primary Elections By State A

2002 Primary Elections By Month B

Electronic Transmission of Election Materials C

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act D

(UOCAVA)

Probable State Income Tax Liability E

Definitions F

EASY REFERENCE GUIDE
In Memoriam

This 2002-03 Voting Assistance Guide is dedicated to the

memory of the thousands of victims of the September 11, 2001

terrorist attacks on the U.S. These heroes died upholding our

most basic and cherished ideal--liberty. Quietly going about

their daily business advancing freedom, they unsuspectingly

fell victim to those who would destroy democracy. As a

continuing tribute to these fallen citizens we encourage free

people everywhere to vote in their national, state and local

elections and thereby continue to defend civilization’s greatest

achievement: democracy.
Purpose and Scope 1

Sources of Assistance 1

The Basic Absentee Voting Process 2

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) at Work 3

Helping U.S. Citizens to Vote 3

Electronic Assistance from the FVAP 3

The Important Role of the Voting Assistance Officer (VAO) 3

The Voting Assistance Guide: 4

The Principal Source for Voting Information

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) 4

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) 4

Ten Major Resources To Help the Voting Assistance Officer 4

FVAP Website 4

Ombudsman Service

Electronic Transmission Service (ETS) 4

DoD Voting Information Center (VIC) 5

Voting News Releases 5

Voting Information News Newsletter 5

Training 5

Election Calendar Poster and Motivational Poster 5

Get Out the Vote Campaign 6

Embassy and Consulate VAOs (Civilian) or 6

Chain of Command Support (Military)

How to Contact the FVAP 6

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act 7

(UOCAVA)

The Absentee Voting Process 8

Registration and Ballot Request 8

Requirements for Voting, Establishing 8

Voting Residence and Registration

Completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) 9

Mailing the FPCA 11

Electronic Transmission of Election Materials 11

Ballot Receipt and Late Counting 11

Ballot Delays 11

Marking and Mailing the Ballots 12

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) 12

State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot 12

CONTENTS

CHAPTER TWO

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

VOTING ASSISTANCE

OFFICERS (VAOs)

CHAPTER ONE

THE FEDERAL

VOTING

ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

(FVAP)
Voting In Person 12

Late Registration 13

Reporting Irregularities 13

FVAP Reports to the President and Congress 13

Other Ways to Obtain a Ballot and Vote 13

Providing Information on Candidates & Issues 13

VAO Restrictions on Distributing Partisan Information 14

How to Implement a Voting Assistance Plan 14

The Scope of a Civilian Voting Assistance Plan 15

The Scope of a Military Installation Voting Assistance Plan 15

Problems Experienced in Processing FPCAs by Local 16

Election Officials

Individual State Absentee Voting Procedures:

A. 2002 Primary Elections By State 323

B. 2002 State Primaries By Month 325

C. Electronic Transmission of Election Materials 327

D. Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

(UOCAVA) 333

E. Probable State Income Tax Liability 339

F. Definitions 359

CHAPTER THREE

STATE ABSENTEE

REGISTRATION

AND VOTING

PROCEDURES

APPENDICES

Alabama 25 Kansas 125 North Dakota 215

Alaska 29 Kentucky 129 Ohio 221

American Samoa 35 Louisiana 133 Oklahoma 225

Arizona 39 Maine 137 Oregon 231

Arkansas 45 Maryland 145 Pennsylvania 237

California 49 Massachusetts 149 Puerto Rico 245

Colorado 57 Michigan 155 Rhode Island 249

Connecticut 63 Minnesota 159 South Carolina 253

Delaware 71 Mississippi 163 South Dakota 259

District of Columbia 77 Missouri 167 Tennessee 263

Florida 81 Montana 175 Texas 269

Georgia 87 Nebraska 179 Utah 277

Guam 95 Nevada 187 Vermont 283

Hawaii 99 New Hampshire 191 Virginia 291

Idaho 103 New Jersey 199 Virgin Islands 299

Illinois 107 New Mexico 203 Washington 303

Indiana 111 New York 207 West Virginia 309

Iowa 117 North Carolina 211 Wisconsin 313

Wyoming 317
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INTRODUCTION

This edition of the Voting Assistance Guide is designed to help the following persons participate in U.S. primary and

general elections during 2002 and 2003 even though they may not be able to vote in person at the polls:

• Members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, which includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard,

and the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration;

• Members of the U.S. merchant marine;

• Family members of the above;

• U.S. Citizens residing outside the U.S.

Absentee voting information in this Guide is current through September 2001. Procedures or primary election dates

that change after publication will be updated through the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP) World Wide Web

site at www.fvap.ncr.gov as they are received. These changes are also disseminated by voting news releases distributed

to voting assistance personnel in all Federal government departments and agencies with voting assistance programs. The

same channels will be used to disseminate information about special and other elections.

In addition, the Voting Information Center (VIC) provides a 24 hour recorded service with information on current

and upcoming elections, recorded messages from incumbent U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives, State Governors and

State Chief Election Officials. Thirty days prior to an election, messages from Congressional and Gubernatorial

candidates are also available. The VIC telephone numbers are (800) 438-8683, (703) 588-1343 or DSN 425-1343. The

VIC can also be called toll-free from overseas on any of the numbers listed on the inside back cover.

Each Military Department, the Coast Guard, and the Department of State has a Voting Action Officer to assist unit

Voting Assistance Officers and Embassy/Consulate Voting Assistance Officers with any questions or problems they may

have concerning voting. The following information will help you contact your Voting Action Officer:

ARMY

James Davis

HQDA (TAPC-PDO-IP)

ATTN: Voting Program Coordinator

Hoffman Building #2, Room 3S49

200 Stovall Street

Alexandria, VA 22332-0474

DSN 221-4530

(703) 325-4530

FAX (703) 325-4532

davisj@hoffman.army.mil

NAVY

John Hillis

Navy Personnel Command

(ERS-6662)

5720 Integrity Drive

ATTN: Voting Action Officer

Millington, TN 38055-6000

DSN 882-4369

(901) 874-4369

1-800-368-5056

FAX (901) 874-2689

John.Hillis@persnet.navy.mil

AIR FORCE

TSgt Sophia Barnard

HQ AFPC/DPSF

ATTN: Voting Action Officer

550 C Street West, Suite 35

Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4737

DSN 665-2563

(210) 565-2563

1-800-558-1404

1-800-558-1404

DSN FAX 665-2543

FAX (210) 565-2543

Sophia.Barnard@afpc.randolph.af.mil

MARINE CORPS

GySgt Kenneth B. Warford

CMC (MHP), HQ Marine Corps

ATTN: Voting Action Officer

Manpower & Reserve Affairs Code

(MRP)

3280 Russell Road

Quantico, VA 22134-5103

DSN 278-9511

(703) 784-9511

FAX DSN 278-9828

FAX (703) 784-9827

warfordkb@manpower.usmc.mil

COAST GUARD

Commandant (G-WPM-1)

U.S. Coast Guard

ATTN: Voting Action Officer

MCPO Jeff Creighton

2100 2nd Street S.W., Room 5500

Washington, D.C. 20593-0001

(202) 267-1636

FAX (202) 267-4823

jcreighton@comdt.uscg.mil

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Jack Markey, Chief

Office of Overseas Citizens Service

2201 C Street, N.W., Room 4811

Washington, D.C. 20520

(202) 736-4937

FAX (202) 647-6201

MarkeyJD@state.gov

Stuart Denyer, Deputy

(202) 607-3495

Denyersr@state.com

Purpose and Scope

Sources of Assistance
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Step 1: Citizen completes

and mails the Federal Post

Card Application Form (SF-76)

Step 2: Local Election Official

approves Registration request

or requests further information

Step 3: Local Election

Official mails absentee

ballot*

The Basic The Basic

Absentee Voting Absentee Voting

Process Process

* In order to receive an absentee ballot in a timely manner, it is imperative for

citizens to keep their local election official informed of address changes.

Step 4: Citizen votes

and mails the absentee ballot

to the Local Election Official

in time to meet state

deadlines

Step 1: Citizen completes

and mails the Federal Post

Card Application Form (SF-76)

Step 2: Local Election Official

approves Registration request

or requests further information

Step 3: Local Election

Official mails absentee

ballot*

The Basic The Basic

Absentee Voting Absentee Voting

Process Process

* In order to receive an absentee ballot in a timely manner, it is imperative for

citizens to keep their local election official informed of address changes.

Step 4: Citizen votes

and mails the absentee ballot

to the Local Election Official

in time to meet state

deadlines
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1. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

at Work

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), in the

Department of Defense, is responsible for administering

the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting

Act (UOCAVA) on behalf of the Secretary of Defense

who is the Presidential designee for the Federal

functions of the law.

Specifically, the mission of the FVAP is to:

• inform and educate U.S. citizens worldwide of

their right to vote,

• foster voting participation,

• protect the integrity of, and enhance, the electoral

process at the Federal, state and local levels.

In carrying out the responsibilities of the UOCAVA, the

FVAP provides information and materials to these

citizens to help ensure their enfranchisement and

promote understanding and participation in the

democratic process. Program activities range from the

development of the universal Federal Post Card

Application (FPCA or SF 76) which is accepted by all

55 U.S. states and territories and serves as a

simultaneous application for voter registration and/or an

absentee ballot; to the production and worldwide

distribution of print, broadcast and electronic voter

education and information services; to developing and

maintaining a working relationship with U.S. states and

territories and other Federal government agencies to

simplify the registration and absentee voting process.

2. Helping U.S. Citizens to Vote

The Federal government has assisted certain absentee

voters since 1942. The Uniformed and Overseas

Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) requires that

the states and territories allow certain groups of citizens

to register and vote absentee in elections for Federal

offices. In addition, many states and territories have

developed their own laws allowing citizens covered by

the UOCAVA to register and vote absentee in state and

local elections as well.

U.S. citizens covered by the UOCAVA include:

• Members of the U.S. Uniformed Services (on

active duty) and merchant marine

• Their family members

• U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S.

Further details on the UOCAVA are in Chapter 2 and the

complete text of the Act is located in Appendix D. The

UOCAVA covers over six million potential voters

worldwide.

3. Electronic Assistance from the FVAP

The Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP)

website at www.fvap.ncr.gov provides voting related

information and resources for UOCAVA citizens. In

order to maximize the use of the Internet, the FVAP’s

main objective is to provide as much current

information on-line as possible to help increase the

knowledge of our citizens so that they may be able to

participate in the democratic process.

The website also provides most of the FVAP’s

informational materials in electronic format to include

this Voting Assistance

Guide, current and

back-issues of the

Voting Information

News newsletter and

voting news releases as

well as links to Federal

government agencies

and Congress, various

U.S. citizens

organizations overseas,

Secretaries of State/

Directors of Elections, state and local government

organizations and other pertinent sites containing

election information.

Furthermore, e-mail access to the FVAP is provided

directly through vote@fvap.ncr.gov.

The World Wide Web and the Internet are the most

effective and efficient ways to disseminate information

as they allow citizens to be supported on a real-time

basis regardless of where they are located

geographically.

4. The Important Role of the Voting Assistance

Officer (VAO)

The UOCAVA requires each Federal department and

agency with personnel covered by the Act to have a

voting assistance program. Department of Defense

Directive 1000.4 and the Secretary of Defense’s

biennial Voting Action Plan establish policy and

guidelines for carrying out an effective voting assistance

program.

Critical to the success of these programs are the Voting

Assistance Officers (VAOs). These individuals, military

and civilian, are responsible for providing accurate

nonpartisan voting information and assistance to all of

the citizens that they are appointed to help. They aid in

ensuring that citizens understand their voting rights and

how to vote absentee under the UOCAVA.

www.fvap.ncr.gov
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The U.S. Military has an extensive chain-of-command

support mechanism for its VAOs. In addition, the

Department of State offers voting assistance through its

Embassy and Consulate VAOs to all U.S. citizens

outside the United States. At the same time, many U.S.

citizen organizations and corporations outside the

United States designate and support VAOs to assist their

members, employees and other U.S. citizens abroad.

5. The Voting Assistance Guide: The Principal Source

for Voting Information

This Voting Assistance Guide is the primary source of

information in carrying out a successful voting

assistance program and is designed for use by both

military and civilian VAOs. The Guide contains

complete information to assist UOCAVA citizens in

their effort to register and vote

absentee. For ease of use, these

instructions and guidelines are

organized alphabetically by state

and territory in Chapter 3.

6. The Federal Post Card

Application (FPCA)

The FPCA is a postage-free

(within U.S. postal system)

postcard for use by absentee

voters covered under the

UOCAVA. The Act requires the design of a single

postcard form to serve all states and territories as a

simultaneous absentee voter registration application and

an absentee ballot application. Chapter 2 contains

general instructions for completing the FPCA. The

extent and manner of its use, however, is controlled by

state and territorial law and sometimes by local

procedure. Because of varying state procedures, the

citizen should refer to the specific instructions for each

state and territory in Chapter 3 to determine how to

complete and submit the FPCA carefully and accurately

to the proper election official.

An on-line Federal Post Card Application (OFPCA)

form is also available on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.ncr.gov. See Chapter 2 for details.

It is important to note that VAOs should order and stock

four FPCAs for each citizen for whom they are

responsible, including family members. In addition,

in-hand delivery of the FPCAs should be made no later

than August 15th for citizens outside the U.S. and

September 15th for citizens within the U.S.

7. The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) is a

backup ballot available if a citizen outside the United

States (including APO/FPO addresses) does not receive

the regular absentee ballot from the state after having

made a timely application for the ballot. The FWAB is

generally used to vote for Federal offices (President/

Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative,

Delegate or Resident Commissioner). Some states now

allow military and overseas citizens to use the FWAB in

elections other than general elections or for offices other

than Federal offices. Again, the citizen should consult

Chapter 3 of the Guide for specific state or territorial

requirements. Connecticut is not required to, but

currently does, accept the FWAB.

The FWAB is valid only when all criteria for its use

have been met. Chapter 2 contains specific criteria for

use of the FWAB. Also, a sample FWAB, with

instructions, can be found on pages 21-24 of this Guide.

VAOs should order and stock at least one FWAB for

each citizen for whom they are responsible.

8. Ten Major Resources To Help the Voting

Assistance Officer (VAO)

As a civilian or military VAO, there are 10 major

resources available to help carry out an effective,

nonpartisan voter registration and absentee ballot

awareness program. These 10 resources can truly enable

you to perform your role at a peak level. They are:

1. FVAP Website - www.fvap.ncr.gov

The FVAP website contains all of the FVAP’s

informational materials, the on-line FPCA, and

links to state election sites, federal government sites

and overseas U.S. citizen organizations.

2. Ombudsman Service

The Ombudsman Service puts VAOs, citizens and local

election officials directly in touch with the FVAP. Call

toll-free in the U.S. at:

1-800-438-VOTE (8683), DSN (military) 425-1584

or Commercial (703) 588-1584. International toll-free

phone numbers are listed on the inside back page of

the Guide and on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.ncr.gov.You can also send e-mail to

vote@fvap.ncr.gov or fax on (703) 588-0108.

3. Electronic Transmission Service (ETS)

The Electronic Transmission Service faxes election

materials (FPCAs, blank ballots, voted ballots,
CHAPTER ONE 5

other election materials), where allowed by state

law, between the local election official and the

absentee voter when conditions do not allow for

timely receipt and return of these materials via the

postal system. Because procedures vary from stateto-state, consult the state pages in Chapter 3 and

Appendix C for details.

If electronic transmission is allowed by your state

or territory, the FVAP recommends faxing using

one of the following numbers: (703) 693-5527;

DSN (military) 223-5527 or 1-800-368-8683. If a

citizen experiences technical problems when faxing

the FPCA or ballot, overseas citizens may contact

the FVAP on the international toll-free numbers

listed on the inside back cover and the FVAP

website at www.fvap.ncr.gov. In the U.S., call 1-

800-966-8683 for technical assistance.

After faxing, most states request that the citizen

mail the completed FPCA or voted ballot to the

local election official.

4. DoD Voting Information Center (VIC)

The VIC is an automated telephone system which

contains election information. The system is

maintained and operated by the FVAP, and allows

citizens to connect directly to the office of their U.S.

Senator, U.S. Representative, State Governor and

State Chief Election Official. Additionally,

approximately 30 days prior to an election, the

FVAP invites all candidates

for the offices of U.S.

President, U.S. Senator, U.S.

Representative and State

Governor to leave campaign

messages for UOCAVA

citizens.

The VIC also serves as a

means for military VAOs to communicate with

their Service Voting Action Officer, and civilian

VAOs to communicate with the Service Voting

Action Officer at the Department of State. The

Center has speech recognition technology for

callers using a rotary telephone. The VIC can be

reached toll-free in the U.S. at 1-800-438-VOTE

(8683), DSN (military) 425-1343, commercial

(703) 588-1343 or by using the international tollfree numbers listed on the inside back cover and

on the FVAP website at www.fvap.ncr.gov.

5. Voting News Releases

These are periodic news releases which contain

important, time-sensitive information that may

affect UOCAVA citizens. For example, if a state or

territory makes a change to its procedures or

election dates during the year, or a special election

for a Federal office is called, a news release would

be issued to alert citizens of these changes.

The voting news releases are sent directly via email to VAOs. Releases are also available on the

FVAP website at www.fvap.ncr.gov.

6. Voting Information News Newsletter

This is a monthly newsletter published by the

FVAP which contains timely information on

elections, a “To Do” list for VAOs, and other

voting related matters that may affect UOCAVA

citizens. The newsletter is sent primarily to all

civilian and military VAOs by e-mail or regular

mail. It is also available on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.ncr.gov.

7. Training

A training workshop presentation is available for

VAOs at the FVAP’s website at

www.fvap.ncr.gov. There are two versions of the

workshop. One focuses on the duties and

responsibilities of VAOs in the Uniformed

Services, while the other version is for VAOs at

Embassies and Consulates as well as U.S. citizen

organizations and corporations outside the United

States. The training highlights instructions for

completing the forms, responsibilities of the VAO

and the resources available to conduct a successful

voting assistance program.

8. Election Calendar Poster and Motivational

Posters

The Election Dates poster lists the dates for Federal

office and state primaries, runoff elections and the

general election. Best of all, this poster has a place

at the bottom for the VAO’s name, telephone

number and email address. VAOs should display

the poster so individuals will know how to contact

them.

To help promote voter awareness, the FVAP also

provides motivational posters. These are posters

that contain an inspirational theme used to promote

interest in voting.

Military VAOs receive the posters through their

normal distribution channels. Overseas citizens can

pick-up the posters from Embassy and Consulate

VAOs as well as order them directly from the

FVAP.
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9. Get Out the Vote Campaign.

Produced by the FVAP, in cooperation with the

Advertising Council, this campaign consists of

motivational public service announcements

encouraging citizens to vote. These are available in

print, audio and video formats for use by local

media worldwide. Call the FVAP for details.

10. Embassy and Consulate VAOs (Civilian) or

Chain of Command Support (Military)

As a military VAO, make certain your Installation

telephone operator has your name and telephone

number and that you know the names and telephone

numbers of VAOs in your chain of command. A

complete list of Service Voting Action Officers can

be found on page 1 of this Guide.

As a civilian Voting Assistance Officer (VAO),

know the names and telephone numbers of voting

officers at your closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Discuss your voting efforts with Embassy and

Consulate VAOs and work together to develop an

effective voting assistance program for all U.S.

citizens in your community.

9. How to Contact the FVAP

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

can be reached at:

Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program

Department of Defense

Washington Headquarters Services

1155 Defense Pentagon

Washington, D.C. 20301-1155

World Wide Web: www.fvap.ncr.gov

E-mail: vote@fvap.ncr.gov

U.S. Toll-free: 1-800-438-VOTE (8683)

International toll-free numbers are listed on the

inside back cover of this Guide and the FVAP

website at www.fvap.ncr.gov.

Commercial: (703)-588-1584

DSN (military): 425-1584

Fax: (703) 588-0108

DSN (military) Fax: 425-0108
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This chapter provides more specific information and/or

instructions on:

1. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act (UOCAVA)

2. The Absentee Voting Process

3. Registration and Ballot Request

4. Requirements for Voting, Establishing Voting

Residence and Registration

5. Completing the Federal Post Card Application

(FPCA)

6. Mailing the FPCA

7. Electronic Transmission of Election Materials

8. Ballot Receipt and Late Counting

9. Ballot Delays

10. Marking and Mailing the Ballots

11. The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

12. State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

13. Voting in Person

14. Late Registration

15. Reporting Irregularities

16. FVAP Reports to the President and Congress

17. Other Ways to Obtain a Ballot and Vote

18. Providing Information on Candidates & Issues

19. VAO Restrictions on Distributing Partisan

Information

20. How to Implement a Voting Assistance Plan

21. The Scope of a Civilian Voting Assistance Plan

22. The Scope of a Military Installation Voting

Assistance Plan

23. Problems Experienced in processing FPCAs by

Local Election Officials

1. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act (UOCAVA)

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting

Act (UOCAVA) allows certain U.S. citizens to vote

absentee. A complete text of the UOCAVA is in

Appendix D.

The UOCAVA applies to:

• Members of the U.S. Uniformed Services (on

active duty) and merchant marine

• Their family members

• U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S.

Members of the U.S. Uniformed Services or merchant

marine and their family members may vote absentee

while away from their place of voting residence,

wherever stationed, within or outside the United States.

The UOCAVA also applies to U.S. citizens residing

outside the United States and its territories. These

citizens may vote in the state or territory where they last

resided immediately prior to departing the United

States, even if many years have elapsed and the citizen

maintains no residence in the state or territory and the

intent to return to that state or territory may not be

certain. Most states and territories permit these citizens

to vote in elections for Federal offices only although

some states may send a ballot containing local, state and

Federal offices.

The UOCAVA provides that voting for Federal offices

shall not affect the determination of the voter’s place of

residence for purposes of any tax imposed under

Federal, state or local law. Liability for state income tax,

however, may be incurred in some states by voting

absentee in state or local elections. To assess the

probability of incurring state taxes on income earned

outside the United States, see Appendix E and consult

legal counsel for details.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

encourages citizens to bring problems encountered in

the voting process to the attention of the Embassy or

Consulate Voting Assistance Officers. If a problem

cannot be resolved locally, then contact the FVAP.

The two major political parties in the United States

(Democratic and Republican) have branches in many

countries throughout the world. Further information

concerning overseas political activities by either the

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Democratic or Republican Party may be obtained by

contacting:

Democrats Abroad

430 S. Capitol Street, S.E.

Washington, DC 20003

World Wide Web:

www.democratsabroad.org

E-mail:

GoldbergA@dnc.democrats.org

Phone: (202) 479-5122

Fax: (202) 479-5123

Republicans Abroad International

209 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.

Washington, DC 20003

World Wide Web:

www.republicansabroad.com

E-mail: republicansai@mindspring.com

Phone: (202) 608-1423

Fax: (202) 608-1431

You may link to the above organizations through the

FVAP Website at www.fvap.ncr.gov.

2. The Absentee Voting Process

The absentee voting process permits citizens covered by

the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting

Act (UOCAVA), who will be away from their local

polling places on election day, to vote through the mail

or an alternative method. Absentee voters should

request their ballots at least 60 days before the election

due to the nature of the process.

In order to register, and/or vote absentee, an eligible

U.S. citizen must carefully and accurately complete a

Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and then submit

it to the proper election official. Specific instructions for

completing the FPCA for each state and territory are

contained in Chapter 3.

Finally, it is important to note that U.S. citizens overseas

may receive voting assistance at military installations, at

the discretion of the installation Commanding Officer.

United States citizens are afforded full voting assistance

at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates. They may also

use APO and FPO facilities, including the Department

of State pouch, to mail FPCAs and other voting

materials back to the U.S.

3. Registration and Ballot Request

Persons who are away from their legal voting residence

must follow the guidelines of their state or territory for

voting absentee. Chapter 3 describes these requirements

in detail. In addition, citizens and VAOs are urged to

note deadlines carefully. These vary depending on

whether the citizen registers and requests a ballot

simultaneously or simply needs to request a ballot.

Consult Chapter 3 for the proper method to complete the

FPCA to request registration and a ballot from each

state and territory.

4. Requirements for Voting, Establishing Voting

Residence and Registration

Citizenship and Age

Every state and territory prescribes two voter

requirements:

• A voter must be a citizen of the United States on

the date of the election in which he or she wishes

to vote; and,

• A voter must be at least 18 years old on election

day in order to vote. Some states permit a 17-yearold to vote in primary elections if he or she will be

18 by the date of the general election.

Voting Residence

The issue of voting residence is complex. Even in states

where laws clearly define criteria for determining a

person’s voting residence, the final determination is

generally up to each local election official.

The UOCAVA allows citizens outside the United

States (not affiliated with the Uniformed

Services) to vote in the state or territory where

they last resided immediately prior to departing

the United States, even if many years have

elapsed, and the voter maintains no residence in

the state or territory, and the intent to return to

that state or territory may not be certain.

For members of the Uniformed Services and

their family members, in most states the legal

voting residence is defined as where they have,

or have had, physical presence at the location

and, simultaneously, the intent to remain or

return.

If a citizen is uncertain about his or her current legal

voting residence, the citizen should examine his or her

connections or ties to the state or territory in question

and consult with legal counsel. Further, voting

assistance personnel who have difficulty advising

citizens of their proper voting residence or registration

status should consult legal counsel.
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Questions to Help Establish Voting Residence

The following questions may aid voting assistance

personnel in advising citizens on voting residence:

• Where is your home or home of record?

• What state or territory are you from?

• Where did you live before coming here?

• Where did you live immediately before leaving the

United States?

• Where does your family live?

• Where do your parents live?

• Where do you own property?

• Where do you engage in any businesses?

• Where do you have bank accounts?

• Where is your motor vehicle registered?

• What state or territory has issued you a driver’s

license, any other license or identification card?

• Where are you a member of any organization?

• Where have you registered to vote?

• Where have you voted?

Registration

In some states, registration may not be necessary to

vote. If there is any doubt about registration status, the

FVAP advises citizens to apply early for registration.

Chapter 3 addresses specific registration requirements

and information for each state and territory.

Questions to Help Establish Current Registration

Voter registration can be affected or cancelled for

several reasons: not voting for a period of time, changed

residence since the last registration or election, changed

name since the last registration or election, or changing

political party preference since the last registration.

This set of questions should aid in the determination of

current registration:

• Are you registered to vote?

• Where and when did you register?

• Where and when have you voted? (See Chapter 3

for state or territory provisions on cancellation of

registration for not voting.)

• Have you changed your address since you last

registered?

• Have you changed your name since you last

registered or voted?

• Have you changed your party affiliation since you

last registered?

5. Completing the Federal Post Card Application

(FPCA)

In order to register, and/or request an absentee ballot, an

eligible U.S. citizen must carefully and accurately

complete an FPCA before submitting to the proper

election official. However, the extent and manner of

FPCA usage is controlled by state and territory law and

sometimes by local procedure. Because of varying state

and territory procedures, the citizen should refer to

Chapter 3 when completing the FPCA.

State and Local Treatment of the FPCA

In all states and territories, the FPCA serves as a valid

request for registration and/or absentee ballot, for those

citizens entitled to use it, regardless of whether they

have registered prior to the submission of the FPCA. For

such citizens, registration is either waived or considered

accomplished upon submission of the FPCA requesting

a ballot.

A few states also require submission of their own

registration form for permanent registration. Usually the

local election official will send this form with the ballot.

Refer to individual state procedures in Chapter 3.

On-Line Federal Post Card Application (OFPCA)

The OFPCA is an alternative to the cardstock FPCA.

This form should be used if you are unable to obtain a

hard copy of the FPCA in a timely manner. Most states

and territories accept the OFPCA, but please check the

FVAP website at www.fvap.ncr.gov for a list of states

that do accept the form. If you send the OFPCA to a

state or territory that does not accept it, your application

may not be processed.

The form can be filled in on-line, printed out, signed,

dated, placed in an envelope with the proper postage and

mailed to the appropriate local election official.

Deadline for Submitting the FPCA

In about half the states and

territories, the deadline for

submitting the FPCA is the same for

all those entitled to use it, regardless

of whether or not the citizen is on the

voter registration rolls for that state

or territory. In the remainder of the

states and territories there will be two deadlines: one for

the registered voter and one for the nonregistered voter.

In this latter category of states, the nonregistered voter

usually must submit the FPCA to the local election

official by the state’s or territory’s deadline for voter
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registration (usually 30 days prior to the election). The

registered voter may have a later deadline. The citizen

should refer to his or her state or territory in Chapter 3

for further details.

However, every registered citizen is strongly urged to

submit the FPCA so that it is received by the election

official at least 45 days prior to the election.

Unregistered citizens are urged to submit the FPCA so

that it arrives at least 60 days prior to the election. This

helps to ensure timely delivery of the ballot to the

citizen.

In some states and territories, one FPCA will secure for

the applicant both primary and general election ballots

for an entire calendar year. In these states, it is not

necessary to submit an FPCA for each election during

the year. If a state permits this procedure, you will find

the policy stated in Chapter 3.

FPCA Completion Instructions (Revised 1995)

Type or print all information in dark (black preferred)

ink. Refer to Chapter 3 for particular items required by

each state and territory to complete the FPCA and see

page 17 for a depiction of the form. Fill in state, county,

city or township of voting residence at the top of the

form and all other required items in accordance with the

following instructions (by item number):

(1) Applicant Information — Full name; sex; race;

date of birth; social security number; and other

identification number (passport, ID card).

(2) I Last Voted or Place of Last Registration —

Enter year; county, city or township; state; voter

registration number (if known).

(3) Voting Residence — Enter complete voting

residence. If you must use a rural route number,

be as descriptive as possible so that election

officials can determine your proper voting

district.

(4) Mail Absentee Ballot To — Provide the

mailing address where you want the ballot

delivered.

(5) Your Fax Number — Provide your commercial

fax number. Refer to Chapter 3 to determine

which states and territories allow faxing.

(6) Political Party Affiliation — Enter information

here, if required by your state or territory to vote

in a primary election.

(7) Remarks — Use this space to provide any

information which may assist local election

officials in processing this application, including

a maiden name or other name used, the name

and telephone number of a local contact person

and/or your e-mail address. Also, if you are

requesting a state special write-in ballot, indicate

the reason for it. Finally, if required by your

state, place a gummed label (from Chapter 3) in

Item 7 to request a state special write-in ballot.

(8) Affirmation By Applicant — Read items a

through d and mark the appropriate box with an

X. In most states, marking a, b or c will entitle

you to receive a full ballot from the state or

territory. Marking b or c generally means that at

some future time you intend to reside again in

that state or territory. Marking box d generally

indicates that you were a resident of the state or

territory before departing the U.S. and your intent

to return at some time in the future may be

uncertain. Marking block d applies for a ballot for

Federal offices only (if one is printed by the state

or territory).

If you reside outside the U.S. and wish to avoid

classifying yourself as a state resident for tax

purposes, mark block 8 d. However, if the state

sends a full ballot because it does not print a

separate ballot for Federal offices only, you may

vote the full ballot. Check with legal counsel if

you have specific tax related questions.

Read items e - h and use block i and j (Signature

of Applicant and Date) to sign and date this

application.

(9) Witness/Notary Address And Signature —

Consult Chapter 3 to determine which election

material may require a witness or notary. If

more space is required to complete this, use

Item 7 (Remarks) or a separate piece of paper.

The FPCA also contains a small postcard on which the

applicant should include a return address. This will

enable the local election official to contact the applicant.

If the FPCA is incorrect or lacks any information

necessary to process the form, the local election official

may return the postcard or contact you by e-mail,

telephone or fax explaining what information is needed

to complete the registration and/or ballot request.

While pre-1995 versions of the FPCA may still be in

circulation, the FVAP recommends use of the 1995

revision only, due to changes in state requirements.

Remind citizens to use the FPCA to notify their

local election official of address changes.
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6. Mailing the FPCA

The citizen should mail the FPCA in

sufficient time to comply with all state

or territory deadlines. The citizen

should be certain that he/she allows

enough time to receive, vote, and return

an absentee ballot in time for it to be

counted.

The FPCA does not require postage if

mailed in the U.S. postal system, which includes all U.S.

military post offices (APO/FPO) overseas as well as

diplomatic pouches. Many Embassies and Consulates

have access to U.S. military post offices. Those that

have access will accept the FPCA and give it to the U.S.

military post office where it will be mailed with no

postage required. The FPCA may also be sent postagefree through the diplomatic pouch at Embassies and

Consulates. However, the diplomatic pouch may not

have a regular pick-up schedule. If you are mailing

election materials from overseas and do not have access

to a U.S. Embassy/Consulate or an APO/FPO address,

please affix the proper postage necessary to get the

materials into the U.S. postal system. In some cases it

might be better to pay for either the international mails

or private air courier services.

Consular officers at Embassies or Consulates can

provide the best mailing advice for citizens.

7. Electronic Transmission of Election Materials

Often, transmitting voting materials by mail prevents

timely receipt and return of materials. When such

conditions exist, possibly preventing an individual from

voting, electronic transmission may be possible.

However, a VAO should first refer to Chapter 3 to

determine if a state or territory permits faxing of voting

materials, and if so, which voting materials a state or

territory may allow to be faxed.

When faxing an application, voted ballot, or other

election materials, the FVAP recommends use of

one of its Electronic Transmission Service (ETS)

numbers. These numbers are: DSN (military)

223-5527; 1-800-368-8683; or (703) 693-5527. For

technical assistance, call 1-800-966-8683. Overseas

citizens with other questions may reach the FVAP

by using the international toll-free numbers (from

some countries) listed on the inside back cover and

on the FVAP website at www.fvap.ncr.gov.

Citizens should fax the FPCA or ballot themselves in

private. If a VAO’s assistance is required, his or her role

is to perform these duties in an official capacity and

protect the integrity of the electoral process and the

confidentiality of the voter and his or her vote. Most

states that permit faxing of the voted ballot require the

voter to sign a waiver of his or her right of a secret

ballot.

Separate transmissions and/or cover sheets should be

used for each FPCA or ballot sent. Also, after faxing,

most states request that the citizen mail the completed

FPCA or voted ballot to the local election official at the

appropriate state or territory address listed in Chapter 3

of the Guide.

Appendix C explains the fax process and contains a

cover sheet which can be duplicated for use when faxing

election materials.

8. Ballot Receipt and Late Counting

Some absentee ballots may arrive too late for the voter

to execute the ballot, get it witnessed or notarized when

necessary, and mail it to the local election official so

that it arrives by the indicated deadlines. It is advisable

to vote the ballot and return it as soon as possible, even

if the citizen believes it will not arrive in time to be

counted. Some states and territories (see Chapter 3)

allow for counting beyond election day if the ballot is

postmarked on or before the date of the election. If the

citizen’s state or territory is not among those that allow

late counting, the citizen should mail the ballot anyway.

The FVAP has initiated court actions in the past which

required some states to count absentee ballots received

past normal deadlines.

Whenever possible, especially for states and territories

which allow late ballot counting, citizens should ask the

postal clerk to handstamp the envelope verifying the

ballot’s mailing date.

9. Ballot Delays

The possibility that local election officials may not

receive the necessary information to print absentee

ballots until close to election day can be a problem for

absentee voters.

One major cause of delay in preparing and mailing

ballots is litigation by candidates to be placed on the
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ballot or to remove an opponent’s name from the ballot,

or because of objections to the format of the ballot.

Through communication with state and local election

officials, the FVAP is often able to anticipate which

states or localities may not be able to mail ballots in a

timely manner. This information will be transmitted, as

available, to voting assistance personnel through

department and agency Voting Assistance Officers.

10. Marking and Mailing the Ballots

Almost every state or local election district includes

complete instructions for marking and returning the

ballot. Frequently these instructions call for a procedure

that requires the service of a VAO or other individual.

Caution should be taken not to compromise the voter’s

right to the secrecy of the ballot.

11. The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

The FWAB is a back-up ballot that can be used by

UOCAVA citizens in general elections for Federal

offices under three very specific conditions. To be

eligible for this ballot, a citizen must:

1. Be located outside the United States, including

APO and FPO addresses.

2. Apply for a regular ballot early enough so that

the appropriate local election official receives the

request at least 30 days before the election.

3. Not have received the requested regular absentee

ballot from the state.

The FWAB must be received by the local election

official not later than the deadline for receipt of absentee

ballots under state or territory law. Connecticut is not

required by law to accept the FWAB, but currently does

accept it.

Some states now allow the FWAB to be used by

military and overseas citizens in elections other than

general elections, for offices other than Federal offices,

or from within the U.S. Therefore, it is important to

consult Chapter 3 of this Guide regarding use of the

FWAB. Also, the FVAP may take legal action on or

enter an ad hoc agreement with a state to allow

expanded use of this pre-positioned ballot. The FVAP

will notify VAOs regarding any changes to the

parameters governing the use of the FWAB through the

Voting Information News newsletter, voting news

releases and the on-line edition of this Guide.

Note: A sample Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, (SF

186) with instructions can be found on pages 21-24.

12. State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Several states provide a State Special Write-In Absentee

Ballot to assist citizens, such as submariners,

missionaries, Peace Corps personnel and other

individuals in extremely isolated areas, who know

before the election they will be unable to use their

state’s regular absentee voting procedures due to lack of

regular mail service. It should not be confused with the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

The eligibility requirements for a State Special Write-In

Absentee Ballot are set by the individual states and can

be found in the various state and territory pages in

Chapter 3. Generally State Special Write-In Absentee

Ballots include state and local, as well as federal offices.

13. Voting In Person

Citizens who live within the United States may be able

to register and vote where they live. This generally

applies to eligible members of the U.S. Uniformed

Services and their family members regardless of

whether they live on or off a

military installation. In short,

any qualified person who can

satisfy a state’s or territory’s

legal residence requirement can

register and vote in that state or

jurisdiction.

Registering to vote at your new place of legal residence

will cancel your registration at your previous residence

and may cause you to incur state or local tax liabilities.

For those who may be able to choose to vote absentee in

one state or territory or in person in another, tax

consequences and other legal effects of changing voting

residence should be considered. Voters should consult

legal counsel. See Appendix E for probable state tax

liabilities.

If stateside, the VAO should contact local election

officials where the installation is located and become

familiar with registration procedures in order to assist

military and dependents who vote locally. The FVAP

can provide contact information for these offices.

Many states and territories have systems of mail

registration. These states permit applicants to register by

mailing a state prescribed form in lieu of in-person

registration.
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Some localities operate mobile registration units as a

convenience to citizens. Others expand registration

opportunities through different methods. For additional

information on registration in a particular community,

citizens and voting assistance personnel may contact

state or local election officials. VAOs at the department

or agency level are also able to provide assistance in

these matters.

14. Late Registration

Many members of the U.S. Uniformed Services and

overseas citizens go through a transition period when

they first leave the Uniformed Services or return home

from overseas employment and may not know where

they will take up permanent residence. Others may

move to a new location and not meet the state’s

residency requirements. Sometimes, the date of

discharge or return from overseas and a state’s

registration requirement may disenfranchise a recently

discharged military member, their eligible family

members and overseas citizens. Some states have

special procedures to allow these persons to register and

vote.

In most of these cases, the registration is only valid for

the next election.

Chapter 3 of this Guide includes information on those

states which allow late registration. Each year, states

and territories pass legislation to facilitate voting by

military members and overseas citizens. If the Guide

does not indicate that the state or territory allows late

registration, the citizen can check the on-line version of

this Guide at www.fvap.ncr.gov or contact the local

election official to see if the state or territorial laws have

changed to allow late registration.

15. Reporting Irregularities

Voting Assistance Officers (VAO) should report any

irregularities in the voting process to their department or

agency headquarters VAO. These will be further

reported to the FVAP and appropriate action will be

taken.

The FVAP strongly encourages voting assistance

personnel to make suggestions for “best practices” - to

include improving absentee voting procedures, this

Guide, and other FVAP materials. Suggestions should

be forwarded to the FVAP through department or

agency VAOs.

16. FVAP Reports to the President and Congress

The FVAP conducts periodic surveys of voting

assistance personnel and is required by law to submit a

report to the President and Congress. The surveys are

designed to measure the effectiveness of the voting

assistance program and the availability and use of

informational support materials at any given time during

the election year. Voting assistance personnel are

encouraged to discuss all aspects of the program with

the FVAP.

17. Other Ways to Obtain a Ballot and Vote

Proxy Procedure

Several states and territories allow individuals other

than the prospective voter to act on the voter’s behalf to

register the voter and/or request an absentee ballot for

the citizen; however, under no circumstance may a

person cast a ballot on behalf of another person. Refer to

the appropriate state or territory in Chapter 3 for more

details.

In Person at the Polls

A citizen who is able to vote in person in his or her own

district of legal residence should take advantage of the

opportunity. Voting in person does not necessarily

preclude registering by absentee process.

In some states, applying for an absentee ballot will not

automatically rule out voting at the polls. A few states

even permit someone who has already marked and

returned an absentee ballot to vote in person, thereby

nullifying the absentee ballot.

18. Providing Information on Candidates & Issues

Voting motivation

programs should

encourage people to

vote and inform them

that voting is a civic

responsibility rather

than a legal

obligation.

It is the Voting Assistance Officer’s responsibility to

inform the citizen about the procedures to follow in

order to vote. It is the citizen’s responsibility to obtain

information about candidates and issues.

Some of the best sources for citizens to obtain such

information are hometown newspapers, magazines and

newspapers with national circulation, radio and

television, and information obtained directly from the
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political party and campaign committee offices

supporting a particular political candidate or proposal.

The DoD Voting Information Center provides

information on candidates and issues. Citizens may call

1-800-438-VOTE (8683), (703) 588-1343 or DSN

(military) 425-1343 to reach the DoD Voting

Information Center or toll-free using the numbers listed

on the FVAP website at www.fvap.ncr.gov. Other

sources of information about candidates and issues for

members of the military and their family members

include Armed Forces Radio and Television Service

(AFRTS), Stars and Stripes, the American Forces

Information Service (AFIS), as well as newspaper

articles and features distributed for military editors and

used by the American Forces Press and Publications

Service (AFPPS).

English language newspapers and periodicals published

overseas also include information about candidates and

issues. Many of the above sources are also available on

the world wide web.

19. VAO Restrictions on Distributing Partisan

Information

The VAO must not provide partisan information on

candidates and issues to civilians, military personnel or

their family members, but may refer citizens to the

above sources of information. Further, VAOs are not to

distribute any literature from candidates or partisan

organizations. Organizations become partisan when

they endorse or imply endorsement of candidates or

identify with issues in a campaign. Military VAOs

should contact the FVAP and also obtain the

Commanding Officer’s approval before distributing

literature from any outside organization.

The Department of Defense’s policy regarding the

maintenance of political neutrality is stated in DoD

Directive 5410.18:

“The Armed Forces and the Defense Establishment

belong to all the American people . . . Department of

Defense support of and participation in events and

activities in the civilian domain will reflect that fact . . .

[and such] support and participation must not directly or

indirectly (a) endorse or selectively benefit or favor, or

appear to endorse or selectively benefit or favor any

private individual, group, corporation (whether profit or

nonprofit), religion, sect or sectarian group, quasireligious or ideological movement, fraternal

organization, political organization, or commercial

venture, or (b) be associated with the solicitation of

votes in a political election.”

20. How to Implement a Voting Assistance Plan

The Military and Embassy/Consulate Voting Assistance

Officer (VAO) has the important responsibility of

providing accurate, nonpartisan voting information and

assistance to the individual attempting to register and/or

vote. The organization and effectiveness of a VAO may

very well determine whether a citizen will understand

how to vote. Each VAO can accomplish his/her voting

assistance plan without pressure by holding

informational classes and informal discussions

concerning voting and the responsibilities of a

concerned citizenry.

When developing a local voting assistance plan, the

VAO should consider the following:

• Visit the FVAP’s website at www.fvap.ncr.gov

• Help U.S. citizens to register and obtain a ballot.

• Encourage them to learn about the candidates, the

issues and to vote.

• Distribute all voting materials and information in a

timely manner.

• Make certain you have four FPCAs for each person

for whom you are responsible, including family

members. In addition, in even numbered years,

you must make in-hand delivery of the FPCAs by

August 15th for citizens outside the U.S.,

September 15th for citizens within the U.S.

• Make certain you have one FWAB for each person

you are responsible for.

• Hold a voting information briefing or voter

registration drive for the citizens you are

responsible for assisting.

• Display the Election Calendar poster, and put your

name and telephone number on the bottom. In

addition, display motivational posters.

• Get the FVAP voting news releases and distribute

this information widely.

• Use the Voting

Information News

newsletter and make

it available to others.

Extract information

from this newsletter

and make it available

to your local media

for coverage.

• Encourage use of the DoD Voting Information

Center.

• Download, duplicate and circulate copies of the

FVAP pamphlet titled, How To Do It! Vote

Absentee from the FVAP website.
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• Utilize the motivational Get Out The Vote Public

Service Announcements in print, audio and video

format in local media.

• Use the Ombudsman Service when necessary.

• Review the military or civilian on-line training at

www.fvap.ncr.gov for advice and suggestions.

21. The Scope of a Civilian Voting Assistance Plan

Many U.S. citizen organizations and corporations

outside the U.S. have designated a Voting Assistance

Officer (VAO) for a two-year tenure. This VAO will

serve as the organization's primary point of contact to

work with the FVAP to carry out an effective voting

assistance effort for the 2002-03 election years, and if so

designated, for future election years.

The FVAP will provide the necessary materials for

organizing and directing the organization's voting

assistance program. Those materials include: a 2002-03

Voting Action and Information Support Plan outlining a

schedule of action for the election year and a Voting

Assistance Kit which contains all the essential materials

for an effective voting assistance program.

VAOs will also receive FVAP voting news releases and

the monthly Voting Information News newsletter.

VAO’s responsibilities will include:

• Expanding citizen outreach within the local

community to include direct contact with civic

groups, American Chambers of Commerce,

colleges and universities, and similar

organizations.

• Serving as coordinator for the FVAP's on-site

workshops.

• Planning and ensuring that overseas U.S. citizens,

including eligible family members, are informed

of current registration and voting procedures and

the importance of participating in the democratic

process. The briefings should begin 60 days before

the election months for primaries and be repeated

during the week of Overseas Citizens Voters

Week (June 30 through July 6, 2002).

• Conducting non-partisan voter registration drives.

• Ensuring in-hand delivery of FPCAs to overseas

U.S. citizens not later than August 15, 2002.

• Submit a summary to the Director, FVAP, not later

than December 2002, on the voter outreach efforts

conducted during the election year, “best

practices” found and lessons learned.

22. The Scope of a Military Installation Voting

Assistance Plan

Each Commanding Officer (CO) has the overall

responsibility for the operation of a successful voting

assistance program within the command. Usually, the

CO will appoint an officer to act as Voting Assistance

Officer (VAO) to organize and direct the command’s

voting assistance program. The command’s VAO will

ensure that each subordinate unit and organization

appoints, on orders or in writing, an officer, senior

civilian employee or non-commissioned officer to

organize and direct voting assistance activities within

each unit or organization.

COs should conduct orientation briefings with unit

VAOs prior to the start of primary elections. These

briefings are intended to prepare unit VAOs for their

duties and to ensure that voting assistance materials are

on hand prior to the commencement of the 2002-03

command voting assistance program.

A minimum of four FPCAs and one FWAB should be

available for each person, including unit personnel and

eligible family members.

In addition, the CO is required to plan and ensure that

briefings of military personnel, their eligible family

members, and civilian employees in overseas locations,

and their eligible family members, are scheduled at the

installation and/or unit level. The briefings should

inform all these individuals of current registration and

voting procedures and the importance of voting.

As for timing, these briefings should begin 60 days

before the election months for primaries and be repeated

during Armed Forces Voters Week (September 1 - 7,

2002).

The following officials are involved in carrying out the

voting assistance program:

• Commanding Officer — The CO must emphasize

the voting program in staff meetings and other

command meetings. He or she must communicate

support of the program and encourage staff

participation and involvement throughout the

command.

• Installation Voting Assistance Officer — IVAOs

should act as a focal point on military installations

in coordinating voting assistance support on their

installation. IVAOs should maintain a roster of all

unit VAOs on the installation, establish

communications with these VAOs and provide

necessary materials and support.
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• Unit Voting Assistance Officers — VAOs have

an opportunity to personalize a command’s voting

assistance efforts. Success of a voting assistance

program in any election year may well depend

upon the availability and quality of service that

unit Voting Assistance Officers provide their

personnel.

• Legal Assistance Officer — Legal questions

which cannot be answered by the unit VAO should

be referred to the command’s legal staff.

• Public Affairs/Information Officer — This

officer ensures that voting information is included

in installation or unit publications such as

newspapers, newsletters, daily bulletins, other

printed media, where applicable, and Armed

Forces Radio and Television Service. The Public

Affairs Officer and the VAO should coordinate the

activities for Armed Forces Voters Week

(September 1 - 7, 2002).

• Inspector General (IG) — The IG, acting on

behalf of the CO, has an interest in any program

which concerns the rights of personnel and family

members and helps to ensure that VAOs are

trained and equipped to give assistance to citizens

in the command. The IG should periodically

review organization voting assistance programs to

ensure compliance with DoD and Service

directives and regulations.

• Chaplain — As a respected member and leader in

the military community, the chaplain can be of

help in disseminating information to members of

the community.

• Publications, Supply or Distribution Officer —

This officer ensures that installation and tenant

unit VAOs receive copies of this Guide and other

voting program informational materials. These

materials include a minimum of four FPCAs, and

one FWAB, for each member of the unit or

command and their eligible family members.

In addition to normal distribution of informational

material, the FVAP may disseminate additional

voting materials throughout the election year. It is

essential that distribution officers notify VAOs

immediately upon receipt of these items.

• Officers-in-Charge — VAOs should contact

Officers in charge of exchanges, commissaries,

special services activities, medical and dental

facilities, education centers, family centers, etc., to

coordinate the display of voting information

materials and for possible participation in Armed

Forces Voters Week activities (September 1 - 7,

2002).

• Installation Telephone Supervisor — The VAO

should ensure that the installation Voting

Assistance Officer’s name, location, and phone

number are known to the telephone operators so

that inquiries regarding voting assistance may be

referred to the appropriate person.

In addition to these officials, a resourceful VAO will

make use of the many organizations that perform local

service functions such as:

• Wives Club — This organization performs many

service functions for the community and is always

responsive to worthy community projects.

• Boy/Girl Scouts, and Other Youth Groups —

These organizations carry out numerous

citizenship-oriented service projects. Contact the

installation officer who serves as the local scout

leader.

• Veterans and Service Organizations — The

Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion,

the Non-Commissioned Officers Association and

the League of Women Voters are typical of

organizations that perform important community

services and are eager to be of assistance. Contact

local leaders.

23. Problems Experienced in Processing FPCAs by

Local Election Officials

Redesign of the FPCA in 1995 and subsequent

educational and training efforts have substantially

reduced the incidence of FPCA processing problems

encountered by local election officials. The most

common issues cited by Local Election Officials are:

• No, or inadequate, voting residence address

• Illegible or inadequate mailing address (i.e., where

the ballot is to be sent)

• Application sent to the incorrect jurisdiction

• Failure to indicate Party preference for primary

elections

• Illegible handwriting

• FPCA received too late

• Required areas of FPCA not complete

• No signature

• No Date-of-Birth given

• FPCA not witnessed or notarized (where required)

VAOs can help reduce these processing problems by

advising citizens about the proper way to fill out an

FPCA. Local Election Officials must determine the

citizen’s eligibility to vote based soley on information

provided on the FPCA, and if there are questions or

additional information is required, they need enough

time and the correct contact information (e-mail,

telephone, fax or mailing address) to resolve the issue.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING ASSISTANCE OFFICERS 17
25

ALABAMA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

C

E

H

B

D

F

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You are requested to fill out this box. This data is

requested from some states by the Department of

Justice in their enforcement of the Voting Rights Act

and the National Voter Registration Act. Enter the

choice that best describes you from the following list:

AI = American Indian or Alaskan Native; AP = Asian

or Pacific Islander not Native Hawaiian; B = Black, not

of Hispanic Origin; H = Hispanic; M = Multi-racial;

NH = Native Hawaiian; W = White, not of Hispanic

Origin; O = Other.

B. Your Social Security number is requested.

C. Do not leave blank. Enter not applicable if not

applicable or if you are a first time voter.

D. Provide the complete street address of your

Alabama voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.”

E. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address.

F. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot

vote in primary elections. You must indicate your

political party affiliation when applying for a primary

ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican) or write

“none” in Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation

is not required if only requesting absentee ballots for

general elections.

G. Check ONE box.

H. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.



	

	

	

	
	
	
26 ALABAMA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Alabama and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for the

primary and primary run-off election. You must submit

a separate FPCA for the general election or for any

other election more than 30 days apart (for local, state

and Federal offices).

To register and apply for an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the Board of Registrars so that it

arrives not later than 10 days before the election.

If you are registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the absentee

election manager so that it arrives not less than five days

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the election.

Local absentee election managers begin mailing ballots

40 days before an election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirement

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: The absentee ballot return

envelope contains an affidavit which must be sworn to

before a commissioned officer, notary or other person

authorized to administer oaths, or two witnesses (18

years or older).

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Alabama does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens and residents of Alabama, or overseas electors.

The term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Alabama.

• persons employed or studying outside the U.S.

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• spouses and dependents of the above (for local,

state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for the

primary and primary run-off election. You must submit

a separate FPCA for the general election or for any

other election more than 30 days apart.

To register and apply for an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the Board of Registrars so that it

arrives not later than 10 days before the election.

If you are registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the absentee

election manager so that it arrives not less than five days

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the election.

Local absentee election managers begin mailing ballots

40 days before an election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES ALABAMA 27

D. Notary/Witness Requirement

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: The absentee ballot return

envelope contains an affidavit which must be sworn to

before a commissioned officer, notary or other person

authorized to administer oaths, or two witnesses (18

years or older).

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Alabama does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless civil rights

restored), or judged mentally incompetent (unless

disabilities removed) may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Persons may be stricken from the voter list if they no

longer possess the qualifications for voting.

C. Action on Registration Requests

A registration certificate is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the circuit

court. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel for assistance.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA for registration to the Board of

Registrars. Mail the FPCA request for an absentee

ballot to the Absentee Election Manager. Both are

located at the county of voting residence, as listed

below.

County County Seat Zip Code

Autauga 134 N. Court St., Prattville 36067-3048

Baldwin P.O. Box 1488, Bay Minette 36507-1488

Barbour 1 Court Square, Clayton 36016-3034

Bibb 455 Walnut St., Centreville 35042-2325

Blount 220 2nd Ave. E., Oneonta 35121-1747

Bullock 217 N. Prairie St., Union Springs 36089-1600

Butler 700 Court Sq., Greenville 36037-2308

Calhoun 1702 Noble St. Ste. 103, Anniston 36201-3841

Chambers 18 Alabama Ave. E., Lafayette 36862-1745

Cherokee 100 Main St., Centre 35960-1510

Chilton 500 2nd Ave. N., Clanton 35045-3421

Choctaw 117 S. Mulberry Ave., Ste. 9, Butler 36904-2557

Clarke 117 Court St., Grove Hill 36451-3294

Clay P.O. Box 1120, Ashland 36251-1120

Clebume 120 Vickory St. Ste. 207, Heflin 36264-1199

Coffee 2 County Complex, New Brockton 36351-9791

Colbert 201 N. Main St., Tuscumbia 35674-2060

Conecuh P.O. Box 347, Evergreen 36401-0347

Coosa P.O. Box 218, Rockford 35136-0218

Covington 1 Court Sq., Andalusia 36420-3913

Crenshaw 301 S. Glenwood Ave., Luverne 36049-2006

Cullman 500 2nd Ave. SW, Cullman 35055-4155

Dale 1 E. Court Sq., Ozark 36360-1443

Dallas 105 Lauderdale St., Selma 36701-4614

De Kalb 111 Grand Ave. SW Ste. 200, Ft. Payne 35967-1991

Elmore P.O. Box 280, Wetumpka 36092-0005

Escambia 314 Belleville Ave., Brewton 36426-2015

Etowah 800 Forest Ave., Gadsden 35901-3663

Fayette 1030 1st Ave. NE, Fayette 35555-2603

Franklin 410 Jackson Ave. N., Russellville 35653-2363

Geneva 200 N. Commerce St., Geneva 36340-2002

Greene 400 Morrow Ave., Eutaw 35462-1109

Hale 1001 Main St., Greensboro 36744-1572

Henry 101 Court Sq. Ste A, Abbeville 36310-2135

Houston 462 N. Oates St., Dothan 36303-4537

Jackson Courthouse, Scottsboro 35768

Jefferson 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N.

Birmingham 35203-0100

Lamar P.O. Box 338, Vernon 35592-0338

Lauderdale 200 S. Court St., Florence 35630-5610

Lawrence 750 Main St. Ste 1, Moulton 35650-1553

Lee 219 S. 9th St., Opelika 36801-4926

Limestone 310 W. Washington St., Athens 35611-2597

Lowndes P.O. Box 65, Hayneville 36040-0065

Macon 101 E. Northside St., Tuskegee 36083-1735

Madison 100 Northside Sq., Huntsville 35801-4800

Marengo 101 E. Coats Ave., Linden 36748-1500

Marion 132 Military St. S., Hamilton 35570-5570

Marshall 424 Blount Ave., Guntersville 35976-1102

Mobile 205 Government St., Mobile 36602-2613

Monroe P.O. Box 8, Monroeville 36461-0008

Montgomery 100 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery 36104-4209

Morgan 302 Lee St. NE, Decatur 35601-1999

Perry P.O. Box 478, Marion 36756-0478

Pickens P.O. Box 460, Carrollton 35447-0460

Pike P.O. Box 1147, Troy 36081-1147

Randolph P.O. Box 249, Wedowee 36278-0249

Russell 501 14th St., Phenix City 36867-5142

St. Clair 129 5th Ave., Ashville 35953-3231

Shelby P.O. Box 467, Columbiana 35051-0467

Sumter P.O. Box 70, Livingston 35470-0070

Talladega P.O. Box 755, Talladega 35161-0755

Tallapoosa 125 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 36853-1318

Tuscaloosa 714 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa 35401-1859

Walker 1801 3rd Ave. S., Jasper 35501-5374

Washington P.O. Box 146, Chatom 36518-0146

Wilcox 100 Broad St., Camden 36726-1756

Winston P.O. Box 147, Double Springs 35553-0147

Our Nation. Our Future. Our Choices. Vote

by William J. Hayes, Daleville, Alabama
28 ALABAMA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
29

ALASKA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a. YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

A

E

G

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

H

I

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the instructions

below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Social Security number or Voter Number are not mandatory,

but assist the election official in establishing your eligibility to vote.

B. If you are an overseas citizen, you must provide your passport

or identity card number in Item 1.f.

C. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if you are

a first time voter.

D. Provide the complete street address of your voting residence.

Your eligibility to vote and determination of your voting precinct

depend on the physical location of your residence while you were in

the state. A post office box, rural route number, general delivery,

etc., are not sufficient. If there is no street address, give a specific

identifying description, such as a highway name and milepost,

trailer park and space number, subdivision name, etc., in Item 7.

IMPORTANT: When registering by mail from outside the State of

Alaska, you must enclose proof of Alaska residency (such as a copy

of a current Alaska driver’s license, leave and earnings statement or

any other type of documentation showing Alaska residency) with

the FPCA.

E. If you want your ballot sent by mail, print the complete

address. Be sure to advise the Division of Elections in writing if

your mailing address changes from the time of the request for a

ballot to the time of mailing the ballot. If you wish to vote by fax,

please indicate so and write the number where you want an

application faxed. (See instructions at I.B and II.B)

F. You must write the name of your political party affiliation

(Example: Democrat, Republican, Republican Moderate, Alaskan

Independence, Green or Libertarian) or write “undeclared” or “nonpartisan”. For the primary election, if you are a registered nonpartisan or undeclared, you must indicate which party ballot you

want to vote. If you are currently registered and want to change your

political party affiliation, you must submit a completed FPCA

which includes your new party preference to the local election

official not later than 30 days prior to the election.

G. It is mandatory to give any former name under which you were

registered in Alaska.

H. OPTIONAL

I. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information provided is true and

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30 ALASKA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Alaska and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to register and request

ballots for all elections in a calendar year by mail.

Absentee by mail ballots are available at least 22 days

before the election.

If requesting a ballot by fax, you must apply separately

for each election, using a different application form.

You may use the FPCA to request this special

application. Fax voting should be used only if you miss

the by-mail application deadline. Only primary and

general elections allow voting by fax.

If you are unregistered, the Division of Elections must

receive your FPCA request for registration and a ballot

at least 30 days before the election. To register from

outside the State, you must enclose proof of Alaska

residence with the FPCA.

If you are a registered voter and submit a ballot request

by mail, the Division of Elections must receive it not

less than 7 days before the election.

If you are a registered voter you may submit a ballot

request by fax beginning 15 days before a primary or

general election. To vote absentee by fax, you must

apply on a different application. The absentee by fax

application must be requested directly from the

Division of Elections and must be returned to them no

later than 5 p.m. Alaska time on the day before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: If returning by mail, the

envelope must be postmarked on or before election day

and returned by mail service equal to first class. Ballots

mailed from outside the U.S. or from a military APO or

FPO address must be received not later than 15 days

after the election. Ballots mailed from other addresses

must be received not later than 10 days after the

election.

If returning by fax, the ballot must be received on or

before 8 p.m. (Alaska time) on election day.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot: The absentee ballot must be voted in the

presence of a witness.

Ballot Return Envelope: If the ballot is returned by

mail, the signature on the voter’s certificate on the

envelope must be witnessed, and signed and dated by

the witness.

If the ballot is returned by fax, the voter must sign a

statement waiving his right to a secret ballot and an oath

as to his identity. The oath must be witnessed, and

signed and dated by the witness.

A commissioned or non-commissioned officer, or other

person qualified to administer oaths, can serve as a

witness. When an authorized official is not available,

two U.S. citizens 18 years or older may witness.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Alaska allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail. See

instructions above at B.

• Alaska allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.

• Alaska allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Fax the FPCA and voted ballot to:

Absentee Staff

Division of Elections

(907) 465-3807

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES ALASKA 31

Refer to Appendix C for specific instructions for

sending election materials electronically. You may also

use the FVAP fax service at one of the following

numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

In addition to mailing a regular ballot, Alaska mails a

special write-in absentee ballot 60 days before the

election to any voter who has requested an absentee bymail ballot and is living, working, or traveling outside

the U.S. at the time of the election. You may request the

state special write-in ballot at any time during the

calendar year by mailing an FPCA. You may not use

fax to request or receive this special ballot.

In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state special

write-in labels from Section III.E. If no labels are

available, write in Item 7: “I expect to be living,

working, or traveling outside the U.S. at the time of the

election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

Vote the ballot by writing in a party preference or the

names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Alaska and overseas electors. The

term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Alaska.

• Alaska residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to register and request

ballots for all elections in a calendar year by mail.

Absentee by mail ballots are available at least 22 days

before the election.

If requesting a ballot by fax, you must apply separately

for each election, using a different application form.

You may use the FPCA to request this special

application. Fax voting should be used only if you miss

the by-mail application deadline. Only primary and

general elections allow voting by fax.

If you are unregistered, the Division of Elections must

receive your FPCA request for registration and a ballot

at least 30 days before the election. To register from

outside the State, you must enclose proof of Alaska

residence with the FPCA.

If you are a registered voter and submit a ballot request

by mail, the Division of Elections must receive it not

less than 7 days before the election.

If you are a registered voter you may submit a ballot

request by fax beginning 15 days before a primary or

general election. To vote absentee by fax, you must

apply on a different application. The absentee by fax

application must be requested directly from the

Division of Elections and must be returned to them no

later than 5 p.m. Alaska time on the day before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: If returning by mail, the

envelope must be postmarked on or before election day

and returned by mail service equal to first class. Ballots

mailed from outside the U.S. or from a military APO or

FPO address must be received not later than 15 days

after the election. Ballots mailed from other addresses

must be received not later than 10 days after the

election.

If returning by fax, the ballot must be received on or

before 8 p.m. (Alaska time) on election day.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot: The absentee ballot must be voted in the

presence of a witness.

Ballot Return Envelope: If the ballot is returned by

mail, the signature on the voter’s certificate on the

envelope must be witnessed, signed and dated by the

witness.
32 ALASKA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

If the ballot is returned by fax, the voter must sign a

statement waiving his right to a secret ballot and an oath

as to his identity. The oath must be witnessed, and

signed and dated by the witness.

A commissioned or non-commissioned officer, or other

person qualified to administer oaths, can serve as a

witness. When an authorized official is not available,

two U.S. citizens 18 years or older may witness.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Alaska allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail. See

instructions above at B.

• Alaska allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.

• Alaska allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Fax the FPCA and voted ballot to:

Absentee Staff

Division of Elections

(907) 465-3807

Refer to Appendix C for specific instructions for

sending election materials electronically. You may also

use the FVAP fax service at one of the following

numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

In addition to mailing a regular ballot, Alaska mails a

special write-in absentee ballot 60 days before the

election to any voter who has requested an absentee bymail ballot and is living, working, or traveling outside

the U.S. at the time of the election. You may request the

state special write-in ballot at any time during the

calendar year by mailing an FPCA. You may not use

fax to request or receive this special ballot.

In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state special

write-in labels from Section III.E. If no labels are

available, write in Item 7: “I expect to be living,

working, or traveling outside the U.S. at the time of the

election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

Vote the ballot by writing in a party preference or the

names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude

may not register or vote unless civil rights have been

restored. A copy of unconditional discharge papers

must be included with the application.

B. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration will be notified regarding

the basis for denial and will be given the opportunity to

reapply or otherwise correct the deficiency. Persons

denied registration may contact the Division of

Elections or consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Absentee Staff

Division of Elections

P.O. Box 110017

Juneau, AK 99811-0017.

“Duty, Responsibility, Country, Vote!”

by Major Douglas S. Smellie, WPAFB, Ohio
E. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

ALASKA (WRITE-IN BALLOT)

“I expect to be living, working, or traveling outside the United States at the

time of the election. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

35

AMERICAN SAMOA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

B

D

C

F

E

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded

areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete address of your American

Samoa voting residence. This address must be different

from the one provided in item 4 and must be within

American Samoa.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in item 3.

D. If you use this form to register, you must write

here:

(1) your age,

(2) your place of current employment and

(3) a statement that the residence listed in item 3

was acquired with the intent to make American

Samoa your legal residence.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. If using the

FPCA to register, it must be signed by a notary public,

commissioned officer, consular officer or other

authorized person.

G. If you are not yet registered, a notary public,

commissioned officer, consular officer, or other

authorized person must complete this section.

	
	
	
36 AMERICAN SAMOA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of American Samoa and members of

the Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration. (Consult Section B below

for ballot type eligibility).

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election in a

calendar year.

You must register in person to vote a ballot for local

offices.

You may register absentee to vote a ballot for Federal

offices only.

If you are an unregistered citizen, the chief election

officer must receive your FPCA not later than 4:30

p.m., 30 days before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the chief election officer

must receive your FPCA between 75 and 15 days before

the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that

it arrives at the Election Office by the close of polls on

election day.

Local election officials mail ballots as soon as official

ballots are printed and available, and if your request for

absentee ballot was sent no later than 15 days before the

election.

Due to its territorial status, American Samoa does not

send representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly

participate in the election of the President and Vice

President of the U.S. At the Federal level, only a

Delegate to the House of Representatives is elected.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to by a notary public,

commissioned officer, consular officer or other

authorized person.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• American Samoa allows you to send the FPCA

for registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• American Samoa does not allow you to receive

the blank ballot by fax.

• American Samoa does not allow you to return

the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

The following procedures apply to persons who are

U.S. citizens, residents of American Samoa and

overseas citizens. The term “overseas citizen(s)” means

a U.S. citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for

such residence) would be qualified to vote in American

Samoa.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election in a

calendar year.

You must register in person to vote a ballot for local

offices.

You may register absentee to vote a ballot for Federal

offices only.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES AMERICAN SAMOA 37

If you are an unregistered overseas citizen, the chief

election officer must receive your FPCA not later than

4:30 p.m., 30 days before the election.

If you are a registered overseas citizen, the chief

election officer must receive your FPCA between 75

and 15 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Envelope: Return your voted ballot so

that it arrives at the Election Office by the close of polls

on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots as soon as official

ballots are printed and available, and if your request for

absentee ballot was sent no later than 15 days before the

election.

Due to its territorial status, American Samoa does not

send representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly

participate in the election of the President and Vice

President of the U.S. At the Federal level, only a

Delegate to the House of Representatives is elected.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to by a notary public,

commissioned officer, consular officer or other

authorized person.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• American Samoa allows you to send the FPCA

for registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• American Samoa does not allow you to receive

the blank ballot by fax.

• American Samoa does not allow you to return

the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under guardianship, found incompetent, or

convicted of a felony may not register or vote. Felons

may vote if restored to civil rights or on good behavior

for two years from the date of conviction or release

from prison, whichever is later.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to vote in two

consecutive elections.

C. Action on Registration Request

No notice of registration is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the board of

registration. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Chief Election Officer

American Samoa Government

P.O. Box 3970

Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

One Grain of Rice Can Tip the Scale,

One Vote Can Win an Election - Vote

by LTC David LeBlanc, US Army Reserve, Newnan, Georgia
38 AMERICAN SAMOA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
39

ARIZONA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application is the primary form used when requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Please provide the last four (4) digits of your Social

Security number in Item 1e. Although this information is

optional, your voluntary cooperation will assist the state of

Arizona in the identification of voters.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if

you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your Arizona

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your

address includes a rural route, describe its location in Item 7.

For example: “2 miles past Highway _____, across the street

from the ___________ gas station.” This address must be

different from the one provided in Item 4 and must be within

the county where you claim legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent — usually your current mailing address. Your current

mailing address must be different from the address you

provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation or if you register as

independent or with a party that does not have primary

election ballot status you may designate the ballot of a party

that does have representation on the ballot and vote that ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican). You must identify the

party ballot you wish to request for the primary.

If you are currently registered and want to change your

political party affiliation or you have previously declined to

indicate a political party, you must submit a completed FPCA

to the local election official not later than 29 days before

election day.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

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40 ARIZONA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do it

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Arizona and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for

primary and general elections in a calendar year (for

local, state and Federal offices).

If you are a registered citizen, the county recorder must

receive your FPCA request not later than 5 p.m. on the

second Friday before the election.

If you are an unregistered citizen residing temporarily

outside the state, the county recorder must receive your

FPCA request for registration anytime before 7 p.m. on

election day.

If you are an unregistered citizen residing within the

state, the county recorder must receive your FPCA

request for registration not later than 29 days before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so

that it arrives at the county recorder’s office not later

than 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 15

days before the Presidential preference election. Ballots

are mailed approximately 33 days before all other

elections.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Arizona allows you to send the FPCA

application for registration and absentee ballot

requests by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA

by mail.

• Arizona does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Arizona does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Early Ballot

Arizona provides a state special write-in early ballot

available 36 days before the Presidential preference

election, 60 days before all other primary elections and

50 days before the general election if you are a member

of the Armed Forces, merchant marine, or a spouse or

dependent of these and cannot vote an early ballot

during the normal voting period.

You may use an FPCA to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.E. If no

labels are available, in Item 7 write: “Due to military or

other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early

voting period. I request a special write-in early ballot.”

You may not request this special write-in ballot earlier

than 90 days before the election. You may vote the

ballot by writing in the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES ARIZONA 41

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do it

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Arizona and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen(s) means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S., and who was qualified to

register, except for age, in Arizona immediately prior to

his/her departure from Arizona.

• Arizona residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for

primary and general elections in a calendar year.

If you are a registered Arizona resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the county recorder must

receive your FPCA request not later than 5 p.m. on the

second Friday before the election.

If you are an unregistered Arizona resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the county recorder must

receive your FPCA request not later than 29 days before

the election.

If you are an overseas citizen, the county recorder must

receive your FPCA ballot request not later than 5 p.m.

on the second Friday before the election. You are not

required to register.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that

it arrives at the county recorder’s office not later than 7

p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 15

days before the Presidential preference elections.

Ballots are mailed approximately 33 days before all

other elections.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Arizona allows you to send the FPCA

application for registration and early ballot

requests by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA

by mail.

• Arizona does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Arizona does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Early Ballot

Arizona provides you with a state special write-in early

ballot available 36 days before the Presidential

preference election, 60 days before all other primary

elections and 50 days before the general election if you

are overseas and cannot vote an early ballot during the

normal voting period.

You may use an FPCA to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III. If no labels

are available, in Item 7 write: “Due to military or other

contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery, I

cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early

voting period. I request a special write-in early ballot.”

You may not request this special write-in ballot earlier

than 90 days before the election. You may vote the

ballot by writing in the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
42 ARIZONA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of treason or a felony (unless civil

rights restored), and persons adjudicated or

incapacitated as defined in A.R.S. 14-5101, may not

register or vote.

B. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration is sent. The county recorder must

notify the applicant within 10 business days of receipt if

his or her application cannot be read or is missing

required information.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

No formal appeal process exists. If denied registration,

consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Recorder, county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Apache PO Box 425, Saint Johns 85936-0425

Cochise PO Box 184, Bisbee 85603-0184

Coconino 110 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff 86001-4696

Gila 1400 East Ash Street, Globe 85501-1496

Graham 921 Thatcher Boulevard, Safford 85546-2858

Greenlee PO Box 1625, Clifton 85533-1625

La Paz 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 201, Parker 85344-5755

Maricopa 111 South 3rd Avenue, #103, Phoenix 85003-2225

Mohave PO Box 70, Kingman 86401-0070

Navajo PO Box 668, Holbrook 86025-0668

Pima 115 North Church, Tucson 85701-1199

Pinal PO Box 848, Florence 85232-0848

Santa Cruz 2150 North Congress Drive, Nogales 85621-1090

Yavapai 1015 Fair Street, Prescott 86305-1852

Yuma 410 South Maiden Lane, Yuma 85364-2311

Don’t Be Ignored - Vote

by MSgt Thomas J. Mason, Luke AFB, Arizona
E. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal absentee voting period. I

request a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

ARIZONA

“Due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery,

I cannot vote an early ballot during the normal early voting period. I request

a special write-in early ballot.”

45

ARKANSAS

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application is the primary form used when requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

B

C

D

E

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Arkansas voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you have previously declined to indicate a

political party and you now want to vote in a primary

election, you must submit a completed FPCA which

includes your new political party affiliation to the local

election official.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

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46 ARKANSAS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do it

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Arkansas and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

Registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot, mail or fax a completed

FPCA to the local election official so that it arrives not

later than 7 days before the election. If application is

delivered by designated bearer, it must be received by

close of business on the day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your ballot must be executed

not later than the date of the election and returned to the

local election official so that it arrives by 5:00 p.m ten

calendar days after the election.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 25

days before an election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Arkansas allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Arkansas does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Arkansas does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Arkansas and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Arkansas.

• citizens of the U.S. temporarily residing outside

the territorial limits of the U.S. and the District of

Columbia and their spouses and dependents

when residing with or accompanying them (for

local, state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

Registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot, mail or fax a completed

FPCA to the local election official so that it arrives not

later than 7 days before an election. If application is

delivered by designated bearer, it must be received by

close of business the day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your ballot must be executed

not later than the date of the election, signed, dated,

postmarked and mailed by election day and received by

the local election official by 5:00 p.m. ten calendar days

after the election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES ARKANSAS 47

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 25

days before an election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Arkansas allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Arkansas does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Arkansas does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of crimes of felonies, unless the

sentence has been pardoned or discharged. Persons

having been adjudged mentally incompetent

specifically as to the right to vote by a court of

competent jurisdiction.

B. Cancellation Of Registration

Registration is canceled when a voter fails to vote in

two (2) consecutive Federal elections and fails to

respond to a notice of cancellation. However,

registration is waived for citizens defined in Sections I

& II.

C. Action on Registration Requests

A registration notice is sent.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk in the county of

your legal voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Arkansas Dewitt 72042-3429

Ashley Hamburg 71646-3043

Baxter Mountain Home 72653-4461

Benton Bentonville 72712-5373

Boone Harrison 72601-4228

Bradley Warren 71671-2744

Calhoun Hampton 71744-1175

Carroll Berryville 72616-4248

Chicot Lake Village 71653-1998

Clark Arkadelphia 71923-0001

Clay Piggot 72454-0306

Cleburne Hot Springs 72543-3016

Cleveland Rison 71665-0368

Columbia Magnolia 71753-3595

Conway Morrilton 72110-3425

Craighead Jonesboro 72403-1167

Crawford Van Buren 72965-5793

Crittenden Marion 72364-1850

Cross Wynne 72396-3099

Dallas Fordyce 71742-3250

Desha Arkansas City 71630-0218

Drew Monticello 71655-4731

Faulkner Conway 72032-5358

Franklin Ozark 72949-3296

Fulton Salem 72576-0485

Garland Hot Springs 71901-5161

Grant Sheridan 72150-2493

Greene Paragould 72450-0062

Hempstead Hope 71802-1420

Hot Spring Malvern 72104-3791

Howard Nashville 71852-2008

Independence Batesville 72501-5510

Izard Melbourne 72556-0095

Jackson Newport 72112-3329

Jefferson Pine Bluff 71611-6317

Johnson Clarksville 72830-0057

Lafayette Lewisville 71845-0945

Lawrence Walnut Ridge 72476-8801

Lee Marianna 72360-2326

Lincoln Star City 71667-5104

Little River Ashdown 71822-2753

Logan Paris 72855

Lonoke Lonoke 72086-0188

Madison Huntsville 72740-0037

Marion Yellville 72687-0385

Miller Texarkana 71854-5245

Mississippi Blytheville 72315-2831

Monroe Clarendon 72629-2796

Montgomery Mount Ida 71957-0377

Nevada Prescott 71857-0621

Newton Jasper 72641-0410

Ouachita Camden 71701-1041

Perry Perryville 71216-0358

Phillips Helena 72342-3399

Pike Murfreesboro 71958-0219

Poinsett Harrisburg 72432-1900

Polk Mena 71953-3258

Pope Russellville 72801-3723

Prairie Des Arc 72040-1011

Pulaski Little Rock 72203-2659

Randolph Pocahontas 72455-3406

Saint Francis Forest City 72335-1653

Saline Benton 72015-3763

Scott Waldon 72958-2165

Searcy Marshall 72650-0935

Sebastian Fort Smith 72902-1087

Sevie De Queen 71832-2852

Sharp Ash Flat 72513-0307

Stone Mountain View 72560-0120

Union El Dorado 71730-5661

Van Buren Clinton 72031-9025

Washington Fayetteville 72701-4279

White Searcy 72143-7719

Wadruff Augusta 72006-2056

Yell Danville 72833-6219

State It With Words - Claim It With A Vote!

by Nadina Hammonds, Andrews AFB, Maryland
48 ARKANSAS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
49

CALIFORNIA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

E

B

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded

areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

California voting residence. A post office box is not

acceptable. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location. For example: “on Highway _____,

2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from

the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the

county where you claim legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. Print the name of the political party (i.e.,

Democratic, Republican, American Independent,

Green, Libertarian, Natural Law or Reform), write

“Decline to State,” or write in the name of a nonqualified political body. If you do not complete Item 6,

you will be registered “Decline to State.” If you are

currently registered and want to make changes, you

must submit a completed FPCA to your local elections

official not later than 15 days before the election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
50 CALIFORNIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of California and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

A single FPCA may be used to request both primary and

general election absentee ballots in a calendar year (for

local, state and Federal offices).

If you are unregistered, complete and sign the FPCA

and return it to the county election official. It must be

received not later than 15 days before the election.

If you are already registered, you may use the FPCA

form or submit a letter to the county election official to

request a full ballot (local, state, Federal offices). Your

request must be received not later than 7 days before the

election.

If you send a letter, you must provide your name as

registered, voting residence address, address to which

the absentee ballot should be sent, and the name and

date of the election. You must sign and date the letter.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that

it arrives at the county elections office by the close of

polls (8:00 p.m.) on election day.

Local election officials begin mailing ballots

approximately 29 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• California allows you to send the FPCA

application for registration and absentee ballot

by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• At the discretion of the county elections official,

a blank ballot will be faxed.

• California does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

California provides a state special absentee voter ballot

if you cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal

absentee voting period because of military or other

contingencies which preclude normal mail delivery.

This ballot is available 60 days before the election to

both registered voters and citizens eligible to vote but

not yet registered.

To request this special ballot, place one of the special

absentee labels from Section III.G in Item 7 of the

FPCA. You must state the reason(s) why you cannot

vote using normal mail delivery. If no labels are

available, write in Item 7: “I cannot vote an absentee

ballot during the normal absentee voting period due to

military or other contingencies that preclude normal

mail delivery. {Specify reason(s).}I request a special

absentee ballot.”

The elections official will provide a list of all the

candidates qualified by the 60th day before the election

as well as the measures to be voted on. You vote the

ballot by writing in the names of the candidates you

select.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES CALIFORNIA 51

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of California or overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen(s)” means a United States

citizen who resides outside the United States and (but

for such residence) would be qualified to vote in

California.

• California residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S (for ballots for local, state and Federal

offices)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

A single FPCA may be used to request both primary and

general election absentee ballots in a calendar year (for

local, state and Federal offices).

If you are unregistered, complete and sign the FPCA

and return it to the county election official. It must be

received not later than 15 days before the election.

If you are already registered, you may use the FPCA

form or submit a letter to the county election official to

request a full ballot (local, state, Federal offices). Your

request must be received not later than 7 days before the

election.

If you send a letter, you must provide your name as

registered, voting residence address, address to which

the absentee ballot should be sent, and the name and

date of the election. You must sign and date the letter.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that

it arrives at the county elections office by the close of

polls (8:00 p.m.) on election day.

Local election officials begin mailing ballots

approximately 29 days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• California allows you to send the FPCA

application for registration and absentee ballot

by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• At the discretion of the county elections official,

a blank ballot will be faxed.

• California does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

California provides a state special absentee voter ballot

if you cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal

absentee voting period because of military or other

contingencies which preclude normal mail delivery.

This ballot is available 60 days before the election to

both registered voters and citizens eligible to vote but

not yet registered.

To request this special ballot, place one of the special

absentee labels from Section III.G in Item 7 of the

FPCA. You must state the reason(s) why you cannot

vote using normal mail delivery. If no labels are

available, write in Item 7: “I cannot vote an absentee

ballot during the normal absentee voting period due to

military or other contingencies that preclude normal

mail delivery. {Specify reason(s).}I request a special

absentee ballot.”

The elections official will provide a list of all the

candidates qualified by the 60th day before the election

as well as the measures to be voted on. You vote the

ballot by writing in the names of the candidates you

select.
52 CALIFORNIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons who are not U.S. citizens, are not 18 years of

age, are currently imprisoned or on parole for a felony

conviction or persons judged mentally incompetent,

may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is permanent only when a state Affidavit of

Registration is filed with the county elections official. It

can be cancelled for specified reasons, including a

change of residence address.

C. Action on Registration Request

When the FPCA is used for registration, notice of

acceptance or denial is sent by the elections official.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Any person notified that registration has been denied

should correct all deficiencies and resubmit the request.

If a second denial is received, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Late Registration

(1) If a registered voter is unable to appear at his/her

polling place because of being recalled to service after

the final day for applying for an absentee voter’s ballot,

but before 5 p.m. on the day before the election, he/she

may appear before the elections official and apply for an

absentee ballot. The ballot may be voted at the official’s

office or elsewhere and returned before the close of the

polls on election day.

(2) Discharged military personnel and civilians outside

the U.S. who return to their county of residence

following the close of the registration period for the

upcoming election may apply in person to the elections

official for permission to register and vote in the

election. You must provide documentary proof that

your release was after the registration closing date.

F. Where To Send It

Mail FPCA to the voting official in your county of

voting residence as listed below.

County Address Zip Code

Alameda Registrar of Voters

1225 Fallon St., Room G1

Oakland, CA 94612-4229

Alpine County Clerk

PO Box 158

Markleeville, CA 96120-0158

Amador Registrar of Voters

500 Argonaut Lane

Jackson, CA 95642-9534

Butte County Clerk

25 County Center Dr.

Oroville, CA 95965-3375

Calaveras County Clerk

Elections Department

891 Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA 95249-9709

Colusa County Clerk

546 Jay St.

Colusa, CA 95932

Contra Costa County Clerk

PO Box 271

Martinez, CA 94553-0027

Del Norte County Clerk-Recorder

981 H Street, Room 160

Crescent City, CA 95531-3415

El Dorado Registrar of Voters

PO Box 678001

Placerville, CA 95667-8001

Fresno County Clerk

2221 Kern St.

Fresno, CA 93721-2600

Glenn County Clerk

516 W. Sycamore St.

Willows, CA 95988-2746

Humboldt County Clerk

3033 H St.

Eureka, CA 95501-4483

Imperial County Clerk

Courthouse, 940 W. Main St., Rm.202

El Centro, CA 92243-2865

Inyo County Clerk

P.O. Drawer F

Independence, CA 93526-0606

Kern County Clerk Elections Office

1115 Truxtan Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639

Kings County Clerk

Government Center

1400 W. Lacey Blvd.

Hanford, CA 93230-5997

Lake County Clerk

255 N. Forbes St.

Lakeport, CA 95453-4748

Lassen County Clerk

220 S. Lassen St.

Susanville, CA 96130-4397

Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

12400 Imperial Highway

PO Box 1024, Norwalk, CA 90051-1024

Madera County Clerk

209 W. Yosemite Ave.

Madera, CA 93637-3596

Marin County Clerk-Recorder

P.O. Box E

San Rafael, CA 94913-3904

Mariposa County Clerk

PO Box 247

Mariposa, CA 95338-0247

Mendocino County Clerk

501 Low Gap Road, Room 1020

Ukiah, CA 95482-3738

Merced County Clerk

2222 M St., Rm. 14

Merced, CA 95340-3780

Modoc County Clerk

PO Box 130

Alturas, CA 961010130
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES CALIFORNIA 53

County Address Zip Code

Mono County Clerk

PO Box 237

Bridgeport, CA 93517-0237

Monterey Registrar of Voters

P.O. Box 1848

Salinas, CA 93901-1848

Napa County Clerk

900 Coombs St., Room 256

Napa, CA 94559-2946

Nevada County Clerk

10433 Willow Valley Road, Suite E

Nevada City, CA 95959-2367

Orange Registrar of Voters

PO Box 11298

Santa Ana, CA 92711-1298

Placer County Clerk

P.O. Box 5278

Auburn, CA 95604-5278

Plumas County Clerk

520 Main Street, Room 102

Quincy, CA 95971-9366

Riverside Registrar of Voters

2724 Gateway Drive

Riverside, CA 92507-0918

Sacramento Registrar of Voters

3700 Branch Center Rd.

Sacramento, CA 95827-3892

San Benito County Clerk

Court House, Rm 206

440 Fifth St.

Hollister, CA 95023-3843

San Bernardino Registrar of Voters

777 E. Rialto Ave.

San Bernardino, CA 92415-0770

San Diego Registrar of Voters

P.O.Box 85656

San Diego, CA 92186-5656

San Francisco Acting Director of Elections

City Hall - 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place,

Room 48, San Francisco, CA 94102-4634

San Joaquin Registrar of Voters

PO Box 810

Stockton, CA 95201-3010

San Luis Obispo County Clerk

1144 Monterey St., Suite A

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-3237

San Mateo County Clerk - Registrar

40 Tower Rd.

San Mateo, CA 94402-4098

Santa Barbara County Clerk

PO Box 159

Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0159

Santa Clara Registrar of Voters

PO Box 1147

San Jose, CA 95108-1147

County Address Zip Code

Santa Cruz County Clerk

701 Ocean St., Rm. 210

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4076

Shasta County Clerk

P.O. Box 990880

Redding, CA 96099-0880

Sierra County Clerk

PO Drawer D

Downieville, CA 95936-0398

Siskiyou County Clerk

PO Box 338

Yreka, CA 96097-0338

Solano Registrar of Voters

510 Clay Street

Fairfield, CA 94533-5625

Sonoma County Clerk

PO Box 11485

Santa Rosa, CA 95406-1485

Stanislaus County Clerk

1021 “I” Street, Suite 101

Modesto, CA 95354-2331

Sutter County Clerk

433 Second Street

Yuba City, CA 95991

Tehama County Clerk

PO Box 250

Red Bluff, CA 96080-0250

Trinity County Clerk

PO Box 1258

Weaverville, CA 96093-1258

Tulare County Registrar of Voters

221 S Mooney Blvd., Room G-28

Visalia, CA 93291-4596

Tuolumne County Clerk

Administration Center

2 S. Green St.

Sonora, CA 95370-4696

Ventura County Clerk

800 S. Victoria Ave., L-1200

Ventura, CA 93009-1200

Yolo County Clerk

PO Box 1820

Woodland, CA 95776-1820

Yuba County Clerk

Courthouse

935 14th Street

Marysville, CA 95901-5793

Every Vote Counts: Vote!

by CDR Stephen Metruck, USCG, San Diego, California
54 CALIFORNIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
G. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

CALIFORNIA

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

{specify reason(s).} I request a special absentee ballot.”

57

COLORADO

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

B

A

E

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

c.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

G

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Colorado voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence. If you have changed your name since the last

time you registered or voted, write your previous name

in Item 7.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you have previously declined to indicate a

political party and you now want to vote in a primary

election, you must submit a completed FPCA which

includes your new political party affiliation to the local

election official not later than 29 days before the

election.

E. Indicate if you are a native-born or naturalized

citizen.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
58 COLORADO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Colorado and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

If properly and timely requested, you may use a single

FPCA to request both primary and general election

absentee ballots in a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

If you are an unregistered citizen, the county clerk and

recorder must receive your FPCA not later than 29 days

before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the county clerk and

recorder must receive your FPCA not earlier than

January 1 immediately preceding the election and no

later than the Friday before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 30

days before the primary election and not later than 30

days before the general election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Colorado does not allow you to fax in the FPCA

to register. Colorado does allow you to fax in the

FPCA to request an absentee ballot, but you must

mail in the original FPCA after faxing it.

• Colorado does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Colorado does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

If you reside outside the U.S., Colorado provides a state

special write-in absentee ballot if you cannot vote a

regular absentee ballot during the normal absentee

voting period because of military or other contingencies

which preclude normal mail delivery.

This ballot is available 60 days before an election and

you can use the FPCA to request it. In Item 7 of the

FPCA place one of the labels from Section III.F or

write: “I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the

normal absentee voting period due to military or other

contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

You may vote the ballot by writing in the names of the

party or specific candidates you wish to vote for.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Colorado and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen(s)” means a U.S. citizen

who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Colorado.

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

serving overseas and their spouses and

dependents when residing with or accompanying

them (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• members of religious groups or welfare agencies

who are officially attached to and serving with

the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses and

dependents (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES COLORADO 59

• Colorado residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

If properly and timely requested, you may use a single

FPCA to request both primary and general election

absentee ballots in a calendar year.

If you are an unregistered citizen, the county clerk and

recorder must receive your FPCA not later than 29 days

before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the county clerk and

recorder must receive your FPCA not earlier than

January 1 immediately preceding the election and no

later than the Friday before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot so that it arrives at

the local elections office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 30

days before the primary election and not later than 30

days before the general election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Colorado does not allow you to fax in the FPCA

to register. Colorado does allow you to fax in the

FPCA to request an absentee ballot, but you must

mail in the original FPCA after faxing it.

• Colorado does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Colorado does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

If you reside outside the U.S., Colorado provides a state

special write-in absentee ballot if you cannot vote a

regular absentee ballot during the normal absentee

voting period because of military or other contingencies

which preclude normal mail delivery.

This ballot is available 60 days before an election and

you can use the FPCA to request it. In Item 7 of the

FPCA place one of the labels from Section III.F or

write: “I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the

normal absentee voting period due to military or other

contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

You may vote the ballot by writing in the names of the

party or specific candidates you wish to vote for.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted and serving any part of their sentence

in detention or confinement in a correctional facility or

on parole may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

All registered voters are mailed a voter information card

not more than 29 days before and no more than 30 days

after a primary election. These cards are nonforwardable.

Those voters whose cards are returned as undeliverable

to the county clerk and recorder’s office will be placed

on the inactive list. A registered voter who fails to vote

in a general election will also be placed on the inactive

list. At any time before January 10 after any general

election, voters who are recorded as “Inactive” will be

sent a voter continuance card. If the voter does not

complete and return the continuance card within 60

days and if the voter has been designated “Inactive” for

two general elections, then the voter’s registration will

be cancelled.
60 COLORADO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

C. Action On Registration Requests

Within two (2) business days after receipt of the

application, the county clerk and recorder shall notify

each applicant of the disposition of the application by

non-forwardable mail.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, resubmit the application,

correcting any deficiencies. If a second denial is

received, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk and Recorder,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams 450 S. 4th Avenue

Brighton 80601-3195

Alamosa Box 630

Alamosa 81101-0630

Arapahoe 5334 S. Prince

Littleton 80166-0001

Archuleta Box 2589

Pagosa Springs 81147-2589

Baca 741 Main

Springfield 81073-1548

Bent Box 350

Las Animas 81054-0350

Boulder 1750 33rd st., Ste. 200

Boulder 80306-2546

Broomfield 1 DesCombes Drive

Broomfield 80020-2495

Chaffee Box 699

Salida 81202-0699

Cheyenne Box 567

Cheyenne Wells 80810-0567

Clear Creek Box 2000

Georgetown 80444-2000

Conejos Box 127

Conejos 81129-0127

Costilla Box 308

San Luis 81152-0318

Crowley 110 E. 6th Street

Ordway 81063-1092

Custer Box 150

Westcliffe 81252-0150

Delta 501 Palmer, Suite 211

Delta 81416-1764

Denver Denver Election Commission

303 W. Colfax, Room 101

Denver 80204-2617

Dolores Box 58

Dove Creek 81324-0058

Douglas P.O. Box 1360

Castle Rock 80104-1360

Eagle Box 537

Eagle 81631-0537

Elbert Box 37

Kiowa 80117-0037

El Paso Box 2007

Colorado Springs 80901-2007

Fremont 615 Macon Avenue, #100

Canon City 81212-3381

Garfield 109 8th Street, Suite 200

Glenwood Springs 81601-3303

Gilpin Box 429

Central City 80427-0429

County County Seat Zip Code

Grand P.O. Box 120

Hot Suphur Springs 80451-0120

Gunnison 221 N. Wisconsin St., Ste C

Gunnison 81230-2433

Hinsdale Box 9

Lake City 81235-0009

Huerfano 401 Main Street, Ste. 204

Walsenburg 81089-2045

Jackson Box 337

Walden 80480-0337

Jefferson 100 Jefferson County Parkway

Golden 80419-2560

Kiowa Box 37

Eads 81036-0037

Kit Carson Box 249

Burlington 80807-0249

Lake Box 917

Leadville 80461-0917

La Plata Box 519

Durango 81302-0519

Larimer Box 1280

Fort Collins 80522-1280

Las Animas Box 115

Trinidad 81082-0115

Lincoln Box 67

Hugo 80821-0067

Logan Logan County Courthouse

315 Main Street

Sterling 80751-4357

Mesa Box 20,000

Grand Junction 81502-5009

Mineral Box 70

Creede 81130-0070

Moffat 221 W. Victory Way

Craig 81625-2716

Montezuma 109 W. Main, Room 108

Cortez 81321-3150

Montrose Box 1289

Montrose 81402-1289

Morgan Box 1399

Fort Morgan 80701-1399

Otero Box 511

La Junta 81050-0511

Ouray Box C

Ouray 81427-0615

Park Box 220

Fairplay 80440-0220

Phillips 221 S. Interocean Avenue

Holyoke 80734-1354

Pitkin 530 E. Main Street, Suite 101

Aspen 81611-1993

Prowers 301 S. Main St., Ste. 210

Lamar 81052-2868

Pueblo Box 878

Pueblo 81002-0878

Rio Blanco Box 1067

Meeker 81641-1067

Rio Grande Box 160

Del Norte 81132-0160

Routt Box 773599

Steamboat Springs 80477-3598

Saguache Box 176

Saguache 81149-0176

San Juan Box 466

Silverton 81433-0466

San Miguel Box 548

Telluride 81435-0548

Sedgwick Box 50

Julesburg 80737-1537

Summit Box 1538

Breckenridge 80424-1538

Teller Box 1010

Cripple Creek 80813-1010

Washington Box L

Akron 80720-0380

Weld Box 459

Greeley 80632-0450

Yuma 310 Ash St., Ste. F

Wray 80758-0426

A Silent Voice Is Never Heard. Use Your Voice -- Vote!

by TSgt Michael J. Horr, Aviano AFB, Italy
F. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

COLORADO

“I cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal absentee voting period

due to military or other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery

(specify reasons). I request a special absentee ballot.”

63

CONNECTICUT

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

E

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Connecticut voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the town or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently enrolled in one political

party and change to another political party, you will

have rights in no party for three months from the date of

filing your change of political party.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
64 CONNECTICUT 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Connecticut and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Submit a separate FPCA to request a ballot for each

election (for local, state and Federal office ballots).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send your

completed FPCA to the local town clerk so that it

arrives not later than 5 p.m. on the day before the

election. You may use the same FPCA to register and

apply for an absentee ballot.

If you are already registered and wish to request an

absentee ballot only, send your completed FPCA to the

local town clerk so that it arrives anytime before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election office before the close of polls on election

day.

The local election official will send you a blank writein absentee ballot which includes a list of all candidates

and questions on the ballot approximately 30 days

before the primary election and approximately 45 days

before the general election.

Regular absentee ballots are available 21 days before

the primary and 31 days before the general election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

Connecticut accepts the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot only for federal elections. See Section III.A.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Connecticut allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. If you are using

the FPCA to register, you may fax the FPCA but

you must also mail the original FPCA separately

to the local town clerk so that it arrives before

5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

• Connecticut does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Connecticut does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

If you are a member of the Armed Forces or merchant

marine, or the spouse or dependent of a member

residing where the member is stationed, anyone may

ask the town clerk to send you registration materials

and/or a ballot.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

A state special blank write-in absentee ballot is

available beginning 90 days before an election to

Armed Forces members and their spouses and

dependents accompanying them who, due to military

contingencies, are unable to follow the regular absentee

application process.

Vote this ballot by writing in the names of specific

candidates and their offices.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III.H. If no labels

are available, write in Item 7: “Due to military

contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular

absentee ballot application process. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

You may request the state special write-in ballot at any

time and it is available 90 days before the general

election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES CONNECTICUT 65

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Connecticut and overseas electors.

The term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the Unites States and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Connecticut.

• Connecticut residents temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Submit a separate FPCA to request a ballot for each

election.

Overseas electors are not required to register.

If you are an unregistered citizen temporarily outside

the U.S., you may register and request an absentee

ballot by sending your completed FPCA to the local

town clerk so that it arrives not later than 5 p.m. on the

day before the election. You may use the same FPCA to

register and apply for an absentee ballot.

If you are already registered, or you are an overseas

elector (not required to register) and wish to request an

absentee ballot only, send your completed FPCA to the

local town clerk so that it arrives anytime before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election office before the close of polls on election

day.

Local election officials mail a blank write-in absentee

ballot to registered persons temporarily residing outside

the U.S. approximately 30 days before the primary and

approximately 45 days before the general election.

Local election officials mail ballots to overseas electors

30 days before the primary and 45 days before the

general election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12. Connecticut accepts

the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot only for federal

elections. See Section III.A.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• If you are a Connecticut resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., you may send the

FPCA for absentee ballot request by fax. If you

are using the FPCA to register, you may fax your

FPCA, but you must also mail the original FPCA

separately to the local town clerk so that it arrives

before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

• If you are an overseas elector (not required to

register), you may send the FPCA for absentee

ballot request by fax, but you must also mail the

original FPCA to the local town clerk either

separately or with the voted ballot so that it

arrives before the close of polls on election day,

in order for the ballot to be counted.

• Connecticut does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Connecticut does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application for Ballot by Proxy

If you are a Connecticut citizen residing temporarily

outside the U.S., anyone may ask the town clerk to send

you registration materials and/or a ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
66 CONNECTICUT 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Connecticut is not required to accept the FWAB, but in

1996 began accepting it for only Federal offices in

regular elections for Federal office.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony and confined or paroled

who have not had their voting rights restored and

persons declared mentally incompetent to vote may not

register or vote.

C. Cancellation of Registration

For Armed Forces members and their spouses and

dependents, a registration cancellation procedure is

initiated for failure to vote at least once during a fouryear period.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

If you receive notice that your registration is denied,

resubmit and provide the information requested in the

notice. If you receive a second denial, consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

F. Late Registration

Any military member currently in the military or who

has been discharged within the calendar year who

returns to Connecticut too late to register during the

regular registration period may still register to vote not

later than 5:00 p.m. on the last weekday before the

election.

G. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Town Clerk in the town or city of

voting residence.

City or Town Address Zip Code

Andover PO Box 328 06232-0328

Ansonia 253 Main Street 06401-1410

Ashford 25 Pompey Hollow Road 06278

Avon 60 West Main Street 06001-3719

Barkhamsted 67 Ripley Hill Road 06063-3340

Beacon Falls 10 Maple Avenue 06403-1198

Berlin PO Box 1 06037-0001

Bethany 40 Peck Road 06524-3338

Bethel 1 School Street 06801-0003

Bethlehem PO Box 160 06751-0053

Bloomfield PO Box 337 06002-0337

Bolton 222 Bolton Center Road 06040-7698

City or Town Address Zip Code

Bozrah Town Hall 06334-0158

Branford PO Box 150 06405-0150

Bridgeport 45 Lyon Terrace 06604-4062

Bridgewater PO Box 216 06752-0216

Bristol 111 North Main Street 06010-8184

Brookfield PO Box 5106 06804-5106

Brooklyn PO Box 356 06234-0356

Burlington 200 Spielman Highway 06013-1710

Canaan PO Box 155 06031-0155

Cnaterbury PO Box 27 06331-0027

Canton PO Box 168 06022-0168

Chaplin PO Box 286 06235

Cheshire 84 Shouth Maint Street 06410

Chester 65 Main Street, PO Box 328 06412

Clinton 54 East Main Street 06413-0174

Colchester 127 Norwich Avenue 06415-0146

Colebrook Box 5 06021-0005

Columbia PO Box 165 06237-0165

Cornwall PO Box 97 06753-0097

Conventry 1712 Main Street 06238

Cromwell 41 West Street 06416

Danbury 155 Deer Hill Road 06810

Darien 2 Renshaw Road 06820

Deep River 174 Main Street 06417

Derby 35 Fifth Street 06418-1897

Durham PO Box 428 06422-0428

East Granby 9 Center Street 06026-0459

East Haddam Town Office Building, PO Box K 06423-0295

East Hampton 20 East High Street 06424-1091

East Hartford 740 Main Street 06108-3114

East Haven 250 Main Street 06512-3004

East Lyme 108 Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 519 06357-0519

East Windsor Box 123 06016-0213

Eastford Westford Road, PO Box 273 06242-0296

Easton 225 Center Road 06612-1398

Ellington PO Box 187 06029

Enfield 820 Enfield Streetq 06082-2997

Essex PO Box 98 06426-1140

Fairfield 611 Old Post Road 06430-6690

Farmington 1 Monteith Drive Road 06032-1053

Franklin 7 Meeting House Hill Road 06254-9775

Glastonbury 2155 Main Street 06033-2208

Goshen 42 North Street, Box 54 06756-0054

Granby 15 North Granby Road 06035-9442

Greenwich Town Hall, PO Box 2540 06836-2540

Griswold PO Box 369 06351-2398

Groton 45 Fort Hill Road 06340

Guilford 31 Park Street 06437-2629

Haddam PO Box 87 06438-0087

Hamden 2372 Whitney Avenue 06518-3207

Hampton PO Box 143 06247-0143

Hartford 550 Main Street 06103-2992

Hartland South Road 06027-9999

Harwinton 100 Bentley Drive 06791-0065

Hebron PO Box 156 06248-0156

Kent PO Box 678 06757-0678

Killingly PO Box 6000 06239-1832

Killingworth 323 Route 81 06417-1298

Lebanon PO Box 28 06249-0028

Ledyard 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway 06339-1541

Lisbon 1 Newent Road 06351-2926

Litchfield 74 West Street 06759-9602

Lyme Route 156, RR 2 06371-9614

Madison 8 Campus Drive 06443-2563

Manchester PO Box 191 06045-0191

Mansfield 4 South Eagleville Road, RT 275 06268-2503

Marlborough North Main Street, PO Box 29 06447-0029

Meriden 142 East Main Street 06450-5605

Middlebury 1212 Whittemore Road 06762-2425

Middlefield 382 Jackson Hill Road 06455-1208

Middletown Box 1300, DeKoven Drive & Court St. 06457-1300

Milford 70 West River Street 06460-3364

Monroe 7 Fan Hill Road 06468-1823

Montville 310 Norwich-New London Road 06382-2599

Morris PO Box 66 06763-0066

Naugatuck 229 Church Street 06770-4199

New Britain 27 West Main Street 06051-2298

New Canaan 77 Main Street 06840-4790

New Fairfield Town Hall, 4 Brush Hill Road 06812

New Hartford Main Street, Box 316 06057-0316

New Haven 200 Orange Street 06510-2067

New London 181 State Street 06320-6302

New Milford PO Box 360 06776-0360

Newington 131 Cedar Street 06111

Newtown 45 Main Street 06470-2185
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES CONNECTICUT 67

City or Town Address Zip Code

Norfolk PO Box 552 06058-0552

North Branford PO Box 287 06471-1501

North Canaan PO Box 338 06018-0338

North Haven 18 Church Street 06473-0336

North Stonington 40 Main Street 06359

Norwalk PO Box 5125 06856-5125

Norwich 100 Broadway 06360-4431

Old Lyme 52 Lyme Street 06371

Old Saybrook 302 Main Street 06475-0618

Orange 617 Orange Center Road 06477-2423

Oxford 486 Oxford Road 06483-1298

Plainfield 8 Community Avenue 06374

Plainville PO Box 250 06062-0250

Plymouth 80 Main Street 06786-1295

Pomfret 5 Haven Road 06259-0180

Portland PO Box 71 06480-0071

Preston 389 Route 2 06365

Prospect 36 Center Street 06712-2101

Putnam 126 Church Street 06260-1831

Redding 100 Hill Road, PO Box 28 06875-0028

Ridgefield 400 Main Street 06877-4699

Rocky Hill 699 Old Main Street 06067-0657

Roxbury PO Box 203, 29 North Street 06783-0365

Salem 270 Hartford Road 06420

Salisbury PO Box 548 06068-0548

Scotland PO Box 122 06264-0122

Seymour 1 First Street 06483-2817

Sharon PO Box 224 06069-0224

Shelton PO Box 364 06484-0364

Sherman Mallory Town Hall, Route 39, Box 39 06784-0039

Simsbury 933 Hopemeadow Street, 06070-0495

Somers PO Box 308 06071-0203

South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Avenue 06074-2786

Southbury 501 Main Street, South 06488-2295

Southington 75 Main Street 06489-2504

Sprague PO Box 162 06330-0162

Stafford PO Box 11 06076-0011

City or Town Address Zip Code

Stamford PO Box 891 06904-0891

Sterling PO Box 157 06373-0157

Stonington PO Box 352 06378-0352

Stratford 2725 Main Street 06497-5892

Suffield 83 Mountain Road 06078

Thomaston 158 Main Street 06787-1720

Thompson PO Box 160 06255-0160

Tolland 21 Tolland Green 06084-9445

Torrington 140 Main Street 06790-5201

Trumbull 5866 Main Street 06611-3193

Union 1024 Buckley Highway 06076-9520

Vernon 14 Park Place 06066

Voluntown PO Box 96 06384-0096

Wallingford PO Box 427 06492-0427

Warren 7 Sackett Hill Road 06754

Washington PO Box 383 06794-0383

Waterbury 235 Grand Street 06702-1983

Waterford 15 Rope Ferry Road 06385-2806

Watertown 37 DeForest Street 06795-2195

West Hartford 50 South Main Street 06107-2431

West Haven 355 Main Street 06516-4310

Westbrook 1163 Boston Post Road, PO Box G 06498-0676

Weston PO Box 1007 06883-1007

Westport 110 Myrtle Avenue 06880

Wethersfield 505 Silas Deane Highway 06109-2219

Willington 40 Old Farms Road 06279

Wilton 238 Danbury Road 06897-4008

Winchester 338 Main Street 06098-1697

Windham PO Box 94 06226-0094

Windsor PO Box 472 06095-0472

Windsor Locks 50 Church Street 06096

Wolcott 10 Kenea Avenue 06716-2114

Woodbridge 11 Meetinghouse Lane 06525-1597

Woodbury PO Box 369 06798-0369

Woodstock 415 Route 169 06281-3039

Let’s Vote On It

by GySgt Heath McIntyre, USMC, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
68 CONNECTICUT 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
H. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

CONNECTICUT

“Due to military contingencies, I am unable to follow the regular absentee

ballot application process. I request a special write-in ballot.”

71

DELAWARE

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

D

A

F

G

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Delaware voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must in be the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provided in Item

3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation or if you declined

to indicate a party affiliation upon registering and now

wish to vote in a primary election, you must submit a

completed FPCA which includes your new political

party affiliation to the local election official not later

than March 1st before the primary election. The FPCA

must be signed and dated for it to be processed by the

local election official.

E. Provide an e-mail address that you can access and/

or a phone number at which you can be reached for use

in contacting you in a timely manner in the event that

there is a question regarding your application

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
72 DELAWARE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Delaware and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, submit a

completed FPCA to the Department of Elections so that

it arrives not later than 20 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA requesting an

absentee ballot to the Department of Elections so that it

arrives during the year of the election and not later than

3 days before the election. In years when a Presidential

primary election is held, the county Department of

Elections will accept requests for the primary ballot

beginning August 15 of the year prior to the year of the

Presidential election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be returned

to the Department of Elections in the county of your

voting residence so that it arrives not later than 12:00

noon on the day before the election. Voted ballots for

Federal offices received after 12:00 noon on the day

before the election but prior to the close of polls on

election day will be counted.

County Departments of Elections mail ballots as soon

as they are available. Ballots for primary elections will

be mailed approximately 30 days prior to the election.

Ballots for general elections will be mailed

approximately 45 days prior to the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Delaware allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Delaware does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Delaware does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. State Special Write-in Ballot

Delaware provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 90 days before the election if you will

be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person

due to requirements of military service or due to living

in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

The FPCA may be used to request the state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.E. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service. I request a special

write-in ballot.”

The special write-in ballot may be requested at any time

before the election.

The special write-in ballot only includes the offices of

President and Vice President, U.S. Senator and

Representative in Congress.

The regular ballot that you are eligible to vote will be

sent if the request for the special write-in ballot is

received after the standard ballots are available.

Vote the special write-in ballot by writing in the name

of person for whom you wish to vote or by writing in the

party preference for each office.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES DELAWARE 73

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Delaware and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Delaware.

A. Who Can Do It

• Delaware residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, submit a

completed FPCA to the Department of Elections so that

it arrives not later than 20 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA requesting an

absentee ballot to the Department of Elections so that it

arrives during the year of the election and not later than

3 days before the election. In years when a Presidential

primary election is held, the county Department of

Elections will accept requests for the primary ballot

beginning August 15 of the year prior to the year of the

Presidential election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be returned

to the Department of Elections in the county of your

voting residence so that it arrives not later than 12:00

noon on the day before the election. Voted ballots for

Federal offices received after 12:00 noon on the day

before the election but prior to the close of polls on

election day will be counted.

County Departments of Elections mail ballots as soon

as they are available. Ballots for primary elections will

be mailed approximately 30 days prior to the election.

Ballots for general elections will be mailed

approximately 45 days prior to the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Delaware allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Delaware does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Delaware does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. State Special Write-in Ballot

Delaware provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 90 days before the election if you will

be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person

due to requirements of military service or due to living

in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

The FPCA may be used to request the state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.E. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to living

in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world. I

request a special write-in ballot.”

The special write-in ballot may be requested at any time

before the election.

The special write-in ballot only includes the offices of

President and Vice President, U.S. Senator and

Representative in Congress.
74 DELAWARE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

The regular ballot that you are eligible to vote will be

sent if the request for the special write-in ballot is

received after the standard ballots are available.

Vote the special write-in ballot by writing in the name

of person for whom you wish to vote or by writing in the

party preference for each office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons who have been convicted of a felony (unless

pardoned or whose voting rights have been restored) or

found mentally incompetent may not register to vote or

vote.

B. Action on Registration Requests

You are notified when your application is accepted. If

your application is rejected, you are so notified with the

reason(s) for rejection.

C. Action if Registration is Denied

Denial of registration may be appealed to the county

board of elections and/or superior court. Consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Department of Elections, county

of voting residence, as listed below:

County Address City & Zip Code

New Castle 820 North French St., 4th Floor Wilmington 19801-3531

Kent 455 Court St. Dover 19901-3729

Sussex 119 N Race St. Georgetown 19947-9985

Voting Makes All The Difference

by Major Randall J. Rains, WPAFB, Ohio
E. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

DELAWARE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

77

DISTRICT of COLUMBIA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

D

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

E

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your District

of Columbia voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot to be sent — usually your current mailing address.

It must be different from the address you provided in

Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation or you have

previously declined to indicate a political party and you

now want to vote in a primary election, you must submit

a completed FPCA to the local election official which

includes your new political party affiliation.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.
78 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of the District of Columbia and

members of the Uniformed Services and their family

members. Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S.

Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps

of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local and Federal

offices)

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the Board of Elections and Ethics

postmarked not later than 30 days before the election. If

your FPCA is not postmarked, your FPCA must arrive

at the Board of Elections and Ethics not later than 23

days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to apply for

an absentee ballot,send a completed FPCA to the Board

of Elections and Ethics so that it arrives not later than 7

days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than midnight on the day of the

election and must arrive not later than 10 days after the

election.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots not later

than 35 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

Due to its Federal status, the District of Columbia does

not send representatives to the U.S. Senate, however, it

does participate in the election of the President and Vice

President of the U.S. Additionally, a Delegate to the

House of Representatives is elected.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• The District of Columbia allows you to send the

FPCA application for registration and absentee

ballot by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by

mail.

• The District of Columbia permits faxing of the

absentee ballot only when military service

prevents the applicant from receiving the

absentee ballot and returning the voted ballot

within 45 days. An application shall contain the

reason that the applicant’s military service

prevents the applicant from receiving and

returning the voted ballot through the mail

process. Upon approval of an application, the

voter is assigned a fax authorization number and

required to sign an affidavit to waive his/her

right to a secret ballot.

• Except in the special circumstances outlined

above, the District of Columbia does not allow

you to receive and return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of the District of Columbia and

overseas citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a

U.S. citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for

such residence) would be qualified to vote in the

District of Columbia.

• District of Columbia residents temporarily

outside the U.S. (for local and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 79

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the Board of Elections and Ethics

postmarked not later than 30 days before the election. If

your FPCA is not postmarked, your FPCA must arrive

at the Board of Elections and Ethics not later than 23

days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to apply for

an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the Board

of Elections and Ethics so that it arrives not later than 7

days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than midnight on the day of the

election and must arrive not later than 10 days after the

election.

.Local election officials mail absentee ballots not later

than 35 days before the election.

If you have not received your ballot in a timely manner,

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

Due to its Federal status, the District of Columbia does

not send representatives to the U.S. Senate, however, it

does participate in the election of the President and Vice

President of the U.S. Additionally, a Delegate to the

House of Representatives is elected.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• The District of Columbia allows you to send the

FPCA application for registration and absentee

ballot by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by

mail.

• The District of Columbia does not allow you to

receive the blank ballot by fax.

• The District of Columbia does not allow you to

return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently imprisoned for a felony or found

mentally incompetent by a court may not register or

vote.

B. Action on Registration Requests

A voter registration card is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the Board.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics

441 4th Street, N.W. Suite 250

Washington, DC 20001-2745

Your Choice Makes A Difference - VOTE

by Virginia McMillan, Washington, DC
80 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
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FLORIDA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

B

C

D

F

G

H

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You are requested to fill out this box. The Department of Justice

requests this data in their enforcement of the Voting Rights Act and

the National Voter Registration Act. Enter the choice that best

describes you from the following list. AI=American Indian or

Alaskan native; AP=Asian or Pacific Islander not Native Hawaiian;

B=Black, not of Hispanic Origin; H=Hispanic; M=Multi-racial;

NH=Native Hawaiian; W=White, not of Hispanic Origin; O=Other.

B. Your Driver’s License number should be listed if available.

C. If you are using the FPCA to register and you have never voted,

write “I have never voted” in the open spaces along the line of Item

2. If you are using the FPCA to register and you have previously

voted, provide complete information on where you last registered

and voted.

D. Provide the complete street address of your Florida voting

residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your address includes

a rural route, describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from

the _____ gas station.” This address must be different from the one

provided in Item 4 and must be within the county where you claim

legal voting residence.

E. Print the complete address where you want your ballot sent -

usually your current mailing address. It must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

F. If you wish to register to vote in a partisan primary election, you

must be a registered voter in the party for which the primary is being

held. You must indicate your political party affiliation when

applying for a primary ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican) or

“none” in Item 6 of the FPCA. However, if all candidates for an

office have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no

opposition in the general election, all qualified electors, regardless of

party affiliation, may vote in the primary elections for that office. All

registered voters, regardless of party affiliation can vote on issues

and non-partisan candidates. Political party affiliation is not required

if only requesting absentee ballots for general elections. If you are

currently registered and want to change your political party

affiliation or you have previously declined to indicate a political

party and you now want to vote in a primary election, you must

submit a completed FPCA which includes your new political party

affiliation to the local election official no later than 29 days before

the election.

G. Check ONE box.

H. You must sign and date the FPCA. If you are using the

FPCA to register, read the following oath before signing, “I do

solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will protect and defend the

Constitution of the U.S. and the Constitution of the State of Florida,

and that I am qualified to register as an elector under the Constitution

and laws of the State of Florida and that I am a citizen of the U.S. and

a legal resident of Florida.”. Art. VI, s. 3, Fla. Const., s. 97.051 and

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82 FLORIDA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Florida and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year. If you are or were a

registered voter and maintain a Florida residence, you

may use it for local, state and Federal offices. If you are

or were a registered voter and no longer maintain a

Florida residence but intend to return, you may use it for

everything except local offices. If you have never

registered in any Florida county and maintain a Florida

residence, you will receive a full ballot. If you have

never registered and no longer maintain a Florida

residence but this was the last place you lived, you will

receive a ballot for Federal offices only.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local supervisor of elections so

that it arrives not later than 29 days before the election.

If you maintain a Florida residence, you will receive a

full ballot. If not and this is the last place you lived, you

will receive a ballot for Federal offices only.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or other

written correspondence to the supervisor of elections so

that it arrives not later than the Friday before the

election. Alternatively, you may request ballots for the

primary and general elections from the county

supervisor by telephone, or designate someone to pick

up your ballot as provided in Section E below.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day. If you are voting from

outside the U.S., the Federal portion of your ballot will

be counted if the ballot envelope is dated or postmarked

not later than the day of the election and received up to

10 days after the general election or presidential

primary.

If you reside in the U.S., local election officials will

mail you your ballot as soon as the ballots are available.

If you reside outside the U.S., local election officials

will mail your absentee ballot to you approximately 35

days before a primary election. They also will mail out

an advance ballot 45 days before the run-off and general

elections. Regular absentee ballots for the run-off and

general elections are sent out as soon as they are

available. Always vote and return each ballot regardless

of when you receive it.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you have never registered to vote in the

Florida county where you wish to register or if you had

been registered but failed to re-register, you must read

the oath under Application Instructions, Item H before

signing.

Ballot Return Envelope: When returning a voted

ballot, the certificate on the return envelope must be

witnessed by one person over the age of 18. The name

and address of the witness are required on the

certificate.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Florida allows you to send the FPCA for ballot

request by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by

mail.

• Florida allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.

• Florida allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

If you are currently registered, you may designate

someone to pick up an absentee ballot for you. This

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES FLORIDA 83

authorization must be in writing and the person you

designate to pick up your ballot must present the

authorization in person to the supervisor of elections.

The person you designate may not be a candidate,

unless you are a member of that candidate’s immediate

family.

G. State Write-in Absentee Ballot

An overseas voter may request a state write-in ballot not

earlier than 180 days before a general election from the

supervisor of elections in the county of registration. The

voter will need to state that due to military or other

contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery, the

voter cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal

absentee voting period. State write-in absentee ballots

shall be available 90 to 180 days prior to a general

election.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Florida and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Florida.

• Florida residents temporarily absent from their

county (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year. If you are or were a

registered voter and maintain a Florida residence, you

may use it for local, state and Federal offices. If you are

or were a registered voter and no longer maintain a

Florida residence but intend to return, you may use it for

everything except local offices. If you have never

registered in any Florida county and maintain a Florida

residence, you will receive a full ballot. If you have

never registered and no longer maintain a Florida

residence but this was the last place you lived, you will

receive a ballot for Federal offices only.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local supervisor of elections so

that it arrives not later than 29 days before the election.

If you maintain a Florida residence, you will receive a

full ballot. If not and this is the last place you lived, you

will receive a ballot for Federal offices only.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or other

written correspondence to the supervisor of elections so

that it arrives not later than the Friday before the

election. Alternatively, you may request ballots for the

primary and general elections from the county

supervisor by telephone, or designate someone to pick

up your ballot as provided in Section E below.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day. The Federal portion of

your ballot will be counted if the ballot envelope is

dated or postmarked not later than the day of the

election and received up to 10 days after the general

election or presidential primary.

Local election officials will mail your absentee ballot to

you approximately 35 days before a primary election.

They also will mail out an advance ballot 45 days before

the run-off and general elections. Regular absentee

ballots for the run-off and general elections are sent out

as soon as they are available. Always vote and return

each ballot regardless of when you receive it.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you have never registered to vote in the

Florida county where you wish to register or if you had

been registered but failed to re-register, you must read

the oath under Application Instructions, Item H before

signing.

Ballot Return Envelope: When returning a voted

ballot, the certificate on the return envelope must be

witnessed by one person over the age of 18. The name

and address of the witness are required on the

certificate.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Florida allows you to send the FPCA for ballot

request by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by

mail.

• Florida allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.
84 FLORIDA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

• Florida allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

If you are currently registered, you may designate

someone to pick up an absentee ballot for you. This

authorization must be in writing and the person you

designate to pick up your ballot must present the

authorization in person to the supervisor of elections.

The person you designate must also present a picture

identification and sign an affidavit. The person you

designate may not be a candidate, unless you are a

member of that candidate’s immediate family.

G. State Write-in Absentee Ballot

An overseas voter may request a state write-in absentee

ballot not earlier than 180 days before a general election

from the supervisor of elections in the county of

registration. The voter will need to state that due to

contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery, the

voter cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal

absentee voting period. State write-in absentee ballots

shall be available 90 to 180 days prior to a general

election.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. In-Person Voting

You may vote in-person even after requesting an

absentee ballot. You must hand in the unvoted absentee

ballot or swear that it was not voted.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony and whose civil rights

have not been restored or persons adjudicated as

mentally incapacitated with respect to voting and who

have not had their right to vote restored may not register

or vote.

C. Cancellation of Registration

Periodically, supervisors of elections will send address

confirmation final notices to voters where the post

office has indicated that these voters have moved

outside the supervisor’s county or left no forwarding

address. All voters who have been mailed an address

confirmation final notice and who do not return the

form within 30 days will be placed on the inactive voter

registration list. Voters on the inactive list can be

reinstated by updating their voter registration,

appearing to vote, or requesting an absentee ballot.

However, after two general elections for Federal office

from the date the final notice was sent, all inactive

voters who show no activity will be removed from the

registration records and must register to regain their

voting privilege.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Registered voters are sent an identification card.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

F. Late Registration

An individual or accompanying family member who

has been discharged or separated from the Uniformed

Services, merchant marine, or from employment

outside the territorial limits of the United States may

register, after the books close for an election, until 5

p.m. on the Friday before that election.

G. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Supervisor of Elections, county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Alachua PO Box 1496, Gainesville 32602-1496

Baker PO Box 505, MacClenny 32063-0505

Bay 300 E 4th Street, Room 112, Panama City 32401-3056

Bradford PO Box 58, Starke 32091-0058

Brevard PO Box 1119, Titusville 32781-1119

Broward PO Box 029001, Fort Lauderdale 33302-9001

Calhoun 425 E.Central Ave., Rm G-10, Blountstown 32424-3093
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County County Seat Zip Code

Charlotte PO Box 511229, Punta Gorda 33951-1229

Citrus 120 North Apopka Avenue, Inverness 34450-4238

Clay PO Box 337, Green Cove Springs 32043-0337

Collier 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples 34112-4902

Columbia 1701 W. Highway 90, Suite 2, Lake City 32055-3734

Dade (See Miami-Dade)

De Soto PO Box 89, Arcadia 34265-0089

Dixie PO Box 2057, Cross City 32628-2057

Duval 105 East Monroe Street, Jacksonville 32202-3228

Escambia PO Box 12601, Pensacola 32574-2601

Flagler PO Box 901, Bunnell 32110-0901

Franklin 33 Market Street, Suite 100, Apalachicola 32320-2311

Gadsden PO Box 186, Quincy 32353-0186

Gilchrist 112 S. Main Street, Room 105, Trenton 32693-3200

Glades PO Box 968, Moore Haven 33471

Gulf 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe 32456-1693

Hamilton 313 Hatley Street Northeast, Suite 1, Jasper 32052-6622

Hardee 315 N. 6th Avenue, Suite 110, Wauchula 33873-2361

Hendry PO Box 174, LaBelle 33975-0174

Hernando 20 N. Main St., Room 463, Brooksville 34601-2864

Highlands PO Box 1568, Sebring 33871-1568

Hillsborough 601 East Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor, Tampa 33602-4932

Holmes 201 N. Oklahoma Street, Bonifay 32425-2243

Indian River 1840 25th Street, Suite N-109, Vero Beach 32960-3396

Jackson PO Box 6046, Marianna 32447-6046

Jefferson 380 West Dogwood Street, Monticello 32344-0158

Lafayette PO Box 76, Mayo 32066-0076

Lake PO Box 457, Tavares 32778-0457

Lee PO Box 2545, Fort Myers 33902-2545

Leon 301 S. Monroe St., Suite 301, Tallahassee 32301-1833

Levy PO Box 880, Bronson 32621-0880

Liberty PO Box 597, Bristol 32321-0597

County County Seat Zip Code

Madison 112 East Pinckney St., Room 113, Madison 32340-2466

Manatee PO Box 1000, Bradenton 34206-1000

Marion PO Box 289, Ocala 34478-0289

Martin PO Box 1257, Stuart 34995-1257

Miami-Dade PO Box 012241, Miami 33101-2241

Monroe 530 Whitehead Street #101, Key West 33040-6547

Nassau 11 N. 14th St., Room 102, Fernandina Beach 32034-5140

Okaloosa 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ste. 404,

Fort Walton Beach 32547-1285

Okeechobee 307 Northwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee 34972-4165

Orange PO Box 562001, Orlando 32856-2001

Osceola PO Box 420759, Kissimmee 34742-0759

Palm Beach 301 N. Olive Ave., Rm 105,West Palm Beach 33401-4795

Pasco PO Box 300, Dade City 33526-0300

Pinellas 315 Court Street, Room 117, Clearwater 33756-5190

Polk PO Box 1460, Bartow 33831-1460

Putnam PO Box 977, Palatka 32178-0977

St. Johns 4455 Ave. A, Suite 101, Saint Augustine 32095-5277

St. Lucie 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce 34982-5652

Santa Rosa 6495 Caroline Street, Suite F, Milton 32570-4592

Sarasota PO Box 4194, Sarasota 34230-4194

Seminole PO Box 1479, Sanford 32772-1479

Sumter 220 East McCollum Avenue, Bushnell 33513-6124

Suwannee 200 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak 32060-3292

Taylor PO Box 1060, Perry 32348-1060

Union 55 West Main Street, Lake Butler 32054-1654

Volusia 136 N. Florida Avenue, Deland 32720-4208

Wakulla PO Box 305, Crawfordville 32326-0305

Walton 312 College Ave., Unit E, Defuniak Springs 32435

Washington 1331 S. Boulevard, Suite 900, Chipley 32428

Get Informed, Get Involved, Vote!

by Captain Lamont Jubeck, Hurburt AFB, Florida
86 FLORIDA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
87

GEORGIA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

D

G

C

B

E

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

H

F

A

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You are requested to fill out this box.

B. You are requested to fill out this box. The Department of

Justice requests this data in their enforcement of the Voting

Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act. Enter the

choice that best describes you from the following list.

AI=American Indian or Alaskan Native; AP=Asian or Pacific

Islander not Native Hawaiian; B=Black, not of Hispanic

Origin; H=Hispanic; M=Multi-racial; NH=Native Hawaiian;

W=White, not of Hispanic Origin; O=Other.

C. Please provide your Social Security number in Item 1e.

This information is mandatory and will be used in the

identification of voters. Social security numbers remain

confidential by state law.

D. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if

you are a first time voter.

E. Provide the complete street address of your Georgia

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your

address includes a rural route, describe its location in Item 7.

For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway

_____, across the street from the _____ gas station.” This

address must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim legal

voting residence.

F. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent — usually your current mailing address. Your current

mailing address must be different from the address you

provided in Item 3.

G. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote in

primary elections. You must indicate your political party

affiliation when applying for a primary ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “nonpartisan only” in Item 6

of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections. If you are

currently registered and want to vote in a primary election,

you must submit a completed FPCA which includes your

political party selection or “nonpartisan” selection to the local

election official. A separate request is required for an absentee

ballot for the Presidential Preference primary and special

elections. Unregistered persons must submit the FPCA not

later than the fifth Monday before the election. No absentee

ballot shall be mailed on the day prior to an election or

primary election. Timeliness in submitting the FPCA is

critical to receipt and return of an absentee ballot.

H. Check ONE box.

I. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Georgia and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request primary, runoff

primary, and general election ballots (for local, state and

Federal offices).

You must submit a separate FPCA for presidential

preference primaries or special elections. In Item 7, you

may note “PPP”. Provide political party affiliation in

Item 6.

If you are an unregistered citizen, the board of registrars

must receive your FPCA registration request not later

than the fifth Monday before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the board of registrars

must receive your FPCA absentee ballot request at least

two business days prior to the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

board of registrar’s office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 45

days before the election.

You must sign the self-administered oath on the voted

ballot return envelope. In addition if you receive

assistance, this person must complete and sign the

necessary oath of assistance.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

If you received assistance in voting, the person

providing assistance must complete and sign the

necessary oath of assistance.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Georgia allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail. You may not submit

the FPCA for registration by fax.

• Georgia does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Georgia does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister,

brother, spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, motherin-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, sonin-law, daughter-in-law, or grandchild (18 years of age

or older) may request (in writing to the local registrar)

that an absentee ballot be mailed to you if you are

temporarily residing outside the county.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Georgia can provide a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 180 days before the general election if

you are unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in

person due to requirements of military service or due to

living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the

world.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.F. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

isolated or extremely remote areas of the world. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

The special write-in ballot must be requested not earlier

than 180 days before the general election. You may vote

it by writing in a party preference or the names of

specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES GEORGIA 89

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Georgia and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen(s) means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Georgia.

• Georgia residents temporarily residing outside

the state (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

• U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S.

but have a parent who is eligible to vote in

Georgia. These citizens are eligible to vote at the

same voting residence claimed by their parent

(for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request primary, runoff

primary, and general election ballots.

You must submit a separate FPCA for presidential

preference primaries or special elections. In Item 7, you

may note “PPP”. Provide political party affiliation in

Item 6.

If you are an unregistered citizen, the board of registrars

must receive your FPCA registration request not later

than the fifth Monday before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the board of registrars

must receive your FPCA absentee ballot request at least

two business days prior to the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

board of registrar’s office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 45

days before the election.

You must sign the self-administered oath on the voted

ballot return envelope. In addition if you receive

assistance, this person must complete and sign the

necessary oath of assistance.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

If you received assistance in voting, the person

providing assistance must complete and sign the

necessary oath of assistance.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Georgia allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail. You may not submit

the FPCA for registration by fax.

• Georgia does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Georgia does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister,

brother, spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, motherin-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, sonin-law, daughter-in-law, or grandchild (18 years of age

or older) may request (in writing to the local registrar)

that an absentee ballot be mailed to you if you are

temporarily residing outside the county.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Georgia can provide a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 180 days before the general election if

you are unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in

person due to requirements of military service or due to

living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the

world.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.F. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

isolated or extremely remote areas of the world. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”
90 GEORGIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

The special write-in ballot must be requested not earlier

than 180 days before the general election. You may vote

it by writing in a party preference or the names of

specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude

may not register or vote until the sentence is completed.

Persons adjudicated mentally incompetent may not

register or vote unless the disability has been removed.

B. Action on Registration Requests

If eligible, precinct card is sent. If ineligible, notice of

denial is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons whose registration is cancelled due to a

challenge and hearing may appeal in writing the

removal of their name from the voters list within ten

days from the date of the hearing to the Clerk of the

Superior Court. Said hearing will be heard by the Judge

of the Superior Court in that jurisdiction. Consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

D. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never

Resided In The U.S.

If a U.S. citizen outside the U.S. has never lived in the

U.S. and either parent is a qualified Georgia voter, then

he or she is eligible to register and vote where his or her

parent is a qualified voter.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Registrars, county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Appling Baxley 31513-1908

Atkinson Pearson 31642-0855

Bacon Alma 31510-0356

Baker Newton 31770-0450

Baldwin Milledgeville 31061-3399

Banks Homer 30547-0172

Barrow Winder 30680-1973

Bartow Cartersville 30120-3182

Ben Hill Fitzgerald 31750-2136

Berrien Nashville 31639-2250

Bibb Macon 31201-2678

Bleckley Cochran 31014-1633

Brantley Nahunta 31553-0326

Brooks Quitman 31643-0349

Bryan Pembroke 31321-9999

Bulloch Statesboro 30459-5355

Burke Waynesboro 30830-0089

County County Seat Zip Code

Butts Jackson 30233-1965

Calhoun Morgan 31766-0111

Camden Woodbine 31569-6008

Candler Metter 30439-1429

Carroll Carrollton 30117-0338

Catoosa Ringgold 30736-2301

Charlton Folkston 31537-3745

Chatham Savannah 31401-3230

Chattahoochee Cusseta 31805-0125

Chattooga Summerville 30747-0165

Cherokee Canton 30114-2756

Clarke Athens 30601-4514

Clay Fort Gaines 31751-0218

Clayton Jonesboro 30236-3694

Clinch Homerville 31634-1415

Cobb Marietta 30090-3905

Coffee Douglas 31533-3854

Colquitt Moultrie 31776-0099

Columbia Appling 30809-0919

Cook Adel 31620-2400

Coweta Newnan 30263-1973

Crawford Knoxville 31078-0634

Crisp Cordele 31015-4295

Dade Trenton 30752-0152

Dawson Dawsonville 30534-0436

Decatur Bainbridge 31718-0246

DeKalb Decatur 30030-3221

Dodge Eastman 31023-1505

Dooly Vienna 31092-0322

Dougherty Albany 31702-1827

Douglas Douglasville 30134-2264

Early Blakely 31723-1811

Echols Statenville 31648-0337

Effingham Springfield 31329-0387

Elbert Elberton 30635-1840

Emanuel Swainsboro 30401-0267

Evans Claxton 30417-0634

Fannin Blue Ridge 30513-4581

Fayette Fayetteville 30214-1520

Floyd Rome 30161-2832

Forsyth Cumming 30040-2468

Franklin Carnesville 30521-4080

Fulton Atlanta 30303-3444

Gilmer Ellijay 30540-1149

Glascock Gibson 30810-0221

Glynn Brunswick 31521-0879

Gordon Calhoun 30703-0715

Grady Cairo 31728-4101

Greene Greensboro 30642-1443

Gwinnett Lawrenceville 30045-6935

Habersham Clarkesville 30523-5105

Hall Gainesville 30503-1435

Hancock Sparta 31087-0118

Haralson Buchanan 30113-0620

Harris Hamilton 31811-0123

Hart Hartwell 30643-0426

Heard Franklin 30217-0427

Henry McDonough 30253-3220

Houston Perry 31069-3825

Irwin Ocilla 31774-0514

Jackson Jefferson 30549-1013

Jasper Monticello 31064-9999

Jeff Davis Hazlehurst 31539-0602

Jefferson Louisville 30434-1657

Jenkins Millen 30442-1833

Johnson Wrightsville 31096-0264

Jones Gray 31032-1359

Lamar Barnesville 30204-1609

Lanier Lakeland 31635-1189

Laurens Dublin 31040-2102

Lee Leesburg 31763-0326

Liberty Hinesville 31313-0652

Lincoln Lincolnton 30817-0340

Long Ludowici 31316-0669

Lowndes Valdosta 31603-1349

Lumpkin Dahlonega 30533-1167

McDuffie Thomson 30824-0600

McIntosh Darien 31305-1987

Macon Oglethorpe 31068-0415

Madison Danielsville 30633-0328

Marion Buena Vista 31803-0444

Meriwether Greenville 30222-9999

Miller Colquitt 31737-1284

Mitchell Camilla 31730-0229

Monroe Forsyth 31029-0374

Montgomery Mount Vernon 30445-0317

Morgan Madison 30650-1345

Murray Chatsworth 30705-1015

Muscogee Columbus 31902-1340

Newton Covington 30014-2435
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES GEORGIA 91

County County Seat Zip Code

Oconee Watkinsville 30677-2718

Oglethorpe Lexington 30648-0232

Paulding Dallas 30132-1205

Peach Fort Valley 31030-0468

Pickens Jasper 30143-1598

Pierce Blackshear 31516-1236

Pike Zebulon 30295-0377

Polk Cedartown 30125-2944

Pulaski Hawkinsville 31036-1350

Putnam Eatonton 31024-1095

Quitman Georgetown 31754-0447

Rabun Clayton 30525-0806

Randolph Cuthbert 31740-0323

Richmond Augusta 30911-4406

Rockdale Conyers 30094-6619

Schley Ellaville 31806-0385

Screven Sylvania 30467-2026

Seminole Donalsonville 31745-1602

Spalding Griffin 30223-3341

Stephens Toccoa 30577-1557

Stewart Lumpkin 31815-0713

Sumter Americus 31709-0246

Talbot Talbotton 31827-0056

Taliaferro Crawfordville 30631-0009

Tattnall Reidsville 30453-0387

Taylor Butler 31006-2044

County County Seat Zip Code

Telfair McRae 31055-1604

Terrell Dawson 31742-0525

Thomas Thomasville 31799-0110

Tift Tifton 31793-0826

Toombs Lyons 30436-0667

Towns Hiawassee 30546-3219

Treutlen Soperton 30457-1438

Troup LaGrange 30240-4441

Turner Ashburn 31714-5313

Twiggs Jeffersonville 31044-0130

Union Blairsville 30512-4302

Upson Thomaston 30286-0547

Walker LaFayette 30728-0628

Walton Monroe 30655-1842

Ware Waycross 31501-3596

Warren Warrenton 30828-0186

Washington Sandersville 31082-9999

Wayne Jesup 31546-4320

Webster Preston 31824-0029

Wheeler Alamo 30411-0431

White Cleveland 30528-1376

Whitfield Dalton 30720-3147

Wilcox Abbeville 31001-1000

Wilkes Washington 30673-1595

Wilkinson Irwinton 31042-0186

Worth Sylvester 31791-2182

Commit To Making A Difference: Vote

by LTC David E. LeBalnc, USA Reserve, Newnan, Georgia
92 GEORGIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
F. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

GEORGIA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

95

GUAM

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your Guam

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address must be within Guam and

different from the one provided in Item 4.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. Check ONE box. You may use a single FPCA to

request ballots for all elections in a calendar year.

E. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
96 GUAM 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Guam and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local and Federal

offices).

If you are an unregistered member of the Uniformed

Services or merchant marine or a spouse or dependent

of one of these, the Election Commission must receive

your FPCA ballot request not later than 10 days before

the election.

If you are a registered member of the Uniformed

Services or merchant marine or a spouse or dependent

of one of these, the Election Commission must receive

your FPCA ballot request not less than 3 days before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

Election Commission not later than 8 p.m. on election

day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 45

days before the election.

Due to its territorial status, Guam does not send

representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly participate

in the election of the President and Vice President of the

U.S. At the Federal level, only a Delegate to the House

of Representatives is elected.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

Guam ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: Must be sworn to before a

commissioned officer, warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or any other officer authorized to

administer oaths.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Guam does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Guam and overseas electors. The

term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Guam.

• Guam residents outside of Guam (for local and

Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for local and Federal office

ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

If you are an unregistered citizen in one of the above

categories, the Election Commission must receive your

FPCA ballot request not later than 10 days before the

election.

If you are a registered citizen in one of the above

categories, the Election Commission must receive your

FPCA ballot request not less than 3 days before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

Election Commission not later than 8 p.m. on election

day.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES GUAM 97

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 45

days before the election.

Due to its territorial status, Guam does not send

representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly participate

in the election of the President and Vice President of the

U.S. At the Federal level, only a Delegate to the House

of Representatives is elected.

If you have not received your Guam ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: Must be sworn to before a

commissioned officer, warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or any other officer authorized to

administer oaths.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Guam does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned, confined to a mental institution, or

found insane may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is cancelled for failure to vote in two (2)

consecutive general elections.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of denial of registration is sent.

D. Action If Registration is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the Election

Commission. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Guam Election Commission

P.O. Box BG

Hagatna, Guam 96932-8958

Think You Can’t Make A Difference? Think Again! VOTE

by MS1 (SW) Thaddeus T. Wright, USN, Guam
98 GUAM 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
99

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Hawaii voting residence. A post office box is not

acceptable. If there is no street address of your

residence, describe its location in Item 7. For example:

“on Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____,

across the street from the _____ gas station.” This

address must be different from the one provided in Item

4 and must be within the county where you claim legal

voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. This

address must be different than the address provided in

Item 3.

D. Check ONE box.

E. You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the

information is true and correct.

F. If you are unable to sign, your mark must be

witnessed by another individual 18 years of age or

older.

HAWAII

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

A

E

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

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100 HAWAII 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A.Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Hawaii and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for

primary and general elections in an election year. In

Hawaii, all Federal, state and county elections are held

concurrently in even numbered years.

You must submit a separate FPCA for special elections

not held in conjunction with regularly scheduled ones.

If you are unregistered, the county clerk must receive

your FPCA not later than 30 days before the election.

If you are registered, send your FPCA not earlier than

60 days before the election. However, in practice, each

county holds any absentee ballot request received

within a reasonable time before the election and

processes them 60 days before the election. It must be

received not later than 7 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by the close of polls on election

day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 35

days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: A self-subscribing oath is required to affirm the

information entered on the voter registration application is true and correct. If you are unable to sign, your

mark must be witnessed by another individual 18 years

of age or older.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Hawaii allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Hawaii allows you to request that the blank

ballot be sent to you by fax if you do not receive

your requested ballot within five (5) days of the

election.

• Hawaii allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax if you requested that the blank ballot be sent

to you by fax. You must submit a waiver of

secrecy of vote with the transmitted ballot. The

waiver and ballot must be received by the issuing

clerk no later than 6 p.m. (Hawaiian Standard

Time) on election day.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Hawaii and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen(s)” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S., was last domiciled (but no

longer resides) in Hawaii, and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Hawaii for Federal offices.

• Hawaii residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for

primary and general elections in an election year. In

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES HAWAII 101

Hawaii all Federal, state and county elections are held

concurrently in even numbered years.

You must submit a separate FPCA for special elections

not held in conjunction with regularly scheduled ones.

If you are unregistered, the county clerk must receive

your FPCA not later than 30 days before the election.

If you are registered, send your FPCA not earlier than

60 days before the election. It must be received not later

than 7 days before the election. However, in practice,

each county holds any absentee ballot requests received

within a reasonable time before the election and

processes them 60 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by the close of polls on election

day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 35

days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: A self-subscribing oath is required to affirm the

information entered on the voter registration

application is true and correct. If you are unable to sign,

your mark must be witnessed by another individual 18

years of age or older.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCA

and Ballots

• Hawaii allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Hawaii allows you to request that the blank

ballot be sent to you by fax if you do not receive

your requested ballot within five (5) days of the

election.

• Hawaii allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax if you requested that the blank ballot be sent

to you by fax. You must submit a waiver of

secrecy of vote with the transmitted ballot. The

waiver and ballot must be received by the issuing

clerk no later than 6 p.m. (Hawaiian Standard

Time) on election day.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote

while confined. Persons judged mentally incompetent

may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Re-registration is required when a voter changes his/her

voting residence or name or his/her name is removed

from the voter register. Overseas citizens must submit

an FPCA for registration each election year (for Federal

offices only).

C. Action on Registration Requests

The county clerk is not required to notify absentee

voters of their registration.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration by the clerk may appeal to

the Board of Registration. Consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk in your county of

voting residence as listed below:

County Address Zip Code

Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Room 105, Hilo 96720-4245

Honolulu 530 S King Street Room 100, Honolulu 96813-3077

Kauai 4396 Rice Street, Suite 106, Lihue 96766-1399

Maui 200 S High Street, 7th Floor, Wailuku 96793-2155

Your Opinion -- Your Vote

by Shirley A. Sander, Civilian, Spangdahlm AFB, Germany
102 HAWAII 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
103

IDAHO

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

B

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

M

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. List any place where you have been previously

registered to vote or have voted. If none, write “none.”

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Idaho voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

D. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
104 IDAHO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Idaho and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

primary and general elections in a calendar year (for

local, state and Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, your FPCA

must be postmarked by the 25th day before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, the county clerk must receive your

FPCA or a written application requesting a ballot by

5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

If you send a written application, you must provide your

name as registered, your voting residence address,

county, and the address to which the absentee ballot

should be sent. The written application must be signed.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election office by 8:00 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 35-

40 days before the primary election and 45 days before

the general election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Idaho allows you to send the FPCA or a written

application for absentee ballot requests by fax.

You may not submit the FPCA for registration by

fax.

• In certain emergency situations, Idaho may allow

you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

• Idaho does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Idaho and overseas electors. The

term “overseas elector(s)” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Idaho.

• Idaho residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

B.Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

primary and general elections.

If you are an Idaho resident temporarily residing outside

the U.S., to register and request an absentee ballot, your

FPCA must be postmarked by the 25th day before the

election.

If you are an Idaho resident temporarily residing outside

the U.S. and are already registered and only wish to

request an absentee ballot, the county clerk must

receive your FPCA or a written application requesting a

ballot by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

If you send a written application, you must provide your

name as registered, your voting residence address,

county, and the address to which the absentee ballot

should be sent. The written application must be signed.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES IDAHO 105

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election office by 8:00 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 35-

40 days before the primary election and 45 days before

the general election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Idaho allows you to send the FPCA or a written

application for absentee ballot requests by fax.

You may not submit the FPCA for registration by

fax.

• In certain emergency situations, Idaho may allow

you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

• Idaho does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instruction when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use only

the following numbers.

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony who have not had their

voting rights restored, or imprisoned on any criminal

offense may not vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to vote in at least one

primary or general election in the past four years.

C. Action on Registration Requests

County Clerks send a verification by First Class mail to

all electors who register by mail.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the county

clerk. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Ada Boise 83702-5960

Adams Council 83612-0048

Bannock Pocatello 83205-6094

Bear Lake Paris 83261-0190

Benewah Saint Maries 83861-1852

Bingham Blackfoot 83221-1776

Blaine Hailey 83333-8429

Boise Idaho City 83631-1300

Bonner Sandpoint 83864-1392

Bonneville Idaho Falls 83402-3582

Boundary Bonners Ferry 83805-0419

Butte Arco 83213-0737

Camas Fairfield 83327-0430

Canyon Caldwell 83605-3407

Caribou Soda Springs 83276-0775

Cassia Burley 83318-1862

Clark Dubois 83423-0205

Clearwater Orofino 83544-0586

Custer Challis 83226-0385

Elmore Mountain Home 83647-3000

Franklin Preston 83260-1232

Freemont Saint Anthony 83445-1409

Gem Emmett 83617-3059

Gooding Gooding 83330-0417

Idaho Grangeville 83530-1948

Jefferson Rigby 83442-0275

Jerome Jerome 83338-2344

Kootenai Coeur d'Alene 83816-9000

Latah Moscow 83843-0568

Lemhi Salmon 83467-3900

Lewis Nezperce 83543-0039

Lincoln Shoshone 83352-1501

Madison Rexburg 83440-0389

Minidoka Rupert 83350-0368

Nez Perce Lewiston 83501-0896

Oneida Malad City 83252-1245

Owyhee Murphy 83650-0128

Payette Payette 83661-0277

Power American Falls 83211-1200

Shoshone Wallace 83873-2356

Teton Driggs 83422-5164

Twin Falls Twin Falls 83303-0126

Valley Cascade 83611-1350

Washington Weiser 83672-0670

Who Will Win? You Decide. Vote

by Aaron J. Hill, Salem, Oregon
106 IDAHO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
107

ILLINOIS

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d. f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

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REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

E

B

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

D

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Illinois voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot

vote in primary elections. You must indicate your

political party affiliation when applying for a primary

ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican) or write

“none” in Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party choice is

not required if only requesting absentee ballots for

general elections.

E. Check ONE box. U.S. Government employees

must check “a” as defined in Section I(A) below.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

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108 ILLINOIS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Illinois and members of the U.S.

Service. Defined as:

• Members of the Uniformed Services and their

family members when residing with them or

accompanying them. Uniformed Services are

defined as the U.S. Armed Forces, merchant

marine, commissioned corps of the Public

Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

• U.S. Government employees serving outside the

U.S.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

Illinois waives your registration.

To apply for an absentee ballot, the local election

official must receive your FPCA ballot request not later

than 10 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election officials in sufficient time for delivery to

polling place by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials send regular absentee ballots 45

days before a primary or special election and 60 days

before the general election.

If regular absentee ballots are not available 60 days

before the general election, local election officials mail

a Special Write-In Absentee Voter’s Blank ballot with a

list of candidates who have qualified to be on the ballot

and all referenda for which the voter is qualified to vote.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Illinois allows you to send your FPCA

applications for an absentee ballot by fax if you

are a member of the Armed Forces. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Illinois does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Illinois does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix D for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

If you are a member of the U.S. Service, and your

spouse, dependent, mother, father, sister, or brother is

registered to vote in your election precinct of voting

residence, he or she may use a special application

provided by the election official to request that an

absentee ballot be mailed to you.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Illinois and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen(s)” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Illinois.

A. Who Can Do It

• Illinois residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. (Consult Section B below for ballot type

eligibility)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES ILLINOIS 109

If you are an unregistered Illinois resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the local election official must

receive your FPCA not later than 30 days before the

election. You will receive a state registration form along

with a ballot for local, state and Federal offices. However, if your FPCA arrives less than 30 days, but not

later than 10 days before the election, registration is

waived and the local election official will send you a

ballot for Federal offices only.

If you are a registered Illinois resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the local election official must

receive your FPCA not later than 10 days before the

election. You will receive a ballot for local, state and

Federal offices.

If you are an overseas citizen, the local election official

must receive your FPCA not less than 10 days before

the election. Your registration is waived and you will be

sent a ballot for Federal offices only.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election officials in sufficient time for delivery to

polling place by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials send regular absentee ballots 45

days before a primary or special election and 60 days

before the general election.

If regular absentee ballots are not available 60 days

before the general election, local election officials mail

a Special Write-In Absentee Voter’s Blank ballot with a

list of candidates who have qualified to be on the ballot

and all referenda for which the voter is qualified to vote.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: The FPCA and state ballot application forms

are not notarized or witnessed.

However, If you are an unregistered Illinois resident

temporarily residing outside the U.S. and wish to vote a

ballot for local, state and Federal offices, you may be

required to have the state registration form sworn to

before a person or officer authorized to administer

oaths.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Illinois does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned for any crime may not register or

vote. However, persons on parole are not prohibited

from voting.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is suspended unless a confirmation notice

mailed to the registrant is returned prior to the next

election. An application for ballot will reactivate the

full registration during the period of two years if the

registrant has not changed Illinois residence.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration is sent by mail after an affidavit of

registration is completed in duplicate and returned to

the local election official.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the circuit

court. Persons seeking to appeal should consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

E. Late Registration

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or merchant marine

or those discharged within 60 days of an election, who

return to Illinois too late to register for the upcoming

election are still entitled to vote in person in that

election only by affidavit. Registration is not required.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, City Board of

Election Commissioners, or County Board of Election

Commissioners, as listed below:

County Clerks

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams 507 Vermont, PO Box 1169, Quincy 62306-1169

Alexander 2000 Washington, Cairo 62914-1717

Bond 200 W. College, Greenville 62246-1088

Boone 601 N. Main, Suite 202, Belvidere 61008-2644

Brown #1 Court Street, Mount Sterling 62353-1285

Bureau 700 S. Main, Princeton 61356-2078

Calhoun PO Box 187, Hardin 62047-0187
110 ILLINOIS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

County County Seat Zip Code

Carroll PO Box 152, Mount Caroll 61053-1044

Cass Courthouse, Virginia 62691-1322

Champaign 1776 E. Washington, Urbana 61802-4578

Christian PO Box 647, Taylorville 62568-0647

Clark Courthouse, Marshall 62441-1275

Clay PO Box 160, Louisville 62858-0160

Clinton PO Box 308, Carlyle 62231-0308

Coles 651 Jackson Ave., Rm. 122, Charleston 61920-2053

Cook 69 W. Washington, 5th Floor, Chicago 60602-1304

Crawford PO Box 602, Robinson 62454-0602

Cumberland PO Box 146, Toledo 62468-0146

De Kalb 110 E. Sycamore, Sycamore 60178-1497

De Witt 201 W. Washington St., PO Box 439,

Clinton 61727-1628

Douglas PO Box 467, Tuscola 61953-0467

Edgar 115 W. Court St., Room “J”, Paris 61944-1785

Edwards 50 E. Main Street, Albion 62806-1262

Effingham 101 N. 4th, Box 628, Effingham 62401-0628

Fayette PO Box 401, Vandalia 62471-0401

Ford 200 W. State St., Rm 101, PO Box 568

Paxton 60957-1199

Franklin 202 W. Main, PO Box 607, Benton 62812-0607

Fulton PO Box 226, Lewistown 61542-0226

Gallatin PO Box 550, Shawneetown 62984-0550

Greene 519 N. Main, Carrollton 62016-1033

Grundy 111 E. Washington, PO Box 675,

Morris 60450-0675

Hamilton Courthouse, McLeansboro 62859-1489

Hancock Courthouse, PO Box 39, Carthage 62321-0039

Hardin Courthouse, PO Box 187,

Elizabethtown 62931-0187

Henderson Courthouse, PO Box 308, Oquawka 61469-0308

Henry 100 South Main, Cambridge 61238-1232

Iroquois 1001 E. Grant, Watseka 60970-1882

Jackson Courthouse, Murphysboro 62966-2177

Jasper 100 W. Jourdan, Newton 62448-1973

Jefferson Courthouse, Room 105, Mount Vernon 62864-4012

Jersey 201 W. Pearl, Jerseyville 62052-1662

Jo Daviess 330 N. Bench, Galena 61036-1323

Johnson PO Box 96, Vienna 62995-0096

Kane 719 S. Batavia, PO Box 70, Geneva 60134-0070

Kankakee 189 E. Court Street, Kankakee 60901-3892

Kendall 111 W. Fox, Yorkville 60560-1621

Knox Courthouse, Galesburg 61401-4991

Lake 18 N. County Road, Waukegan 60085-4364

La Salle 707 Etna Road, PO Box 430, Ottawa 61350-0430

Lawrence Courthouse, Lawrenceville 62439-2341

Lee PO Box 385, Dixon 61021-0385

Livingston 112 W. Madison, Pontiac 61764-1629

Logan PO Box 278, Lincoln 62656-0278

Macon 141 S. Main, Room 104, Decatur 62523-1235

Macoupin PO Box 107, Carlinville 62626-0107

Madison 157 N. Main St., Suite. 109, PO Box 218

Edwardsville 62025-0218

Marion PO Box 637, Salem 62881-0637

Marshall 122 N. Prairie, PO Box 328, Lacon 61540-0328

Mason PO Box 77, Havana 62644-0077

Massac PO Box 429, Metropolis 62960-0429

McDonough Elections #10 McDonough Co Courthouse

Macomb 61455-2200

McHenry 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock 60098-2693

McLean 104 W. Front St., Box 2400, Bloomington61702-2400

Menard PO Box 465, Petersburg 62675-0465

County County Seat Zip Code

Mercer PO Box 66, Aledo 61231-0066

Monroe 100 S. Main, Waterloo 62298-1399

Montgomery PO Box 465, Hillsboro 62049-0465

Morgan PO Box 1387, Jacksonville 62651-1387

Moultrie Courthouse, Sullivan 61951-1969

Ogle Courthouse, PO Box 357, Oregon 61061-0357

Peoria Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria 61602-1319

Perry PO Box 438, Pinckneyville 62274-0438

Piatt 101 W. Washington, PO Box 558,

Monticello 61856-0558

Pike Courthouse, Pittsfield 62363-1496

Pope Courthouse, PO Box 216, Golconda 62938-0216

Pulaski Courthouse, PO Box 109, Mound City 62963-0109

Putnam Courthouse, PO Box 236, Hennepin 61327-0236

Randolph Courthouse, Chester 62233-0309

Richland Courthouse, Olney 62450-2170

Rock Island 1504 3rd Avenue, County Building

Rock Island 61201-8646

Saline Courthouse, 10 E. Poplar, Harrisburg 62946-1703

Sangamon 200 S. 9th Street, Springfield 62701-1632

Schuyler Courthouse, PO Box 200, Rushville 62681-0200

Scott Courthouse, Winchester 62694-1238

Shelby Courthouse, PO Box 230, Shelbyville 62565-0230

Stark 130 W. Main, PO Box 97, Toulon 61483-0097

St. Clair 10 Public Square, Belleville 62220-1639

Stephenson 15 N. Galena Ave., Suite 1, Freeport 61032-4399

Tazewell McKenzie Bldg., 4th & Court Sts., Pekin 61554-4298

Union Courthouse, PO Box H, Jonesboro 62952-0478

Vermilion Courthouse, 6 N. Vermilion, Danville 61832-5879

Wabash Courthouse, PO Box 277, Mt. Carmel 62863-0277

Warren Courthouse, 100 W. Broadway,

Monmouth 61462-1797

Washington 100 East St Louis Street, Nashville 62263-1100

Wayne Courthouse, PO Box 187, Fairfield 62837-0187

White Courthouse, PO Box 339, Carmi 62821-0339

Whiteside Couthouse, 200 E. Knox, Morrison 61270-2819

Will Courthouse, 302 N. Chicago, Joliet 60432-4060

Williamson 200 W. Jefferson, PO Box 1108, Marion 62959-2494

Winnebago 404 Elm Street, Rockford 61101-1276

Woodford 115 N. Main, Room 202, Eureka 61530-1274

County Board of Election Commissioners

County Address Zip Code

Dupage 421 N. County Farm Rd., PO Box 1087,

Wheaton 60189-1087

City Board of Election Commissioners

City Address Zip Code

Aurora 5 S. Broadway 60505-3307

Bloomington 200 W. Front St-Suite 400D, 61701-5048

Chicago 69 W. Washington, Suite 600-800 60602-3012

Danville 6 N. Vermillion 61832-5842

E. St. Louis 8740 State Street, Suite 200 62203-2099

Galesburg 55 W. Tompkins, PO Box 1387 61402-1387

Peoria BEC 542 SW Adams 61602-1553

Rockford 301 S. 6th St. 61104-2195

YES! Your Vote Does Count

by WG09 Michael Larr, USMC, San Diego, California
111

INDIANA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

E

B

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

F

G

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Provide your Indiana driver’s license number or Indiana

identification card number as issued by the Indiana Bureau of

Motor Vehicles. If you do not have an Indiana driver’s license

or identification card, provide the last four digits of your

social security number.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if

you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your Indiana

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your

address includes a rural route or star route or if you were a

homeless or mobile voter, describe the location of this address

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles past

Highway _____, across the street from the _____ gas station.”

This address must be different from the one provided in Item

4 and must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent — usually your current mailing address. It must be

different from the address you provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote in

primary elections. You must indicate your political party

affiliation when applying for a primary ballot. (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Item 6 of the

FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if you request

absentee ballots only for general elections, school board

elections or public questions voted the same day as the

primary election. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party choice or you have previously

declined to indicate a political party and you now want to vote

in a primary election, you must submit a completed FPCA

which includes your new political party choice to the local

election official not later than 29 days before the election.

Under some circumstances, your completed FPCA including

a new political party choice may be processed if it arrives not

later than 10 days before the primary election.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

	
	
	
112 INDIANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Indiana and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

primary, special and general elections in a calendar year

(for local, state and Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the clerk of the local circuit court

so that it arrives not later than 29 days before the

election. Under some circumstances, your registration

may be processed if it arrives not later than 10 days

before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the clerk of

the local circuit court so that it arrives not later than 8

days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local circuit court clerk in time for the clerk to deliver

the ballot to the appropriate precinct election board (for

counting) before the close of polls on election day. It is

recommended that you return your voted ballot so that

it arrives by the Saturday before the election.

Local election officials mail ballots beginning 45 days

before primary and general elections and 32 days before

special elections.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12,

and Section I. E.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are sworn to or

witnessed. By signing a registration form, you are

swearing that “to the best of my belief and knowledge,

I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and have

resided in the precinct for 30 days.”

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Indiana allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• In emergency situations declared by the

President, Congress, or the Presidential designee

under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act, Indiana allows you to

receive the blank ballot by fax.

• In emergency situations declared by the

President, Congress, or the Presidential designee

under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act, Indiana allows you to return

the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Indiana provides a state special write-in absentee ballot

available not earlier than the first Monday in June and

not later than 45 days before a general election if you

are outside the U.S. on general election day. This ballot

is available if you cannot vote and return a regular

absentee ballot by normal mail delivery.

This ballot includes statewide offices and state public

questions. Vote this ballot by writing in the name of a

political party or the name of a candidate for each office

and by checking “yes” or “no” on the public questions.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in

absentee ballot. All normal deadlines apply. The regular

absentee ballot will be mailed to you as soon as it is

available. Vote and return all ballots you receive. The

state special write-in absentee ballot will be voided if

local election officials timely receive your regular

absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES INDIANA 113

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Indiana and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizens” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Indiana.

• Indiana residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

primary, special and general elections in a calendar

year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the clerk of the local circuit court

so that it arrives not later than 29 days before the

election. Under some circumstances, your registration

may be processed if it arrives not later than 10 days

before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the clerk of

the local circuit court so that it arrives not later than 8

days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local circuit court clerk in time for the clerk to deliver

the ballot to the appropriate precinct election board (for

counting) before the close of polls on election day. It is

recommended that you return your voted ballot so that

it arrives by the Saturday before the election.

Local election officials mail ballots beginning 45 days

before primary and general elections and 32 days before

special elections.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12, and Section II. E.

D. Notary/Witness Requirement

No registration or voting materials are sworn to or

witnessed. By signing a registration form, you are

swearing that “to the best of my belief and knowledge,

I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and have

resided in the precinct for 30 days.”

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Indiana allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Indiana does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Indiana does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Indiana provides a state special write-in absentee ballot

available not earlier than the first Monday in June and

not later than 45 days before a general election if you

are outside the U.S. on general election day. This ballot

is available if you cannot vote and return a regular

absentee ballot by normal mail delivery.

This ballot includes statewide offices and state public

questions. Vote this ballot by writing in the name of a

political party or the name of a candidate for each office

and by checking “yes” or “no” on the public questions.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in

absentee ballot. All normal deadlines apply. The regular

absentee ballot will be mailed to you as soon as it is

available. Vote and return all ballots you receive. The

state special write-in absentee ballot will be voided if

local election officials timely receive your regular

absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
114 INDIANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently imprisoned following conviction for

a crime are prohibited from voting.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled upon receipt of written request

for cancellation by the voter.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Separate notice of registration is sent following

processing of your application.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Specific appeal procedures exist for denial of

registration. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Voter Registration

Officer, county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Address Zip Code

Adams Circuit Court Clerk

112 S. Second, PO Box 189, Decatur 46733-0189

Allen Board of Voter Registration

602 South Calhoun St., Rm. 105 Fort Wayne 46802-1713

Bartholomew Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 924, Columbus 47202-0924

Benton Circuit Court Clerk

706 E. 5th Street, Suite 37, Fowler 47944-1556

Blackford Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse

110 W. Washington Street, Hartford City 47348-2298

Boone Circuit Court Clerk

Room 212, Courthouse Square, Lebanon 46052-2100

Brown Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 85, Nashville 47448-0085

Carroll Circuit Court Clerk

101 W. Main Street, Delphi 46923-1566

Cass Circuit Court Clerk

200 Court Park, Room 103, Logansport 46947-3192

Clark Circuit Court Clerk

500 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville 47130-4090

Clay Circuit Court Clerk

609 E. National Avenue, Brazil 47834-0033

Clinton Circuit Court Clerk

265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort 46041-1993

Crawford Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 375, Court Street, English 47118-0375

Daviess Circuit Court Clerk

200 E. Walnut Street, PO Box 739, Washington 47501-0739

Dearborn Circuit Court Clerk

215 W. High Street, Lawrenceburg 47025-1909

Decatur Circuit Court Clerk

150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244, Greensburg 47240-2080

De Kalb Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 230, 100 S. Main Street, Auburn 46706-0230

Delaware Board of Voter Registration

100 West Main Street, Room 200, Muncie 47305-2836

Dubois Circuit Court Clerk

One Courthouse Square, Room 104, Jasper 47546-3058

County Address Zip Code

Elkhart Board of Voter Registration

County Office Building, Room L4

117 North 2nd Street, Goshen 46526-3243

Fayette Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 607, Connersville 47331-0607

Floyd Circuit Court Clerk

311 W. First Street, Room 235

PO Box 1056, New Albany 47150-1056

Fountain Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 183 Covington 46932-0183

Franklin Circuit Court Clerk

459 Main Street, Brookville 47012-1486

Fulton Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 524, Rochester 46975-0524

Gibson Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 630, Princeton 47670-0630

Grant Board of Voter Registration

Courthouse, Suite B-9

101 E. 4th Street, Marion 46952-4055

Greene Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 229, Bloomfield 47424-0229

Hamilton Board of Voter Registration

1 Hamilton County Square

Ste. 106, Noblesville 46060-2230

Hancock Board of Voter Registration

9 East Main Street, Room 202, Greenfield 46140-2320

Harrison Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, Room 203

300 North Capitol Avenue, Corydon 47112-1155

Hendricks Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 599, Danville 46122-0599

Henry Board of Voter Registration

PO Box B, New Castle 47362-1044

Howard Board of Voter Registration

Courthouse, Room 106

104 North buckeye Street, Kokomo 46901-9004

Huntington Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 228,

201 North Jefferson Street, Huntington 46750-2896

Jackson Circuit Court Clerk, 111 South Main Street

PO Box 318, Brownstown 47220-0122

Jasper Circuit Court Clerk

115 West Washington, Rensselaer 47978

Jay Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, 120, North Court, Portland 47371-2195

Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, Room 203

300 East Main Street, Madison 47250-3594

Jennings Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 385, Vernon 47282-0385

Johnson Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 451, 5 East Jefferston St., Franklin 46131-0451

Knox Circuit Court Clerk

101 North 7th Street, Vincennes 47591-2022

Kosciusko Circuit Court Clerk

121 North Lake Street, Warsaw 46580-2788

LaGrange Circuit Court Clerk

105 North Detroit Street, LaGrange 46761-1801

Lake Board of Voter Registration

2293 North Main St., Suite 16, Crown Point 46307-1854

La Porte Board of Voter Registration

LaPorte Circuit Courthouse, Ste. 108

813 Lincolnway, La Porte 46350-3401

Lawrence Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, Room 31

1916 15th Street, Bedford 47421-3800

Madison Board of Voter Registration

16 East 9th Street, Suite 208, Anderson 46016-1588

Marion Board of Voter Registration

200 East Washington, W131, Indianapolis 46204-3355

Marshall Circuit Court Clerk

211 West Madison Street, Plymouth 46563-1762

Martin Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 120, 111 Main Street, Shoals 47581-0120

Miami Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 184, Peru 46970-0184

Monroe Board of Voter Registration

301 North College Ave., Room 202

Bloomington 47404-3865

Montgomery Circuit Court Clerk

100 East Main Street, Room 203

PO Box 768, Crawfordsville 47933-0768

Morgan Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 1556, Martinsville46151-1556

Newton Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 49, Kentland 47951-0049

Noble Circuit Court Clerk

101 North Orange Street, Albion 46701-1092

Ohio Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 185, Rising Sun 47040-0185

Orange Circuit Court Clerk, Court Street, Paoli 47454-9632

Owen Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 146, Spencer 47460-0146

Parke Circuit Court Clerk

116 West High Street, Room 204, Rockville 47872-1781

Perry Circuit Court Clerk

2219 Payne Street, Tell City 47586-2832
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES INDIANA 115

County Address Zip Code

Pike Circuit Court Clerk

801 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Petersburg 47567-1298

Porter Board of Voter Registration

Administration Center, Suite 105

155 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso 46383-5555

Posey Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 606, Mount Vernon 47620-0606

Pulaski Circuit Court Clerk

112 East Main, Room 230, Winamac 46966-1394

Putnam Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 546, Greencastle 46135-0546

Randolph Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 230, Winchester 47394-0230

Ripley Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 177, 115 N. Main Street, Versailles 47042-0177

Rush Circuit Court Clerk

101 East 2nd Street, PO Box 429, Rushville 46173-0429

St Joseph Board of Voter Registration

City-County Building, 4th Floor

227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend 46601-1871

Scott Circuit Court Clerk

1 East McClain Avenue, Scottsburg 47170-1885

Shelby Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 198, Shelbyville 46176-0198

Spencer Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 12, 200 Main, Rockport 47635-0012

Starke Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, Room E,

53 East Washington Street, Knox 46534-1197

Steuben Circuit Court Clerk

55 South Public Square, Angola 46703-1945

Sullivan Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 370, 100 Courthouse Sq., Sullivan 47882-0370

Switzerland Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, 212 West Main, Vevay 47043-1180

County Address Zip Code

Tippecanoe Board of Voters

301 Main Street, Lafayette 47901-1360

Tipton Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, 101 East Jefferson, Tipton 46072-1901

Union Circuit Court Clerk

26 West Union Street, Liberty 47353-1396

Vanderburgh Board of Voter Registration

Civic Center Complex, Room 106

1 NW Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.

Evansville 47708-1828

Vermillion Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 10, Newport 47966-0008

Vigo Board of Voter Registration

Courthouse, Room 3

33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute 47808-3472

Wabash Circuit Court Clerk

One West Hill Street, Suite 6, Wabash 46992-3175

Warren Circuit Court Clerk

125 North Monroe St., Ste. 11, Williamsport 47993-1198

Warrick Circuit Court Clerk

1 County Squiare, Suite 220, Boonville 47601-1594

Washington Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, 99 Public Square North, Salem 47167-2098

Wayne Circuit Court Clerk

301 E. Main Street, PO Box 1172, Richmond 47375-1172

Wells Circuit Court Clerk

102 West Market Street, Suite 201, Bluffton 46714-2091

White Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 350, Monticello 47960-0350

Whitley Circuit Court Clerk

101 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City 46725-2087

Every Vote Counts, So Make A Difference With Yours

by MSgt David Veenstra, Andrews AFB, Maryland
116 INDIANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
117

IOWA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

E

B

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

F

G

A

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Your Social Security number is requested.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your Iowa

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within the county or

township where you claim legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot

vote in primary elections. You must indicate your

political party affiliation in Item 6 when applying for a

primary ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican, Green

Party). Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for other elections. If you

are currently registered and want to change your

political party affiliation or you have previously

declined to indicate a political party and you now want

to vote in a primary election, you must submit a

completed FPCA to the local election official. Your

voter registration record will be changed to reflect the

party named on your application.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
118 IOWA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Iowa and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To request registration and/or an absentee ballot, the

local county auditor must receive your FPCA at any

time before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than the day before the election.

Mail your voted ballot to the local election official so

that it arrives not later than noon on the Monday after

the election.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 40

days before primary and general elections. For other

elections, ballots are mailed later but will be sent as

soon as they are ready.

The affidavit on the ballot return envelope is the

registration form. You will be permanently registered

when you return the voted ballot.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12

and Section I.G.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Iowa allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

You must submit the original FPCA by mail.

• Iowa does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Iowa does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application for Registration and

Ballot By Proxy

Within 70 days of the general election, your spouse,

parent, parent-in-law, adult brother, adult sister, or adult

child who resides in your county of voting residence

may request registration and an absentee ballot for you.

Forms are available from the county auditors and the

Secretary of State.

A handwritten request may be sent including the name

and signature of the person requesting a ballot, Iowa

address, name or date of election for which the ballot is

requested (or for all ballots in a calendar year) and other

information required to determine the correct ballot for

the voter.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Iowa provides a state special write-in absentee ballot

available 90 days before the general election if you are

overseas and unable to vote and return a regular

absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the

period provided for regular absentee ballots. This

special ballot is not available for the primary election.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.H. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “To the best of my

belief I will be outside the continental U.S. and unable

to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal

mail delivery within the period provided for regular

absentee ballots. I request a special write-in absentee

ballot.”

The state special write-in ballot must be requested not

earlier than 90 days before the general election. Vote the

ballot by writing in the names of specific candidates.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES IOWA 119

H. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Iowa has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

Chapter 2 of this Guide remain the same, except that

Iowa also allows the FWAB to be used to vote in state

and Federal primaries and in general and special

elections to fill vacancies in the U.S. House of

Representatives and Iowa Legislature. Iowa also allows

the FWAB return envelope to be used as an application

for registration if the person is otherwise eligible to vote

in Iowa.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Iowa and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Iowa.

• Iowa residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S.

but have a parent who is eligible to vote in Iowa.

These citizens are eligible to vote at the same

voting residence claimed by their parent (for

local, state and Federal office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

To request registration and/or an absentee ballot, the

local county auditor must receive your FPCA at any

time before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than the day before the election.

Mail your voted ballot to the local election official so

that it arrives not later than noon on the Monday after

the election.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 40

days before primary and general elections. For other

elections, ballots are mailed later but will be sent as

soon as they are ready.

The affidavit on the ballot return envelope is the

registration form. You will be permanently registered

when you return the voted ballot.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12, and Section II.G.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Iowa allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

You must submit the original FPCA by mail.

• Iowa does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Iowa does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Registration and

Ballot By Proxy

Within 70 days of the general election, your spouse,

parent, parent-in-law, adult brother, adult sister, or adult

child who resides in your county of voting residence

may request registration and an absentee ballot for you.

Forms are available from the county auditors and the

Secretary of State.

A handwritten request may be sent including the name

and signature of the person requesting a ballot, Iowa

address, name or date of election for which the ballot is

requested (or for all ballots in a calendar year) and other

information required to determine the correct ballot for

the voter.
120 IOWA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Iowa provides a state special write-in absentee ballot

available 90 days before the general election if you are

overseas and unable to vote and return a regular

absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the

period provided for regular absentee ballots. This

special ballot is not available for the primary election.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.H. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “To the best of my

belief I will be outside the continental U.S. and unable

to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal

mail delivery within the period provided for regular

absentee ballots. I request a special write-in absentee

ballot.”

The state special write-in ballot must be requested not

earlier than 90 days before the general election. Vote the

ballot by writing in the names of specific candidates.

H. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Iowa has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

Chapter 2 of this Guide remain the same, except that

Iowa also allows the FWAB to be used to vote in state

and Federal primaries and in general and special

elections to fill vacancies in the U.S. House of

Representatives and Iowa Legislature. Iowa also allows

the FWAB return envelope to be used as an application

for registration if the person is otherwise eligible to vote

in Iowa.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or declared mentally

incompetent to vote may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled after name is on the inactive list

for two successive general elections.

C. Action on Registration Requests

The local election official will send an acknowledgment

to the applicant at the mailing address provided on the

FPCA.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration or ballot may appeal.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

E. Voting by Citizens Who Have Never

Lived in the U.S.

If a U.S. citizen outside the U.S. has never lived in the

U.S. and either parent is a qualified Iowa voter, then that

person is eligible to register and vote where his or her

parent is a qualified voter.

F. Late Registration

Members of the Armed Forces or merchant marine who

have been discharged within thirty days of an election

may register and vote in that election by presenting the

precinct election official with his or her discharge

papers.

G. Where to Send it

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adair Greenfield 50849-1291

Adams Corning 50841-0028

Allamakee Waukon 52172-1700

Appanoose Centerville 52544-1794

Audubon Audubon 50025-1255

Benton Vinton 52349-0549

Black Hawk Waterloo 50703-4774

Boone Boone 50036-3992

Bremer Waverly 50677-3536

Buchanan Independence 50644-0317

Buena Vista Storm Lake 50588-2371

Butler Allison 50602-0325

Calhoun Rockwell City 50579-1487

Carroll Carroll 51401-2413

Cass Atlantic 50022-1497

Cedar Tipton 52772-1752

Cerro Gordo Mason City 50401-3254

Cherokee Cherokee 51012-1700

Chickasaw New Hampton 50659-0311

Clarke Osceola 50213-1291

Clay Spencer 51301-3860

Clayton Elkader 52043-0416

Clinton Clinton 52733-2957

Crawford Denison 51442-0423

Dallas Adel 50003-1482

Davis Bloomfield 52537-1600

Decatur Leon 50144-1647

Delaware Manchester 52057-1796

Des Moines Burlington 52601-0784

Dickinson Spirit Lake 51360-1259

Dubuque Dubuque 52001-7056

Emmet Estherville 51334-2254

Fayette West Union 52175-0267

Floyd Charles City 50616-2790

Franklin Hampton 50441-0026

Fremont Sidney 51652-0610

Greene Jefferson 50129-2144

Grundy Grundy Center 50638-1496

Guthrie Guthrie Center 50115-1331

Hamilton Webster City 50595-3195

Hancock Garner 50438-0070

Hardin Eldora 50627-1700

Harrison Logan 51546-1398

Henry Mount Pleasant 52641-0149

Howard Cresco 52136-1526

Humboldt Dakota City 50529-0100

Ida Ida Grove 51445-1497

Iowa Marengo 52301-0126

Jackson Maquoketa 52060-2295

Jasper Newton 50208-0944

Jefferson Fairfield 52556-2820
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES IOWA 121

County County Seat Zip Code

Johnson Iowa City 52240-4207

Jones Anamosa 52205-0109

Keokuk Sigourney 52591-1499

Kossuth Algona 50511-2643

Lee Fort Madison 52627-0190

Linn Cedar Rapids 52404-2178

Louisa Wapello 52653-0186

Lucas Chariton 50049-1764

Lyon Rock Rapids 51246-1597

Madison Winterset 50273-0152

Mahaska Oskaloosa 52577-3189

Marion Knoxville 50138-2598

Marshall Marshalltown 50158-4978

Mills Glenwood 51534-1756

Mitchell Osage 50461-1229

Monona Onawa 51041-1699

Monroe Albia 52531-2075

Montgomery Red Oak 51566-0469

Muscatine Muscatine 52761-4168

O'Brien Primghar 51245-0803

Osceola Sibley 51249-1698

Page Clarinda 51632-2197

Palo Alto Emmetsburg 50536-0095

Plymouth Le Mars 51031-2190

County County Seat Zip Code

Pocahontas Pocahontas 50574-1694

Polk Des Moines 50309-4757

Pottawattamie Council Bluffs 51501-0649

Poweshiek Montezuma 50171-0057

Ringgold Mount Ayr 50854-1642

Sac Sac City 50583-1750

Scott Davenport 52801-1187

Shelby Harlan 51537-1441

Sioux Orange City 51041-0018

Story Nevada 50201-2084

Tama Toledo 52342-1300

Taylor Bedford 50833-1394

Union Creston 50801-2430

Van Buren Keosauqua 52565-0475

Wapello Ottumwa 52501-2518

Warren Indianola 50125-0237

Washington Washington 52353-0889

Wayne Corydon 50060-0435

Webster Fort Dodge 50501-3892

Winnebago Forest City 50436-1793

Winneshiek Decorah 52101-1775

Woodbury Sioux City 51101-1246

Worth Northwood 50459-1599

Wright Clarion 50525-0147

Your Vote, His Vote, Her Vote, Our Vote, Are Votes

by Jacqueline E. Clark, USMC, Albany, Georgia
122 IOWA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
H. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

IOWA

“To the best of my belief I will be outside the continental United States and

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery

within the period provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

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KANSAS

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

D

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

E

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your Kansas

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within the county or

township where you claim legal voting residence. If you

have changed your name since the last time you

registered or voted, write your previous name in Item 7.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. NOTE: Kansas primary elections

are currently open only to members affiliated with the

Democratic and Republican political parties. Political

party affiliation is not required if only requesting

absentee ballots for general elections.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

	
	
	
126 KANSAS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U. S.

citizens, residents of Kansas and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary and general elections (for local, state and

Federal offices).

Your registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot for the August primary

election, the county election official must receive your

FPCA between April 1st and the last business day of the

week before the August primary election.

To request an absentee ballot for the November general

election, the county election official must receive your

FPCA between 90 days and the last business day of the

week before the November general election.

To request an absentee ballot for the April Presidential

primary election, the county election official must

receive your FPCA between January 1 and the last

business day of the week preceding the April

Presidential Preference Primary.

If your ballot request arrives too early, county election

officials will hold it and process your request when the

period begins.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election official not later than the close of polls on

election day.

Local election officials mail ballots no later than 45

days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Kansas allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and ballot request by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Kansas allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.

• Kansas allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Kansas and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Kansas.

• Kansas residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary and general elections.

Your registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot for the August primary

election, the county election official must receive your

FPCA between April 1st and the last business day of the

week before the August primary election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES KANSAS 127

To request an absentee ballot for the November general

election, the county election official must receive your

FPCA between 90 days and the last business day of the

week before the November general election.

To request an absentee ballot for the April Presidential

primary election, the county election official must

receive your FPCA between January 1 and the last

business day of the week preceding the April

Presidential Preference Primary.

If your ballot request arrives too early, county election

officials will hold it and process your request when the

period begins.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election official not later than the close of polls on

election day.

Local election officials mail ballots no later than 45

days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Kansas allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and ballot request by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Kansas allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.

• Kansas allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony who have not been

restored to their civil rights may not vote.

B. Action on Registration Requests

The local election official sends a certificate of

registration to the applicant to the address provided on

the FPCA.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

The local election official notifies the applicant of the

reason(s) for the rejection of his or her application.

D. Late Registration

Discharged military personnel, separated merchant

marine members, and citizens terminated from overseas

employment who return to Kansas following the close

of the regular registration period for the upcoming

election are still entitled to register to vote not later than

12:00 noon on the day before the election for that

election only.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below: (In Johnson, Sedgwick,

Shawnee, and Wyandotte Counties, mail to County

Election Commissioner)

County County Seat Zip Code

Allen Iola 66749-2895

Anderson Garnett 66032-1596

Atchison Atchison 66002-1821

Barber Medicine Lodge 67104-1499

Barton Great Bend 67530-1089

Bourbon Fort Scott 66701-1328

Brown Hiawatha 66434-2283

Butler El Dorado 67042-2193

Chase Cottonwood Falls 66845-0547

Chautauqua Sedan 67361-1395

Cherokee Columbus 66725-0014

Cheyenne Saint Francis 67756-0985

Clark Ashland 67831-0886

Clay Clay Center 67432-0098

Cloud Concordia 66901-3415

Coffey Burlington 66839-1796

Comanche Coldwater 67029-0397

Cowley Winfield 67156-2864

Crawford Girard 66743-0249

Decatur Oberlin 67749-0028

Dickinson Abilene 67410-0248

Doniphan Troy 66087-0278

Douglas Lawrence 66044-3096

Edwards Kinsley 67547-1099

Elk Howard 67349-0606

Ellis Hays 67601-3899

Ellsworth Ellsworth 67439-3118

Finney Garden City 67846-0450

Ford Dodge City 67801-1575

Franklin Ottawa 66067-2331

Geary Junction City 66441-2589
128 KANSAS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

County County Seat Zip Code

Gove Gove 67736-0128

Graham Hill City 67642-1697

Grant Ulysses 67880-2599

Gray Cimarron 67835-0487

Greeley Tribune 67879-0277

Greenwood Eureka 67045-0268

Hamilton Syracuse 67878-8025

Harper Anthony 67003-2748

Harvey Newton 67114-0687

Haskell Sublette 67877-0518

Hodgeman Jetmore 67854-0247

Jackson Holton 66436-1787

Jefferson Oskaloosa 66066-0321

Jewell Mankoto 66956-2095

Johnson* Olathe 66061-6002

Kearny Lakin 67860-0086

Kingman Kingman 67068-1697

Kiowa Greensburg 67054-2294

Labette Oswego 67356-0387

Lane Dighton 67839-0788

Leavenworth Leavenworth 66048-2748

Lincoln Lincoln 67455-2098

Linn Mound City 66056-0350

Logan Oakley 67748-1233

Lyon Emporia 66801-7212

McPherson McPherson 67460-0676

Marion Marion 66861-0219

Marshall Marysville 66508-1844

Meade Meade 67864-0278

Miami Paola 66071-1795

Mitchell Beloit 67420-0190

Montgomery Independence 67301-0446

Morris Council Grove 66846-1791

Morton Elkhart 67950-1116

Nemaha Seneca 66538-1795

Neosho Erie 66733-0138

Ness Ness City 67560-1558

Norton Norton 67654-0070

Osage Lyndon 66451-0226

County County Seat Zip Code

Osborne Osborne 67473-2302

Ottawa Minneapolis 67467-2140

Pawnee Larned 67550-3098

Phillips Phillipsburg 67661-1929

Pottawatomie Westmoreland 66549-9998

Pratt Pratt 67124-0885

Rawlins Atwood 67730-1896

Reno Hutchinson 67501-5245

Republic Belleville 66935-0429

Rice Lyons 67554-2799

Riley Manhatten 66502-0109

Rooks Stockton 67669-1666

Rush La Crosse 67548-0220

Russell Russell 67665-0113

Saline Salina 67401-2396

Scott Scott City 67871-1197

Sedgwick* Wichita 67203-3798

Seward Liberal 67901-3473

Shawnee* Topeka 66611

Sheridan Hoxie 67740-0899

Sherman Goodland 67735-0011

Smith Smith Center 66967-2798

Stafford Saint John 67576-2042

Stanton Johnson 67855-0190

Stevens Hugoton 67951-2698

Summer Wellington 67152-4096

Thomas Colby 67701-2494

Trego Wakeeney 67672-2187

Wabaunsec Alma 66401-9797

Wallace Sharon Springs 67758-0070

Washington Washington 66968-1985

Wichita Leoti 67861-0279

Wilson Fredonia 66736-1382

Woodson Yates Center 66783-1497

Wyandotte* Kansas City 66112

*Send to Election Commissioner

Your Vote Can Make The Difference

by 1LT Shevin Denmark USA, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
129

KENTUCKY

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

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REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

E

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Kentucky voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provided in Item

3.

D. Kentucky has closed party primary elections. You

must register DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN to vote

in that party’s May primary election. If you register as

OTHER, you cannot vote in Democratic or Republican

Party primaries but can vote in nonpartisan primaries.

All eligible voters can vote in the November general

election.

Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections. In

order to change party affiliation, you must submit a

completed FPCA (which includes your new political

party affiliation) to the local election official by

December 31 in order to be eligible to vote in your new

party’s May primary.

For example, if you voted in the Democratic primary in

2002 and want to vote in the Republican primary in

2003, the change in political party must occur by

December 31, 2002. If you vote in the 2003 Republican

primary and want to vote in the 2004 Democratic

primary, you must change political party affiliation by

December 31, 2003.

NOTE: An absentee ballot must be requested for each

election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
130 KENTUCKY 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Kentucky and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Submit a separate FPCA to request a ballot for each

election (for local, state and Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the county clerk so that it is

postmarked not later than 29 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

clerk so that it arrives not later than the close of business

7 days before the election. The FPCA can be faxed to

you.

If you are already registered, you may request via

telephone, fax, mail or in person that an “absentee ballot

application” be sent to you.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county clerk by close of polls on election day.

Local county election officials mail ballots 50 days

before primary and general elections.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Kentucky allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

• Kentucky allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Kentucky does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Kentucky and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Kentucky.

A. Who Can Do It

• Kentucky residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Submit a separate FPCA to request a ballot for each

election.

To register, send a completed FPCA to the county clerk,

requesting a state registration form. When you receive

the state registration form from the county clerk,

complete it and return it with a request for an absentee

ballot to the county clerk so that it is postmarked not

later than 29 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

clerk so that it arrives not later than the close of business

7 days before the election. The FPCA can be faxed to

you.

If you are already registered, you may request via

telephone, fax, mail or in person an “absentee ballot

application form” be sent to you.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county clerk by close of polls on election day.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES KENTUCKY 131

Local county election officials mail ballots 50 days

before primary and general elections.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirement

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Kentucky allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

• Kentucky allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Kentucky does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or those declared

mentally incompetent may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is not canceled for failure to vote.

C. Action on Registration Requests

A postcard is sent to the mailing address listed on the

application to notify the registrant of his/her normal

precinct assignment or whether more information is

needed before the application can be processed.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below (In Jefferson County, mail to

the County Board of Elections):

County County Seat Zip Code

Adair 424 Public Square, Suite 2

Columbia 42728-1493

Allen 201 W Main Street Room 6

Scottsville 42164-1161

Anderson 151 South Main Street Suite 3

Lawrenceburg 40342-1192

Ballard PO Box 145

Wickliffe 42087-0145

Barren 924 Happy Valley Road Suite A

Glasgow 42141-1332

Bath PO Box 609

Owingsville 40360-0609

Bell PO Box 157

Pineville 40977-0157

Boone PO Box 874

Burlington 41005-0874

Bourbon PO Box 312

Paris 40362-0312

Boyd PO Box 523

Catlettsburg 41129-0523

Boyle 321 West Main Street, Suite 123

Danville 40422-1848

Bracken PO Box 147

Brooksville 41004-0147

Breathitt 1137 Main Street,Suite 202

Jackson 41339-1194

Breckinridge PO Box 538

Hardinsburg 40143-0538

Bullitt PO Box 6

Shepherdsville 40165-0006

Butler PO Box 449

Morgantown 42261-0449

Caldwell 100 E Market Street Room 3

Princeton 42445-1696

Calloway 101 S 5th Street Suite 5

Murray 42071-2569

Campbell 340 York Street Suite 2

Newport 41071-1682

Carlisle PO Box 176

Bardwell 42023-0176

Carroll 440 Main Street

Carrollton 41008-1064

Carter 300 W Main Stree Room 232

Grayson 41143-1298

Casey PO Box 310

Liberty 42539-0310

Christian 511 South Main Street Suite 11

Hopkinsville 42240-2300

Clark PO Box 744

Winchester 40392-0744

Clay 316 Main Street Suite 143

Manchester 40962-1281

Clinton 100 S. Cross Street

Albany 42602-1263

Crittenden 107 S. Main Street, Suite 203

Marion 42064-1563

Cumberland PO Box 275

Burkesville 42717-0275

Daviess PO Box 609

Owensboro 42302-0609

Edmonson PO Box 830

Brownsville 42210-0830

Elliott PO Box 225

Sandy Hook 41171-0225

Estill PO Box 59

Irvine 40336-0059

Fayette 162 East Main Street, Suite 100

Lexington 40507-1334

Fleming PO Box 324

Flemingsburg 41041-0324

Floyd PO Box 1089

Prestonsburg 41653-5089
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County County Seat Zip Code

Franklin PO Box 338

Frankfort 40602-0338

Fulton PO Box 126

Hickman 42050-0126

Gallatin PO Box 1309

Warsaw 41095-1309

Garrard 15 Public Square, Suite 5

Lancaster 40444-8151

Grant 101 N. Main Street, Room 15

Williamstown 41097-1188

Graves 101 E South Street, Suite 2

Mayfield 42066-2324

Grayson 10 Public Square Suite 2

Leitchfield 42754-1199

Green 203 West Court Street

Greensburg 42743-1552

Greenup PO Box 686

Greenup 41144-0686

Hancock PO Box 146

Hawesville 42348-0146

Hardin PO Box 1030

Elizabethtown 42702-1030

Harlan PO Box 670

Harlan 40831-0670

Harrison 313 Oddville Avenue

Cynthiana 41031-1242

Hart PO Box 277

Munfordville 42765-0277

Henderson PO Box 374

Henderson 42419-0374

Henry PO Box 615

New Castle 40050-0615

Hickman 110 E Clay Street Suite E

Clinton 42031-1296

Hopkins 10 S. Main Street, Room 23

Madisonville 42431-2588

Jackson PO Box 700

McKee 40447-0700

Jefferson 810 Barret Avenue Suite 103

Louisville 40204-1766

Jessamine 101 N. Main Street

Nicholasville 40356-1270

Johnson 124 Court Street

Paintsville 41240-1607

Kenton PO Box 1109

Covington 41012-1109

Knott PO Box 446

Hindman 41822-0446

Knox 401 Court House Suite 102

Barbourville 40906-1463

Larue 209 W High Street

Hodgenville 42748-1543

Laurel 101 S Main Street Room 203

London 40741-2308

Lawrence 122 S Ricky Skaggs Boulevard

Louisa 41230-1393

Lee PO Box 551

Beattyville 41311-0551

Leslie PO Box 916

Hyden 41749-0916

Letcher 156 Main Street, Suite 102

Whitesburg 41858-7286

Lewis PO Box 129

Vanceburg 41179-0129

Lincoln 102 E Main Street Suite 5

Stanford 40484-1298

Livingston PO Box 400

Smithland 42081-0400

Logan PO Box 358

Russelville 42276-0358

Lyon PO Box 310

Eddyville 42038-0310

McCracken PO Box 609

Paducah 42002-0609

McCreary PO Box 699

Whitley City 42653-0699

McLean PO Box 57

Calhoun 42327-0057

Madison 101 W Main Street, Suite 7

Richmond 40475-1415

Magoffin PO Box 530

Salyersville 41465-0530

Marion 120 W Main Street, Suite 3

Lebanon 40033-1245

County County Seat Zip Code

Marshall 1101 Main St.

Benton 42025-1498

Martin PO Box 460

Inez 41224-0460

Mason PO Box 234

Maysville 41056-0234

Meade PO Box 614

Brandenburg 40108-0614

Menifee PO Box 123

Frenchburg 40322-0123

Mercer PO Box 426

Harrodsburg 40330-0426

Metcalfe PO Box 25

Edmonton 42129-0025

Monroe PO Box 188

Tompkinsville 42167-0188

Montgomery PO Box 414

Mount Sterling 40353-0414

Morgan PO Box 26

West Liberty 41472-0026

Muhlenberg PO 525

Greenville 42345-0525

Nelson PO Box 312

Bardstown 40004-0312

Nicholas PO Box 227

Carlisle 40311-0227

Ohio PO Box 85

Hartford 42347-0085

Oldham 100 W Jefferson Street, Suite 2

LaGrange 40031-1189

Owen PO Box 338

Owenton 40359-0338

Owsley PO Box 500

Booneville 41314-0500

Pendleton PO Box 112

Falmouth 41040-0112

Perry PO Box 150

Hazard 41702-0150

Pike PO Box 631

Pikeville 41502-0631

Powell PO Box 548

Stanton 40380-0548

Pulaski PO Box 724

Somerset 42502-0724

Robertson PO Box 75

Mt. Olivet 41064-0075

Rockcastle PO Box 365

Mount Vernon 40456-0365

Rowan 627 E Main

Morehead 40351-1390

Russell PO Box 579

Jamestown 42629-0579

Scott 101 E Main Street

Georgetown 40324-1794

Shelby PO Box 819

Shelbyville 40066-0819

Simpson PO Box 268

Franklin 42135-0268

Spencer PO Box 544

Taylorsville 40071-0544

Taylor 203 N Court Street Suite 5

Campbellsville 42718-2298

Todd PO Box 307

Elkton 42220-0307

Trigg PO Box 1310

Cadiz 42211-1310

Trimble PO Box 262

Bedford 40006-0262

Union PO Box 199

Morganfield 42437-0199

Warren PO Box 478

Bowling Green 42102-0478

Washington PO Box 446

Springfield 40069-0446

Wayne PO Box 565

Monticello 42633-0565

Webster PO Box 19

Dixon 42409-0019

Whitley PO Box 8

Williamsburg 40769-0008

Wolfe PO Box 400

Campton 41301-0400

Woodford 103 S Main Street Suite 120

Versailles 40383-1298

Vote: It’s Where Everyone Counts

by Skeeter J. Murray, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
133

LOUISIANA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

D

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

F

G

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Providing your Social Security number is optional

but your voluntary cooperation will assist in processing

your form.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your

Louisiana voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the parish where you claim legal voting

residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in the Presidential preference primary and party

committee elections. Political party affiliation is not

required for any other election. If you are currently

registered and want to change your political party

affiliation or you have previously declined to indicate a

political party affiliation and you now want to vote in a

Presidential preference primary and party committee

elections, you must submit a completed FPCA which

includes your new political party affiliation to the local

election official not later than 30 days before an

election. Indicate on Item 7 if your FPCA is being

submitted only to change your party choice.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
134 LOUISIANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Louisiana and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, the local

registrar of voters must receive your FPCA not later

than 30 days before the election.

To request an absentee ballot if you are currently

registered, the local registrar of voters must receive

your FPCA not earlier than 12 months and not later than

7 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office no later than the day of the

election.

Louisiana elections, except the Presidential preference

primary and party committee elections, are entirely

open. All parties appear on the same ballot and you may

vote for any candidate on the ballot. If any candidate

receives more than 50% of the votes cast in the primary

election that candidate is declared the winner and that

office is not voted upon in the general election.

Local election officials mail ballots not later than 20

days before the state primary election and 13 days

before the general election. However, special ballots for

the office of the President are available for mailing 45

days before the general election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required

Ballot Return Envelope: Sign the ballot return

envelope certificate in the presence of two witnesses.

These witnesses must also sign the envelope.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Louisiana allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Louisiana allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Louisiana allows you to return the voted ballot

by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Absentee Ballot for General

Election

If you request a primary ballot you will receive a special

ballot for the general election along with the primary

ballot.

The special ballot permits you to vote in the following

general election by writing in numbers according to

your choice of preference for each candidate. You put

the number one next to the name of the candidate who

is your first choice, the number two for your second

choice, and so forth so that, in consecutive numerical

order, you write a number indicating your preference

next to each candidate’s name on the ballot.

You shall not be required to number all of the candidates

on the ballot if you so choose, but doing so will assure

your having cast a ballot in the general election.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Louisiana and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen(s)” means a U.S. citizen

who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Louisiana.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES LOUISIANA 135

A. Who Can Do It

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

serving outside the U.S. and their spouses and

dependents (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• members of religious or welfare groups attached

to and serving with the Armed Forces and their

spouses and dependents (for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

• other residents of Louisiana temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, the local

registrar of voters must receive your FPCA not later

than 30 days before the election.

To request an absentee ballot if you are currently

registered, the local registrar of voters must receive

your FPCA not earlier than 12 months and not later than

7 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office no later than the day of the

election.

Louisiana elections, except the Presidential preference

primary and party committee elections, are entirely

open. All parties appear on the same ballot and you may

vote for any candidate on the ballot. If any candidate

receives more than 50% of the votes cast in the primary

election that candidate is declared the winner and that

office is not voted upon in the general election.

Local election officials mail ballots not later than 20

days before the state primary election and 13 days

before the general election. However, special ballots for

the office of the President are available for mailing 45

days before the general election.

If you have not receive your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: Sign the ballot return

envelope certificate in the presence of two witnesses.

These witnesses must also sign the envelope.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Louisiana allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Louisiana allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Louisiana allows you to return the voted ballot

by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Absentee Ballot for General

Election

If you request a primary ballot you will receive a special

ballot for the general election along with the primary

ballot.

The special ballot permits you to vote in the following

general election by writing in numbers according to

your choice of preference for each candidate. You put

the number one next to the name of the candidate who

is your first choice, the number two for your second

choice, and so forth so that, in consecutive numerical

order, you write a number indicating your preference

next to each candidate’s name on the ballot.

You shall not be required to number all of the candidates

on the ballot if you so choose, but doing so will assure

your having cast a ballot in the general election.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
136 LOUISIANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or judicially found

mentally incompetent may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration of a voter whose canvassing postcard is

returned by the postmaster as being undeliverable is

canceled after due process and failure to vote for a

period of two (2) consecutive federal general elections.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, provide the information called

for in the notice of denial and resubmit the application.

If a second denial is received, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Submit the FPCA to the Registrar of Voters, parish of

voting residence, as listed below:

Parish Parish Seat Zip Code

Acadia Courthouse, #115

Crowley 70526-4363

Allen PO Box 150

Oberlin 70655-0150

Ascension 828 S. Irma Blvd. #103

Gonzales 70737-3631

Assumption PO Box 578

Napoleonville 70390-0578

Avoyelles 312 N. Main St. #E

Marksville 71351-2409

Beauregard PO Box 952

DeRidder 70634-0952

Bienville PO Box 697

Arcadia 71001-0697

Bossier PO Box 635

Benton 71006-0635

Caddo PO Box 1253

Shreveport 71163-1253

Calcasieu 1000 Ryan St. #7

Lake Charles 70601-5250

Caldwell PO Box 1107

Columbia 71418-1107

Cameron PO Box 1

Cameron 70631-0001

Catahoula PO Box 215

Harrisonburg 71340-0215

Claiborne 513 N. Main St. #2

Homer 71040-3914

Concordia 4001 Carter St., #4

Vidalia 71373-3021

DeSoto 105 Franklin Street

Mansfield 71052-2046

East Baton Rouge 222 St. Louis #201

Baton Rouge 70802-5860

East Carroll 400 First St.

Lake Providence 71254-2695

East Feliciana PO Box 488

Clinton 70722-0488

Evangeline 200 Court St., Suite 102

Ville Platte 70586-4463

Franklin Courthouse, 6560 Main St.

Winnsboro 71295-2750

Parish Parish Seat Zip Code

Grant Courthouse, 200 Main St.

Colfax 71417-1828

Iberia 300 Iberia St., #110

New Iberia 70560-4543

Iberville PO Box 554

Plaquemine 70765-0554

Jackson 500 E. Court St. #102

Jonesboro 71251-3400

Jefferson PO Box 10494

Jefferson 70181-0494

Jefferson Davis Courthouse Rm. 107, 300 State St.

Jennings 70546-5361

Lafayette 1010 Lafayette #313

Lafayette 70501-6885

Lafourche 307 West 4th Street

Thibodaux 70301-3105

LaSalle PO Box 2439

Jena 71342-2439

Lincoln 100 W. Texas Ave. #10

Ruston 71270-4463

Livingston PO Box 968

Livingston 70754-0968

Madison 100 N. Cedar St

Tallulah 71282-3892

Morehouse 129 N. Franklin

Bastrop 71220-3815

Natchitoches PO Box 677

Natchitoches 71458-0677

Orleans 1300 Perdido #1W23

New Orleans 70112-2127

Ouachita 400 St. John St., #106

Monroe 71201-7342

Plaquemines PO Box 989

Port Sulphur 70083-0989

Pointe Coupee 211 E. Main St.

New Roads 70760-3661

Rapides 701 Murray St.

Alexandria 71301-8099

Red River PO Box 432

Coushatta 71019-0432

Richland PO Box 368

Rayville 71269-0368

Sabine 400 Capitol St.

Many 71449-3099

St Bernard 8201 W. Judge Perez

Chalmette 70043-1696

St Charles PO Box 315

Hahnville 70057-0315

St Helena PO Box 543

Greensburg 70441-0543

St James PO Box 179

Convent 70723-0179

St John 1801 W. Airline Hwy.

LaPlace 70068-3344

St Landry PO Box 826

Opelousas 70571-0826

St Martin Courthouse, 415 S. Main

St Martinville 70582-4549

St Mary Courthouse, 500 Main St. #301

Franklin 70538-6144

St Tammany P.O. Box 1815

Covington 70434-1815

Tangipahoa PO Box 895

Amite 70422-0895

Tensas PO Box 183

St. Joseph 71366-0183

Terrebonne PO Box 9189

Houma 70361-9189

Union PO Box 235

Farmerville 71241-0235

Vermilion Courthouse Building,

100 N. State St., Suite 120

Abbeville 70510-5167

Vernon PO Box 626

Leesville 71496-0626

Washington 900 Washington St.

Franklinton 70438-1719

Webster PO Box 674

Minden 71058-0674

W. Baton Rouge PO Box 31

Port Allen 70767-0031

W. Carroll PO Box 71

Oak Grove 71263-0071

W. Feliciana PO Box 2490

St. Francisville 70775-2490

Winn PO Box 951

Winnfield 71483-0951

My Country, My Choice, My Vote!

by Jennifer Angle, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
137

MAINE

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

B

A

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

F

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Provide the name of the municipality and state

where you were registered to vote before you registered

at your current Maine voting residence. This address

must be different from the one in Item 3. If you have not

registered to vote before, write “none”.

B. Provide the complete street address (street name

and number) of your Maine voting residence. A post

office box is not sufficient. This address must be within

the city or township where you claim legal voting

residence and (in most cases) will be different from the

address you provide in Item 4.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation, the FPCA card

must be received by your local election official no later

than 15 days before the election. If you are currently

registered and have previously declined to indicate a

political party and you now want to vote in a primary

election, you must submit a completed FPCA to the

local election official any time before the election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
138 MAINE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Maine and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To register and/or request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local registration official any

time before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, the municipal clerk must receive your

FPCA or a written application requesting a ballot any

time before the election.

If you send a written application, you must provide your

name as registered, your voting residence address, and

the address to which the absentee ballot should be sent.

The written application must be signed. Registration

applications by mail or by 3rd person must be received

in the registrar’s office by the close of business on the

10th business day before election day.

An absentee voter who is not registered may submit a

registration application after the 10th business day, but

if the municipal registrar is not satisfied as to the voter’s

qualifications, the registrar shall place the person’s

name on the voting list and challenge the absentee

ballot. A challenged ballot is counted, unless there is a

recount where the number of challenged ballots is

sufficient to affect the election. In that event, each

challenge is investigated and the corresponding ballot

may not be counted.

Although the municipal registrar will accept a

completed FPCA or written request at any time before

the election, you should submit it to the registrar in time

for you to receive, vote and return the absentee ballot by

mail to the municipality.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: The municipality must receive

your absentee ballot by 8 PM on election day in order

for your ballot to be counted.

Local municipal clerks are provided with absentee

ballots approximately 45 days before an election for

Federal office, and approximately 30 days before a

State election. Once the municipal clerks receive their

supply of absentee ballots for an election, they must

mail out the ballots immediately upon receipt of a ballot

request.

Members of the Armed Forces must seal his or her

completed ballot in its return envelope and sign a

certification as to its authenticity on the envelope

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: If the voter receives assistance in reading and/or marking the ballot, the voter

must have the ballot return envelope signed by the aide

and witnessed by one other individual. If no assistance

is received, the ballot return envelope does not need to

be notarized or witnessed.

If your ballot is received through a designated 3rd party,

see I.F. for notary/witness requirements.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Maine allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and/or absentee ballot request by

fax. You may also send a written application

requesting an absentee ballot by fax. You must

also submit the original FPCA or written

application by mail when requesting registration

and a ballot.

• In certain emergency situations, such as combat

situations, Maine may allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• In certain emergency situations, such as combat

situations, Maine may allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MAINE 139

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your immediate family member (spouse, parent, child,

sister, brother, stepparent, stepchild, stepsister,

stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-inlaw, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,

grandparent, grandchild, step-grandparent, stepgrandchild, guardian or former guardian) may make a

written request for an absentee ballot on your behalf.

The request may be made to the municipal clerk either

in person or by fax, but must be signed by the

immediate family member and must indicate the family

relationship. The clerk may either mail the ballot

directly to you, or may issue the ballot to the immediate

family member, who must either mail or deliver the

ballot to you.

You may designate a third person (someone other than

the municipal clerk or an immediate family member) to

receive the ballot on your behalf by submitting a signed

application or written request, by mail or by fax, to the

municipal clerk. The clerk must issue the ballot only to

the third person you have designated in your request,

who must then deliver the ballot to you. The voter must

have the ballot return envelope signed by a notary

public, a municipal clerk, a clerk of courts, or two other

individuals (one of whom may be the ballot carrier).

G. Request For Ballot By Telephone

Maine allows registered voters to request an absentee

ballot by telephone. The clerk shall ask the voter for

information required on the application and fill in the

application with that information. The clerk will then

verify that it is the voter who is requesting the ballot by

making the voter confirm the voter’s residence and date

of birth. (Only the voter may request an absentee ballot

by telephone.) The clerk shall mail the ballot directly to

the voter at the mailing address stated in the application.

The voter returns the ballot by mail or in person directly

to the clerk.

H. Blank Absentee Ballot

Maine provides a state “blank absentee ballot,” listing

all offices to be selected with a space after each office

to write in the voter’s preference. The blank absentee

ballot is available 3 months before a candidate election

and can be used by Uniformed Services voters who

believe that 30 days will not be sufficient time to

receive and return the regular absentee ballot. A blank

absentee ballot is not available for referendum

elections.

You may use the FPCA to request this state blank

absentee ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state blank absentee ballot labels from Section III.F. If

no labels are available, write in Item 7: “I will be unable

to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) may be

used in all elections for Federal office where 3 months

is not sufficient time to request and vote a state blank

write-in absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Maine and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Maine.

• residents of Maine temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens whose last residence

immediately before leaving the U.S. was in

Maine (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To register and/or request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local registration official any

time before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, the municipal clerk must receive your

FPCA or a written application requesting a ballot any

time before the election.

If you send a written application, you must provide your

name as registered, your voting residence address,
140 MAINE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

county, and the address to which the absentee ballot

should be sent. The written application must be signed.

Registration applications by mail or by 3rd person must

be received in the registrar’s office by the close of

business on the 10th business day before election day.

An absentee voter who is not registered may submit a

registration application after the 10th business day, but

if the municipal registrar is not satisfied as to the voter’s

qualifications, the registrar shall place the person’s

name on the voting list and challenge the absentee

ballot. A challenged ballot is counted, unless there is a

recount where the number of challenged ballots is

sufficient to affect the election. In that event, each

challenge is investigated and the corresponding ballot

may not be counted.

Although the municipal registrar will accept a

completed FPCA or written request at any time before

the election, you should submit it to the registrar in time

for you to receive, vote and return the absentee ballot by

mail to the municipality.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: The municipality must

receive your absentee ballot by 8 PM on election day in

order for your ballot to be counted.

Local municipal clerks are provided with absentee

ballots approximately 45 days before an election for

Federal office, and approximately 30 days before a

State election. Once the municipal clerks receive their

supply of absentee ballots for an election, they must

mail out the ballots immediately upon receipt of a ballot

request.

Individuals voting as a civilian outside the U.S. must

seal his or her completed ballot in its return envelope

and sign a certification as to its authenticity on the

envelope.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: If the voter receives assistance in reading and/or marking the ballot, the voter

must have the ballot return envelope signed by the aide

and witnessed by one other individual. If no assistance

is received, the ballot return envelope does not need to

be notarized or witnessed.

If your ballot is received through a designated 3rd party,

see I.F. for notary/witness requirements.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Maine allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and/or absentee ballot request by

fax. You may also send a written application

requesting an absentee ballot by fax. You must

also submit the original FPCA or written

application by mail when requesting registration

and a ballot.

• Maine does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Maine does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your immediate family member (spouse, parent, child,

sister, brother, stepparent, stepchild, stepsister,

stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-inlaw, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,

grandparent, grandchild, step-grandparent, stepgrandchild, guardian or former guardian) may make a

written request for an absentee ballot on your behalf.

The request may be made to the municipal clerk either

in person or by fax, but must be signed by the

immediate family member and must indicate the family

relationship. The clerk may either mail the ballot

directly to you, or may issue the ballot to the immediate

family member, who must either mail or deliver the

ballot to you.

You may designate a third person (someone other than

the municipal clerk or an immediate family member) to

receive the ballot on your behalf by submitting a signed

application or written request, by mail or by fax, to the

municipal clerk. The clerk must issue the ballot only to

the third person you have designated in your request,

who must then deliver the ballot to you. When a third

person delivers the ballot to you and /or delivers the

voted ballot from you to the clerk, the ballot return

envelope must be witnessed and signed by a notary

public, a municipal clerk, a clerk of courts or two other

individuals (one of whom may be the ballot carrier).
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G. Request For Ballot By Telephone

Maine allows registered voters to request an absentee

ballot by telephone. The clerk shall ask the voter for

information required on the application and fill in the

application with that information. The clerk will then

verify that it is the voter who is requesting the ballot by

making the voter confirm the voter’s residence and date

of birth. (Only the voter may request an absentee ballot

by telephone.) The clerk shall mail the ballot directly to

the voter at the mailing address stated in the application.

The voter returns the ballot by mail or in person directly

to the clerk.

H. Blank Absentee Ballot

Maine provides a state “blank absentee ballot,” listing

all offices to be selected with a space after each office

to write in the voter’s preference. The blank absentee

ballot is available 3 months before a candidate election

and can be used by civilians outside the U.S. who

believe that 30 days will not be sufficient time to

receive and return the regular absentee ballot. A blank

absentee ballot is not available for referendum

elections.

You may use the FPCA to request this state blank

absentee ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state blank absentee ballot labels from Section III.F. If

no labels are available, write in Item 7: “I will be unable

to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) may be

used in all elections for Federal office where 3 months

is not sufficient time to request and vote a state blank

write-in absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under guardianship for mental illness may not

register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is permanent. However, you may have

your name removed from the voter list by making a

written request to the registrar. In addition, moving

from the municipality is grounds for removal from the

list upon written confirmation of such a move by the

registrant or by the registrar of voters in the registrant’s

new voting jurisdiction.

C. Action on Registration Requests

All applicants are notified whether or not their

registration applications were accepted, rejected, or

incomplete.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Denial of registration can be appealed to the registration

appeals board or the municipal officers (whichever is

applicable for that municipality). The registration

appeals board or municipal officers shall immediately

fix a time and date for a prompt hearing. After such

hearing, the registration appeals board or municipal

officers may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of

the registrar of voters. The aggrieved person may

appeal this decision to the Superior Court in accordance

with Rule 80B of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Consult

a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Maine conducts elections for Municipal, State and

Federal offices at the municipal level (not at the county

or state level as in many other states). To register and

simultaneously request an absentee ballot, submit your

FPCA to the Registrar of Voters in your municipality of

voting residence. If you are already registered and only

wish to request an absentee ballot, submit your FPCA to

the Municipal Clerk in your municipality of voting

residence.

Maine has 526 municipal jurisdictions. A partial list of

major municipalities follows. A complete list of

Municipal Clerks and Registrars, along with addresses

and telephone numbers, may be found on the Maine

Secretary of State’s site on the World Wide Web. The

Web site address for the Elections Division is “http://

www.state.me.us/sos/cec/elec/elec.htm”. Or, you may

contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program at (703)

588-1584, 1-800-438-8683 (VOTE), DSN 425-1584

(military) or by e-mail at vote@fvap.ncr.gov.
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City or Town Zip Code

Auburn 04210-5946

Augusta 04330-5298

Bangor 04401-1808

Bath 04530-2588

Belfast 04915-1705

Biddeford 04005-2400

Boothbay Harbor 04538-0117

Brewer 04412-2010

Brunswick 04011-1583

Calais 04619-0435

Cape Elizabeth 04107-6260

Caribou 04736-2710

Dover-Foxcroft 04426-1397

Ellsworth 04605-0586

Falmouth 04105-2090

Farmington 04938-1733

Gorham 04038-1382

Houlton 04730-2104

Jackman 04945-0269

City or Town Zip Code

Jay 04239-1599

Lewiston 04240-7297

Limestone 04750-1116

Lubec 04652-1199

Machias 04654-0418

Millinocket 04462-1445

Old Orchard Beach 04064-0234

Old Town 04468-1497

Portland 04101-3593

Presque Isle 04769-1148

Rockland 04841-2739

Rumford 04276-2002

Saco 04072-1583

Sanford 04073-3589

Scarborough 04070-0360

Skowhegan 04976-1799

South Portland 04116-9422

Waterville 04901-6699

Westbrook 04092-0648

York 03909-0009

Make A Distinction, Express Your Opinion - Vote

by UCCM (SCW) Ernesto N. Apilado, USN, San Diego, California
F. BLANK WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

MAINE

“I will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot. I request a blank

absentee ballot.”

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MARYLAND

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

F

E

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

D

B

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Maryland voting residence. A post office box is

insufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county to which this application is

being mailed.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

It must be different from the address you provided

in Item 3.

D. Generally, you must list a party affiliation to vote in

primary elections. If you do not list a party affiliation,

you will be registered as a “decline to affiliate.”

Political party affiliation is not required if you are only

requesting an absentee ballot for a general election. If

you are currently registered and want to change your

political party affiliation, you must submit a completed

FPCA, including your new political party choice or

“none,” to the local election official not less than 84

days before the primary.

E. Check ONE box

F. You must sign the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
146 MARYLAND 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Maryland and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local board of elections so that

it is postmarked not later than the 21st day before the

next election (the date on which registration closes).

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or other

written correspondence to the local board of elections

so that it arrives not later than the Tuesday before the

election. Any written correspondence must contain

your signature, your name and mailing address, any

Maryland residential address and your date of birth, and

must state that you will be out of the jurisdiction on

election day.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Make sure your voted ballot is

postmarked not later than the day before the election.

Your voted ballot must arrive at the local board of

elections according to the following timetable:

• Non-presidential primary election or special

primary election - not later than 4 p.m. on the

Wednesday following election day.

• General election or special election (ballot

mailed from within the U.S.) - not later than 4

p.m. on the Wednesday following election day.

• General election, Presidential primary election,

or special election (ballot mailed from outside

the U.S.) - not later than 4 p.m. on the second

Friday following election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 30 to 40 days before the election.

You must sign an oath stating your eligibility to vote by

absentee ballot when you return a voted absentee ballot.

The oath states: “Under penalty of perjury, ... I have

reason to believe that I will be unable to vote in person

on the day of such election and am entitled to vote by

absentee ballot under Article 33 of the Maryland Code

or the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act; that I have not voted nor do I intend to vote

elsewhere in this election.”

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration and voting materials need not be notarized

or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Maryland allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot by fax. After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail. You may not submit the FPCA

for registration by fax.

• Maryland does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Maryland does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

During the period beginning on the Wednesday before

the election and ending with the closing of the polls on

election day, a registered voter or the voter’s duly

authorized agent may apply in person for an absentee

ballot at the office of the local board of elections if the

voter may be absent from the voter’s Maryland county

of residence on election day.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MARYLAND 147

The application must be made under penalty of perjury

and must specify the reason for absentee voting. A

qualified applicant may designate an agent to pick up

and deliver the absentee ballot. The agent:

• must be at least 18 years old

• may not be a candidate on the ballot

• must be designated by the voter in writing and

signed under penalty of perjury

• must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Maryland and overseas citizens as

defined in the following sentence. The term “overseas

citizen,” for purposes of the UOCAVA means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Maryland. The

term includes:

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

serving outside the U.S. and their spouses and

dependents (who are eligible for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

• members of the American Red Cross, Society of

Friends, or USO serving with the Armed Forces

outside the U.S. and their spouses and

dependents (who are eligible for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

• other overseas citizens (who are eligible for

Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local board of elections so that

it is postmarked not later than the 21st day before the

next election (the date on which registration closes).

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or other

written correspondence to the local board of elections

so that it arrives not later than the Tuesday before the

election. Any written correspondence must contain

your signature, your name and mailing address, any

Maryland residential address and your date of birth, and

must state that you will be out of the jurisdiction on

election day.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Make sure your voted ballot is

postmarked not later than the day before the election.

Your voted ballot must arrive at the local board of

elections according to the following timetable:

• Non-presidential primary election or special

primary election - not later than 4 p.m. on the

Wednesday following election day.

• General election, Presidential primary election,

or special election - not later than 4 p.m. on the

second Friday following election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots out

approximately 30 to 40 days before the election.

You must sign an oath stating your eligibility to vote by

absentee ballot when you return a voted absentee ballot.

The oath states: “Under penalty of perjury, ... I have

reason to believe that I will be unable to vote in person

on the day of such election and am entitled to vote by

absentee ballot under Article 33 of the Maryland Code

or the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act; that I have not voted nor do I intend to vote

elsewhere in this election.”

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration and voting materials need not be notarized

or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Maryland allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot by fax. After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail. You may not submit the FPCA

for registration by fax.

• Maryland does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Maryland does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
148 MARYLAND 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

During the period beginning on the Wednesday before

the election and ending with the closing of the polls on

election day, a registered voter or the voter’s duly

authorized agent may apply in person for an absentee

ballot at the office of the local board of elections if the

voter may be absent from the voter’s Maryland county

of residence on election day.

The application must be made under penalty of perjury

and must specify the reason for absentee voting. A

qualified applicant may designate an agent to pick up

and deliver the absentee ballot. The agent:

• must be at least 18 years old

• may not be a candidate on the ballot

• must be designated by the voter, in writing and

signed under penalty of perjury

• must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

The following persons may not register or vote:

• A person serving a sentence, or on parole or

probation, based on conviction of an infamous

crime (any felony, treason, perjury, or any crime

involving an element of deceit, fraud, or

corruption)

• A person convicted more than once of an

infamous crime, unless the person has been

pardoned

• A person under guardianship for mental

disability

• A person convicted of buying or selling votes

B. Statewide Voter Registration;

Removal From Voter Rolls

Maryland voter registration applies statewide. It is not

necessary for a voter who is registered in one Maryland

county to re-register when the voter moves to a different

Maryland county. However, it is the responsibility of

the voter to notify Maryland of the change of address

not later than the deadline to register to vote before the

election. If it is apparent that a person has moved out of

Maryland entirely, they can be removed from the voter

rolls for failing to provide a current address and then

failing to vote in two general elections.

C. Action on FPCA Requests

A qualified voter is registered in the county of the

voter’s Maryland residence and is provided an absentee

ballot as requested.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

A person denied registration may appeal to the county

circuit court. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the board of elections in the county of

the voter’s Maryland residence at the appropriate

address listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Allegany 701 Kelly Road, Suite 213

Cumberland 21502-3401

Anne Arundel P.O. Box 490

Glen Burnie 21060-0490

Baltimore City Benton Office Bldg., Room 129

417 E. Fayette Street

Baltimore 21202-3432

Baltimore County 305 West Chesapeake Ave., Suite 310

Towson 21204-4408

Calvert P.O. Box 798

Prince Frederick 20678-0798

Caroline Health & Public Services Bldg.

403 S. 7th Street, Suite 247

Denton 21629-1335

Carroll 225 N. Center St.

Westminster 21157-5194

Cecil 129 E. Main Street

Court House, Rm. 332

Elkton 21921-5970

Charles P.O.Box 908

La Plata 20646-0908

Dorchester P.O. Box 414

Cambridge 21613-0414

Frederick Winchester Hall

12 E. Church St.

Frederick 21701-5447

Garrett 203 S. Fourth Street

Court House, Room 108

Oakland 21550-1584

Harford 18 Office Street

Bel Air 21014-3778

Howard 8659 Baltimore National Pike

Ellicott City 21043-4126

Kent 215 Washington Avenue

Chestertown 21620-1312

Montgomery P.O. Box 4333

Rockville 20849-4333

Prince George's 14701 Governor Oden Bowie Dr.

Suite 101

Upper Marlboro 20772-3070

Queen Anne's County Annex Bldg., Box 274

Centreville 21617-0274

St Mary's P.O. Box 197

Leonardtown 20650-0197

Somerset P.O. Box 96

Princess Anne 21853-0096

Talbot P.O. Box 353

Easton 21601-0353

Washington 33 W. Washington Street

Hagerstown 21740-4834

Wicomico P.O. Box 4091

Salisbury 21803-4091

Worcester 100 Belt Street

Snow Hill 21863-1310
149

MASSACHUSETTS

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

E

B

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Massachusetts voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the city or town where you claim legal

voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address provided in Item 3.

D. If you are applying for an absentee ballot for a party

primary, please indicate the party ballot you wish to

receive. In Massachusetts, there are currently four

political parties: Democratic, Republican, Libertarian

and Massachusetts Green Party.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign the FPCA. By signing, you are

swearing or affirming the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
150 MASSACHUSETTS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Massachusetts and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use one FPCA or any other form of written

communication to request ballots for all elections in a

calendar year (for local, state and Federal offices).

Registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot, the local registrar of

voters must receive your FPCA or any other form of

written communication with your name, former

residence and present residence not later than noon the

day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: If you reside within the U.S.,

return your voted ballot to the local election official so

that it arrives by the close of polls (8:00 p.m.) on

election day.

If you reside outside the U.S., your voted ballot must be

returned to your local election official so that it arrives

by the close of polls (8:00 p.m.) on election day to be

counted for local and primary elections. Your voted

ballot must be postmarked by election day and returned

to the local election official so that it arrives not later

than 10 days after the election to be counted for Federal

elections.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 35

days before the primary and 21 days before a general

election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Massachusetts allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot requests by fax. After faxing, you

must submit the FPCA by mail in order to have

your ballot counted.

• Massachusetts does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Massachusetts does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your spouse, or person residing in the same household,

parent, in-laws, brother, sister, son, daughter,

stepparent, stepchild, half-sister, half-brother, uncle,

aunt, niece, nephew, grandparent or grandchild may

request that a ballot be sent to you. Necessary forms

may be obtained at the clerk’s office in the city or town

of voting residence. Any form of written

communication containing the required information

may also be sent to the clerk’s office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Massachusetts, and “specially

qualified voters.” The term “specially qualified voter”

means a U.S. citizen who resides outside the U.S. and

(but for such residence) would be qualified to vote in

Massachusetts (for local, state and Federal office

ballots).

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MASSACHUSETTS 151

B. How to Register Vote and Request

an Absentee Ballot

You may use one FPCA or any other form of written

communication to request ballots for all elections in a

calendar year.

Registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot, the local registrar of

voters must receive your FPCA or any other form of

written communication with your name, age, former

residence and present residence not later than noon the

day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: If you reside outside the U.S.,

your voted ballot must be returned to your local election

official so that it arrives by the close of polls (8:00 p.m.)

on election day to be counted for local and primary

elections. Your voted ballot must be postmarked by

election day and returned to the local election official so

that it arrives not later than 10 days after the election to

be counted for Federal elections.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 35

days before the primary and 21 days before a general

election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Massachusetts allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot requests by fax. After faxing, you

must submit the FPCA by mail in order to have

your ballot counted.

• Massachusetts does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Massachusetts does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your spouse, or person residing in the same household,

parent, in-laws, brother, sister, son, daughter,

stepparent, stepchild, half-sister, half-brother, uncle,

aunt, niece, nephew, grandparent or grandchild may

request that a ballot be sent to you. Necessary forms

may be obtained at the clerk’s office in the city or town

of voting residence. Any form of written

communication containing the required information

may also be sent to the clerk’s office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under a legal guardianship which specifically

prohibits voting may not register or vote.

B. Late Registration

Any of the above persons not in their city or town of

residence during the 7 days before the last day to

register (the last day to register is 20 days before the

election) may register in person until 4 p.m. on the day

before the election.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Written notice of denial is sent. You have the option to

be heard and/or appeal.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the City or Town Clerk in your city or

town of voting residence. If “EC” appears on list, mail

FPCA to the local Election Commission, not the City or

Town Clerk.

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Abington Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way 02351

Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street 01720

Acushnet PO Box 30122, Town Hall,

122 Main St. 02743

Adams Town Hall, 8 Park St. 01220

Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main St. 01001

Alford Town Hall, 5 Alford Center Rd. 01230

Amesbury Town Hall, 62 Friend St. 01913

Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave. 01002

Andover Town Hall, 36 Bartlet St. 01810

Aquinnah PO Box 128, Town Hall, 65 State Rd., RR1 02535

Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave 02476

Ashburnham 54 Willard Road 01430

Ashby 895 Main Street 01431

Ashfield Town Hall, 412 Main St.,

PO Box 595 01330

Ashland Town Hall, 101 Main St. 01721

Athol Town Hall, 584 Main St. 01331

Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park St. 02703

Auburn Town Hall, 104 Central St. 01501

Avon Buckley Center, 65 E. Main St. 02322

Ayer Town Hall, One Main St.,

PO Box 308 01432
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City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main St.

Hyannis, MA 02601

Barre Town Hall, 2 Exchange St., PO Box 418 01005-0418

Becket Town Hall, 557 Main St. 01223

Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way 01730

Belchertown Town Hall, 2 Jabish St., PO Box 607 01007

Bellingham Town Hall, 2 Mechanic St., PO Box 367 02019

Belmont Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave. 02478

Berkley Town Hall, One North Main St 02779

Berlin 23 Linden Street, Box 8 01503

Bernardston Town Hall, 38 Church St.,

PO Box 435 01337

Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St 01915

Billerica Town Hall, 365 Boston Rd. 01821

Blackstone Town Hall, Municipal Center,

15 St. Paul Center 01504-2295

Blandford Town Hall, 102 Main St., PO Box 101 01008

Bolton Town Hall 663, Main St., PO Box 278 01740

Boston (EC) Boston City Hall, One City Hall Square 02201

Bourne Town Hall, 24 Perry Ave.,Buzzards Bay 02532

Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road 01719

Boxford Town Hall, 28 Middleton Rd. 01921

Boylston Town Hall, 221 Main St. 1505

Braintree Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Dr. 02184

Brewster Town Hall, 2198 Main St. 02631-1898

Bridgewater Town Hall, Central Square 02324

Brimfield Town Hall, PO Box 508

US Rte. 20, Main St. 01010

Brockton City Hall, 45 School St. 02301

Brookfield Town Hall, 6 Central St., PO Box 397 01506

Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington St. 02445

Buckland 17 State Street 01338

Burlington Town Hall, 29 Center St. 01803

Cambridge (EC) City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave. 02139

Canton Town Hall, Memorial Hall

801 Washington St. 02021

Carlisle Town Hall, 66 Westford St.

P.O Box 827 01741

Carver Town Hall, 108 Main St., PO Box 67 02330

Charlemont Town Hall, 157 Main St., PO Box 605 01339

Charlton 37 Main Street 01507

Chatham 549 Main Street 02663

Chelmsford Town Hall, 50 Billerica Rd. 01824

Chelsea City Hall, 500 Boradway, Rm. 209 02150

Cheshire Town Hall, 80 Church St., Box S 01225

Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd.

PO Box 9 01011

Chesterfield Town Hall, 422 Main Road

PO Box 33 01012

Chicopee City Hall, 17 Springfield St. 01013

Chilmark Town Hall, 401 Middle Road

P O Box 119 02535

Clarksburg Town Hall, 111 River Rd. 01247

Clinton Town Hall, 242 Church St. 01510

Cohasset Town Hall, 41 Highland Ave. 02025

Colrain Town Hall, 9 Jacksonville Rd.

PO Box 31 01340

Concord Town Hall, 22 Monument Square

PO Box 535 01742

Conway Town Hall, 32 Main St., PO Box 240 01341

Cummington Town Hall, 33 Main St., PO Box 128 01026

Dalton Town Hall, 462 Main St. 01226

Danvers Town Hall, One Sylvan St. 01923

Dartmouth Town Hall, 400 Slocum Rd.

PO Box 79399 02747

Dedham 26 Bryant Street 02027

Deerfield 8 Conway Street

South Deerfield, MA 01373

Dennis Town Hall, 485 Main St.

Box 1419, South Dennis, MA 02660

Dighton Town Hall, 979 Somerset Ave. 02715

Douglas Town Hall, 29 Depot St. 01516

Dover Town Hall, 5 Springdale Ave.

PO Box 250 02030

Dracut Town Hall, 62 Arlington St. 01826

Dudley Town Hall, 40 Schofield Ave. 01571

Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main St. 01827

Duxbury Town Hall, 878 Tremont St. 02332

East Bridgewater Town Hall, 175 Central St.

PO Box 387 02333

East Brookfield Town Hall, Depot Square.,

PO Box 568 01515

East Longmeadow Town Hall, 60 Center Sq. 01028

Eastham Town Hall, 2500 State Hwy. 02642

Easthampton Town Hall, 43 Main St. 01027

Easton Town Hall, 136 Elm St.

North Easton, MA 02356

Edgartown Town Hall, 70 Main St., P.O. Box 35 02539-0035

Egremont Town Hall, 171 Egremont Plain Rd.

P.O. Box 656, S. Egremont, MA 01258

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Erving Town Hall, 12 East Main St.

P.O. Box 202 01344

Essex Town Hall, 30 Martin St. 01929

Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway 02149

Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St. 02719

Fall River (EC) City Hall, One Government Ctr. 02722

Falmouth Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square

PO Box 904 02541

Fitchburg City Hall, 718 Main St. 01420

Florida Post Office, 20 South St.

Drury, MA 01343

Foxborough Town Hall, 40 South St. 02035

Framingham Town Hall, 150 Concord St. 01702

Franklin Town Hall, Municipal Bldg.

150 Emmons St. 02038

Freetown Town Office Bldg.,P.O. Box 438

3 No. Main St., Assonet, MA 02702

Gardner City Hall, 95 Pleasant St. 01440

Georgetown Town Hall, One Library St. 01833

Gill Town Hall, 325 Main St. 01376

Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Ave. 01930

Goshen Town Hall, 42 Main St., 01032

PO Box 124

Gosnold Town Hall, Box 28, Tower Hill Rd.

Cuttyhunk, MA 02713

Grafton Town Hall, 30 Providence Rd. 01519

Granby Town Hall, 250 State St 01033

Granville Town Hall, 707 Main Rd

PO Box 247 01034

Great Barrington Town Hall, 334 Main St. 01230

Greenfield Town Hall, 14 Court Sq. 01301

Groton Town Hall, 173 Main St. 01450

Groveland Town Hall, 183 Main St. 01834

Hadley Town Hall, 100 Middle St. 01035

Halifax Town Hall, 499 Plymouth St. 02338

Hamilton Town Hall, 577 Bay Rd.

PO Box 429 01936

Hampden 625 Main Street, Box 251 01036

Hancock Town Hall, 3650 Hancock Rd. 01237

Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover St. 02339

Hanson Town Hall, 542 Liberty St. 02341

Hardwick Town Hall, 307 Main St.

PO Box 575, Gilbertville, MA 01031

Harvard Town Hall, 13 Ayer Rd. 01451

Harwich Town Hall, 732 Main St. 02645

Hatfield Memorial Town Hall, 59 Main St 01038

Haverhill City Hall, 4 Summer St. 01830

Hawley Town Hall, 8 Pudding Hollow Rd. 01339

Heath Town Hall, One East Main St. 01346

Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central St. 02043

Hinsdale Town Hall, P.O. Box 803

95 Maple St., Youth Center Bldg. 01235

Holbrook Town Hall, 50 North Franklin St. 02343

Holden Town Hall, 1196 Main St. 01520

Holland 27 Sturbridge Road 01521

Holliston Town Hall, 703 Washington St. 01746

Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight St. 01040

Hopedale Town Hall, 78 Hopedale St

PO Box 7 01747

Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main St. 01748

Hubbardston Town Hall, 7 Main St., P.O. Box H 01452

Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. 01749

Hull Town Hall, 253 Atlantic Ave. 02045

Huntington Town Hall, 24 Russell Road

PO Box 430 01050

Ipswich Town Hall, 30 South Main St. 01938

Kingston Town Hall, 23 Green St.

PO Drawer E 02364

Lakeville Town Hall, 346 Bedford St. 02347

Lancaster Town Hall, 695 Main St.

PO Box 97 01523

Lanesborough Newton Memorial Town Hall

83 North Main St., P.O. Box 1496 01237-1492

Lawrence City Hall, 200 Common St. 01840

Lee Town Hall, 32 Main St., PO Box 630 01238

Leicester Town Hall, Three Washburn Square 01524

Lenox Town Hall, 6 Walker St. 01240

Leominister City Hall, 25 West St. 01453

Leverett Town Hall, 9 Montague Rd.

PO Box 178 01054

Lexington Town Hall, 1625 Mass Ave. 02420

Leyden Town Hall, 16 West Leyden Rd. 01337

Lincoln Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Center

Box 6353 01773

Littleton Town Hall, 37 Shattuck St., PO Box 37 01460

Longmeadow Town Hall, 20 Williams St. 01106

Lowell (EC) City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. 01852

Ludlow Town Hall, 488 Chapin St. 01056

Lunenburg Town Hall, 17 Main St

PO Box 135 01462
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City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Lynn (EC) City Hall, 3 City Hall Square 01901

Lynnfield Town Hall, 55 Summer St. 01940

Malden City Hall, 200 Pleasant St., Rm. 323 02148

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Town Hall, 10 Central St. 01944

Mansfield Town Hall, 6 Park Row 02048

Marblehead Town Hall, Abbot Hall 01945

Marion Town Hall, 2 Spring St. 02738

Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. 01752

Marshfield Town Hall, 870 Moraine St. 02050

Mashpee Town Hall

16 Great Neck Road North 02649

Mattapoisett Town Hall, 16 Main St.

PO Box 89 02739

Maynard Town Hall, 195 Main St 01754

Medfield 459 Main Street 02052

Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr. 02155

Medway Town Hall, 155 Village St. 02053

Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St., P.O. Box C 02176

Mendon Town Hall, 20 Main St., P.O. Box 54 01756

Merrimac Town Hall, 2 School St. 01860

Methuen Town Hall, 41 Pleasant St. 01844

Middleborough 20 Centre Street 02346

Middlefield Town Hall, Skyline Trail, PO Box 265 01243

Middleton Memorial Town Hall

48 South Main St. 01949

Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St 01757

Millbury Town Hall, 127 Elm St. 01527

Millis 900 Main Street 02054

Millville Town Hall, 8 Central St., PO Box 703 01529

Milton Town Hall, 525 Canton Ave. 02186

Monroe Town Hall, 3C, School Street 01350

Monson Town Hall, 110 Main St. 01057

Montague One Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

Monterey PO Box 356 01254

Montgomery Town Hall, Main Rd. 01085

Mount Washington Town Hall, 118 East Street-116

RFD3, Box 67A 01258

Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Rd. 01908-0075

Nantucket Town Hall, 16 Broad St. 02554

Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central St. 01760

Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave.

PO Box 663 02492

New Ashford Town Hall, Mallery Road-188 01237-9604

New Bedford (EC) City Hall, 133 William St. 02740-6182

New Braintree Town Hall, 20 Memoridal Drive 01531-1548

New Marlborough Town Hall

Mill River South Field Rd.

PO Box 99, Mill River, MA 01244

New Salem Town Hall, 15 South Main St. 01355-9750

Newbury Town Hall, 25 High Rd. 01951-1298

Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St.

PO Box 550 01950

Newton (EC) City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. 02459

Norfolk Town Hall, One Liberty Lane

PO Box 216 02056

North Adams City Hall, 10 Main St. 01247

North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main St. 01845

North Attleborough 43 South Washington St. 02761

North Brookfield Town Hall, 185 North Main St. 01535

North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St. 01864

Northampton City Hall, 210 Main St. 01060

Northborough Town Hall, 63 Main St. 01532

Northbridge Town Hall, 7 Main St.

Whitinsville, MA 01588

Northfield Town Hall, 69 Main St. 01360-1099

Norton Municipal Center, 70 East Main St. 02766-2320

Norwell Town Hall, 345 Main St.

PO Box 295 02061

Norwood Town Hall, 566 Washington St.

PO Box 40 02062

Oak Bluffs Oaks Bluff Ave., P.O. Box 2490 02557

Oakham Town Hall, Two Coldbrook Rd.

PO Box 222 01068

Orange Town Hall, 6 Prospect St. 01364

Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Rd. 02653

Otis Town Hall, 70 So.Main St.,

PO Box 237 01253

Oxford Town Hall, 325 Main St. 01540

Palmer Town Administration Building

4417 Main Street 01069

Paxton Town Hall, 697 Pleasant St. 01612

Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell St. 01960

Pelham Town Hall, 351 Amherst Rd., RR 2 01002

Pembroke Town Hall, 100 Center St. 02359

Pepperell Town Hall, One Main Street 01463

Peru 4 North Road 01235

Petersham Town Hall, 3 South Main St.

PO Box 486 01366

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Phillipston Town Hall, 50 The Common 01331

Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen St. 01201

Plainfield Town Hall, 344 Main St 01070

Plainville Town Hall, 142 South St.

PO Box 1717 02762

Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln St. 02360-

Plympton Town Hall, 5 Palmer Rd., Box 153 02367-0153

Princeton Town Hall, 6 Town Hall Dr. 01541

Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial St. 02657

Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock St. 02169

Randolph Town Hall, 41 South Main St. 02368

Raynham Town Hall, 53 Orchard St. 02767

Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell St. 01867

Rehoboth Town Hall, 148R Peck St. 02769

Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway 02151

Richmond Town Hall, 1529 State Rd.

PO Box 81 01254

Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way 02770

Rockland Town Hall, 242 Union St. 02370-1897

Rockport Town Hall, 34 Broadway,

PO Box 429 01966

Rowe 62 Pond Road 01367

Rowley Town Hall, Main St., Route 1A

PO Box 351 01969

Royalston Town Hall, The Common

PO Box 118 01368

Russell Town Hall, Main St. 01071

Rutland Town Hall, 250 Main St. 01543

Salem City Hall, 93 Washington St. 01970

Sallisbury Town Hall, 5 Beach Rd.

PO Box 5072 01952

Sandisfield Town Hall, Silverbrook Rd.

PO Box 163 01255

Sandwich Town Hall, 145 Main St. 02563

Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central St. 01906

Savoy Town Hall, 720 Main Rd. 01256

Scituate Town Hall

600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway 02066

Seekonk Town Hall, 100 Peck St. 02771

Sharon Town Hall, 90 South Main St. 02067

Sheffield Town Hall, 21 Depot Square

PO Box 325 01257

Shelburne Town Hall, 51 Bridge St.

Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Sherborn Town Hall, 19 Washington St.

PO Box 186 01770

Shirley Town Hall, 3 Lancaster Rd

PO Box 782 01464

Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. 01545

Shutesbury Town Hall, One Cooleyville Rd.

PO Box 326 01072

Somerset Town Hall, 140 Wood St. 02726

Somerville (EC) City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. 02143

South Hadley Town Hall, 116 Main St. 01075

Southampton Town Hall, 8 East St., P.O. Box 276 01073

Southborough Town Hall, 17 Common St.

PO Box 9109 01772

Southbridge Town Hall, 41 Elm St. 01550

Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Hwy. 01077

Spencer Town Hall, 157 Main St. 01562

Springfield (EC) City Hall, 36 Court St. 01103

Sterling Town Hall, 1 Park St. 01564

Stockbridge Town Hall, 6 Main St. 01262

Stoneham Town Hall, 35 Central St. 02180

Stoughton Town Hall, 10 Pearl St. 02072-2396

Stow Town Hall, 380 Great Road

PO Box 261 01775

Sturbridge Town Hall, 308 Main St.

PO Box 645 01566

Sudbury Town Hall, 322 Concord Rd. 01776

Sunderland Town Offices, 12 School St. 01375

Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Rd. 01590

Swampscott Town Hall, 22 Monument Ave. 01907

Swansea Town Hall, 81 Main St. 02777

Taunton CIty Hall, 15 Summer St. 02780

Templeton Town Hall, 9 Main St.

Baldwinville, MA 01436

Tewksbury Town Hall, 1009 Main St. 01876

Tisbury Town Hall, 51 Spring St.

Box 606, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Tolland Town Hall, 241 West Granville Rd. 01034

Topsfield Town hall, 8 West Common St. 01983

Townsend Memorial Hall, 272 Main St. 01469

Truro Town Hall, Town Hall Road

PO Box 2012 02666-2012

Tyngsborough Town Hall, 25 Bryants Lane 01879

Tyringham Town Hall, 116 Main Rd.

PO Box 271 01264

Upton Town Hall, One Main St.

PO Box 857 01568
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City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Uxbridge Town Hall, 21 South Main St. 01569

Wakefield William J. Lee Memorial Town Hall

One Lafayette St. 01880-2383

Wales Town Hall, Hollow Rd

PO Box 834 01081-0834

Walpole Town Hall, 135 School St. 02081

Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St. 02452

Ware Town Hall, 126 Main St. 01082

Wareham Town Hall, 54 Marion Rd. 02571

Warren Sheppard Municipal Bldg.

48 High St., P.O. Box 603 01083

Warwick Town Hall, 12 Athol Rd. 01378

Washington Town Hall, 8 Summit Hill Rd 01223

Watertown Town Hall, 149 Main St. 02472

Wayland Town Hall, 41 Cochituate Rd. 01778

Webster Town Hall, Main St., P.O. Box 193 01570

Wellesley 525 Washington St. 02482

Wellfleet Town Hall, 300 Main St. 02667

Wendell Town Hall, 270 Wendell Depot Rd. 01380

Wenham Town Hall, 138 Main St. 01984

West Boylston Mixter Municipal Office Building

120 Prescott St. 01583

West Bridgewater Town Hall, 65 North Main St. 02379

West Brookfield Town Hall, 2 East Main St

PO Box 372 01585

West Newbury Town Hall, 381 Main St. 01985

West Springfield Town Hall, 26 Central St. 01089

West Stockbridge Town Hall, 9 Main St.

PO Box 163 01266

West Tisbury Town Hall, State Road

PO Box 278 02575

Westborough Town Hall, 34 West Main St. 01581

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Westfield City Hall, 59 Court Street 01085-3574

Westford Town Hall, 55 Main St. 01886

Westhampton Town Hall, One South Road 01027

Westminister Town Hall, 3 Bacon St.

PO Box 456 01473

Weston Town Hall, Town House Rd.

PO Box 378 02493

Westport Town Hall, 816 Main Road 02790

Westwood Town Hall, 580 High St. 02090

Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle St. 02189

Whately Town Hall, 346 Haydenville Rd.

Box 2 01093

Whitman Town Hall, 54 South Ave.

PO Box 426 02382

Wilbraham Town Hall, 240 Springfield St. 01095

Williamsburg Town Hall, 141 Main St.

PO Box 447, Haydenville, MA 01039-0447

Williamstown Town Hall, 31 North St. 01267

Wilmington Town Hall, 121 Glen Rd. 01887-3597

Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front St. 01475

Winchester Town Hall, 71 Mt. Vernon St. 01890

Windsor Town Hall, 3 Hindsdale Rd.

PO Box 225 01270-0225

Winthrop Town Hall, One Metcalf Sq. 02152

Woburn City Hall, 10 Common St. 01801

Worcester (EC) City Hall, 455 Main St. 01608

Worthington Town Hall, Huntington Rd.

PO Box 247 01098

Wrentham Town Hall, 79 South St. 02093

Yarmouth Town Hall, 1146 Route 28

South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Be Counted....VOTE

by Judy Osborn, Civilian, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
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MICHIGAN

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

D

A

E

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

F

B

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Michigan voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route number,

describe its location. For example: “on Highway _____,

2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from

the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the city

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. Check ONE box.

E. You must sign the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming the information is true and correct.

F. If you are a civilian outside the U.S. and you want

to obtain an absentee ballot, a notary public,

commissioned officer, consular officer, or other

authorized person must complete this section.

	
	
	
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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Michigan and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for a

primary election and the following general election in a

calendar year. Instructions for state and Federal

elections follow. You must submit a separate FPCA for

each village or school election.

To register and/or request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA or handwritten letter to the city or

township clerk so that it arrives not earlier than 75 days

before the election and not later than the Saturday

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

city or township clerk before the close of polls on

election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots 45 days

before the primary and general elections.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Michigan allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Michigan does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Michigan does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to U.S. citizens who are

temporarily residing outside of the territorial limits of

the U.S. and who but for such residence would be

qualified to vote in Michigan.

• civilian employees of the U.S. Armed Forces or

merchant marine and their spouses and

dependents (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• Michigan residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S., and their spouses and dependents (for

local, state and Federal office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for a

primary election and the following general election in a

calendar year. Instructions for state and Federal

elections follow. You must submit a separate FPCA for

each village or school election.

To register and/or request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA or handwritten letter with affidavit

(form provided by clerk of city or township of

residence) to the city or township clerk so that it arrives

not earlier than 75 days before the election and not later

than the Saturday before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Return your voted ballot to the city or township clerk so

it arrives before the close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots 45 days

before the primary and general elections.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MICHIGAN 157

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: For all Michigan residents covered under

Section II.A., the FPCA you use to request an absentee

ballot must be sworn to before an official authorized to

administer oaths. If requesting a ballot with a

handwritten letter, a sworn affidavit must be included

(form provided by clerk of city or township of

residence).

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Michigan allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Michigan does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Michigan does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

A person may not register or vote while serving a prison

sentence.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is permanent unless you move to a

different city or township in Michigan. After moving to

a different city or township, a new registration must be

submitted.

C. Action on Registration Requests

A voter identification card is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Denial of registration may be appealed. Consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the City or Township Clerk in the city

or township of your voting residence. For a village

election, submit a separate FPCA to the Village Clerk.

For a school election, submit a separate FPCA to the

Secretary of the School Board. A partial list of major

cities follows:

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Ann Arbor PO Box 8647, Ann Arbor 48107-8647

Battle Creek 10 N. Division, Battle Creek 49014-1717

Bay City 301 Washington Avenue, Bay City 48708-5866

Dearborn Heights 6045 Fenton, Dearborn Heights 48127-3294

Dearborn 13615 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn 48126-3586

Detroit 2978 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit 48202-3069

East Lansing 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing 48823-3388

Farmington Hills 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road,

Farmington Hills 48336-1165

Flint 1101 S. Saginaw, Flint 48502-1416

Grand Rapids 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids 49503-2281

Kalamazoo 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo 49007-4796

Lansing 124 W. Michigan, Lansing 48933-1694

Lincoln Park 1355 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park 48146-2380

Livonia 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livornia 48154-3097

Pontiac 450 Wide Track Drive, East, Pontiac 48342-2271

Roseville 29777 Gratiot, Roseville 48066-0290

Royal Oak PO Box 64, Royal Oak 48068-0064

Saginaw 1315 S. Washington, Saginaw 48601-2599

St. Clair Shores 27600 Jefferson Circle Drive,

St. Clair Shores 48081-9971

Southfield PO Box 2055, Southfield 48037-2055

Sterling Heights PO Box 8009, Sterling Heights 48311-8009

Taylor 23555 Goddard, Taylor 48180-4117

Troy 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy 48084-5285

Warren 29500 Van Dyke Avenue, Warren 48093-6726

Westland 36601 Ford Road, Westland 48185-2298

Wyoming PO Box 905, Wyoming 49509-0905

If you are unable to determine the address of your city

or township clerk, send the FPCA to the county clerk at

your county courthouse (see listing below). NOTE: If

you send the FPCA to the county clerk, it will take a

longer period of time for you to receive an absentee

ballot.

County Mailing Address Zip Code

Alcona PO Box 308, Harrisville 48740-0308

Alger 101 Court Street, Munising 49862-1196

Allegan 113 Chestnut, Allegan 49010-1350

Alpena 720 Chisholm, Alpena 49707-2488

Antrim 205 E. Cayuga, Bellaire 49615-0520

Arenac PO Box 747, Standish 48658-0747

Baraga 16 N. 3rd Street, L'Anse 49946-1085

Barry 220 W. State Street, Hastings 49058-0220

Bay 515 Center Street, Bay City 48708-5994

Benzie PO Box 398, Beulah 49617-0398

Berrien 811 Port Street, St. Joseph 49085-1198

Branch 31 Division, Coldwater 49036-1990

Calhoun 315 W. Green, Marshall 49068-1585

Cass 120 N. Broadway, Cassopolis 49031-1398

Charlevoix 203 Antrim Street, Charlevoix 49720-1397

Cheboygan PO Box 70, Cheboygan 49721-0070

Chippewa 319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie 49783-2194

Clare PO Box 438, Harrison 48625-0438

Clinton PO Box 69, St. Johns 48879-0069

Crawford 200 W. Michigan, Grayling 49738-1798

Delta 310 Ludington, Escanaba 49829-4057

Dickinson PO Box 609, Iron Mountain 49801-0609

Eaton 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte 48813-1095

Emmet 200 Division, Petoskey 49770-2444

Genesee 900 S. Saginaw, Flint 48502-1571

Gladwin 401 W. Cedar, Gladwin 49624-2088

Gogebic 200 N. Moore, Bessemer 49911-1052
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County Mailing Address Zip Code

Grand Traverse 400 Boardman, Traverse City 49684-2577

Gratiot PO Drawer 437, Ithaca 48847-0437

Hillsdale 29 N. Howell, Hillsdale 49242-1698

Houghton 401 E. Houghton Ave., Houghton 49931-2099

Huron 250 E. Huron, Bad Axe 48413-1386

Ingham PO Box 179, Mason 48854-0179

Ionia Main Street, Ionia 48846-1697

Iosco PO Box 838, Tawas City 48764-0838

Iron 2 S. 6th Street, Crystal Falls 49920-1495

Isabella 200 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant 48858-2393

Jackson 312 S. Jackson Street, Jackson 49201-1315

Kalamazoo 201 W. Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo 49007-3777

Kalkaska PO Box 10, Kalkaska 49646-0010

Kent 300 Monroe, NW, Grand Rapids 49503-2288

Keweenaw 4th Street, Eagle River 49924-0007

Lake Drawer B, Baldwin 49304-0902

Lapeer 255 Clay Street, Lapeer 48446-2298

Leelanau PO Box 467, Leland 49654-0467

Lenawee 425 N. Main, Adrian 49221-2198

Livingston 200 E. Grand River, Howell 48843-2399

Luce 407 W. Harrie Street, Newberry 49868-1299

Mackinac 100 N. Marley, St. Ignace 49781-1491

Macomb 40 N. Main, Mt. Clemens 48043-5661

Manistee 415 3rd Street, Manistee 49660-1606

Marquette 232 Baraga, Marquette 49855-4782

Mason 304 E. Lundington, Ludington 49431-2121

Mecosta 400 Elm, Big Rapids 49307-1849

Menominee 839 10th, Menominee 49858-3000

County Mailing Address Zip Code

Midland 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland 48640-5194

Missaukee PO Box 800, Lake City 49651-0800

Monroe 106 E. 1st Street, Monroe 48161-2185

Montcalm PO Box 368, Stanton 48888-0368

Montmorency PO Box 789, Atlanta 49709-0415

Muskegon 990 Terrace, Muskegon 49442-3378

Newaygo PO Box 885, White Cloud 49349-0885

Oakland 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac 48341-0413

Oceana PO Drawer 653, Hart 49420-0653

Ogemaw 806 W. Houghton Avenue, West Branch 48661-1215

Ontonagon 725 Greenland Road, Ontonagon 49953-1492

Osceola 301 W. Upton, Reed City 49677-1149

Oscoda PO Box 399, Mio 48647-0399

Otsego 225 W. Main Street, Gaylord 49735-1393

Ottawa 414 Washington, Grand Haven 49417-1494

Presque Isle PO Box 110, Rogers City 49779-0110

Roscommon PO Box 98, Roscommon 48653-0098

Saginaw 111 S. Michigan, Saginaw 48602-2086

Sanilac 60 W. Sanilac, Sandusky 48471-1094

Schoolcraft 300 Walnut, Manistique 49854-1487

Shiawassee 208 N. Shiawassee, Corunna 48817-1491

St. Clair 201 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron 48060-4082

St. Joseph PO Box 189, Centreville 49032-0189

Tuscola 440 N. State Street, Caro 48723-1592

Van Buren 212 E. Paw Paw, Paw Paw 49079-1496

Washtenaw PO Box 8645, Ann Arbor 48107-8645

Wayne 211 City County Bldg., Detroit 48226-3463

Wexford 437 E. Division, Cadillac 49601-1905

The Future. It’s Worth Your Vote!

by 1LT Victoria Reginald, USAF, Los Angeles, California
159

MINNESOTA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

B

A

E

§

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

G

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You must provide your military ID number or

passport number. If you cannot provide one of these

numbers, then Item 8 must be signed before an

authorized official and Item 9 must be completed by

that official. The authorized official may be a notary,

another individual authorized to administer oaths, or a

commissioned or noncommissioned officer (not below

the rank of sergeant or its equivalent) of the military.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your

Minnesota voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct. Only your parent, spouse, sister, brother, or

child over 18 years of age may sign on your behalf and

that person must state how they are related to you.

G. Item 9 needs to be completed only if you are unable

to provide a military ID or a passport number in item 1f.

The authorized official may be a notary, another

individual authorized to administer oaths, or a

commissioned or noncommissioned officer (not below

the rank of sergeant or its equivalent) of the military.

The official is certifying that the voter (or other

authorized family member) has attested to the

truthfulness of the content of the application under oath.

	
	
	
160 MINNESOTA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Minnesota and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

You are not required to register.

To request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

to the county auditor any time before the election. An

absentee ballot application may be submitted by the

voter or by the voter’s parent, spouse, sister, brother, or

child over the age of 18 years.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 30 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA and Ballot Return Envelope: If you do not

provide a military identification card number or

passport number, your FPCA and the certificate on the

ballot return envelope must be sworn to before a notary,

another individual authorized to administer oaths or a

commissioned or noncommissioned officer (not below

the rank of sergeant or its equivalent) of the military.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Minnesota allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Minnesota does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Minnesota does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Minnesota and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Minnesota.

A. Who Can Do It

• Minnesota residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

election in a calendar year.

You are not required to register.

To request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

to the county auditor any time before the election. An

absentee ballot application may be submitted by the

voter or by the voter’s parent, spouse, sister, brother, or

child over the age of 18 years.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 30 days before the election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MINNESOTA 161

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA and Ballot Return Envelope: If you do not

provide a passport number, your FPCA and the

certificate on the ballot return envelope must be sworn

to before a notary, another individual authorized to

administer oaths or a commissioned or

noncommissioned officer (not below the rank of

sergeant or its equivalent) of the military.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Minnesota allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Minnesota does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Minnesota does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Convicted felons whose civil rights have not been

restored, persons under guardianship, or those declared

legally incompetent may not vote.

B. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Aitkin Aitkin 56431-1292

Anoka Anoka 55303-2265

County County Seat Zip Code

Becker Detroit Lakes 56501-3403

Beltrami Bemidji 56601-3041

Benton Foley 56329-0129

Big Stone Ortonville 56278-1544

Blue Earth Mankato 56002-8608

Brown New Ulm 56073-0248

Carlton Carlton 55718-0010

Carver Chaska 55318-2184

Cass Walker 56484-3000

Chippewa Montevideo 56265-1652

Chisago Center City 55012-9663

Clay Moorhead 56560-0280

Clearwater Bagley 56621-8310

Cook Grand Marais 55604-1150

Cottonwood Windom 56101-1645

Crow Wing Brainerd 56401-3590

Dakota Hastings 55033-2380

Dodge Mantorville 55955-0038

Douglas Alexandria 56308-1793

Faribault Blue Earth 56013-0130

Fillmore Preston 55965-1105

Freeborn Albert Lea 56007-1147

Goodhue Red Wing 55066-0408

Grant Elbow Lake 56531-4330

Hennepin Minneapolis 55487-0068

Houston Caledonia 55921-1330

Hubbard Park Rapids 56470-1483

Isanti Cambridge 55008-9386

Itasca Grand Rapids 55744-2681

Jackson Jackson 56143-1529

Kanabec Mora 55051-1386

Kandiyohi Willmar 56201-0936

Kittson Hallock 56728-0848

Koochiching International Falls 56649-2486

Lac Qui Parle Madison 56256-1296

Lake Two Harbors 55616-1565

Lake of the Woods Baudette 56623-0808

Le Sueur Le Center 56057-1644

Lincoln Ivanhoe 56142-0029

Lyon Marshall 56258-3099

McLeod Glencoe 55336-2200

Mahnomen Mahnomen 56577-4015

Marshall Warren 56762-1697

Martin Fairmont 56031-0955

Meeker Litchfield 55355-2189

Mille Lacs Milaca 56353-1396

Morrison Little Falls 56345-3199

Mower Austin 55912-3475

Murray Slayton 56172-0057

Nicollet Saint Peter 56082-0089

Nobles Worthington 56187-0757

Norman Ada 56510-0266

Olmsted Rochester 55904-3709

Otter Tail Fergus Falls 56537-2587

Pennington Thief River Falls 56701-0616

Pine Pine City 55063-1694

Pipestone Pipestone 56164-0455

Polk Crookston 56716-1452

Pope Glenwood 56334-1628

Ramsey Saint Paul 55102-1697

Red Lake Red Lake Falls 56750-0367

Redwood Redwood Falls 56283-0130

Renville Olivia 56277-1396

Rice Fairbault 55021-5146

Rock Luverne 56156-0509

Roseau Roseau 56751-1477

St. Louis Duluth 55802-1293

Scott Shakopee 55379-1220

Sherburne Elk River 55330-4601

Sibley Gaylord 55334-0171

Stearns Saint Cloud 56303-4781

Steele Owatonna 55060-0890

Stevens Morris 56267-0530

Swift Benson 56215-0288

Todd Long Prairie 56347-1390

Traverse Wheaton 56296-0428

Wabasha Wabasha 55981-1594

Wadena Wadena 56482-1595

Waseca Waseca 56093-2993

Washington Stillwater 55082-0006

Watonwan Saint James 56081-0518

Wilkin Breckenridge 56520-0409

Winona Winona 55987-3102

Wright Buffalo 55313-1195

Yellow Medicine Granite Falls 56241-1367

“Vote: Exercise A Right That Generations Have Defended!”

by Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State
162 MINNESOTA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
163

MISSISSIPPI

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

E

A

G

F

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Mississippi voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

or special elections. If you are currently registered and

want to change your political party affiliation or you

have previously declined to indicate a political party

and you now want to vote in a primary election, you

should submit a completed FPCA which includes your

new political party choice to the local election official

not later than 30 days before the election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming the information provided is true and

correct. Sign only in the presence of an oath taking

official.

G. A notary public, commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer, petty officer, consular officer, or

other authorized person must complete this section.

	
	
	
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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Mississippi and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (local, state and Federal

offices).

To register to vote and request an absentee ballot, you

must complete the FPCA and return it to the county

registrar so that it arrives not later than 30 days before

the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

registrar any time before the election. However, if you

wait until later than 20 days before the election to send

your FPCA, you may not receive your ballot in time to

vote it and return it on time.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 5 p.m. the day before the election.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before an election, or as soon as

they are printed.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to before a commissioned

officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer or other

person authorized to administer oaths.

Ballot Return Envelope: The affidavit on the absentee

ballot return envelope must be sworn to before a

commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, petty

officer or other person authorized to administer oaths.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Mississippi allows you to send the FPCA by fax

for voter registration and absentee ballot

requests. After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Mississippi allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Mississippi allows you to return the voted ballot

by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Another person may request that the county registrar

send a state registration affidavit and/or an absentee

ballot application to you. Your oral authorization (by

telephone) or written authorization may be required.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Mississippi and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Mississippi.

• members of the American Red Cross (for local,

state and Federal office ballots)

• civilians attached to and serving outside the U.S.

with the U.S. Armed Forces, merchant marine or

American Red Cross (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• other residents of Mississippi temporarily

residing outside the U.S. (for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MISSISSIPPI 165

• spouses and dependents of the above (for local,

state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (local, state and Federal

offices).

To register to vote and request an absentee ballot, you

must complete the FPCA and return it to the county

registrar so that it arrives not later than 30 days before

the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

registrar any time before the election. However, if you

wait until later than 20 days before the election to send

your FPCA, you may not receive your ballot in time to

vote it and return it on time.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 5 p.m. the day before the election.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before an election, or as soon as

they are printed.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to before a commissioned

officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer or other

person authorized to administer oaths.

Ballot Return Envelope: The affidavit on the absentee

ballot return envelope must be sworn to before a

commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, petty

officer or other person authorized to administer oaths.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Mississippi allows you to send the FPCA by fax

for voter registration and absentee ballot

requests.

• Mississippi allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Mississippi allows you to return the voted ballot

by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of certain felonies or declared

mentally incompetent by a court may not vote.

B. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should correct the problems

noted in the denial. If a second denial is received,

consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Registrar, county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams PO Box 1224, Natchez 39121

Alcorn PO Box 430, Corinth 38834

Amite PO Box 312, Liberty 39645

Attala 118 W Washington, Kosciusko 39090

Benton PO Box 262, Ashland 38603

Bolivar PO Box 670, Cleveland 38732

Calhoun PO Box 25, Pittsboro 38951

Carroll PO Box 6, Vaiden 39176

Chickasaw 1 Pinson Sq. Rd., Room 2, Houston 38851

Choctaw PO Box 34, Ackerman 39735

Claiborne PO Box 549, Port Gibson 39150

Clarke PO Box 216, Quitman 39355

Clay PO Box 364, West Point 39773

Coahoma PO Box 849, Clarksdale 38614

Copiah PO Box 467, Hazelhurst 39083

Covington PO Box 667, Collins 39428

DeSoto 2535 Hwy. 51 S, Hernando 38632

Forrest PO Drawer 992, Hattiesburg 39403

Franklin PO Box 267, Meadville 39653

George 355 Cox Street, #C, Lucedale 39452

Greene PO Box 310, Leakesville 39451

Grenada PO Box 1517, Grenada 38902

Hancock PO Box 249, Bay Saint Louis 39520

Harrison PO Box 998, Gulfport 39502

Hinds PO Box 327, Jackson 39205

Holmes PO Box 718, Lexington 39095

Humphreys PO Box 696, Belzoni 39038

Issaquena PO Box 27, Mayersville 39113

Itawamba 201 W. Main Street, Fulton 38843

Jackson PO Box 998, Pascagoula 39568
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County County Seat Zip Code

Jasper PO Box 447, Bay Springs 39422

Jefferson PO Box 305, Fayette 39069

Jefferson Davis PO Box 1082, Prentiss 39474

Jones PO Box 1336, Laurel 39441

Kemper PO Box 130, De Kalb 39328

Lafayette County Courthouse, Oxford 38655

Lamar PO Box 369, Purvis 39475

Lauderdale PO Box 1005, Meridian 39302

Lawrence PO Box 1249, Monticello 39654

Leake PO Box 67, Carthage 39051

Lee PO Box 762, Tupelo 38802

Leflore PO Box 1953, Greenwood 38935

Lincoln PO Box 357, Brookhaven 39601

Lowndes PO Box 31, Columbus 39703

Madison PO Box 1626, Canton 39046

Marion 250 Broad Street, #1, Columbia 39429

Marshall PO Box 459, Holly Springs 38635

Monroe PO Box 843, Aberdeen 39730

Montgomery PO Box 765, Winona 38967

Neshoba 401 E. Beacon, Philadelphia 39350

Newton PO Box 447, Decatur 39327

Noxubee PO Box 431, Macon 39341

Oktibbeha 101 E Main Street, Starkville 39759

Panola PO Box 346, Batesville 38606

Pearl River 200 S. Main, Poplarville 39470

Perry PO Box 198, New Augusta 39462

County County Seat Zip Code

Pike PO Drawer 31, Magnolia 39652

Pontotoc PO Box 428, Pontotoc 38863

Prentiss PO Box 727, Booneville 38829

Quitman 230 Chesnut Street, Marks 38646

Rankin PO Box 1599, Brandon 39043

Scott PO Box 371, Forest 39074

Sharkey PO Box 218, Rolling Fork 39159

Simpson PO Box 307, Mendenhall 39114

Smith PO Box 517, Raleigh 39153

Stone 323 Cavers Avenue, Wiggins 39577

Sunflower PO Box 576, Indianola 38751

Tallahatchie PO Box 86, Charleston 38921

Tate 201 Ward Street, Senatobia 38668

Tippah Courthouse, Ripley 38663

Tishomingo 1008 Battleground Drive, Iuka 38852

Tunica PO Box 184, Tunica 38676

Union PO Box 298, New Albany 38652

Walthall 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown 39667

Warren PO Box 351, Vicksburg 39181

Washington PO Box 1276, Greenville 38702

Wayne PO Box 428, Waynesboro 39367

Webster PO Box 308, Walthall 39771

Wilkinson PO Box 327, Woodville 39669

Winston PO Box 785, Louisville 39339

Yalobusha PO Box 1431, Water Valley 38965

Yazoo PO Box 108, Yazoo City 39194

The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword. VOTE!

by TSgt Chloe Ross, Columbus AFB, Mississippi
167

MISSOURI

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

D

E

F

B

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

G

A

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded

areas.

A. Provide last four digits of your Social Security

number.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your

Missouri voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location. For example: “on Highway _____,

2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from

the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the

county or city where you claim legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

E. You must request a particular party’s ballot to

apply for a primary election ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Item 6 of the

FPCA. If you do not respond to the request for a

political party designation, the election authority is

authorized to provide that part of the ballot for which no

political party designation is required. Political party

affiliation is not required if only requesting absentee

ballots for general elections.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are sharing or affirming the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
168 MISSOURI 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Missouri and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as members of the U.S.

Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps

of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request absentee ballots

for both the primary and general elections in a calendar

year (for local, state and Federal offices).

You are not required to register, but you may register

permanently and request an absentee ballot, by sending

a completed FPCA to the local election official

requesting the state registration card in time to receive

the state registration card, fill it in and return it to the

local election official so that it arrives not later than the

fourth Wednesday (27 days) before the election. Upon

timely return of the state registration card, the local

election official will send you an absentee ballot.

To request an absentee ballot only, send a completed

FPCA to the local election official so that it arrives not

earlier than the sixth Tuesday (42 days before the

election) and not later than the Wednesday before the

election. All applications for absentee ballots received

prior to the sixth Tuesday before an election will be

stored by the local election official until such time as the

applications are processed.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office before 7:00 p.m. on election day.

Absentee ballots are available beginning 42 days prior

to the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

State Registration Card: The state registration card

used to register permanently must be witnessed by a

notary public or other officer authorized by law to

administer oaths.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Some Missouri counties may allow you to send

the FPCA application for an absentee ballot by

fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Missouri does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Missouri does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your spouse, grandparent, parent, brother, sister, child

or grandchild may request (in person to the local

election official) that an absentee ballot be mailed to

you.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Missouri provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 80 days before a general election if you

will be unable to vote by any other means due to

requirements of military service or due to living in an

isolated or extremely remote area of the world.

You may use the FPCA to request this state special

write-in absentee ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place

one of the state special write-in labels from Section

III.F. If no labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am

unable to vote by any other means due to requirements

of military service or due to living in isolated or

extremely remote areas of the world. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

You must request the state special write-in ballot within

80 days of a general election. Vote this ballot by writing

in a party preference or the names of specific

candidates.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MISSOURI 169

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Missouri and overseas electors.

The term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Missouri.

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

residing overseas and their spouses and

dependents (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• members of religious or welfare groups attached

to the military overseas and their spouses and

dependents (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• other Missouri residents temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request absentee ballots

for both the primary and general elections in a calendar

year.

You are not required to register, but you may register

permanently and request an absentee ballot by sending

a completed FPCA to the local election official

requesting the state registration card in time to receive

the state registration card, fill it in and return it to the

local election official so that it arrives not later than the

fourth Wednesday (27 days) before the election. Upon

timely return of the state registration card, the local

election official will send you an absentee ballot.

If you are a Missouri resident temporarily residing

outside the U.S., are not affiliated with the U.S. Federal

Government and wish to receive a ballot for local, state

and Federal offices (instead of a ballot for Federal

offices only), you must permanently register to receive

such ballot. Otherwise, you will be treated as an

overseas elector and will be sent a ballot for Federal

offices only.

To request an absentee ballot only, send a completed

FPCA to the local election official so that it arrives not

earlier than the sixth Tuesday (42 days before the

election) and not later than the Wednesday before the

election. All applications for absentee ballots received

prior to the sixth Tuesday before an election will be

stored by the local election official until such time as the

applications are processed.

If you are an overseas elector, you are eligible to vote

for Federal offices only and your application for an

absentee ballot must be received not later than 5 p.m. on

the Wednesday prior to election day.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return the voted ballot to the

local election official so that it arrives before 7:00 p.m.

on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots beginning 42 days

prior to the election. Local election officials will send

ballots for Federal offices only to overseas electors, and

to those temporarily overseas persons who did not

timely complete the permanent registration procedure.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

State Registration Card: The state registration card

used to register permanently must be witnessed by a

notary public or other officer authorized by law to

administer oaths

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Some Missouri counties may allow you to send

the FPCA application for an absentee ballot by

fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Missouri does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Missouri does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.
170 MISSOURI 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your spouse, grandparent, parent, brother, sister, child

or grandchild may request (in person to the local

election official) that an absentee ballot be mailed to

you.

G. Special Write-in Ballot

Missouri provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 80 days before a general election if you

will be unable to vote by any other means due to living

in an isolated or extremely remote area of the world.

You may use the FPCA to request this state special

write-in absentee ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place

one of the state special write-in labels from Section

III.F. If no labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am

unable to vote by any other means due to requirements

of military service or due to living in isolated or

extremely remote areas of the world. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

You must request the special write-in ballot within 80

days of a general election. Vote this ballot by writing in

a party preference or the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned, on probation or parole for a felony,

convicted of an election law violation, or found

incapacitated (with loss of voting rights) may not

register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled if a voter fails to respond to a

confirmation notice and then fails to vote by the second

general election occurring after the notice.

C. Late Registration

Members of the Armed Forces and merchant marine,

civilian employees of the U.S. Government working

outside the U.S. and members of religious or welfare

organizations assisting Service members who have

been honorably discharged or terminated from their

service within sixty days of an election, are eligible to

vote in that election.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Verification notices are sent within seven (7) working

days of receipt of application. Rejection notices are sent

within seven (7) working days of receipt of application.

E. Where To Send It

Mail your FPCA to the County Clerk in the city or

county of your legal voting residence, listed as follows

(unless otherwise noted):

City Mailing Address Zip Code

St Louis City Acting Director, 300 N. Tucker, St. Louis 63101

County County Seat Zip Code

Adair 106 W. Washington, Kirksville

63501Andrew Andrew Co. Courthouse,

PO Box 206, Savannah 64485

Atchison 400 S. Washington Street,Rock Port 64482

Audrain 101 N. Jefferson, Room 101, Mexico 65265

Barry 700 Main, Suite 2, Cassville 65625

Barton 1004 Gulf, Lamar 64759

Bates 1 N. Delaware, Butler 64730

Benton PO Box 1238, Warsaw 65355

Bollinger 204 E. High Street, Marble Hill 63764

Boone 801 E. Walnut St., Room. 236, Columbia 65201

Buchanan 411 Jules, Saint Joseph 64501

Butler Butler County Courthouse, Poplar Bluff 63901

Caldwell Caldwell County Courthouse,

PO Box 67, Kingston 64650

Callaway 10 E. Fifth Street, Fulton 65251

Camden #1 Court Circle, PO Box 960, Camdenton 65020

Cape Girardeau 1 Barton Square, Jackson 63755

Carroll Carroll County Courthouse, Carrollton 64633

Carter Carter County courthouse,

PO Box 517, Van Buren 63965

Cass 102 E. Wall, Harrisonville 64701

Cedar Cedar County Courthouse, Stockton 65785

Chariton 306 S. Cherry, Keytesville 65261

Christian 100 W. Church, Room 206, Ozark 65721

Clark 111 E. Clark, Kahoka 63445

Clay Acting Director, 100 W. Mississippi, Liberty 64068

Clinton Clinton County Courthouse,

PO Box 245, Plattsburg 64477

Cole 311 E. High Street, Jefferson City 65101

Copper 200 Main Street, Room 23, Boonville 65233

Crawford Crawford County Courthouse,

PO Box AS, Steelville 65565

Dade Dade County Courthouse, Greenfield 65661

Dallas Dallas County Courthouse,Buffalo 65622

Daviess 102 N. Main, Gallatin 64640

De Kalb 109 W. Main Street, Maysville 64469

Dent 400 N. Main Street, Salem 65560

Douglas 203 S.E. Second, PO Box 398, Ava 65608

Dunklin Dunklin County Courthouse,

PO Box 188, Kennett 63857

Franklin 300 East Main, Room 201, Union 63084

Gasconade 119 E. First Street, Suite 2, Hermann 65041

Gentry Gentry County Courthouse, Albany 64402

Greene 940 Boonville, Room 113, Springfield 65802

Grundy 700 Main Street, Trenton 64683

Harrison 1500 Main Street, PO Box 525, Bethany 64424

Henry 100 W. Franklin, Clinton 64735

Hickory Hickory County Courthouse,

PO Box 3, Hermitage 65668

Holt 102 W. Nodaway, PO Box 437, Oregon 64473

Howard #1 Courthouse Square, Fayette 65248

Howell 1 Courthouse, West Plains 65775

Iron Iron County Courthouse, PO Box 42, Ironton 63650
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County County Seat Zip Code

Jackson Director, 112 W. Lexington,

PO Box 296, Independence 64051

Jasper Jasper County Courthouse,

302 S. Main Street, Room 102, Carthage 64836

Jefferson 300 Second Street, PO Box 100, Hillsboro 63050

Johnson Johnson County Courthouse, Warrensburg 64093

Kansas City Director, 1828 Walnut, Suite, 300.,

Kanasa City 64108

Knox 107 N. 4th Street, Edina 63537

Laclede 200 N. Adams, Lebanon 65536

Lafayette 1001 Main, Lexington 64067

Lawrence Lawrence County Courthouse, 65712

PO Box 309, Mount Vernon 65712

Lewis 100 E. Lafayette, PO Box 67, Monticello 63457

Lincoln 201 Main Street, Troy 63379

Linn High Street, PO Box 92, Linneus 64653

Livingston 700 Webster St., Suite 10, Chillicothe 64601

Macon 101 E. Washington, PO Box 96, Macon 63552

Madison 1 Courthouse Square, Fredericktown 63645

Maries Fourth & Main, PO Box 205, Vienna 65582

Marion 100 S. Main, Palmyra 63461

McDonald McDonald County Courthouse, PO Box 665 64856

Mercer 802 Main St. Mercer Co. Courthouse, Princeton 64673

Miller Miller County Courthouse,

PO Box 12, Tuscumbia 65082

Mississippi 200 N. Main, PO Box 369, Charleston 63834

Moniteau 200 E. Main Street, California 65018

Monroe 300 N. Main Street, Paris 65275

Montgomery 211 E. Third Street, Montgomery City 63361

Morgan 100 E. Newton, Versailles 65084

New Madrid New Madrid County Courthouse,

PO BOx 68, New Madrid 63869

Newton Newton County Courthouse,

PO Box 488, Neosho 64850

Nodaway Nodaway County Courthouse,

PO Box 218, Maryville 64468

Oregon Oregon County Courthouse,

PO Box 324, Alton 65606

Osage Osage County Courthouse,

PO Box 826, Linn 65051

Ozark Ozark County Courthouse,

PO Box 416, Gainesville 65655

Pemiscot 610 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville 63830

Perry 321 N. Main, No. 2, Perryville 63775

County County Seat Zip Code

Pettis 415 S. Ohio, Sedalia 65301

Phelps 200 N. Main Street, Rolla 65401

Pike 115 W. Main, Bowling Green 63334

Platte 2600 NW Prairie View Road,

PO Box 560, Platte City 64079

Polk Polk County Courthouse, Bolivar 65613

Pulaski 201 Historic 66 E., Suite 101, Waynesville 65583

Putnam Putnam County Courthouse, Unionville 63565

Ralls Ralls County Courthouse,

PO Box 400, New London 63459

Randolph 110 South Main Street, Huntsville 65259

Ray 100 W. Main, Richmond 64085

Reynolds Courthouse Square, PO Box 10, Centerville 63633

Ripley Ripley Couty Courthouse,

100 Courthouse Circle, Doniphan 63935

Saline Saline County Courthouse, Marshall 65340

Schuyler Schuyler County Courthouse,

PO Box 187, Lancaster 63548

Scotland 117 S. Market, Suite 100, Memphis 63555

Scott Scott County Courthouse,

PO Box 188, Benton 63736

Shannon Shannon County Courthouse,

PO Box 187, Eminence 65466

Shelby Shelby County Courthouse,

PO Box 186, Shelbyville 63469

St Charles 201 N. Second Street, Rm. 541, St Charles 63301

St Clair 655 Second Street, PO Box 525, Oceola 64776

St Francois St. Francois County Courthouse, Farmington 63640

St Louis 12 Sunnen Drive, Maplewood 63143

Ste Genevieve 300 N. Tucker, St., Genevieve 63670

Stoddard Stoddard County Courthouse,

PO Box 110, Bloomfield 63825

Stone Stone County Courthouse, PO Box 45, Galena 65656

Sullivan 109 N. Main, Milan 63556

Taney 266 A. Main Street, PO Box 156, Forsyth 65653

Texas 210 N. Grand Avenue, Houston 65483

Vernon 100 W. Cherry, Nevada 64772

Warren 104 W. Main, Suite B, Warrenton 63383

Washington 102 N. Missouri Street, Potosi 63664

Wayne Wayne County Courthouse,

PO Box 168, Greenville 63944

Webster Webster County Courthouse,

101 S. Crittenden, Marshfield 65706

Worth Fourth & Front Street, PO Box L, Grant City 64456

Wright 125 Court Square, PO Box 98, Hartville 65667

Your Choice Is Your Voice....Vote America

by SSG Michael S. Medley, USA, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
172 MISSOURI 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
F. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I requests a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

MISSOURI

“I am unable to vote by any other means due to requirements of military

service or due to living in isolated or extremely remote areas of the world.

I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

175

MONTANA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Montana voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location. For example: “on Highway _____,

2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from

the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the

county or township where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. Check ONE box.

E. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming the information is true

and correct.

	
	
	
176 MONTANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Montana and members of the U.S.

Armed Forces, merchant marine, and religious groups

or welfare agencies assisting and officially attached to

the Armed Forces, their spouses and dependents.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general elections in a calendar

year. However, you must submit a separate FPCA for

special elections (for local, state and Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA or Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) to the local county election administrator so

that it arrives not later than 30 days before the election.

You may only use the FWAB if you are outside the U.S.

If you are unable to meet the 30 day deadline, you may

submit a FPCA so that it is received by noon on the day

before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

election administrator during the period beginning 75

days before the election; it must be received by noon on

the day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

8:00 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before elections for Federal

office. For other elections, ballots are mailed

approximately 20 days before the election.

If you did not receive your state ballot in a timely

manner, see instructions in Chapter 2, page 12, for use

of the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See also the

special Montana provisions in Paragraph F., Section III.

below.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Montana allows you to send the FPCA and

FWAB for registration and absentee ballot by

fax. After faxing, submit the form by mail.

• Montana allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Montana allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Only the following Montana counties currently have

facilities for voting via fax: Big Horn, Cascade, Custer,

Flathead, Jefferson, Lincoln, McCone, Prairie, Ravalli,

Rosebud, Stillwater and Toole. Residents of other

Montana counties must use the mail.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens and residents of Montana, and overseas

electors. The term “overseas elector” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Montana.

• Montana residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas electors (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES MONTANA 177

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general elections in a calendar

year. However, you must submit a separate FPCA for

special elections (for local, state and Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA or Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) to the local county election administrator so

that it arrives not later than 30 days before the election.

If you are unable to meet the 30 day deadline, you may

submit a FPCA so that it is received by noon on the day

before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

election administrator during the period beginning 75

days before the election; it must be received by noon on

the day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

8:00 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before elections for Federal

office. For other elections, ballots are mailed

approximately 20 days before the election.

If you did not receive your state ballot in a timely

manner, see instructions in Chapter 2, page 12, for use

of the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See also the

special Montana provisions in Paragraph F., Section III.

below.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Montana allows you to send the FPCA and

FWAB for registration and absentee ballot by

fax. After faxing, submit the form by mail.

• Montana allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Montana allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Only the following Montana counties currently have

facilities for voting via fax: Big Horn, Cascade, Custer,

Flathead, Jefferson, Lincoln, McCone, Prairie, Ravalli,

Rosebud, Stillwater and Toole. Residents of other

Montana counties must use the mail.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Late Registration

Honorably discharged military personnel and citizens

terminated from employment outside the territorial

limits of the U.S. following the close of the registration

period for the upcoming election are still entitled to

register up to noon on the day before the election.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently incarcerated for a felony or found to

be of unsound mind, as determined by a court, may not

vote.

C. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled if the voter fails to respond to

certain confirmation mailings and fails to vote in two

consecutive elections for Federal office.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

No provision exists for appeal of a denial of

registration. If denial occurs, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

F. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

If you are overseas, and fear you may not receive your

ballot in time to vote and return it, you may vote the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). It must be

received by 8 p.m. on election day. The FWAB will be
178 MONTANA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

counted if your request for a regular absentee ballot was

received not later than 30 days before the election.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the voted

FWAB, you may also vote and return the regular ballot.

If both ballots are received by 8 p.m. on election day,

the regular ballot will be counted.

The instructions in Chapter 2 still apply for the FWAB

except that the voter does not have to wait until he/she

determines that the regular ballot will not be received

(condition 3) to use the FWAB.

G. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Election Administrator,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Beaverhead Dillon 59725-2799

Big Horn Hardin 59034-0608

Blaine Chinook 59523-0278

Broadwater Townsend 59644-2397

Carbon Red Lodge 59068-0887

Carter Ekalaka 59324-0315

Cascade Great Falls 59403-2305

Chouteau Fort Benton 59442-0459

Custer Miles City 59301-3496

Daniels Scobey 59263-0247

Dawson Glendive 59330-1694

Deer Lodge Anaconda 59711-2999

Fallon Baker 59313-0846

Fergus Lewistown 59457-2598

County County Seat Zip Code

Flathead Kalispell 59901-5400

Gallatin Bozeman 59715-4574

Garfield Jordan 59337-0007

Glacier Cut Bank 59427-3075

Golden Valley Ryegate 59074-0010

Granite Philipsburg 59858-0736

Hill Havre 59501-3999

Jefferson Boulder 59632-0249

Judith Basin Stanford 59479-0485

Lake Polson 59860-2174

Lewis and Clark Helena 59624-1721

Liberty Chester 59522-0459

Lincoln Libby 59923-1941

Madison Virginia City 59755-0366

McCone Circle 59215-0199

Meagher White Sulphur Springs 59645-0309

Mineral Superior 59872-0550

Missoula Missoula 59801-4292

Musselshell Roundup 59072-2498

Park Livingston 59047-1037

Petroleum Winnett 59087-0226

Phillips Malta 59538-0646

Pondera Conrad 59425-2383

Powder River Broadus 59317-0338

Powell Deer Lodge 59722-1084

Prairie Terry 59349-0125

Ravalli Hamilton 59840-5002

Richland Sidney 59270-4087

Roosevelt Wolf Point 59201-1600

Rosebud Forsyth 59327-3072

Sanders Thompson Falls 59873-0249

Sheridan Plentywood 59254-1699

Silver Bow Butte 59701-9256

Stillwater Columbus 59019-0147

Sweet Grass Big Timber 59011-0460

Teton Choteau 59422-0610

Toole Shelby 59474-1990

Treasure Hysham 59038-0392

Valley Glasgow 59230-0311

Wheatland Harlowton 59036-0903

Wibaux Wibaux 59353-0207

Yellowstone Billings 59107-5002

Tomorrow’s Journey Begins Today: Vote

by MSgt Philip W. Lopes, Jr., Kadena AFB, Japan
179

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Nebraska voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. You must write the name of your political party

affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Libertarian) or

write “none” in Item 6 of the FPCA. In Nebraska,

Independents (non-partisan registrants) may vote the

non-partisan ballot and may also vote in the partisan

primary for U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate. An

Independent voter may select one recognized party

ballot for these two offices. They may not vote in other

partisan races. Political party affiliation is not required

if only requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

If you are currently registered and want to change your

political party affiliation, or you are registered as

nonpartisan and want to vote in a partisan primary

election, you must submit a completed FPCA which

includes your new party preference to the local election

official not later than the second Friday before the

election.

E. If you are a married woman who has assumed her

husband’s surname, write your maiden name here.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming the information is true

and correct.

	
	
	

NEBRASKA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

F

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

D

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

G

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180 NEBRASKA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Nebraska and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA or other written application

to request ballots for both the primary election and

general election in a calendar year, if you indicate such

a request on the FPCA or in the written application (for

local, state and Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the county clerk or election

commissioner so that it arrives not later than 6:00 p.m.

on the second Friday (11 days) before the election.

To register and request an absentee ballot if you do not

have access to an FPCA, apply in writing for a state

registration form and an absentee ballot. You must

include your full name, your address in your county of

legal voting residence (not where you live currently),

type of election (primary/general), political party

(Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Non-partisan) and

you must sign the request. Submit this request early

enough to request, receive, complete and return the state

registration form to the county clerk or election

commissioner so that it arrives not later than 6:00 p.m.

on the second Friday (11 days) before the election.

If you are already registered and wish only to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or written

request to the county clerk or election commissioner so

that it arrives not later than the Friday (4 days) before

the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 10:00 a.m. on the second day following the

election.

If your FPCA, written request or state registration form

is received after 6:00 p.m. on the second Friday (11

days) before the election, it will be held until after the

election. At that time, your documents will be

processed, you will be registered, and a ballot will be

issued to you for the next election.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots to persons

outside the U.S. approximately 45 days before an

election, and to persons within the U.S. 35 days before

an election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Nebraska allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Nebraska does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Nebraska does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Agent

Your spouse, parent, son, daughter or any other person

acting as an agent on your behalf may apply for an

absentee ballot for you.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

A state special write-in ballot is available if you are a

member of the U.S. Armed Forces residing outside the

territorial limits of the U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEBRASKA 181

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III.G. If no labels

are available, write in Item 7: “I am outside the

territorial limits of the U.S. I request a special write-in

absentee ballot.” The state special write-in ballot is

available 57 days before the election. Vote it by writing

in the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Nebraska and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Nebraska.

These procedures apply to persons who will be 18 years

old by the first Tuesday following the first Monday in

November (the general election).

• residents of Nebraska temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA or other written application

to request ballots for both the primary election and

general election in a calendar year, if you indicate such

a request on the FPCA or in the written application.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the county clerk or election

commissioner so that it arrives not later than 6:00 p.m.

on the second Friday (11 days) before the election.

To register and request an absentee ballot if you do not

have access to an FPCA, apply in writing for a state

registration form and an absentee ballot. You must

include your full name, your address in your county of

legal voting residence (not where you live currently),

type of election (primary/general), political party

(Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Non-partisan) and

you must sign the request. Submit this request early

enough to request, receive, complete and return the state

registration form to the county clerk or election

commissioner so that it arrives not later than 6:00 p.m.

on the second Friday (11 days) before the election.

If you are already registered and wish only to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or written

request to the county clerk or election commissioner so

that it arrives not later than the Friday (4 days) before

the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 10:00 a.m. on the second day following the

election.

If your FPCA, written request or state registration form

is received after 6:00 p.m. on the second Friday (11

days) before the election, it will be held until after the

election. At that time, your documents will be

processed, you will be registered, and a ballot will be

issued to you for the next election.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots to persons

outside the U.S. approximately 45 days before an

election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Nebraska allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Nebraska does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Nebraska does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683
182 NEBRASKA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

F. Application For Ballot By Agent

Your spouse, parent, son, daughter or any other person

acting as an agent on your behalf may apply for an

absentee ballot for you.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

A state special write-in ballot is available if you are a

Nebraska resident residing outside the territorial limits

of the U.S.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in ballot.

In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state special

write-in labels from Section III.G. If no labels are

available, write in Item 7: “I am outside the territorial

limits of the U.S. I request a special write-in absentee

ballot.”

The state special write-in ballot is available 57 days

before the election. Vote it by writing in the names of

specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless civil rights

restored), and persons declared mentally incompetent,

may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Change of residence outside the county or state cancels

registration. Re-registration is required. Change of

name requires an update of information prior to voting

but does not cancel registration.

C. Action on Registration Requests

An acknowledgment of registration application status

(whether accepted or rejected, and if rejected, reasons

for rejection) is sent to the applicant.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Late Registration

Any member of the Armed Forces, merchant marine or

any civilian citizen who was discharged from overseas

Federal service or employment too late to meet the

regular state registration deadline, may register to vote

by completing the necessary voter registration forms in

the office of the Election Commissioner or County

Clerk of his or her county of voting residence by noon

on the day before the election.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, (or where noted, to

the Election Commissioner) in your county of voting

residence as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams PO Box 2067, Hastings 68902-2067

Antelope Neligh 68756-1424

Arthur Arthur 69121-0126

Banner Harrisburg 69345-0067

Blaine Brewster 68821-0136

Boone Albion 68620-1247

Box Butte Alliance 69301-0678

Boyd Butte 68722-0028

Brown Ainsworth 69210-1647

Buffalo* Kearney 68847-1270

Burt Tekamah 68061-1096

Butler David City 68632-0289

Cass* Plattsmouth 68048-1957

Cedar Hartington 68739-0047

Chase Imperial 69033-1299

Cherry Valentine 69201-0120

Cheyenne Sidney 69162-0217

Clay Clay Center 68933-1499

Colfax Schuyler 68661-1987

Cuming West Point 68788-0290

Custer Broken Bow 68822-2099

Dakota Dakota City 68731-0038

Dawes Chadron 69337-2698

Dawson Lexington 68850-0370

Deuel Chappell 69129-0327

Dixon Ponca 68770-0546

Dodge Fremont 68025-4967

Douglas* Omaha 68154-2520

Dundy Benkelman 69021-0506

Fillmore Geneva 69361-0307

Franklin Franklin 68939-0146

Frontier Stockville 69042-0040

Furnas Beaver City 68926-0387

Gage Beatrice 68310-0429

Garden Oshkosh 69154-0486

Garfield Burwell 68823-0218

Gosper Elwood 68937-0136

Grant Hyannis 69350-0139

Greeley Greeley 68842-0287

Hall* Grand Island 68801-6099

Hamilton Aurora 68818-2017

Harlan Alma 68920-0379

Hayes Hayes Center 69032-0370

Hitchcock Trenton 69044-0248

Holt O'Neil 68763-0329

Hooker Mullen 69152-0184

Howard Saint Paul 68873-0025

Jefferson Fairbury 68352-2536

Johnson Tecumseh 68450-0416

Kearney Minden 68959-0339

Keith Ogallala 69153-0149

Keya Paha Springview 68778-0349

Kimball Kimball 69145-1296

Knox Center 68724-0166

Lancaster* Lincoln 68503-9903

Lincoln North Platte 69101-3997

Logan Stapleton 69163-0008

Loup Taylor 68879-0187

McPherson Tryon 69167-0122

Madison Madison 68748-0290

Merrick Central City 68826-0027

Morrill Bridgeport 69336-0610

Nance Fullerton 68638-0338

Nemaha Auburn 68305-2399

Nuckolls Nelson 68961-0366

Otoe Nebraska City 68410-0249

Pawnee Pawnee City 68420-0431

Perkins Grant 69140-0156
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEBRASKA 183

County County Seat Zip Code

Phelps Holdrege 68949-0404

Pierce Pierce 68767-0218

Platte* Columbus 68601-4952

Polk Osceola 68651-0276

Red Willow McCook 69001-3159

Richardson Falls City 68355-2091

Rock Bassett 68714-0367

Saline Wilber 68465-0865

Sarpy* Papillion 68046-2845

Saunders Wahoo 68066-0061

Scotts Bluff Gering 69341-2487

Seward Seward 68434-0190

Sheridan Rushville 69360-0039

County County Seat Zip Code

Sherman Loup City 68853-0456

Sioux Harrison 69346-0158

Stanton Stanton 68779-0347

Thayer Hebron 68370-0208

Thomas Thedford 69166-0226

Thurston Pender 68047-0138

Valley Ord 68862-1499

Washington Blair 68008-0466

Wayne Wayne 68787-0248

Webster Red Cloud 68970-2399

Wheeler Bartlett 68622-0127

York York 68467-2997

*Mail to the Election Commissioner.

Exercise Your Right To Vote--Keep Our Country In Shape!

by Donald F. Howell, Jr. Lindenwold, New Jersey
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G. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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write-in absentee ballot.”

NEBRASKA

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NEVADA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

E

F

B

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

G

D

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Provide your Social Security number, your Driver’s

License, or your number from your Identification Card issued

by the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, or the

number on any other Identification Card issued by an agency

of the State of Nevada or the Federal Government which

contains a unique number and a photograph or physical

description. If you do not possess any of the above

identification or do not wish to provide the number indicated

on any of the above identification, the County Clerk will issue

a unique identification number to you.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if

you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your Nevada

voting residence. A post office box or rural route is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route, describe its

location in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____ gas

station.” This address must be different from the one provided

in Item 4 and must be within the county where you claim legal

voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent — usually your current mailing address. Your current

mailing address must be different from the address you

provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation or if you affiliate with

a minor party or as nonpartisan, you will receive a nonpartisan

ballot. If you have left this block blank, you will be registered

as nonpartisan. You must indicate your political party

affiliation when applying for a primary ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Item 6 of the

FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections. If you are

currently registered and want to change your political party

affiliation or you have previously declined to indicate a

political party and you now want to vote in a primary election,

you must submit a completed FPCA which includes your new

political party affiliation so that the local election official

receives it no later than 30 days before the election.

F. Check ONE box

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

	
	
	
188 NEVADA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Nevada and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for the

primary and general election (for local, state and

Federal offices).

If you are an unregistered citizen, the local election

official must receive your FPCA not later than 30 days

before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the local election official

must receive your FPCA not later than 5 p.m. the

Tuesday before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials prepare absentee ballots for

distribution not later than 20 days before the election for

voters who reside within the state and not later than 40

days before the election for voters who reside outside

the state.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• If you are already registered and you live outside

the continental U.S., Nevada allows you to send

the FPCA application for absentee ballot request

by fax. Your request must be received by 5:00

p.m. on the Tuesday before the election. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Nevada allows you to receive the absentee ballot

by fax if you live outside the continental U.S.

• Nevada does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Nevada and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen(s)” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S., and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Nevada.

A. Who Can Do It

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

outside Nevada and their spouses and

dependents (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• members of religious or welfare groups officially

attached to and serving with the Armed Forces

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• Nevada residents temporarily residing abroad

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for the

primary and general election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEVADA 189

If you are an unregistered citizen, the local election

official must receive your FPCA not later than 30 days

before the election.

If you are a registered citizen, the local election official

must receive your FPCA not later than 5 p.m. the

Tuesday before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials prepare absentee ballots for

distribution not later than 20 days before the election for

voters who reside within the state and not later than 40

days before the election for voters who reside outside

the state.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• If you are already registered and you live outside

the continental U.S., Nevada allows you to send

the FPCA application for absentee ballot request

by fax. Your request must be received by 5:00

p.m. on the Tuesday before the election. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Nevada allows you to receive the absentee ballot

by fax if you live outside the continental U.S.

• Nevada does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony, or declared insane or

incompetent may not register or vote.

B. Action on Registration Request

Notice of denial is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

D. Late Registration

Members of the Armed Forces discharged within 60

days of an election may register in person in their

county of voting residence upon return to that county.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below: (In Clark and Washoe

Counties, mail to Registrar of Voters):

County County Seat Zip Code

Carson City 805 E. Musser Street, Carson City 89701-4475

Churchill 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 110, Fallon 89406-2748

Clark 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1113

PO Box 551310, Las Vegas 89155-1310

Douglas 1594 Esmeralda Street, PO Box 218, Minden 89423-0218

Elko 571 Idaho Street, 3rd Floor,

County Courthouse, Elko 89801-3700

Esmeralda Corner of Crook & Euclid,

PO Box 547, Goldfield 89013-0547

Eureka County Courthouse Main Street

PO Box 677, Eureka 89316-0677

Humboldt 50 W. 5th Street #207, Winnemucca 89445-3199

Lander 315 S. Humboldt Street, Battle Mountain 89820-9998

Lincoln 1 North Main Street, PO Box 90, Pioche 89043-0090

Lyon 27 S. Main Street, Yerington 89447-0816

Mineral 105 S, “A” Street, Suite 1,

PO Box 1450, Hawthorne 89415-1450

Nye 101 Radar Road, PO Box 1031, Tonopah 89049-1031

Pershing 400 Main Street, PO Box 820, Lovelock 89419-0820

Storey County Courthouse “B” Street,

Drawer “D”, Virginia City 89440-0139

Washoe 1001 E. Ninth Street, PO Box 11130, Reno 89520-0027

White Pine Courthouse Comples, 801 Clark Street

Suite 4, Ely 89301-1994

Be A Driver In The Most Important Races: VOTE

by Major Randall Rains, WPAFB, Ohio
190 NEVADA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
191

NEW HAMPSHIRE

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

E

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

F

B

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your New

Hampshire voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation or you have

previously declined to indicate a political party and you

now want to vote in a primary election, you must submit

a completed FPCA which includes your new political

party choice to be received by the local election official

not later than 10 days before the election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming the information is true

and correct.

	
	
	
192 NEW HAMPSHIRE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New Hampshire and members of

the Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administrations.

• members of the U.S. Armed Forces or merchant

marine and their accompanying spouses and

dependents

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

outside the U.S. and their accompanying spouses

and dependents

• members of religious or welfare groups attached

to and serving with the Armed Forces outside the

U.S. and their accompanying spouses and

dependents

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use one FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

New Hampshire waives your registration.

To request an absentee ballot, the local city or town

clerk must receive your FPCA at any time before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by 5 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 30

days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

New Hampshire does not allow electronic transmission

of the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

absentee ballot.

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

New Hampshire provides a state special write-in

absentee ballot if you are unable to vote by regular

absentee ballot or in person due to requirements of

military service or due to living in isolated areas outside

the U.S. and Canada.

Use an FPCA to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III.G. If no labels

are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to vote by

regular absentee ballot or in person due to requirements

of military service or due to living in isolated areas

outside the U.S. and Canada. I request a special write-in

absentee ballot.”

The special write-in ballot is available for the state

primary no later than July 15. The special write-in ballot

is available for the general election not later than the

date of the state primary. Vote this ballot by writing in a

party preference or the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New Hampshire or Federal

overseas voters. The term “Federal overseas voter”

means a U.S. citizen who resides outside the U.S. and

(but for such residence) would be qualified to vote in

New Hampshire.

A. Who Can Do It

• New Hampshire residents temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• Federal overseas voters (for Federal office

ballots only)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEW HAMPSHIRE 193

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use one FPCA for all elections in a calendar

year.

If you are an unregistered New Hampshire resident

temporarily residing outside the U.S., the local registrar

of voters must receive your completed state absentee

registration form not later than 10 days before the

election. To obtain the state form:

• Use the FPCA to request the state form.

• Mark Item 8 b., on the FPCA.

• In Item 7 write: “Please send an application for

addition to the checklist.”

If you are an unregistered federal overseas voter, the

local registrar of voters must receive your FPCA

request for registration and an absentee ballot at

anytime prior to election day. Remember to allow for

sufficient mail transit time. Your name will be added to

the registered voter checklist when the registrar of

voters receives the affidavit accompanying the absentee

ballot.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by 5 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 30

days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you are an unregistered New Hampshire

resident temporarily residing outside the U.S., the

FPCA is used to request a state registration form. The

FPCA is not notarized or witnessed.

State Registration Form: Must be witnessed.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

New Hampshire does not allow electronic transmission

of the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

absentee ballot.

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

New Hampshire provides a state special write-in

absentee ballot for federal overseas voters who are

unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person

due to requirements of military service or due to living

in isolated areas outside the U.S. and Canada.

Use an FPCA to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III.G. If no labels

are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to vote by

regular absentee ballot or in person due to requirements

of military service or due to living in isolated areas

outside the U.S. and Canada. I request a special write-in

absentee ballot.”

The special write-in ballot is available for the state

primary no later than July 15. The special write-in ballot

is available for the general election not later than the

date of the state primary. Vote this ballot by writing in a

party preference or the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote

until they have completed their sentences.

B. Cancellation of Registration

If you have not voted since 1999, or if you have a

question about the validity of your registration, request

an application for addition to the checklist as provided

in Section II.B. (1) above.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notice is sent only if a request is denied.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may file a complaint in

superior court. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

E. Same Day Registration

New Hampshire citizens who are in the state on the day

of the election may register to vote at the polling place.

They will be required to produce proof of qualifications

and must sign an affidavit. They will then be allowed to

vote at that election and be registered to vote at

subsequent elections.
194 NEW HAMPSHIRE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Town or City Clerk of the town or

city of voting residence. Send to City Clerk or Town

Clerk of:

City Mailing Address Zip Code

Berlin City Hall-Main Street 03570

Claremont 58 Tremont Square 03743

Concord 41 Green Street 03301

Dover 288 Central Avenue 03820

Franklin 316 Central Street 03235

Keene 3 Washington Street 03431

Laconia P.O. Box 489 03246

Lebanon 51 N. Park Street 03766

Manchester 904 Elm Street 03101

Nashua City Hall 03061

Portsmouth P.O. Box 628 03802

Rochester 31 Wakefield Street 03867

Somersworth 157 Main Street 03878

Send to Town Clerk of:

Town Zip Code

Acworth Box 193 03061

Albany 1972 Rte 16 Ste B 03818

Alexandria 44 Perkins Hill Road 03222

Allenstown 16 School Street 03275

Alstead P.O. Box 65 03602

Alton P.O. Box 637 03809

Amherst P.O. Box 960 03031

Andover P.O. Box 61 03216

Antrim P.O. Box 517 03440

Ashland P.O. Box 517 03217

Atkinson 21 Academy Avenue 03811

Auburn P.O. Box 309 03032

Barnstead P.O. Box 11 03225

Barrington 41 Province Lane 03825

Bartlett RFD #1, Box 50, Intervale 03845

Bath P.O. Box 165 03740

Bedford 24 N. Amherst Road 03110

Belmont P.O. Box 310 03220

Bennington 7 School Street, Unit 101 03442

Benton 30 Ingersoll Road 03785

Bethlehem P.O. Box 189 03574

Boscawen 17 High Street 03303

Bow 10 Grandview Road 03304

Bradford P.O. Box 607 03221

Brentwood 1 Dalton Road 03833

Bridgewater PO Box 419 03264

Bristol 230 Lake Street 03222

Brookfield P.O. Box 756 03872

Brookline P.O. Box 336 03033

Campton 1307 NH Rte 175 03223

Canaan P.O. Box 38 03741

Candia 74 High Street 03034

Canterbury P.O. Box 500 03224

Carroll P.O. Box 88, Twin Mountain, NH 03595

Center Harbor P.O. Box 140 03226

Charlestown P.O. Box 834 03603

Chatham 1717 Main Road 03813

Chester P.O. Box 275 03036

Chesterfield P.O. Box 64 03443

Chichester 54 Main Street 03234

Clarksville RFD #1, Box 460, Pittsburg, NH 03592

Colebrook 10 Bridge Street 03576

Columbia PO Box 157, Colebrook 03576

Conway P.O. Box 70, Ctr. Conway, NH 03813

Cornish P.O. Box 183, Cornish Flat, NH 03746

Croydon 879 NH Rte 10 03773

Dalton 741 Dalton Road 03598

Danbury 4A High Street 03230

Danville P.O. Box 11 03819

Deerfield P.O. Box 159 03037

Deering 762 Deering Ctr Road 03244

Derry 48 East Broadway 03038

Dixville RFD 1, Dixville Notch 03576

Dorchester 368 N Dorchester Road 03266

Dublin Box 62 03444

Dummer 1420 East Side River Road 03588

Dunbarton 1011 School Street 03045

Durham 15 Newmarket Road 03824

East Kingston 24 Depot Road 03827

Easton 381 Easton Valley Road 03580

Eaton PO Box 118, Eaton Center 03832

Effingham P.O. Box 48, S Effingham 03882

Ellsworth RR 1 Box 1846, Campton 03223

Enfield P.O. Box 373 03748

Epping 157 Main Street 03042

Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Epsom P.O. Box 10 03234

Errol P.O. Box 100 03579

Exeter 10 Front Street 03833

Farmington 39 Main Street, Town Hall 03835

Fitzwilliam P.O. Box 504 03447

Francestown P.O. Box 67 03043

Franconia P.O. Box 900 03580

Franklin 316 Central Street 03235

Freedom P.O. Box 457 03836

Fremont P.O. Box 120 03044

Gilford 47 Cherry Valley Road 03249

Gilmanton P.O. Box 550 03237

Gilsum P.O. Box 36 03448

Goffstown 16 Main Street 03045

Gorham 20 Park Street 03581

Goshen P.O. Box 58 03752

Grafton P.O. Box 297 03240

Grantham P.O. Box 135 03753

Greenfield P.O. Box 16 03047

Greenland P.O. Box 100 03840

Greenville P.O. Box 354 03048

Groton HC 58, Box 580-1 03241

Hampstead P.O. Box 298 03841

Hampton 100 Winnachunnet Road 03842

Hampton Falls 1 Drinkwater Road, Town Hall 03844

Hancock P.O. Box 6 03449

Hanover P.O. Box 483 03755

Harrisville P.O. Box 284 03450

Harts Location 5 Forest Road 03812

Haverhill 2975 Dartmouth College Hwy

No. Haverhill 03774

Hebron HC 58, Box 286, E. Hebron, NH 03232

Henniker 2 Depot Hill Road 03242

Hill P.O. Box 251 03242

Hillsborough P.O. Box 1699 03244

Hinsdale 27 Spring Street 03451

Holderness P.O. Box 203 03245

Hollis 7 Moument Square 03049

Hooksett 16 Main Street 03106

Hopkinton P.O. Box446 03229

Hudson 12 School Street 03051

Jackson P.O. Box 336 03846

Jaffrey 10 Goodnow Street 03452

Jefferson RR1, Box 162A 03583

Keen 3 Washington Street 03431

Kensington 95 Amesbury Road 03833

Kingston P.O. Box 657 03848

Lanconia PO Box 489 03246

Lancaster 25 Main Street 03584

Landaff PO Box 125 03585

Langdon RR 1, Box 122, Alstead 03602

Lebanon 51 North Park Street 03766

Lee 7 Mast Road 03824

Lempster P.O. Box 33 03605

Lincoln P.O. Box 39 03251

Lisbon 45 School Street 03585

Litchfield 2 Liberty Way Suite 3 03051

Littleton 26 Union Street 03561

Londonderry 50 Nashua Road, Suite 100 03053

Loudon P.O. Box 7837 03301

Lyman 65 Parker Hill 03585

Lyme P.O. Box 342 03768

Lyndeborough P.O. Box 164 03082

Madbury 13 Town Hall Road 03820

Madison P.O. Box 248 03849

Manchester 904 Elm Street 03101

Marlborough P.O. Box 425 03455

Marlow P.O. Box 184 03456

Mason 16 Darling Road 03048

Meredith 41 Main Street 03253

Merrimack P.O. Box 27 03054

Middleton 182 Kings Highway 03887

Milan P.O. Box 158 03588

Milford 1 Union Square 03055

Millsfield P.O. Box 48, Errol 03579

Milton P.O. Box 180 03851

Monroe 395 Harley View Drive 03771

Mont Vernon P.O. Box 444 03057

Moultonborough P.O. Box 15 03254

Nashua 229 Main Street 03061

Nelson HCR 33, Box 660 03457

New Boston P.O. Box 250 03070

New Castle P.O. Box 367 03854

New Durham P.O. Box 207 03855

New Hampton P.O. Box 538 03256

New Ipswich 661 Turnpike Road 03071

New London P.O. Box 314 03257

Newbury P.O. Box 253 03255

Newfields P.O. Box52 03856

Newington 205 Nimble Hill Road 03801
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEW HAMPSHIRE 195

Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Newmarket 186 Main Street 03857

Newport 15 Sunapee Street 03773

Newton P.O. Box 375 03858

North Hampton P.O. Box 141 03862

Northfield 21 Summer Street 03276

Northumberland 2 State Street, Groveton, NH 03582

Northwood P.O. Box 314 03261

Nottingham P.O. Box 114 03290

Orange RR 2, Box 113, Eastman Road 03741

Orford RR 1Box 176 03777

Ossipee P.O. Box 67, Ctr. Ossipee 03814

Pelham 6 Main Street, 03076

Pembroke 311 Pembroke Street 03275

Peterborough 1 Grove Street 03458

Piermont P.O. Box 27 03779

Pittsburg Spruce Lane 03592

Pittsfield P.O. Box 98 03263

Plainfield Box 380, Meriden, NH 03770

Plaistow 145 Main Street 03865

Plymouth 6 Post Office Square 03264

Portsmouth 1 Junkins Avenue 03801

Randolph RD 1, Box 1429 03570

Raymond 4 Epping Street 03077

Richmond 105 Old Homestead Hwy 03470

Rindge P.O. Box 11 03461

Rochester 31 Wakefield Street 03867

Rollinsford P.O. Box 309 03869

Roxbury 404 Branch Road 03431

Rumney PO Box 275 03266

Rye 10 Central Road 03870

Salem 33 Geremonty Dr. 03079

Salisbury PO Box 180 03268

Sanbornton P.O. Box 124 03269

Sandown P.O. Box 583 03873

Sandwich P.O. Box 194, Ctr. Sandwich, NH 03227

Seabrook P.O. Box 476 03874

Sharon 432 RT 123 03458

Shelburne 881 North Road 03581

Somersworth 157 Main Street 03878

South Hampton 3 Hilldale Avenue 03827

Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Springfield P.O. Box 22 03284

Stark 337 Percy Road 03582

Stewartstown PO Box 119 03597

Stoddard 2175 RT 9 03464

Stafford P.O. Box 169 03884

Stratford P.O. Box 386, N Stratford 03590

Stratham 10 Bunker Hill Avenue 03885

Sugar Hill P.O. Box 574 03585

Sullivan 522 South Road 03431

Sunapee P.O. Box 303 03782

Surry 358 Pond Road 03431

Sutton P.O. Box 554, South Sutton, NH 03273

Swanzey P.O. Box 10009 03446

Tamworth P.O. Box 279 03886

Temple P.O. Box 69 03084

Thornton PO Box1438, Campton 03223

Tilton 257 Main Street 03276

Troy P.O. Box 249 03465

Tuftonboro P.O. Box 98, 03816

Unity HCR 66, Box 176A 03773

Wakefield 2 High Street, Sanbornville, NH 03872

Walpole P.O. Box 756 03608

Warner P.O. Box 265 03278

Warren RR 1 Box 200B 03279

Washington P.O. Box 109 03280

Waterville Valley P.O. Box190 03215

Weare P.O. Box 190 03281

Webster 945 Battle Street 03303

Wentworth R1 Box 438, Rumney 03266

Westmoreland 108 Pierce Lane 03467

Whitefield 7 Jefferson Road 03598

Wilmot P.O. Box 94 03287

Wilton P.O. Box 83 03086

Winchester 1 Richmond Road 03470

Windham P.O. Box 120 03087

Windsor HC 68, Box 378, Hillsborough, NH 03244

Wolfeboro P.O. Box 1207 03894

Woodstock Box 156, N. Woodstock, NH 03262

ImagineWhatYourVoteCanDo...

by Stephaine Ann Falzerano, Kettering, Ohio
196 NEW HAMPSHIRE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
G. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated area outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.””

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated areas outside the

United States and Canada. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

199

NEW JERSEY

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

D

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your New

Jersey voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. Check ONE box.

E. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
200 NEW JERSEY 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New Jersey and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

New Jersey accepts your FPCA for registration and

absentee ballot requests.

If you want an absentee ballot sent to you by airmail, the

county clerk must receive your FPCA request not later

than 30 days before the election. (See Section D. below

for a later deadline if using electronic transmission.)

If you are stationed overseas and want a ballot sent to

you by fax, the county clerk must receive your FPCA

request not later than 4 days before the election. (See

Section D. below for more details.)

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county board of elections office by the close of polls on

election day.

County clerks mail absentee ballots as far as

practicable, 40 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

ballot from the state in a timely manner, for a general

election for Federal office, you may use the Federal

Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2,

page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witness.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• If you are overseas, New Jersey allows you to

send the FPCA request for an absentee ballot for

Federal offices by fax. You must also submit the

original FPCA by airmail to the appropriate

county clerk.

• If you are overseas, New Jersey allows you to

receive the blank federal ballot by fax. If you

wish to receive the blank ballot by fax, the

county clerk must receive your FPCA not later

than 4 days before the election.

• If you are overseas, New Jersey allows you to

return the voted ballot by fax, not later than 8

p.m. (EST) on election day. You must also

submit the original ballot by airmail together

with certification.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

Your friends or relatives may apply for an absentee

ballot on your behalf by requesting an “Application by

Relative or Friend of a Military Service Voter” form

from your county clerk.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

The following procedures apply to persons who are

U.S. citizens, residents of New Jersey and overseas

Federal election voters. The term “overseas Federal

election voter(s)” means a U.S. citizen who resides

outside the U.S., and (but for such residence) would be

qualified to vote in New Jersey.

• civilians attached to the Armed Forces outside

the U.S. and their spouses and dependents when

residing with or accompanying them.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEW JERSEY 201

• overseas Federal election voters.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections for Federal office in a calendar year.

New Jersey accepts your FPCA for registration and

voting purposes.

If you want an absentee ballot sent to you by airmail, the

county clerk must receive your FPCA request not later

than 30 days before the election.

If you are residing overseas and want an absentee ballot

sent to you by fax, the county clerk must receive your

FPCA request not later than 4 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county board of elections office by the close of polls on

election day.

County clerks mail absentee ballots, as far as

practicable, 40 days before the election.

If you have not received your ballot from the state in a

timely manner, for general election for Federal office,

you may use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• If you are overseas, New Jersey allows you to

send the FPCA request for an absentee ballot for

Federal offices by fax. You must also submit the

original FPCA by airmail to the appropriate

county clerk.

• If you are overseas, New Jersey allows you to

receive the blank federal ballot by fax. If you

wish to receive the blank federal ballot by fax,

the county clerk must receive your FPCA not

later than 4 days before the election.

• If you are overseas, New Jersey allows you to

return the voted ballot by fax, no later than 8 p.m.

(EST) on election day. You must also submit the

original ballot by airmail.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Any person who has been declared to be mentally

disqualified from voting, by a court of competent

jurisdiction; or a person who is serving a sentence, is on

probation or parole, as a result of a conviction for an

indictable offense under the laws of this or another state

or of the U.S., may not register to vote.

B. Late Registration

Discharged military personnel (including their spouses

and dependents) and released civilians attached to or

serving with the Armed Forces (including their spouses

and dependents) who return to New Jersey too late to

register on the last registration day before any election

may still register and obtain an emergency voting form

at the office of the county commissioner of registration,

if individual was previously registered to vote in New

Jersey. If individual was not previously registered to

vote, he or she may obtain an emergency voting form

upon presentation of his/her discharge or certification

of service.

C. Where To Send It

If you are not currently registered to vote and are using

the FPCA to register to vote and to request an absentee

Ballot, or if you do not know the county of your former

voting residence, mail your application to the state

division of election at PO Box 304, Trenton, New

Jersey 08625.
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The FPCA requesting an absentee ballot is to be mailed to the County

Clerk of the count in which you were formally registered.

County County Seat Zip Code

Atlantic 5901 Main Street, Mays Landing 08330-1797

Bergen One Bergen Plaza, Room 122, Hackensack 07601

Burlington Court Complex, PO Box 6000,

49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly 08060-1397

Camden Election Div., 6th St. Entrance, Suite 316

PO Box 150, Camden 08101-0150

Cape May 7 N. Main Street, PO Box 5000,

Cape May Courthouse 08210-5000

Cumberland PO Box 716, 60 W. Broad St., Bridgeton 08302-2665

Essex 465 King Blvd, Room 247, Newark 07102-1795

Gloucester Ct.House, 1st Floor, PO Box 129,

1 North Broad St., Woodbury 08096-3327

Hudson 583 Newark Avenue Jersey City 07306-2018

Hunterdon 71 Main Street, Hall of Records,

Flemington 08822-1495

Mercer Court House, PO Box 8068,

209 S. Broad Street, Trenton 08650-8068

County County Seat Zip Code

Middlesex PO Box 1110, 75 Bayard St., 4th Fl.

New Brunswick 08901-1110

Monmouth 300 Halls Mill Road, Freehold 07728-1254

Morris PO Box 315, Court Street, Morristown 07963-0315

Ocean PO Box 2191, Court House, Rm. 105

118 Washington St., Toms River 08754-2191

Passaic 401 Grand Street, Paterson 07505

Salem 92 Market St., PO Box 18, Salem 08079-1913

Somerset PO Box 3000, 20 Grove St.,

Administration Building, Somerville 08876-1262

Sussex 4 Park Place, Newton 07860-1795

Union Court House, 1st Fl., Rom 115,

2 Broad Street, Elizabeth 07207-6099

Warren 413 Second Street, Court House,

Belvidere 07823-1500

A Vote Is A Terrible Thing To Waste!

By Captain Elizabeth A. Ortiz, USAF, Ramstein, Germany
203

NEW MEXICO

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

E

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your New

Mexico voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation, you must submit

a completed FPCA which indicates your new political

party affiliation so that the local election official

receives it no later than 28 days before the election in

which you wish to vote.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
204 NEW MEXICO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New Mexico and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election (for

local, state and Federal office ballots).

New Mexico waives your registration.

To request an absentee ballot, the local county clerk

must receive your FPCA not later than the Thursday

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office before the close of polls on

election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 40

days before the primary election, 49 days before the

general election, and 35 days before a special election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

New Mexico does not allow electronic transmission of

the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New Mexico and overseas

citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in New Mexico.

A. Who Can Do It

• New Mexico residents temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election.

New Mexico waives your registration.

To request an absentee ballot the local county clerk

must receive your FPCA not later than the Thursday

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office before the close of polls on

election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 40

days before the primary election, 49 days before the

general election, and 35 days before a special election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

New Mexico does not allow electronic transmission of

the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEW MEXICO 205

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons who have been convicted of a felony who have

not been granted a pardon by the governor or have not

served the entirety of their sentence, including a term of

probation or parole, and those persons who have been

judged mentally incompetent by a court of law may not

register to vote.

B. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Bernalillo 1 Civic Plaza, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2169

Catron Box 197, Reserve, NM 87830-0197

Chaves Box 580, Roswell, NM 88202-0580

Cibola 515 W. High, Grants, NM 87020-2526

Colfax Box 159, Raton, NM 87740-0159

Curry P.O. Box 1168, Clovis, NM 88102-1168

De Baca Box 347, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0347

County County Seat Zip Code

Dona Ana 251 W. Amador Avenue

Las Cruces, NM 88005-2893

Eddy Box 850, Carlsbad, NM 88221-0850

Grant Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898

Guadalupe 420 Parker Avenue, Santa Rosa, NM 88435-2361

Harding Box 1002, Mosquero, NM 87733-1002

Hidalgo 300 S. Shakespeare Street

Lordsburg, NM 88045-1939

Lea Box 1507, Lovington, NM 88260-1507

Lincoln Box 338, Carrizozo, NM 88301-0338

Los Alamos P.O. Box 30, Los Alamos, NM 87544-0030

Luna P.O. Box 1838, Deming, NM 88031-1838

McKinley Box 1268, Gallup, NM 87301-1268

Mora Box 360, Mora, NM 87732-0360

Otero 1000 New York Avenue, Room 108

Alamogordo, NM 88310-6932

Quay Box 1225, Tucumcari, NM 88401-1225

Rio Arriba Box 158, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575-0158

Roosevelt 101 West First Street, Portales, NM 88130-5901

Sandoval Box 40, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0040

San Juan Box 550, Aztec, NM 87410-0550

San Miguel 500 West National Ave.

Las Vegas, NM 87701-3703

Santa Fe Box 1985, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1985

Sierra 311 Date Street, Tor C, NM 87901-2398

Socorro Box 1, Socorro, NM 87801-0001

Taos Box 676, Taos, NM 87571-0676

Torrance Box 48, Estancia, NM 87016-0048

Union Box 430, Clayton, NM 88415-0430

Valencia Box 969, Los Lunas, NM 87031-0969

VOTE! The Voice That Counts....

by Yvette Thorpe, Fort McPherson, Georgia
206 NEW MEXICO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
207

NEW YORK

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c. STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

F

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if

you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your New York

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your

address includes a rural route, describe its location in Item 7.

For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway

_____, across the street from the _____ gas station.”

This address must be different from the one provided in Item

4 and must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent - usually your current mailing address. It must be

different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot

vote in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Item 6 of the

FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections. If you are

currently registered and want to change your political party

affiliation or you have previously declined to indicate a

political party and you now want to vote in a primary election,

you must timely submit a completed FPCA, which includes

your new political party affiliation, to the local election

official. Please note that when changing parties, your new

political party affiliation will not become effective until after

the general election preceding the primary election of interest

to you. For example, if a person voted in the 2000 Republican

primary and wants to vote in the 2002 Democratic primary,

the voter must return a change of political party choice

postmarked not later than 25 days before the 2001 general

election and received by the local board of elections not later

than 20 days before the 2001 general election. Following the

election, the change will be officially recorded.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

	
	
	
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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New York and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections within a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local board of elections so that

it arrives not later than 25 days before the primary

election and not later than 10 days before a general or

special election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the local

board of elections so that it arrives not later than 7 days

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot to the

local board of elections. It must be postmarked by the

day before the election and must arrive by the seventh

day after the election. Ask the mail clerk to hand stamp

the ballot envelope to ensure a date appears on the

envelope.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots

approximately 32 days before an election, with the

following exceptions: ballots are sent out 12 days

before special elections and 25 days before school

board elections in New York City and Buffalo.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

New York does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

If you are outside the U.S., your spouse, parent, adult

child, brother, sister or duly authorized agent may apply

to the local board of elections for an absentee ballot on

your behalf.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of New York and special Federal

voters. The term “special Federal voter” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in New York.

• New York residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• special Federal voters (for Federal office ballots

only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections within a calendar year.

If you are a New York resident temporarily residing

outside the U.S., register by sending a completed FPCA

to the local board of elections early enough to request,

receive, fill in and return the state mail registration form

so that it is postmarked not later than 25 days before the

election, and received by the local board of elections not

later than 20 days before the election. Local election

officials will send you an absentee ballot upon the

timely return of the state mail registration form.

If you are a registered New York resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the local

board of elections so that it arrives not later than 7 days

before the election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NEW YORK 209

If you are an unregistered special Federal voter, register

by submitting a completed FPCA to the local board of

elections so that it arrives not later than 25 days before

any election.

If you are a registered special Federal voter, request an

absentee ballot by sending a completed FPCA to the

local board of elections so that it arrives not later than 7

days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot to the

local board of elections. It must be postmarked by the

day before the election and must arrive by the seventh

day after the election. Ask the mail clerk to hand stamp

the ballot envelope to ensure a date appears on the

envelope.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 32 days before an election, with the

following exceptions: ballots are sent out 12 days

before special elections and 25 days before school

board elections in New York City and Buffalo.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

New York does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Convicted felons serving a term of imprisonment

(including parole) and those found mentally

incompetent may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled after four (4) years of inactive

status.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notification of approval or denial is sent to resident

voters. Military voters and special Federal voters

receive either a ballot or notification of denial.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never

Lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who was born abroad and who is eligible

to vote and who has never lived in the U.S. may register

and vote in the county where a parent would be eligible

to register and vote (for Federal offices only).

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Board of Elections,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Albany 16 Eagle Street

Albany, NY 12207-1019

Allegany 7 Court Street

Belmont, NY 14813-1085

Broome 44 Hawley St.

PO Box 1766

Binghamton, NY 13902-3722

Cattaraugus 302 Court St.

Little Valley, NY 14755-1091

Cayuga 10 Court St.

Auburn, NY 13021-3470

Chautauqua Gerace Office Bldg., 3 N. Erie St.

Mayville, NY 14757-1007

Chemung 425 Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 588

Elmira, NY 14902-0588

Chenango County Office Bldg., 5 Court St.

Norwich, NY 13815-1676

Clinton 137 Margaret St.

Plattsburg, NY 12901-2933

Columbia 401 State St.

Hudson, NY 12534-1996

Cortland County Court House,

46 Greenbush Street, Suite 102

Cortland, NY 13045-3703

Delaware 3 Gallant Ave.

Delhi, NY 13753-1095

Dutchess 47 Cannon St.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3270

Erie 134 W. Eagle St.

Buffalo, NY 14202-3896

Essex County Court House, PO Box 217

Elizabethtown, NY 12932-9801

Franklin 355 West Main Street

Malone, NY 12953-1821

Fulton 2714 STHWY 29, Suite 1

Johnstown, NY 12095-9801

Genesee 15 Main Street, PO Box 284

Batavia, NY 14021-0284

Greene 441 Main St., 2nd Floor

Catskill, NY 12414-1445

Hamilton County Complex, Route 8, PO Box 175

Lake Pleasant, NY 12108-9801

Herkimer 109 Mary St., Suite 1306

Herkimer, NY 13350-0527

Jefferson 175 Arsenal St.

Watertown, NY 13601-2543

Lewis 7660 North State Street

Lowville, NY 13367-9801

Livingston 6 Court Street, Room 104

Geneseo, NY 14454-1043

Madison N. Court Street, PO Box 666

Wampsville, NY 13163-9998
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County County Seat Zip Code

Monroe 39 Main St. West

Rochester, NY 14614-1490

Montgomery Old Court House

P.O. Box 1500

Fonda, NY 12068-1500

Nassau New Admin Bldg.,

400 County Seat Drive

Mineola, NY 11501-4800

Niagara 59 Park Ave.

Lockport, NY 14094-2752

Oneida 800 Park Ave.

Utica, NY 13501-2974

Onondaga Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St.

Syracuse, NY 13202-2999

Ontario 20 Ontario Street

Canandaigua, NY 14424-1801

Orange 25 Court Lane, PO Box 30

Goshen, NY 10924-1508

Orleans County Office Bldg., 14016 Rt. 31

Albion, NY 14411-9382

Oswego 46 E. Bridge St.

Oswego, NY 13126-2118

Otsego County Office Bldg., 197 Main St.

Cooperstown, NY 13326-1193

Putnam 1 Geneva Road

Brewster, NY 10509

Rensselaer 1600 7th Ave.

Troy, NY 12180-4098

Rockland 11 New Hempstead Rd.

New City, NY 10956-3600

St. Lawrence Courthouse, 48 Court St.

Canton, NY 13617-9987

Saratoga 50 W. High St.

Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1979

Schenectady 430 State Street, Suite 108

Schenectady, NY 12305-2170

Schoharie 300 Main Street, Room 300

PO Box 99

Schoharie, NY 12157-9998

Schuyler County Building

105 9th Street, Unit 13

Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1435

County County Seat Zip Code

Seneca 1 DiPronio Dr.

Waterloo, NY 13165-1681

Steuben 3 E. Pulteney Sq.

Bath, NY 14810-1510

Suffolk Yaphank Avenue, PO Box 700

Yaphank, NY 11980-9733

Sullivan 100 North Street, PO Box 5012.

Monticello, NY 12701-5192

Tioga County Office Bldg.

56 Main St.

Owego, NY 13827-1595

Tompkins Court House Annex

128 E. Buffalo St.

Ithaca, NY 14850-4273

Ulster 284 Wall Street

Kingston, NY 12401-3641

Warren 1340 St. Route 9

Lake George, NY 12845-9803

Washington 383 Broadway

Fort Edward, NY 12828-1021

Wayne 157 Montezuma St. Ext., P.O. Box 636

Lyons, NY 14489-0636

Westchester 25 Quarropas Street

White Plains, NY 10601-4824

Wyoming 76 North Main St.

Warsaw, NY 14569-1027

Yates 110 Court Street, Room 102

Penn Yan, NY 14527-1130

New York City, send to the borough board of election at the following address:

NY (Manhattan) 200 Varick Street, New York 10014

Bronx 1780 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457

Kings (Brooklyn) 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Queens 42-16 West Street, Queens Plaza,

Long Island City, NY 11101

Richmond 1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305

(Staten Island)

ComeOn,Let’sRockTheBoat!Vote!

by Kathy Webster, Chair, FAWCO, England
211

NORTH CAROLINA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

D

E

G

C

A

B

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

F

H

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You are requested to fill out this box. This data is

requested from some states by the Department of Justice in

their enforcement of the Voting Rights Act and the National

Voter Registration Act. Enter the choice that best describes

you from the following list for both ethnicity and race.

Choices for ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino-of any race

(write HL) or Not Hispanic or Latino (write NH). Choices

for race: White (W), Black or African American (B),

American Indian or Alaska Native (I), Asian (A), Multiracial (M), Other (O), or Undesignated (U). For example, a

person with Hispanic ethnicity who is white would write

“HLW” in the space provided.

B. Though optional, providing your Driver’s License

number in this blank would be helpful in processing your

application.

C. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable or if

you are a first time voter.

D. Provide the complete street address of your North

Carolina voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route, describe

its location in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2

miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence. Please note that the

local board of elections may make a reasonable

investigation concerning your residence. Written

verification of residency may be required.

E. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent - usually your current mailing address. It must be

different from the address you provided in Item 3.

F. You must register with a party to vote in that party’s

primary unless that party allows unaffiliated voters to vote

in its primary. If you indicate a political party that is not a

qualified party, or indicate no party, you will be listed as

“Unaffiliated”. You must write the name of your political

party affiliation (Example: Democratic, Republican,

Libertarian or other qualified party), “Unaffiliated”, or

“None” in Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party choice is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. To change or declare your political party choice,

you must complete this section and return the FPCA at least

25 days before the election.

G. Check ONE box.

H. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
212 NORTH CAROLINA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of North Carolina and members of

the Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections within a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA or written request to the county board

of elections any time before the election.

To request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

to the local board of elections any time before the

election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

Absentee ballots are available 50 days before an

election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have received your state

ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: The certificate on the ballot

return envelope must be witnessed by two persons 18

years of age or older. Witnesses must provide their

signatures and addresses.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• North Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• North Carolina allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• North Carolina allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of North Carolina and overseas

citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in North Carolina.

The following people are eligible to register absentee:

• civilians attached to and serving with the U.S.

Armed Forces outside the U.S. (for local, state

and Federal office ballots)

• members of the Peace Corps (for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

The following people are not eligible to register

absentee and must register prior to departure from the

U.S. in order to receive a ballot for local, state and

Federal offices. Otherwise, follow applicable

procedures below to receive an affidavit-application

and a ballot for Federal offices only:

• North Carolina residents temporarily outside the

U.S. who are unaffiliated with the U.S.

government

• overseas citizens

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections within a calendar year.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NORTH CAROLINA 213

If you are eligible to register absentee, you may register

and request an absentee ballot by sending a completed

FPCA or written request to the county board of

elections.

If you are eligible to register absentee and only wish to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to

the county board of elections any time before the

election, indicating your request for an absentee ballot.

If you are not eligible to register absentee, send your

completed FPCA to the county board of elections so

that it arrives not earlier than 50 days before the election

and not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the

election. If you had registered prior to your departure

from North Carolina, local election officials will send

you a ballot for local, state and Federal offices. If you

did not register prior to your departure from North

Carolina, local election officials will send you an

affidavit-application to be completed and returned with

the ballot for Federal offices.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

Absentee ballots are available 50 days before an

election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA/Affidavit-Application: No notary or witness

required.

Ballot Return Envelope: The certificate on the ballot

return envelope must be witnessed by two persons 18

years of age or older. Witnesses must provide their

signatures and addresses.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• North Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request by fax.

After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• North Carolina allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• North Carolina allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Late Registration

Any member of the Uniformed Services who is

qualified to vote absentee and returns to North Carolina

after the registration records have closed, may still

register and vote in person up to and including election

day.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

A person convicted of a felony may not register to vote,

unless that person is restored to the rights of citizenship.

A person is automatically restored to the rights of

citizenship upon unconditional discharge from prison,

probation, or parole.

C. Cancellation of Registration

Any person who fails to respond to confirmation

mailings and who fails to contact the county board of

elections office through the next two consecutive

general elections for Federal office following the date

of the mailing may be removed from the registration

rolls.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, provide the information

requested in the notice of denial. If a second denial is

received, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Board of Elections,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Alamance 206 W. Elm Street, Graham 27253

Alexander PO Box 326, Taylorsville 28681

Alleghany PO Box 65, Sparta 28675
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County County Seat Zip Code

Anson PO Box 768, Wadesboro 28170

Ashe PO Box 276, Jefferson 28640

Avery PO Box 145, Newland 28657

Beaufort PO Box 1016, Washington 27889

Bertie PO Box 312, Windsor 27983

Bladen PO Box 512, Elizabethtown 28337

Brunswick PO Box 2, Bolivia 28422

Buncombe PO Box 7468, Asheville 28802

Burke PO Box 798, Morganton 28680-0798

Cabarrus PO Box 1315, Concord 28026-1315

Caldwell PO Box 564, Lenoir 28645

Camden PO Box 206, Camden 27921

Carteret 1724-A Life Oak Street, Beaufort 28516-1898

Caswell PO Box 698, Yanceyville 27379

Catawba PO Box 132, Newton 28658-0389

Chatham PO Box 111, Pittsboro 27312

Cherokee PO Box 816, Murphy 28906

Chowan PO Box 133, Edenton 27932

Clay PO Box 687, Hayesville 28904

Cleveland PO Box 1299, Shelby 28151-1299

Columbus PO Box 37, Whiteville 28472

Craven 406 Craven Street, New Bern 28560

Cumberland PO Box 1829, Fayetteville 283029

Currituck PO Box 177, Currituck 27929

Dare PO Box 1000, Manteo 27954

Davidson PO Box 1084, Lexington 27293-1084

Davie 140 S. Main St., Room 103, Mocksville 27028-2412

Duplin PO Box 975, Kenansville 28349

Durham PO Box 868, Durham 27702

Edgecombe PO Box 10, Tarboro 27886

Forsyth 680 W. Fourth Street, Winston Salem 27101-2730

Franklin PO Box 180, Louisburg 27549

Gaston PO Box 1396, Gastonia 28053

Gates PO Box 621, Gatesville 27938

Graham PO Box 1239, Robbinsville 28771

Granville PO Box 83, Oxford 27565

Greene PO Box 583, Snow Hill 28580-0583

Guilford PO Box 3427, Greensboro 27402

Halifax PO Box 101, Halifax 27839

Harnett PO Box 356, Lillington 27546

Haywood 1233 N. Main St., Annex II, Waynesville 28786

Henderson PO Box 2090, Hendersonville 28793

Hertford PO Box 416, Winton 27986

Hoke PO Box 1565, Raeford 28376

Hyde PO Box 152, Swanquarter 27885

Iredell 117 Court St., B-1, Statesville 28677

Jackson 401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva 28779

Johnston PO Box 1172, Smithfield 27577

Jones PO Box 263, Trenton 28585

County County Seat Zip Code

Lee PO Box 1443, Sanford 27331-1443

Lenoir PO Box 3503, Kinston 28502

Lincoln 115 W. Main St., Room 201, Lincolnton 28092

Macon 5 West Main Street, Franklin 28734

Madison PO Box 142, Marshall 28753

Martin PO Box 801, Williamston 27892

McDowell PO Box 1509, Marion 28752

Mecklenburg PO Box 31788, Charlotte 28231-1788

Mitchell PO Box 381, Bakersville 28705

Montgomery PO Box 607, Troy 27371

Moore PO Box 787, Carthage 28327

Nash PO Box 305, Nashville 27856

New Hanover 24 N. Third St., Rm. 101, Wilmington 28401

Northampton PO Box 603, Jackson 27845

Onslow 521 Mill Avenue, Jacksonville 28540

Orange PO Box 220, Hillsborough 27278

Pamlico PO Box 464, Bayboro 28515

Pasquotank PO Box 28, Elizabeth City 27907-0028

Pender PO Box 1232, Burgaw 28425

Perquimans PO Box 336, Hartford 27944

Person 304 S. Morgan St., Rm. 150, Roxboro 27573

Pitt PO Drawer 56, Greenville 27835-0056

Polk PO Box 253, Columbus 28722

Randolph Shaw Bldg., 158 Worth St., Asheboro 27203

Richmond PO Box 1843, Rockingham 28379

Robeson PO Box 2159, Lumberton 28359

Rockingham PO Box 208, Wentworth 27375-0208

Rowan 130 W. Innes Street, Salisbury 28144

Rutherford PO Box 927, Rutherfordton 28139

Sampson PO Box 33, Clinton 28329

Scotland 231 E. Cronly St., Ste. 305, Laurinburg 28352

Stanly 201 S. Second St., Rm. 302, Albemarle 28001

Stokes PO Box 34, Danbury 27016

Surry PO Box 372, Dobson 27017

Swain PO Box 133, Bryson City 28713

Transylvania PO Drawer 868, Brevard 28712

Tyrrell PO Box 449, Columbia 27925

Union PO Box 1106, Monroe 28111-1106

Vance 300 S. Garnett Street, Henderson 27536

Wake PO Box 695, Raleigh 27602-0695

Warren PO Box 803, Warrenton 27589

Washington PO Box 1007, Plymouth 27962-1007

Watauga PO Box 528, Boone 28607

Wayne PO Box 1240, Goldsboro 27533

Wilkes 110 North Street, Rm. 315, Wilkesboro 28697

Wilson PO Box 2121, Wilson 27894-2121

Yadkin PO Box 877, Yadkinville 27055

Yancey PO Box 763, Burnsville 28714

Serve Your Country Again: VOTE

by GySgt Keith Backus, USMC, Jacksonville, NC
215

NORTH DAKOTA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

E

D

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your North

Dakota voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location. For example: “on Highway _____,

2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from

the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the

county or township where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. Check ONE box.

E. You must sign the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
216 NORTH DAKOTA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of North Dakota and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections within a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

North Dakota has no voter registration.

To request an absentee ballot, the county auditor must

receive your FPCA at any time in an election year.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county auditor before the county canvassing board

meets which is usually 3 days after the election and as

many as 6 days after the election.

Postmark your voted ballot before election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 40

days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• North Dakota allows you to send the FPCA for

ballot request by fax. After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

• North Dakota allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• North Dakota allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Agent

Any person acting as an agent on your behalf may

request an application for an absentee ballot for you.

The request can be made by telephone or in person at

the county auditor’s office.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

North Dakota provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available before an election if you will be unable

to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

extremely remote areas of the world.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.C. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

extremely remote areas of the world. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

The state special write-in ballot may be requested at any

time before the election. It may be used to vote for

presidential electors, members of the U.S. Senate and

members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Vote it

by writing in a party preference for each office, the

names of specific candidates for each office or the name

of the person whom you prefer for each office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of North Dakota and overseas

citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in North Dakota.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES NORTH DAKOTA 217

• residents of North Dakota temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections within a calendar year.

North Dakota has no voter registration.

To request an absentee ballot, the county auditor must

receive your FPCA at any time in an election year.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county auditor before the county canvassing board

meets which is usually 3 days after the election and as

many as 6 days after the election.

Postmark your voted ballot before election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 40

days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• North Dakota allows you to send the FPCA for

ballot request by fax. After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

• North Dakota allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• North Dakota allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Agent

Any person acting as an agent on your behalf may

request an application for an absentee ballot for you.

The request can be made by telephone or in person at

the county auditor’s office.

G. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

North Dakota provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available before an election if you will be unable

to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

extremely remote areas of the world.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.C. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

extremely remote areas of the world. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

The state special write-in ballot may be requested at any

time before the election. It may be used to vote for

presidential electors, members of the U.S. Senate and

members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Vote it

by writing in a party preference for each office, the

names of specific candidates for each office or the name

of the person whom you prefer for each office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of treason or another felony (unless

civil rights are restored) or found mentally incompetent

by a court or other authority having jurisdiction (unless

order is rescinded) may not vote.

B. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams PO Box 589, Hettinger 58639-0589

Barnes 230 4th Street, NW, Valley City 58072-2947

Benson PO Box 206, Minnewaukan 58351-0206

Billings PO Box 168, Medora 58645-0168

Bottineau 314 W. 5th Street, Bottineau 58318-1204

Bowman PO Box 439, Bowman 58623-0439

Burke PO Box 310, Bowbells 58721-0310
218 NORTH DAKOTA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

County County Seat Zip Code

Burleigh PO Box 5518, Bismarck 58506-5518

Cass PO Box 2806, Fargo 58108-2806

Cavalier 901 3rd Street, Langdon 58249-2457

Dickey PO Box 215, Ellendale 58436-0215

Divide PO Box 49, Crosby 58730-0049

Dunn PO Box 105, Manning 58642-0105

Eddy 524 Central Avenue, New Rockford 58356-1698

Emmons PO Box 129, Linton 58552-0128

Foster PO Box 104, Carrington 58421-0104

Golden Valley PO Box 67, Beach 58621-0067

Grand Forks PO Box 5726, Grand Forks 58206-5726

Grant PO Box 227, Carson 58529-0227

Griggs PO Box 511, Cooperstown 58425-0511

Hettinger PO Box 668, Mott 58646-0668

Kidder PO Box 167, Steele 58482-0167

LaMoure PO Box 128, LaMoure 58458-0128

Logan 301 Broadway, Napoleon 58561-7010

McHenry PO Box 147, Towner 58788-0147

McIntosh PO Box D, Ashley 58413-0019

McKenzie PO Box 543, Watford City 58854-0543

McLean PO Box 1108, Washburn 58577-1108

Mercer PO Box 39, Stanton 58571-0039

Morton 210 2nd Avenue, NW, Mandan 58554-3158

Mountrail PO Box 69, Stanley 58784-0069

County County Seat Zip Code

Nelson PO Box 585, Lakota 58344-0585

Oliver PO Box 188, Center 58530-0188

Pembina 301 Dakota Street W 1, Cavalier 58220-4100

Pierce 240 SE 2nd Street, Suite 5, Rugby 58368-1897

Ramsey 524 4th Avenue, Unit 6, Devils Lake 58301-2490

Ransom PO Box 668, Lisbon 58054-0668

Renville PO Box 68, Mohall 58761-0068

Richland 418 2nd Avenue, N, Wahpeton 58075-4400

Rolette PO Box 939, Rolla 58367-0939

Sargent PO Box 177, Forman 58032-0177

Sheridan PO Box 439, McClusky 58463-0636

Sioux PO Box L, Fort Yates 58538-0529

Slope PO Box NN, Amidon 58620-0449

Stark PO Box 130, Dickinson 58602-0130

Steele PO Box 275, Finley 58230-0275

Stutsman 511 2nd Ave., SE, Jamestown 58401-4299

Towner PO Box 603, Cando 58324-0603

Traill PO Box 429, Hillsboro 58045-0429

Walsh 600 Cooper Avenue, Grafton 58237-1535

Ward 315 3rd Street, SE, Minot 58702-5005

Wells PO Box 37, Fessenden 58438-0037

Williams PO Box 2047, Williston 58802-2047

VOTE....It makes US stronger!

by SMSgt Michael E. O’Neill, Ramstein AFB, Germany
C. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

NORTH DAKOTA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in extremely remote areas

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

221

OHIO

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

F

A

D

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

E

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your Ohio

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provided in Item

3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in partisan primary elections. You must indicate your

political party affiliation when applying for a partisan

primary ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican) or

“issues only” if you want to vote questions and issues

and not candidates in Item 6 of the FPCA. Political

party affiliation is not required if requesting absentee

ballots for non-partisan primary and general elections.

If you voted in a primary election within the last two

calendar years and you now want to change your

political party choice or you have previously declined to

indicate a political party and you now want to vote in a

primary election, you must submit a completed FPCA

which includes your political party affiliation to the

local election official. If you are changing political

party affiliation, you will receive, in addition to your

absentee ballot, a state affidavit form which must be

completed and returned with your voted ballot.

E. Fill in the length of time you resided in Ohio

immediately before leaving Ohio or leaving to be near

a service member. (“I was an Ohio resident for

__________.”)

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
222 OHIO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Ohio and members of the

Uniformed Services and their spouses and dependents

residing outside Ohio to be with or near such service

members. Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S.

Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps

of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for

primary, general and special elections in a calendar year

(for local, state and Federal offices).

Registration is waived only for members of the U.S.

Armed Forces and their spouses and dependents

residing outside Ohio to be with or near such service

members.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the county board of elections so

that it arrives not later than 30 days before the election.

If you are already registered or if you are not required to

register, and only wish to request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the county board of elections

so that it arrives not earlier than January 1st of the year

of the election, or not earlier than 90 days before the

election, whichever is earlier, and not later than noon on

the third day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than the close of polls on election day.

Exception: If you are voting from outside the U.S., your

ballot will be counted if it arrives not later than 10 days

after the election, as long as it is signed not later than the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials begin mailing absentee ballots

not later than 35 days before an election or 25 days

before a presidential primary election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Ohio allows you to send the FPCA for ballot

request by fax. After faxing, submit the original

FPCA by mail. Ohio does not allow you to send

the FPCA for registration by fax.

• Ohio allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax.

• Ohio does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. You

may fax directly to the appropriate county board of

elections or use the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

If you are a member of the Armed Forces, or the spouse

or dependent of a member of the Armed Forces, your

father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law,

grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, son, daughter,

stepparent, stepchild, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece may

request an absentee ballot for you, using either a special

form provided by the county board or an FPCA.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Ohio and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Ohio.

• residents of Ohio temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES OHIO 223

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for

primary, general and special elections in a calendar

year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the county board of elections so

that it arrives not later than 30 days before the election.

To request an absentee ballot if you are already

registered, send a completed FPCA to the county board

of elections so that it arrives not earlier than January 1st

of the year of the election, or not earlier than 90 days

before the election, whichever is earlier, and not later

than three days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be signed,

mailed and postmarked not later than the close of the

polls on election day. It will be counted if it is received

not later than 10 days after the election.

Local election officials begin mailing absentee ballots

not later than 35 days before an election or 25 days

before a presidential primary election.

If you have not receive your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Ohio does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons adjudicated incompetent for voting purposes or

currently incarcerated for a felony may not register or

vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure of the registered

voter, after he/she has been mailed a confirmation

notice, to do either: 1) respond to such a notice and vote

at least once during a period of four consecutive years,

which period shall include two general elections for

Federal office, or 2) update his/her registration and vote

at least once during a period of four consecutive years,

which period shall include two general elections for

Federal office.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, submit a request for

reconsideration to the director of the board of elections.

If a second request is denied, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Late Registration

Discharged military personnel and spouses who return

to Ohio after the closing date of registration are

permitted to vote prior to election day in the office of

their county board of elections.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Director, County Board of

Elections, county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams West Union 45693-1389

Allen Lima 45801-4433

Ashland Ashland 44805-2183

Ashtabula Jefferson 44047-1097

Athens Athens 45778

Auglaize Wapakoneta 45895-0158

Belmont Bellaire 43906-1547

Brown Georgetown 45121-1283

Butler Hamilton 45011-6016

Carroll Carrolton 44615-1489

Champaign Urbana 43078-9288

Clark Springfield 45501-1766

Clermont Batavia 45103-2961

Clinton Wilmington 45177-2214

Columbiana Lisbon 44432-1258

Coshocton Coshocton 43812-2397

Crawford Bucyrus 44820-2383

Cuyahoga Cleveland 44115-2497

Darke Greenville 45331-1409

Defiance Defiance 43512-2255

Delaware Delaware 43015-1777

Erie Sandusky 44870-5553

Fairfield Lancaster 43130-3875

Fayette Washington C.H. 43160-2235

Franklin Columbus 43215-4572

Fulton Wauseon 43567-1235

Gallia Gallipolis 45631-1292

Geauga Chardon 44024-1292

Greene Xenia 45385-2605

Guernsey Cambridge 43725-2657

Hamilton Cincinnati 45202-1345

Hancock Findlay 45840-3279

Hardin Kenton 43326-2387

Harrison Cadiz 43907-1197

Henry Napoleon 43545-1796

Highland Hillsboro 45133-1089

Hocking Logan 43138-1207
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County County Seat Zip Code

Holmes Millersburg 44654-1249

Huron Norwalk 44857-1168

Jackson Jackson 45640-1769

Jefferson Steubenville 43952-4499

Knox Mount Vernon 43050-3306

Lake Painesville 44077-0490

Lawrence Ironton 45638-1521

Licking Newark 43055-5663

Logan Bellefontaine 43311-2075

Lorain Elyria 44035-5681

Lucas Toledo 43604-2250

Madison London 43140-1095

Mahoning Youngstown 44507-1695

Marion Marion 43302-3089

Medina Medina 44256-1902

Meigs Pomeroy 45769-0688

Mercer Celina 45822-1790

Miami Troy 45373-3263

Monroe Woodsfield 43793-1001

Montgomery Dayton 45481-8705

Morgan McConnelsville 43756-1166

Morrow Mount Gilead 43338-1458

Muskingum Zanesville 43701-3709

Noble Caldwell 43724-1243

Ottawa Port Clinton 43452-1325

Paulding Paulding 45879-1412

Perry New Lexington 43764-1241

Pickaway Circleville 43113-1601

County County Seat Zip Code

Pike Waverly 45690-1402

Portage Ravenna 44266-2963

Preble Eaton 45320-1758

Putnam 245 E. Main Street, #102, Ottawa 45875-1957

Richland Mansfield 44907-1621

Ross Chillicothe 45601-3207

Sandusky Fremont 43420-9574

Scioto 602 Seventh Street, Room 105, Portsmouth 45662-3927

Seneca Tiffin 44883-0667

Shelby 129 E. Court Street, Sidney 45365-3060

Stark 201 Third Street, NECanton 44702-1296

Summit 470 Grant Street, Akron 44311-1157

Trumbull 2947 Youngstown Road, SE, Warren 44484-5294

Tuscarawas Courthouse Squire, PO Box 69,

New Philadelphia 44663-2599

Union 221 S. Plum Street, Marysville 43040-1621

Van Wert 118 E. Main Street, Van Wert 45891-1428

Vinton 112 N. Market Street, McArthur 45651-1298

Warren 416 S. East Street, Lebanon 45036-2314

Washington Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta 45750-3014

Wayne County Admin. Bldg., 428 W. Liberty St.,

Wooster 44691-5000

Williams 1 Courthouse Square, Bryan 43506-1751

Wood 1 Courthouse Square, Bowling Green 43402-2427

Wyandot 109 S. Sandusky Ave., Room 12,

Upper Sandusky 43351-1423

Imagine what your VOTE can do...

by Stephanie Ann Falzerano, WPAFB, Ohio
225

OKLAHOMA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

F

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Oklahoma voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party choice is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you have previously submitted an FPCA

and want to change your political party affiliation or

you have previously declined to indicate a political

party and you now want to vote in a primary election,

you must submit a completed FPCA which includes

your new political party choice to the local election

official not later than the Wednesday before the

election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Oklahoma and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections held in a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

Registration is not required.

To request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

to the county election board so that it arrives not later

than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before an election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Data to Return Ballot: Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail out ballots approximately

30 days before an election (as soon as the county

election board receives them from the printer).

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Oklahoma allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Oklahoma does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Oklahoma does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

A state special write-in absentee ballot is available 90

days before an election if you will be unable to vote by

regular absentee ballot, or in person due to military

contingencies or due to living in an isolated or

extremely remote area of the world.

You may use the FPCA or a written letter to request this

state special write-in absentee ballot. In Item 7 of the

FPCA, place one of the state special write-in labels

from Section III.D. If no labels are available, write in

Item 7 or in your letter: “Due to military contingencies

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote area

of the world, I cannot follow the regular application

procedure for an absentee ballot. I request a special

write-in absentee ballot.”

You must request the state special write-in absentee

ballot within 90 days before an election. Vote for

Federal candidates in a primary, run-off primary or

general election by writing in the names of specific

candidates or the names of persons whom you prefer. In

general elections, you may write in party preference for

each office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Oklahoma and overseas electors.

The term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Oklahoma.

• Oklahoma residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES OKLAHOMA 227

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

Registration is not required.

To request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

to the county election board so that it arrives not later

than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before an election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not

later than 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail out ballots approximately

30 days before an election (as soon as the county

election board receives them from the printer).

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Oklahoma allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

• Oklahoma does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Oklahoma does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

A state special write-in absentee ballot is available 90

days before an election if you will be unable to vote by

regular absentee ballot, or in-person due to military

contingencies or due to living in an isolated or

extremely remote area of the world.

You may use the FPCA or a written letter to request this

state special write-in absentee ballot. In Item 7 of the

FPCA, place one of the state special write-in labels

from Section III.D. If no labels are available, write in

Item 7 or in your letter: “Due to living in an isolated or

extremely remote area of the world, I cannot follow the

regular application procedure for an absentee ballot. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

You must request the state special write-in absentee

ballot within 90 days before an election. You may use it

to vote for Federal candidates in a primary, run-off

primary or general election by writing in the names of

specific candidates or the names of persons whom you

prefer. In general elections, you may write in party

preference for each office.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony for which a period of time

equal to the original sentence has not expired and those

found to be incapacitated or partially incapacitated and

prohibited from registering to vote shall be ineligible to

register to vote.

B. Late Registration

If you are honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed

Forces or terminated in your service or employment

overseas, and you are returning home to Oklahoma too

late to register for the upcoming election, you may vote

in that election only (in the precinct where you are a

qualified voter) without being registered (provided that

you have satisfied the precinct inspector that you are

entitled to vote in the election).

C. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Secretary, County Election Board,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adair Stilwell 74960-0006

Alfalfa Cherokee 73728-2548

Atoka Atoka 74525-2056

Beaver Beaver 73932-0639

Beckham Sayre 73662-3046

Blaine Watonga 73772-1286

Bryan Durant 74701-4703

Caddo Anadarko 73005-0277

Canadian El Reno 73036-0307

Carter Ardmore 73401-0883

Cherokee Tahlequah 74464-4726

Choctaw Hugo 74743-0517

Cimarron Boise City 73933-0331
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County County Seat Zip Code

Cleveland Norman 73069-6099

Coal Coalgate 74538-0202

Comanche Lawton 73501-4393

Cotton Walters 73572-1271

Craig Vinita 74301-0861

Creek Sapulpa 74067-0990

Custer Clinton* 73601-1326

Delaware Jay 74346-0589

Dewey Taloga 73667-0115

Ellis Arnett 73832-0492

Garfield Enid 73702-1872

Garvin Pauls Valley 73075-3234

Grady Chickasha 73023-1226

Grant Medford 73759-0068

Greer Mangum 73554-4200

Harmon Hollis 73550-3098

Harper Buffalo 73834-0541

Haskell Stigler 74462-2439

Hughes Holdenville 74848-3400

Jackson Altus 73522-0154

Jefferson Waurika 73573-2297

Johnston Tishomingo 73460-1730

Kay Newkirk 74647-0331

Kingfisher Kingfisher 73750-3241

Kiowa Hobart 73651-4040

Latimer Wilburton 74578-2440

LeFlore Poteau 74953-0249

Lincoln Chandler 74834-0097

Logan Guthrie 73044-4834

Love Marietta 73448-2849

McClain Purcell 73080-0759

McCurtain Idabel 74745-3835

McIntosh Eufaula 74432-1022

County County Seat Zip Code

Major Fairview 73737-2243

Marshall Madill 73446-0009

Mayes Pryor 74362-0606

Murray Sulphur 73086-0556

Muskogee Muskogee 74402-6613

Noble Perry 73077-6649

Nowata Nowata 74048-2654

Okfuskee Okemah 74859-2603

Oklahoma Oklahoma City 73105-5210

Okmulgee Okmulgee 74447-5013

Osage Pawhuska 74056-0929

Ottawa Miami 74354-7043

Pawnee Pawnee 74058-0038

Payne Stillwater 74076-1538

Pittsburg McAlester 74501-5020

Pontotoc Ada 74821-0302

Pottawatomie Shawnee 74801-6938

Pushmataha Antlers 74523-3814

Roger Mills Cheyenne 73628-0147

Rogers Claremore 74018-1029

Seminole Wewoka 74884-2653

Sequoyah Sallisaw 74955-4641

Stephens Duncan 73533-4758

Texas Guymon 73942-0607

Tillman Frederick 73542-5499

Tulsa Tulsa 74103-1014

Wagoner Wagoner 74477-0714

Washington Bartlesville 74003-6602

Washita Cordell 73632-4831

Woods Alva 73717-0184

Woodward Woodward 73802-3047

* Not county seat

Be Expressive!!!!! VOTE

by Janice Jansing, Civilian, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
D. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OKLAHOMA

“Due to military contingencies or due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world, I cannot follow the regular application procedure

for an absentee ballot. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”
230 OKLAHOMA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
231

OREGON

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

E

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your Oregon

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address is different from the one

provided in Item 4 and must be within the county where

you claim legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It is

different from the address you provided in Item 3.

D. Print the name of a political party or write, “not

affiliated with a party.” If you do not complete Item 6,

you will be registered “non-affiliated.” If you print the

name of a party that selects its candidates at the primary

election, you will be eligible to vote in that party’s

primary. Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections. If you

are not affiliated with a political party and you wish to

vote the primary ballot of a party that has authorized

participation of non-affiliated electors, write in Item 7:

“I want to vote in the (fill in the name of the political

party) primary. Please send me its primary election

absentee ballot.” In this case submit your FPCA at least

45 days prior to the primary election. Candidates

nominated at a primary election run in the general

election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct. A witness or a notary is not required.

	
	
	
232 OREGON 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oregon and members of the Uniformed Services and their family members. Uniformed

Services are defined as the U.S. Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health

Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

future elections (for local, state and Federal offices),

except if you are requesting a special write-in ballot

(See Section E).

To register to vote and request an absentee ballot, send

a completed FPCA to the county clerk by the 21st day

before the election at which you intend to vote. A

postmark of the 21st day before the election is accepted.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

clerk so that it arrives not later than the Thursday before

the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

8 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots 45 days

before the primary and general elections.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12,

and Section I. E.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Oregon allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Oregon allows you to receive the blank absentee

ballot by fax.

• Oregon does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Oregon provides a state special write-in absentee ballot

if you are residing, stationed, or working outside the

U.S. and will be unable to vote and return a regular

absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the

period provided for regular absentee ballots.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III.H. If no labels

are available, write in Item 7: “I am outside the

territorial limits of the U.S. and the District of Columbia

and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee

ballot by normal mail delivery in the time provided for

regular absentee ballots. I request a special write-in

absentee ballot.”

You may request the state special write-in ballot any

time before the election, but any request received by the

county clerk less than 40 days before the election is

treated as a request for a regular absentee ballot.

The FPCA you use to request a write-in ballot is valid

only for the election specified in the application.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens and residents of Oregon.

• Oregon residents and their spouses and

dependents temporarily residing outside the U.S.

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES OREGON 233

• overseas citizens from Oregon (for Federal

office ballots only)

• U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S.

but have a parent who is eligible to vote in

Oregon. These citizens are eligible to vote at the

same voting residence claimed by their parent

(for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

future elections, except if you are requesting a special

write-in ballot (See Section E).

To register to vote and request an absentee ballot, send

a completed FPCA to the county clerk by the 21st day

before the election at which you intend to vote. A

postmark of the 21st day before the election is accepted.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

clerk so that it arrives not later than the Thursday before

the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

8 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots 45 days

before the primary and general elections.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12 and Section II. E.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Oregon allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Oregon allows you to receive the absentee ballot

by fax.

• Oregon does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Oregon provides a state special write-in absentee ballot

if you are residing, stationed, or working outside the

U.S. and will be unable to vote and return a regular

absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the

period provided for regular absentee ballots.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III. If no labels are

available, write in Item 7: “I am outside the territorial

limits of the U.S. and the District of Columbia and I am

unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular

absentee ballots. I request a special write-in absentee

ballot.”

You may request the state special write-in ballot any

time before the election, but any request received by the

county clerk less than 40 days before the election is

treated as a request for a regular absentee ballot.

The FPCA you use to request a write-in ballot is valid

only for the election specified in the application.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Late Registration

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or merchant marine

who have been discharged within 30 days of an election

may follow the procedures outlined in Section I to

register and vote.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons found mentally incompetent by a court may not

register or vote. Persons imprisoned by the Oregon

Department of Corrections for a felony may register but

may not vote from the date of sentencing until released,

paroled or the conviction is set aside.
234 OREGON 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

C. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is valid until the registrant notifies the

county clerk of cancellation or changes to his or her

voting status. An election official also automatically

updates registrations for which they receive

information from the U. S. Postal Service of a mailing

or residence address change. Additionally, an elections

official may inactivate or cancel a registration if a

person has moved, has not responded to a notice from

the election official and has not voted for at least four

years.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the county

clerk. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

F. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never

Lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who was born abroad and who is eligible

to vote and who has never lived in the U.S. may register

temporarily and vote in the county where a parent

would be eligible to temporarily register and vote

pursuant to this action.

G. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk--Elections Office,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Baker 1995 3rd Street, Suite 150, Baker City 97814-3398

Benton 120 NW 4th Street, Room 13, Corvallis 97330-4785

Clackamas 825 Portland Avenue, Gladstone 97027-2195

Clatsop PO Box 178, 749 Commercial, Astoria 97103-0178

Columbia Columbia County Courthouse, Saint Helens 97051-2089

Coos Coos County Courthouse, Coquille 97423-1899

Crook 300 NE 3rd, Room 23, Prineville 97754-1919

Curry PO Box 746, Gold Beach 97444-9763

Deschutes 1340 NW Wall Street, Bend 97701-1941

Douglas PO Box 10, Roseburg 97470-0004

Gilliam Courthouse, PO Box 427, Condon 97823-0427

Grant 201 Humbolt, Suite 290, Canyon City 97820-0039

Harney Courthouse, 450 N Buena Vista, Burns 97720-1598

Hood River Courthouse, 309 State Street, Hood River 97031-2093

Jackson Courthouse, 10 S. Oakdale, Medford 97501-2902

Jefferson Courthouse, 75 SE C Street, Madras 97741-1709

Josephine PO Box 69, Grants Pass 97528-0203

Klamath 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls 97601-6384

Lake 513 Center Street, Lakeview 97630-1579

Lane 135 E 6th Avenue, Eugene 97401-2671

Lincoln 225 W Olive Street, Room 201, Newport 97365-2908

Linn 300 SW 4th Avenue, Albany 97321-8602

Malheur Courthouse, Box 4, 251 B Street W, Vale 97918-1397

Marion 4263 Commercial Street SE #300, Salem 97302-3987

Morrow PO Box 338, Heppner 97836-0338

Multnomah 1040 SE Morrison, Portland 97214-2495

Polk Courthouse, Room 201, Dallas 97338-3179

Sherman PO Box 365, Moro 97039-0365

Tillamook 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook 97141-2394

Umatilla 216 SE 4th Street, Pendleton 97801-2500

Union 1001 4th Street, Suite D, La Grande 97850-2121

Wallowa 101 S River St., Rm. 100 Door 16,

Enterprise 97828-1335

Wasco Courthouse, 511 Washinton St., The Dalles 97058-2266

Washington 150 N 1st Avenue, MS3, Hillsboro 97124-3070

Wheeler PO Box 327, Fossil 97830-0327

Yamhill Courthouse, 535 NE 5th Street,

McMinnville 97128-4593

It’s Your Country, It’s Your Life, It’s Your Right! VOTE!

by Captain Chad E. Hetman, USA, Louisiana
H. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

OREGON

“I am outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of

Columbia, and I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by

normal mail delivery in the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

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PENNSYLVANIA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

F

B

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You are requested to fill out this box. This data is

requested from some states by the Department of

Justice in their enforcement of the Voting Rights Act

and the National Voter Registration Act. Enter the

choice that best describes you from the following list.

AI = American Indian or Alaskan Native; AP = Asian

or Pacific Islander not Native Hawaiian; B = Black, not

of Hispanic Origin; H = Hispanic; M = Multi-racial; NH

= Native Hawaiian; W = White, not of Hispanic Origin;

O = Other.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your

Pennsylvania voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the

___________ gas station.” This address must be

different from the one provided in Item 4 and must be

within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections.

F. Check ONE box. Please note under 8f: 1) Mental

competence is not a requirement to register and vote in

Pennsylvania and 2) Reinstatement — in Pennsylvania,

once a convicted felon is released from prison, he or she

may register to vote.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Pennsylvania and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election in a

calendar year (for local, state and Federal offices).

If you are a member of the Armed Forces, you are

exempted from registration and the county board of

elections must receive your FPCA for ballot request

anytime before the election. In some cases, however,

the county board of elections may send you a state Voter

Registration Mail Application (VRMA) or a state

absentee ballot application if they cannot determine

from the information on the FPCA whether or not you

meet all the requirements to vote in that county. Either

the state VRMA or the state absentee ballot application

must be completed and returned with the voted ballot to

the county board of elections so your ballot for all

offices is counted. If the local election official does not

receive either application, your ballot will be counted

for Federal offices only.

If you are a spouse or dependent of a member of the

Armed Forces, or a merchant marine member or a

spouse or dependent of a merchant marine member, the

county board of elections must receive your FPCA for

ballot request anytime before the election. If you are not

registered you will receive, along with your ballot, a

state VRMA. You must complete and return the state

VRMA with your voted ballot so your ballot for all

offices is counted. If you do not return the state VRMA,

the ballot is counted for Federal offices only.

The registration declaration on the Pennsylvania

VRMA is accepted for all purposes as the equivalent of

an affidavit, and if the VRMA contains a materially

false statement, the applicant will be subject to penalties

for perjury.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election.

Local election officials mail ballots and state

registration materials approximately 45 days before the

election.

If official absentee ballots are not available at that time,

you will be sent a special write-in absentee ballot.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Generally, Pennsylvania:

• Allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot by fax. After faxing, submit

the FPCA by mail.

• Allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

• Does not allow you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

In Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Indiana, Mercer and

Warren counties, only members of the Uniformed

Services in designated hostile fire, imminent danger,

combat zone or other qualified hazardous duty areas

may utilize the faxing option.

In Armstrong, Berks, Blair, Bradford, Clarion, Clinton,

Elk, Fulton, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Perry and

Somerset counties, only members of the Uniformed

Services and their family members may utilize the

faxing options listed above.

All other Pennsylvania counties allow all citizens

covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act to utilize the faxing option.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES PENNSYLVANIA 239

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Pennsylvania provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 50 days before the primary election and

70 days before the general election if you will be unable

to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by

reason of military service or living in a remote or

isolated area of the world.

The FPCA may be used to request the state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.E. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote during the regular absentee balloting period by

reason of living or performing military service in an

extremely remote or isolated area of the world. I request

a special write-in absentee ballot.”

The special write-in ballot may be requested at any time

before the election.

Vote the special write-in ballot by writing in the names

of specific candidates from the list provided.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Pennsylvania and overseas

electors. The term “overseas electors” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Pennsylvania.

• U.S. Government employees overseas and their

spouses and dependents (for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

• other residents of Pennsylvania temporarily

residing outside the U.S. (for local, state and

Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots

only).

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election in a

calendar year.

If you are a civilian employee of the U.S. Government,

or a spouse or dependent of a civilian employee of the

U.S. Government, the county board of elections must

receive your FPCA for ballot request anytime before the

election. If you are not registered you will receive,

along with your ballot, a state Voter Registration Mail

Application (VRMA). You must complete and return

the state VRMA with your voted ballot so your ballot

for all offices is counted. If you do not return the state

VRMA, the ballot is counted for Federal offices only.

If you are a registered Pennsylvania elector temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the county board of elections

must receive your FPCA at least 7 days before the

election.

If you are an unregistered resident temporarily residing

outside the U.S., the county board of elections must

receive your FPCA not later than 30 days before the

election. If you meet the state residency requirement for

registration, you will receive an official absentee ballot

and a state VRMA. The completed state VRMA must

arrive at least 30 days before the election for the ballot

to be counted for all offices. If the state VRMA is not

received timely, your ballot will be counted for Federal

offices only.

If you are an overseas elector who does not meet the

state residency requirement, you will receive a ballot

for Federal offices only.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election.

Local election officials mail ballots and state

registration materials approximately 45 days before the

election.

If official absentee ballots are not available at that time,

you will be sent a special write-in absentee ballot.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Generally, Pennsylvania:

• Allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot by fax. After faxing, submit

the FPCA by mail.

• Allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.
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• Does not allow you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

In Armstrong, Berks, Blair, Bradford, Chester, Clarion,

Clinton, Delaware, Elk, Fulton, Indiana, Lehigh,

Luzerne, Mercer, Montour, Monroe, Perry, Somerset

and Warren counties, faxing is not allowed.

All other Pennsylvania counties allow all citizens

covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act to utilize the faxing options listed

above.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Pennsylvania provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 50 days before the primary election and

70 days before the general election if you will be unable

to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by

reason of living in a remote or isolated area of the

world.

The FPCA may be used to request the state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.E. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote during the regular absentee balloting period by

reason of living in an extremely remote or isolated area

of the world. I request a special write-in absentee

ballot.”

The special write-in ballot may be requested at any time

before the election.

Vote the special write-in ballot by writing in the names

of specific candidates from the list provided.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned for a felony conviction may not

vote absentee.

B. Action on Registration Requests

Notification of registration or denial is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Board of Elections,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Adams Gettysburg 17325-2312

Allegheny Pittsburgh 15219-2953

Armstrong Kittanning 16201-1448

Beaver Beaver 15009-2145

Bedford Bedford 15522-0166

Berks Reading 19601-3540

Blair Hollidaysburg 16648-2022

Bradford Towanda 18848-1878

Bucks Doylestown 18901-4318

Butler Butler 16603-1208

Cambria Ebensburg 15931-1947

Cameron Emporium 15834-1469

Carbon Jim Thorpe 18229-0129

Centre Bellefonte 16823-1488

Chester West Chester 19382-0990

Clarion Clarion 16214-1093

Clearfield Clearfield 16830-2425

Clinton Lock Haven 17745-1385

Columbia Bloomsburg 17815-0380

Crawford Meadville 16335-2678

Cumberland Carlisle 17013-3044

Dauphin Harrisburg 17108-1295

Delaware Media 19063-2728

Elk Ridgway 15853-0448

Erie Erie 16501-1096

Fayette Uniontown 15401-3412

Forest Tionesta 16353-0126

Franklin Chambersburg 17201-2211

Fulton McConnellsburg 17233-1198

Greene Waynesburg 15370-1839

Huntingdon Huntingdon 16652-1486

Indiana Indiana 15701-3934

Jefferson Brookville 15825-1269

Juniata Mifflintown 17059-0068

Lackawanna Scranton 18503-1714

Lancaster Lancaster 17608-3480

Lawrence New Castle 16101-3593

Lebanon Lebanon 17042-6794

Lehigh Allentown 18101-2400

Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 18711-1001

Lycoming Williamsport 17701-0536

McKean Smethport 16749-0507

Mercer Mercer 16137-1227

Mifflin Lewistown 17044-1797

Monroe Stroudsburg 18360-2170

Montgomery Norristown 19404-0311

Montour Danville 17821-1999

Northampton Easton 18042-3695

Northumberland Sunbury 17801-2360

Perry New Bloomfield 17068-0037

Philadelphia Philadelphia 19107-3211

Pike Milford 18337-1535

Potter Coudersport 16915-1690

Schuylkill Pottsville 17901-3602

Snyder Middleburg 17842-0217
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County County Seat Zip Code

Somerset Somerset 15501-1459

Sullivan Laporte 18626-0157

Susquehanna Montrose 18801-0218

Tioga Wellsboro 16901-0589

Union Lewisburg 17837-1996

Venango Franklin 16323-0831

County County Seat Zip Code

Warren Warren 16365-2399

Washington Washington 15301-4480

Wayne Honesdale 18431-1996

Westmoreland Greensburg 15601-9620

Wyoming Tunkhannock 18657-1216

York York 17401-1256

Be A Believer. Pull The Lever. VOTE!

by Terri Whitten, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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E. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

PENNSYLVANIA

“I am unable to vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in an extremely remote or isolated

area of the world. I request a special write-in ballot.”

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PUERTO RICO

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

D

G

I

A

B

C

J

K

H

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Both your paternal and your maternal surnames are

required. Otherwise, provide your full name as it

appears on file at the Commonwealth Election

Commission.

B. Provide your father’s and mother’s first names.

C. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

D. Provide the complete street address of your Puerto

Rico voting residence. If your address includes a rural

route, describe its’ location. For example: “On

Highway ____, 2 miles past Highway ____, across the

street from the ____ gas station.” A post office box is

not sufficient. This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within Puerto Rico.

E. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provided in Item

3. Please note: members of the Armed Forces and

merchant marine must utilize an APO/FPO address if

available.

F. Provide your e-mail, phone or fax number,

whichever is the easiest way to contact you.

G. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections.

H. The certifying officer who signs Item 9 must state

here: “I certify that [voter] is a [member of the U.S.

Army, student at XX University, etc., whichever is

applicable].” See Sections I and II D below for details.

I. Check ONE box.

J. Applicant must sign and date in the presence of an

oath taking official.

K. You are swearing or affirming that the information

provided is true and correct by signing the FPCA. Also, see

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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Puerto Rico and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as members of the U.S.

Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps

of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Submit a separate FPCA to request a ballot for each

election (for local, Commonwealth and Federal

offices).

To register permanently, you must register in person.

However, you may register temporarily to vote in the

primary and general elections for Resident

Commissioner.

To register temporarily and request an absentee ballot,

send your completed FPCA to the Commonwealth

Elections Commission so that it arrives not later than 30

days before the election. You will be sent a special

absentee ballot which lists only the candidates for

Resident Commissioner to the U.S. Congress.

If you are permanently registered and wish only to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to

the Commonwealth Election Commission so that it

arrives not later than 60 days before the election.

Alternatively, you may request a ballot by using the

Petition for Absentee Ballot, which is available by mail

either from the Elections Commission or the political

parties. You will be sent a ballot for local and Federal

offices.

If your absentee ballot request arrives between 59 and

30 days before the election, you will be sent the special

absentee ballot which lists only candidates for Resident

Commissioner to the U.S. Congress.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than election day. Local election

officials must receive it before 3:00 p.m. on election

day.

The Commonwealth Elections Commission begins

mailing ballots approximately 45 days before the

election.

Due to its status, Puerto Rico does not send

representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly participate

in the election of the President and Vice President of the

U.S. At the Federal level, a Resident Commissioner to

the House of Representatives is elected.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

Commonwealth ballot in a timely manner, use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in

Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to.

Ballot Return Envelope: Must be sworn to.

The person who administers the oath is verifying your

identity and your status (for example, military spouse,

merchant marine member, etc.).

Military members, their spouses and their dependents

must obtain the signature of a commissioned officer.

Merchant marine members must obtain the signature of

the highest officer on board.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Puerto Rico allows electronic transmission of the

FPCA, including fax and e-mail. You must submit the

original FPCA by mail and it must be received by the

local election official no later than 3:00 p.m. on election

day.

Puerto Rico does not allow electronic transmission of

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Puerto Rico and overseas electors.

The term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Puerto Rico.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES PUERTO RICO 247

• those studying outside of Puerto Rico in a duly

accredited educational institution (consult

Section B below for ballot type eligibility)

• agricultural workers under contract with the

Agricultural Employment Program of the

Commonwealth Labor Department outside

Puerto Rico (consult Section B below for ballot

type eligibility)

• members of the diplomatic or foreign aid service

of the U.S., or of exchange programs between

Puerto Rico and a foreign government (consult

Section B below for ballot type eligibility)

• spouses and children of the above (consult

Section B below for ballot type eligibility)

• airline crew members who are working outside

Puerto Rico on election day (consult Section B

below for ballot type eligibility)

• overseas electors (consult Section B below for

ballot type eligibility)

B. How to Register and Request

Absentee Ballot

Submit a separate FPCA to request a ballot for each

election.

To register permanently, you must register in person.

However, you may register temporarily to vote in the

primary and general elections for Resident

Commissioner.

If you are not permanently registered, request an

absentee ballot by sending your completed FPCA to the

Commonwealth Elections Commission so that it arrives

not later than 30 days before the election. You will be

sent a special absentee ballot which lists only the

candidates for Resident Commissioner to the U.S.

Congress.

If you are permanently registered and wish only to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to

the Commonwealth Election Commission so that it

arrives not later than 60 days before the election.

Alternatively, you may request a ballot by using the

Petition for Absentee Ballot, which is available by mail

either from the Elections Commission or the political

parties.You will be sent a ballot for local and Federal

offices.

If your absentee ballot request arrives between 59 and

30 days before the election, you will be sent the special

absentee ballot which lists only candidates for Resident

Commissioner to the U.S. Congress.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than election day. Local election

officials must receive it before 3:00 p.m. on election

day.

The Commonwealth Elections Commission begin

mailing ballots approximately 45 days before the

election.

Due to its status, Puerto Rico does not send

representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly participate

in the election of the President and Vice President of the

U.S. At the Federal level, a Resident Commissioner to

the House of Representatives is elected.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

Commonwealth ballot in a timely manner, use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in

Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to.

Ballot Return Envelope: Must be sworn to.

The person who administers the oath is verifying your

identity and your status (for example, student,

agricultural worker, etc.).

Students must obtain the signature of an official in the

school registrar’s office.

Dependents, agricultural workers, and airline crew

members must swear an oath before a notary public.

Overseas electors must obtain the signature of a

consular officer.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Puerto Rico allows electronic transmission of the

FPCA, including fax and e-mail. You must submit the

original FPCA by mail and it must be received by the

local election official no later than 3:00 p.m. on election

day.

Puerto Rico does not allow electronic transmission of

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.
248 PUERTO RICO 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Secretary, Commonwealth Elections Commission

P.O. Box 364783

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-4783

Stand For Something! VOTE!

by Major Edward O’Neal, Jr., Edwards AFB, California
249

RHODE ISLAND

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

E

A

G

F

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete address of your Rhode Island

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location.

For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles past

Highway _____, across the street from the _____ gas

station.” This address must be different from the one

provided in Item 4 and must be within the city or town

where you claim legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. You must list a party affiliation to vote in primaries,

e.g., Democrat, Republican or write “none” in Item 6 of

the FPCA. Changes of party affiliation must be made on

or before the 90th day before the election. Political

party affiliation is not required to vote in general

elections.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You are swearing or affirming that the information

provided is true and correct by signing the FPCA.

G. If you are an “other” (see Section II.A) overseas

citizen requesting a state voter registration form only, a

notary public, commissioned officer, consular officer,

or other authorized person must complete this section.

	
	
	
250 RHODE ISLAND 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Rhode Island, members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members, and

members of religious groups or welfare agencies

officially attached to the Armed Forces overseas and

their spouses and dependents accompanying them

outside the state. Uniformed Services are defined as the

U.S. Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned

corps of the Public Health Service and the National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year. This single FPCA can be

extended beyond one year to the length of the

assignment at a duty station (if over one year) by

completing the absentee ballot certificate noted below.

Rhode Island waives registration.

To request an absentee ballot, the Board of Canvassers

in your city or town of voting residence must receive

your FPCA not later than 4:00 p.m., 21 days before the

election. In Item 7 of the FPCA write: “I request an

absentee ballot certificate (Section 17-20-9.2).” When

you receive the certificate, complete the form

(including your name, Rhode Island address, duty

station address where you want your ballot mailed,

length of time assigned to that duty station) and obtain

the name and signature of the military commander.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

State Board of Elections by 9:00 p.m. on election day.

State election officials begin mailing ballots

approximately 21 days before the election. State

elections officials will also issue an official state blank

ballot 45 days before an election if the official ballot is

not yet available and then will issue the official mail

ballot when it becomes available.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

official state ballot or official blank state ballot in a

timely manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12 and I.F.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Rhode Island allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. The FPCA must

be sent to the State Board of Elections and must

be received not later than 4:00 p.m., 21 days

before the election. After faxing, the original

FPCA must be mailed. Include your fax number

on the FPCA.

• Rhode Island will transmit the blank ballot by

fax to the voter via the FVAP fascimile number.

• Rhode Island allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Rhode Island provides an official state blank ballot 45

days before an election if the official ballot is not yet

available.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

G. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Rhode Island has expanded the use of the Federal

Write- in Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

Chapter 2 remain the same except that Rhode Island

also allows the FWAB to be used to vote for offices in

state and local elections.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Rhode Island and overseas

citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES RHODE ISLAND 251

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in Rhode Island.

• overseas citizens temporarily residing outside

the U.S. by reason of employment by any

agency, department or division of the U.S.

Government, overseas citizens employed outside

the U.S. and spouses and dependents of such

persons (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• “other” overseas citizens residing outside the

U.S. (for Federal office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Overseas citizens temporarily residing outside the U.S.

by reason of employment may use a single FPCA to

request ballots for all elections in a calendar year. All

other Rhode Island citizens must submit a separate

FPCA for each election.

To request an absentee ballot, send the FPCA to the

Board of Canvassers in your city or town of voting

residence not later than 4:00 p.m., 21 days before the

election.

Rhode Island waives registration except for “other”

overseas citizens residing outside the U.S. “Other”

overseas citizens must complete a voter registration

form and an Affidavit of Absentee Voter Upon

Registration; both documents must be returned to the

Board of Canvassers not later than 30 days before the

election.

These forms may be requested by using the FPCA,

letter, telephone, fax or e-mail.

“Other” U.S. Citizens are those persons who reside outside the territorial limits of the U.S., for reasons other

than employment or military service.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

state board of elections by 9:00 p.m. on election day.

State election officials begin mailing ballots

approximately 21 days before the election. For overseas

citizens employed outside the U.S., state elections

officials will also issue an official state blank ballot 45

days before an election if the official ballot is not yet

available and will issue the official mail ballot when it

becomes available.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12 and II.F.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required. However,

“Other” overseas citizens, in order to register to vote

must have their Affidavit of Absentee Voter Upon

Registration notarized by a person authorized to

administer oaths.

Ballot Return Envelope: No notary or witness

required.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Except for “other” overseas citizens, Rhode

Island allows you to send the FPCA for absentee

ballot request by fax. The FPCA must be sent to

the State Board of Elections and must be

received not later than 4:00 p.m. 21 days before

the election. After faxing, the original FPCA

must be mailed. Include your fax number on the

FPCA.

• Except for “other” overseas citizens, Rhode

Island will transmit the blank ballot by fax to the

voter via the FVAP fascimile number.

• Except for “other” overseas citizens, Rhode

Island allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Rhode Island provides an official state blank ballot 45

days before an election if the official ballot is not yet

available.
252 RHODE ISLAND 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

G. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Rhode Island has expanded the use of the Federal

Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions

described in Chapter 2 remain the same except that

Rhode Island also allows the FWAB to be used to vote

for offices in state and local elections.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

No person convicted of a felony can vote until

completion of the sentence, including parole or

probation, regardless of a no contest plea. Upon such

completion, the person’s right to vote shall be restored.

No person declared mentally incapable can vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to respond to

confirmation mailings along with the failure to vote in

the next two general (Federal office) elections.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Denial of registration may be appealed to the State

Board of Elections. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

D. Late Registration

Any member of the Armed Forces or of the merchant

marine of the U.S. in active service, and any person

absent from the state in the performance of “services

intimately connected with military operations”; any

person who is employed by any agency, department or

division of the U.S. Government and who by reason of

such employment resides outside of the continental

U.S.; and any person employed outside the territorial

limits of the U.S. shall be exempt during the period of

his/her service or employment for 2 years after their

return to the U.S.

E. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never

Lived in the U.S.

If the person is a U.S. citizen and has never lived in the

U.S. but has a parent who is a qualified Rhode Island

elector, then this person will be eligible to register and

vote in Federal elections.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Canvassers, city or town

of voting residence listed below:

City or Town Zip Code

Barrington 02806-2400

Bristol 02809-2208

Burrillville 02830-1499

Central Falls 02863-2835

Charlestown 02813-3426

Coventry 02816-8911

Cranston 02910-2738

Cumberland 02864-8300

East Greenwich 02818-0111

East Providence 02914-4505

Exeter 02822-2425

Foster 02825-1227

Glocester 02814-0702

Hopkinton 02833-1142

Jamestown 02835-1199

Johnston 02919-7190

Lincoln 02865-1325

Little Compton 02837-0523

Middletown 02842-5274

Narragansett 02882-0777

Newport 02840-2798

New Shoreham 02807-9999

North Kingstown 02852-5762

North Providence 02911-1078

North Smithfield 02876-0248

Pawtucket 02860-2191

Portsmouth 02871-0155

Providence 02903-1789

Richmond 02898-0051

Scituate 02857-0328

Smithfield 02917-3223

South Kingstown 02879-3157

Tiverton 02878-4499

Warren 02885-4369

Warwick 02886-7191

Westerly 02891-1826

West Greenwich 02817-2113

West Warwick 02893-4829

Woonsocket 02895-4379

Don’t Settle For Less, VOTE!

by Captain Chad Hetman, USA, Louisiana
253

SOUTH CAROLINA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

F

B

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. You are requested to fill out this box. This data is

requested from some states by the Department of

Justice in their enforcement of the Voting Rights Act

and the National Voter Registration Act. Enter the

choice that best describes you from the following list:

AI=American Indian or Alaskan Native; AP=Asian or

Pacific Islander not Native Hawaiian; B=Black, not of

Hispanic Origin; H=Hispanic; M=Multi-racial;

NH=Native Hawaiian; W=White, not of Hispanic

Origin; O=Other.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your South

Carolina voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party choice is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
254 SOUTH CAROLINA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of South Carolina and members of

the Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections held in a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the board of voter registration so

that it arrives not later than 30 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the local

county board of voter registration so that it arrives not

later than four days before the election. However,

waiting too long may make it impossible for you to

receive your blank ballot in time to return it by the

deadline for receipt of voted ballots.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: The FPCA or the state absentee registration

forms are not notarized or witnessed.

Ballot Return Envelope: The oath on the ballot return

envelope must be witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• South Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot requests and registration by fax.

You must also submit the original FPCA by mail.

• South Carolina allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax in declared emergency situations.

• South Carolina allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax in declared emergency situations.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

South Carolina provides a state special write-in

absentee ballot available 90 days before the election if

you will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or

in person due to requirements of military service or due

to living in an isolated or extremely remote area of the

world.

You may use the FPCA to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.G below. If

no labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

isolated or extremely remote areas of the world. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

You must request the state special write-in ballot not

earlier than 90 days before an election and you may use

it to vote for Federal offices, statewide offices, and

members of the South Carolina General Assembly by

writing in a political party choice or the names of

specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of South Carolina and overseas

citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in South Carolina.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES SOUTH CAROLINA 255

• members of the American Red Cross or service

agencies serving with the Armed Forces (for

local, state and Federal office ballots)

• employees of the U.S. Government serving

overseas (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• spouses and dependents who reside with the

above persons (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• South Carolina residents temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections held in a calendar year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the board of voter registration so

that it arrives not later than 30 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the local

county board of voter registration so that it arrives not

later than four days before the election. However,

waiting too long may make it impossible for you to

receive your blank ballot in time to return it by the

deadline for receipt of voted ballots.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: The FPCA or the state absentee registration

forms are not notarized or witnessed.

Ballot Return Envelope: The oath on the ballot return

envelope must be witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• South Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot requests and registration by fax.

You must also submit the original FPCA by mail.

• South Carolina allows you to receive the blank

ballot by fax in declared emergency situations.

• South Carolina allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax in declared emergency situations.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

South Carolina provides a state special write-in

absentee ballot available 90 days before the election if

you will be unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or

in person due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote area of the world.

You may use the FPCA to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.F below. If

no labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in

isolated or extremely remote areas of the world. I

request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

You must request the state special write-in ballot not

earlier than 90 days before an election and you may use

it to vote for Federal offices, statewide offices, and

members of the South Carolina General Assembly by

writing in a political party choice or the names of

specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Late Registration

Any person eligible to register who has been discharged

or separated from service in the Armed Forces of the

U.S., and returned home too late to register at the time

when registration is required, is entitled to register for
256 SOUTH CAROLINA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

the purpose of voting in the next ensuing election after

discharge or separation from service, up to 5:00 p.m. on

the day of the election. This application for registration

must be made at the office of the board of voter

registration in the county in which the person wishes to

register, and if qualified, the person must be issued a

registration notification stating the precinct in which the

person is entitled to vote and a certification to the

managers of the precinct that the person is entitled to

vote and should be placed on the registration rolls of the

precinct.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

A person is disqualified from being registered or voting

if she/he: is mentally incompetent as adjudicated by a

court of competent jurisdiction; is serving a term of

imprisonment resulting from a conviction of a crime; or

is convicted of a felony or offenses against the election

laws, unless the disqualification has been removed by

service of the sentence, including probation and parole

time unless sooner pardoned.

C. Cancellation of Registration

Permanent registration may be canceled if voting

residence is changed to another South Carolina county

or state or committing a crime as noted in Section B

above.

D. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should correct the defects

noted in the denial notice. If a second denial is received,

consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Voter Registration,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Abbeville PO Box 417, Abbeville 29620-0417

Aiken PO Box 3127, Aiken 29802-3127

Allendale PO Box 552, Allendale 29810-0552

Anderson 107 S. Main Street, Rm. 101, Anderson 29624-1618

Bamberg 110 N. Main St., Courthouse, Bamberg 29003-1148

Barnwell Cnty. Courthouse, Rm. 109, Barnwell 29812

Beaufort PO Box 1288, Beaufort 29901-1228

Berkeley 223 N. Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner 29461-3707

Calhoun Courthouse Annex, Rm. 103, St. Matthews 29135

Charleston PO Box 71419, Charleston 29415-1419

Cherokee 1434 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney 29340-4734

Chester PO Drawer 580, Chester 29706-0580

Chesterfield 200 W. Main St., Courthouse, Chesterfield 29709-1527

Clarendon E. Keitt St., Rm. 101/Courthouse,

PO Box 548, Manning 29102-0458

Colleton PO Box 97, Walterboro 29488-0001

Darlington 300 Russell St., Room 107, Darlington 29532-3329

Dillon PO Box 973, Dillon 29536-0973

Dorchester 101 Ridge Street, Saint George 29477-2443

Edgefield PO Box 442, Edgefield 29824-0442

Fairfield PO Drawer 60, Winnsboro 29180-0060

Florence City/County Complex, Rm. 406, Florence 29501

Georgetown PO Box 421270, Georgetown 29440-4200

Greenville 301 University Ridge, Ste. 1900, Greenville 29601-3668

Greenwood 600 Monument Street, Ste. 113, Greenwood 29646-2643

Hampton 331 Carolina Oaks Road, Hampton 29944

Horry 1316 First Ave., Cnty. Office Bldg. Conway 29526

Jasper Post Office Box 299, Ridgeland 29936-0299

Kershaw County Courthouse, Rm. 213, Camden 29020

Lancaster Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster 29721-1809

Laurens 3 Catherine St., PO Box 769, Laurens 29360-0769

Lee County Courthouse, Rm. 112, Bishopville 29010

Lexington 605 W. Main St., Suite 105, Lexington 29072

McCormick Post Office Box 636, McCormick 29835-0636

Marion 137 Airport Ct., Suite E, Mullins 29574-6034

Marlboro Admin. Bldg., PO Box 502, Bennettsville 29512-0502

Newberry Couthouse, 1226 College St., Newberry 29108

Oconee 415 S. Pine St., Walhalla 29691-2145

Orangeburg Post Office Box 9000, Orangeburg 29116-9000

Pickens 222 McDaniel Avenue, B-9, Pickens 29671-2556

Richland 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia 29202-1002

Saluda County Courthouse, Saluda 29138

Spartanburg Post Office Box 1287, Spartanburg 29304-1287

Sumter 141 N. Main St., Rm. 114, Sumter 29150-4987

Union 210 W. Main St., PO Box 200, Union 29379-0200

Williamsburg 5 Courthouse Square, Kingstree 29556-3932

York 13 S. Congress Street, E.C. Black Bldg, York 29745-1856

Don’t Let The Future Happen Without You. Vote

by 1LT Victoria, C. Reginald, USAF, Los Angeles, California
G. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

SOUTH CAROLINA

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to

requirements of military service or due to living in isolated or extremely

remote areas of the world. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

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SOUTH DAKOTA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

F

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

G

C

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Provide your driver’s license number (optional).

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your South

Dakota voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provided in

Item 3.

E. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party choice is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation or you have

previously declined to indicate a political party and you

now want to vote in a primary election, you must submit

a completed FPCA which includes your new political

party choice to the local county auditor.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
260 SOUTH DAKOTA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of South Dakota and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices). However, a separate FPCA is needed for

school or municipal elections.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local county auditor so that it

arrives not later than 15 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the local

county auditor anytime before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots within 48 hours

after receiving your request, or as soon as ballots are

available (six weeks before any primary or general

election).

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

South Dakota does not allow electronic transmission of

the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of South Dakota and overseas

citizens. The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in South Dakota.

• South Dakota residents temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year. However, a separate FPCA

is needed for school or municipal elections.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the local county auditor so that it

arrives not later than 15 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the local

county auditor anytime before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office by close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots within 48 hours

after receiving your request, or as soon as ballots are

available (six weeks before any primary or general

election).

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES SOUTH DAKOTA 261

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

South Dakota does not allow electronic transmission of

the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

absentee ballot.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons serving a sentence for a felony conviction and

persons judged mentally incompetent may not register

or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Persons are removed from registration rolls for failure

to vote at all in the last eight years and failure to respond

to a confirmation notice.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notification of completed registration is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the circuit

court. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Aurora Plankinton 57368-0397

Beadle Huron 57350-0845

Bennett Martin 57551-0460

Bon Homme Tyndall 57066-0605

Brookings Brookings 57006-2086

Brown Aberdeen 57401-4293

County County Seat Zip Code

Brule Chamberlain 57325-1599

Buffalo Gann Valley 57341-0146

Butte Belle Fourche 57717-1719

Campbell Mound City 57646-0037

Charles Mix Lake Andes 57356-0490

Clark Clark 57225-0294

Clay Vermillion 57069-0403

Codington Watertown 57201-3611

Corson McIntosh 57641-0255

Custer Custer 57730-1934

Davison Mitchell 57301-2692

Day Webster 57274-1359

Deuel Clear Lake 57226-0116

Dewey Timber Lake 57656-0277

Douglas Armour 57313-0159

Edmunds Ipswich 57451-0097

Fall River Hot Springs 57747-1398

Faulk Faulkton 57438-0309

Grant Milbank 57252-2499

Gregory Burke 57523-0413

Haakon Philip 57567-0698

Hamlin Hayti 57241-0237

Hand Miller 57362-1346

Hanson Alexandria 57311-0500

Harding Buffalo 57720-0026

Hughes Pierre 57501-2591

Hutchinson Olivet 57052-0128

Hyde Highmore 57345-0379

Jackson Kadoka 57543-0280

Jerauld Wessington Springs 57382-0422

Jones Murdo 57559-0307

Kingsbury Desmet 57231-0196

Lake Madison 57042-2941

Lawrence Deadwood 57732-0678

Lincoln Canton 57013-1792

Lyman Kennebec 57544-0038

Marshall Britton 57430-0130

McCook Salem 57058-0190

McPherson Leola 57456-0448

Meade Sturgis 57785-1452

Mellette White River 57579-0403

Miner Howard 57349-0086

Minnehaha Sioux Falls 57102-0192

Moody Flandreau 57028-0152

Pennington Rapid City 57701-2879

Perkins Bison 57620-0126

Potter Gettysburg 57442-1521

Roberts Sisseton 57262-1495

Sanborn Woonsocket 57385-0007

Shannon (attached to Fall River County)

Spink Redfield 57469-1266

Stanley Fort Pierre 57532-0595

Sully Onida 57564-0265

Todd (attached to Tripp County)

Tripp Winner 57580-1806

Turner Parker 57053-0368

Union Elk Point 57025-0519

Walworth Selby 57472-0199

Yankton Yankton 57078-0137

Ziebach Dupree 57623-0068

AsYouServeYourCountry,FinishTheJobByVoting

by Virginia Bloom, County of Ventura Election’s Division, Ventura, California
262 SOUTH DAKOTA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
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TENNESSEE

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c. STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

F

B

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

G

H

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Optional. You are requested to fill out this box.

This data is requested from some states by the

Department of Justice in their enforcement of the

Voting Rights Act and the National Voter Registration

Act. Enter the choice that best describes you from the

following list: AI=American Indian or Alaskan Native;

AP=Asian or Pacific Islander not Native Hawaiian;

B=Black, not of Hispanic Origin; H=Hispanic;

M=Multi-racial; NH=Native Hawaiian; W=White, not

of Hispanic Origin; O=Other.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your

Tennessee voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provided in Item

3.

E. If you do not list a political party affiliation, you

cannot vote in primary elections. You must indicate

your political party affiliation when applying for a

primary ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican) or

write “none” in Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party

choice is not required if only requesting absentee ballots

for general elections.

F. Check ONE box.

G. Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury that the

information is true and correct.

H. If an absentee applicant or voter requires assistance

one person must witness the assistance given in

completing the FPCA or ballot.

	
	
	
264 TENNESSEE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Tennessee and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general election in a calendar

year (for local, state and Federal offices).

To register temporarily and request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the county election

commission during the same calendar year as the

election(s), so that it arrives not earlier than January 1

(or 90 days before an election if the election is held less

than 90 days after January 1) and not later than five days

before the election. Alternatively, send a written request

for temporary registration and an absentee ballot to the

local county election commission. This written request

must include your name, social security number, date of

birth, the address you claim as your legal voting

residence, and your current mailing address (where you

want the ballot to be sent), and must be signed under

penalty of perjury that the information is true, correct

and that you are eligible to vote in the election.

To register permanently, request a state post card

registration form from the local county election

commission. Complete it, postmark it at least 30 days

before the election and return it to the local county

election commission.

If you are permanently registered and only wish to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to

the county election commission so that it arrives not

earlier than January 1 (or 90 days before an election if

the election is held less than 90 days after January 1)

and not later than five days before the election. Or you

may send a letter that contains your name, residential

address, social security number, address where to mail

ballot outside of the county, the election that you plan to

participate in, the reason for voting absentee and your

signature to the county election commission office not

later than 5 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

requested state ballot in a timely manner, use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in

Chapter 2.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. However, if the applicant required

assistance, one person must witness the assistance given

in completing the FPCA or ballot.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Tennessee allows you to send the FPCA to

temporarily register and request an absentee

ballot by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by

mail.

• Tennessee does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Tennessee does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

State law generally provides that no later than forty-five

(45) days before an election, the county election

commission shall mail a ballot to all Armed Forces

personnel who as of that date have made a valid

application for a ballot. After requesting an official

absentee ballot, Armed Forces personnel who feel that

due to requirements of military service this may not be

a sufficient amount of time to receive and then return

the voted ballot may also use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot referred to in the last paragraph of

Section I.B. above. If both ballots are received prior to

the close of the polls on election day, the county election

commission will count the ballot it provided to the

voter.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES TENNESSEE 265

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Tennessee and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Tennessee.

• residents of Tennessee temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens

• U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S.

but have a parent who is eligible to vote in

Tennessee. These citizens are eligible to vote at

the same voting residence claimed by their

parent

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general election in a calendar

year.

To register temporarily and request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the county election

commission during the same calendar year as the

election(s), so that it arrives not earlier than January 1

(or 90 days before an election if the election is held less

than 90 days after Jan. 1) and not later than five days

before the election. Alternatively, send a written request

for temporary registration and an absentee ballot to the

local county election commission. This written request

must include your name, social security number, date of

birth, the address you claim as your legal voting

residence, and your current mailing address (where you

want the ballot to be sent), and must be signed under

penalty of perjury that the information is true, correct

and that you are eligible to vote in the election.

To register permanently, request a state post card

registration form from the local county election

commission. Complete it, postmark it at least 30 days

before the election and return it to the local county

election commission.

If you are already permanently registered and only wish

to request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to

the county election commission so that it arrives not

earlier than January 1 (or 90 days before an election if

the election is held less than 90 days after January 1)

and not later than five days before the election. Or you

may send a letter that contains your name, residential

address, social security number, address where to mail

ballot outside of the county, the election that you plan to

participate in, the reason for voting absentee and your

signature to the county election commission office no

later than 5 days before the elections.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

If you have not received your requested state ballot in a

timely manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. However, if the applicant required

assistance, one person must witness the assistance given

in completing the FPCA or ballot.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Tennessee allows you to send the FPCA to

temporarily register and request an absentee

ballot by fax. After faxing, submit the FPCA by

mail.

• Tennessee does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• Tennessee does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
266 TENNESSEE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote

unless voting rights have been reinstated.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration is canceled following the

election(s) for which a ballot is requested.

Permanent registration is canceled for changing voting

residence outside county of residence, changing name

for reason other than marriage, or conviction of a

felony.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the county

election commission within ten (10) days from the date

of rejection. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

E. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never

Lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who was born abroad and who is eligible

to vote and who has never lived in the U.S. may register

temporarily and vote in the county where a parent

would be eligible to temporarily register and vote

pursuant to this action.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Election Commission,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Anderson 100 North Main, Room 207

Anderson Courthouse, Clinton, TN 37716-3617

Bedford One Public Square, Suite 20

Shelbyville, TN 37160-3952

Benton One East Court Square, Room 211

Benton County Courthouse

Camden, TN 38320-2071

Bledsoe P.O. Box 153, Pikeville, TN 37367-0153

Blount 383 Court Street, 2nd Floor

Blount County Courthouse

Maryville, TN 37804-5906

Bradley 155 Broad Street, N.W.

Courthouse Annex, Cleveland, TN 37311-5000

Campbell P.O. Box 84, Jacksboro, TN 37757-0084

Cannon 301 West Maint Street, Room 244

Adams Office Bldg., Woodbury, TN 37190-1100

Carroll 625 High Street, Suite 113

Huntington, TN 38344-1703

Carter 801 Elk Avenue, Room 207, Main

Carter Co. Courthouse

Elizabethton, TN 37643-2439

Cheatham 270 Frey Street, Suite 103

Courthouse Annex, Ashland City, TN 37015-1726

County County Seat Zip Code

Chester P.O. Box 127, Henderson, TN 38340-0127

Claiborne P.O. Box 343, Tazewell, TN 37879-0343

Clay P.O. Box 721 Celina, TN 38551-0721

Cocke 360 East Main Street, Room 130

Courthouse Annex, Newport, TN 37821-3121

Coffee Coffee County Election Commission

1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6

Manchester, TN 37355-2456

Crockett 10 North Johnson, Suite 1,

Courthouse Annex, Alamo, TN 38001-1709

Cumberland 2 South Main Street, Suite 105

Milo Lemert Bldg., Crossville, TN 38555-4583

Davidson P.O. Box 650, Nashville, TN 37202-0650

Decatur P.O. Box 298, Decaturville, TN 38329-0298

DeKalb P.O. Box 543, Smithville, TN 37166-0543

Dickson P.O. Box 552, Charlotte, TN 37036-0522

Dyer P.O. Box 1109, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1109

Fayette 16265 Highway 64 West, Suite One

Somerville, TN 38068-6154

Fentress P.O. Box 1027, Jamestown, TN 38556-1027

Franklin 213 N. Jefferson St., Winchester, TN 37398-1745

Gibson One Court Square,

Gibson County Courthouse

Trenton, TN 38382-1851

Giles P.O. Box 678, Pulaski, TN 38478-0678

Grainger P.O. Box 28, Rutledge, TN 37861-0028

Greene 218 North Main Street, Suite 1

Greene County Offices, Greeneville, TN 37745-3816

Grundy P. O. Box 181, Altamont, TN 37301-0181

Hamblen 511 West Second Nort Street, Room 101

Courthouse, Morristown, TN 37814-3964

Hamilton 514 East 4th St., Election Commission

Chattanooga, TN 37403-1838

Hancock P.O. Box 423, Sneedville, TN 37869-0423

Hardeman P.O. Box 12, Bolivar, TN 38008-0012

Hardin 601 Main Street, Basement

Courthouse, Savannah 38372-2061

Hawkins 109 Depot Street

Rogersville, TN 37857-3303

Haywood One North Washington St, Basement

Courthouse, Brownsville, TN 38012-2561

Henderson 12 Natchez Trace Drive,

Lexington, TN 38351-1838

Henry P.O. Box 967, Paris, TN 38242-0967

Hickman Public Square, Room 3, Courthouse

Centerville, TN 37033-1639

Houston P.O. Box 346, Erin, TN 37061-0346

Humphreys 208 West Wyly Street

Waverly, TN 37185-1547

Jackson P.O. Box 13, Gainesboro, TN 38562-0013

Jefferson P.O. Box 177, Dandridge, TN 37725-0177

Johnson P.O. Box 106, Mountain City, TN 37683-0106

Knox 300 Main Avenue, Room 218

Knox Co. Courthouse, Knoxville, TN 37902-1850

Lake 217 South Court

Tiptonville, TN 38079-1305

Lauderdale P.O. Box 532, Ripley, TN 38063-0532

Lawrence 240 West Gaines Street, NBU #10

Lawrence Co. Courthouse

Lawrenceburg, TN 38464-3635

Lewis 110 North park Ave., Room 7

Courthouse, Hohenwald, TN 38462-1428

Lincoln P.O. Box 145, Fayetteville, TN 37334-0145

Loudon P.O. Box 193, Loudon, TN 37774-0193

Macon 111 East Locust Street, Lafayete, TN 37083-1219

Madison 311 North Parkway

Jackson, TN 38305-2713

Marion 104 Academy Avenue

County Commission Bldg., Jasper, TN 37347-3519

Marshall 230 College Street, Suite 120

Lewisburg, TN 37091-3367

Maury 1207A Tradewinds Drive

Columbia, TN 38401-4607

McMinn 6 East Madison Avenue, Room 28

McMinn Co. Courthouse, Athens, TN 37303-3666

McNairy P.O. Box 764, Selmer, TN 38375-0764

Meigs P.O. Box 1266, Decatur, TN 37322-1266

Monroe P.O. Box 397, Madisonville, TN 37354-0397

Montgomery P.O. Box 422, Clarksville, TN 37041-0422

Moore P.O. Box 8056, Lynchburg, TN 37352-8056

Morgan P.O. Box 266, Wartburg, TN 37887-0266

Obion P.O. Box 52, Union City, TN 38281-0052

Overton P.O. Box 384, Livingston, TN 38570-0384

Perry P.O. Box 77, Linden, TN 37096-0077

Picket P.O. Box 213, Byrdstown, TN 38549-0213

Polk P.O. Box 157, Benton, TN 37307-0157

Putnam 300 East Sprint Street, Room 10

Courthouse, Cookeville, TN 38501-3350

Rhea P.O. Box 181, Dayton, TN 37321-0181

Roane P.O. Box 157, Kingston, TN 37763-0157
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES TENNESSEE 267

County County Seat Zip Code

Robertson 513 South Brown Street, Room 137

Robertson Co. Office Bldg.

Springfield, TN 37172-2941

Rutherford 1 Public Square So., Room 103

Rutherford Co. Bldg., Murfreesboro, TN 37130-8001

Scott P.O. Box 586, Huntsville, TN 37756-0586

Sequatchie 224 Cedar Street North, Dunlap, TN 37327-6005

Sevier 125 Court Avenue, Room 208E

Sevier Co. Courthouse, Sevierville, TN 37862-3525

Shelby 157 Poplar Avenue, Room 109

Shelby Co. Office Bldg., Memphis, TN 38103-1948

Smith 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105

Carthage, TN 37030-1555

Stewart P.O. Box 217, Dover, TN 37058-0217

Sullivan 3258 Highway 126, Suite 103

Blountvillee Courthouse

Blountville, TN 37617

Sumner 355 North Belvedere Drive, Room 106

Sumner Co. Admin. Bldg., Gallatin, TN 37066-5410

County County Seat Zip Code

Tipton P.O. Box 456, Covington, TN 38019-0456

Trousdale 214 Broadway, Hartsville, TN 37074-1304

Unicoi P.O. Box 76, Erwin, TN 37650-0076

Union P.O. Box 39, Maynardville, TN 37807-0039

Van Buren P.O. Box 254, Spencer, TN 38585-0254

Warren 201 Locust Street, Sutie 3,

McMinnville, TN 37110

Washington 110 East Main Street, Courthouse

Jonesborough, TN 37659-1228

Wayne P.O. Box 706, Waynesboro, TN 38485-0706

Weakley 135 South Poplar Street, Old Health

Dept. Bldg., Dresden, TN 38225-1451

White 1 Bockman Way, Room 215

Courthouse, Sparta, TN 38583-2034

Williamson 1320 West Main Street, Suite 140

Administrative Complex, Franklin, TN 37064-3731

Wilson P.O. Box 97, Lebanon, TN 37088-0097

Share Your Opinion By Voting

by Timothy R. Ori, Civilian, Lackland AFB, Texas
268 TENNESSEE 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
269

TEXAS

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

F

A

D

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

G

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your Texas

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within the county or

township where you claim legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. The

mailing address must be an address outside the county

of voting residence or an address anywhere in the U.S.

(including an address within the county of voting

residence) used for forwarding or delivery of an early

voting ballot to you at a location outside the U.S.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if you request early voting ballots only for

general elections.

E. If the address given in Item 4 is within the county

of your voting residence, you must state that the

balloting materials will be forwarded to you at an

address outside the U.S. If you want a state special

write-in ballot in lieu of an officially printed ballot, you

must include a statement to that effect (military only).

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. By signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true

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270 TEXAS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U. S.

citizens, residents of Texas, and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, the commissioned corps of

the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

The term “early voting” refers to Texas election

procedures which allow citizens to vote by mail or in

person 17 days before the election without a reason.

References to “absentee voting” have been changed to

“early voting.”

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

A single FPCA may serve as a request for primary,

runoff, general, and special election early voting ballots

in a calendar year.

To register temporarily and request an early voting

ballot for local, state and Federal offices, send a

completed FPCA to the early voting clerk conducting

the election to arrive not earlier than January 1st of the

year of the election and not later than the 30th day

before the election. (Generally, the authority ordering

the election appoints the early voting clerk, e.g., county,

city, school district, water district). If the 30th day

before the election is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal state

or national holiday, your FPCA must be submitted by

the preceding business day. However, if the election is

held in January or February, you may submit your

FPCA so that it arrives not earlier than 60 days before

the election, even though it may arrive in the preceding

calendar year. Persons who are temporarily registered to

vote by FPCA may not use this procedure to vote in

person.

If you submit your FPCA between the 29th and the 7th

day before the election and you are not permanently

registered, you will receive a ballot for Federal offices

only. However, for elections during the remainder of the

calendar year, you will receive ballots for local, state

and Federal offices.

To register permanently, use the FPCA to request the

Texas voter registration form from the county registrar.

Complete the Texas voter registration form and return it

to the county registrar postmarked not later than 30 days

before the election. If the 30th day before an election is

a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal state or national holiday,

your application submitted by mail will be considered

timely if it is postmarked the next business day.

Once permanently registered, you will receive ballots

for all local, state and Federal offices for all elections in

the political subdivision in which the FPCA was

received by the early voting clerk as long as your FPCA

is received by the early voting clerk not later than seven

(7) days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day. If you are casting a ballot

from outside the U.S., it must be placed in delivery by

7:00 p.m. on election day so that it arrives at the early

voting clerk’s offices according to the following

timetable:

• Not later than five (5) days after the general

election for state and county officers (includes

Federal offices).

• Not later than two (2) days after the date of any

election other than the general election for state

and county officers (e.g., primary, special, school

trustee, and city elections).

Local election officials mail early voting ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration or voting materials are not required to be

notarized or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Texas allows you to send the FPCA by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Texas does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Texas allows you to return the voted ballot by fax

if you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on

active duty overseas, or the spouse or dependent

of the member, and you are casting the ballot

from an area in which members of the Armed

Forces are eligible to receive hostile fire pay or

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
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imminent danger pay, or that has been designated

by the President of the U.S. as a combat zone.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Ballot

Texas provides a state special write-in absentee ballot if

you are unable to cast a ballot on election day or during

the regular period of early voting because of a military

contingency. You may use this state special write-in

ballot to write-in the name of an official candidate. If

you apply for a state special write-in ballot, you will not

be sent the official regular ballot from the state, unless

the officially-printed ballot is available for mailing at

the time your FPCA is received.

You may apply for this state special write-in ballot not

earlier than the 180th day before the election. If you

wish to receive a state special write-in ballot for any

election held outside the 180 days of submission of your

initial FPCA, you must make another request for the

state special write-in ballot.

To request the state special write-in ballot, indicate in

Item 7 of the FPCA “state special write-in ballot.” The

ballot will be mailed as soon as your FPCA has been

approved by the early voting clerk.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Texas, and overseas citizens. The

term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S., whose intent to return is

uncertain, and (but for such residence) would be

qualified to vote in Texas.

The term “early voting” refers to Texas election

procedures which allow citizens to vote by mail or in

person 17 days before the election without a reason.

References to “absentee voting” have been changed to

“early voting.”

• Texas residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. (for local, state, and Federal office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

A single FPCA may serve as a request for primary,

runoff, general and special election early voting ballots

in a calendar year.

To register temporarily and request an early voting

ballot for local, state and Federal offices, send a

completed FPCA to the early voting clerk conducting

the election to arrive not earlier than January 1st of the

year of the election and not later than the 30th day

before the election. (Generally, the authority ordering

the election appoints the early voting clerk, e.g., county,

city, school district, water district). If the 30th day

before the election is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal state

or national holiday, your FPCA must be submitted by

the preceding business day. If the election is held in

January or February, you may submit your FPCA so

that it arrives not earlier than 60 days before the

election, even though it may arrive in the preceding

calendar year. Persons who are temporarily registered to

vote by FPCA may not use this procedure to vote in

person.

If you submit your FPCA between the 29th and the 7th

day before the election and you are not permanently

registered, you will receive a ballot for Federal offices

only. However, for elections during the remainder of the

calendar year, you will receive ballots for local, state

and Federal offices.

To register permanently, use the FPCA to request the

Texas voter registration form from the county registrar.

Complete the Texas voter registration form and return it

to the county registrar postmarked not later than 30 days

before the election. If the 30th day before an election is

a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal state or national holiday,

your application submitted by mail will be considered

timely if it is postmarked the next business day.

Once permanently registered, you will receive ballots

for all local, state and Federal offices for all elections in

the political subdivision in which the FPCA was

received by the early voting clerk as long as your FPCA

is received by the early voting clerk not later than seven

(7) days before the election.
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Permanent registration is applicable to all Texas

residents temporarily outside the U.S. who have an

intent to return to Texas.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be placed in

delivery by 7:00 p.m. on election day so that it arrives

at the early voting clerk’s office according to the

following timetable:

• Not later than five (5) days after the general

election for state and county offices (includes

Federal offices).

• Not later than two (2) days after the date of any

election other than the general election for state

and county officers (e.g., primary, special, school

trustee, and city elections).

Local election officials mail early voting ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration or voting materials are not required to be

notarized or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Texas allows you to send the FPCA by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Texas does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Texas does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Convicted felons while serving their sentence, parole or

probation and persons declared mentally incompetent

by final judgment of a court may not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration is canceled at the end of each

calendar year. Change of residence may trigger being

placed on the suspense list and could result in

cancellation of permanent registration. If cancellation

of registration occurs, re-registration is required.

C. Action on Registration Requests

You will receive a notice of denial if your FPCA is

rejected.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, provide the information

requested in the notice of denial. If registration is again

denied, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

E. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Early Voting Clerk in the county

of your voting residence, as listed below, for primary,

runoff and general elections. For any elections other

than Federal, state and county office elections or any

other election conducted by the county, send a separate

FPCA to the early voting clerk conducting that election.

Addresses for a particular jurisdiction can be obtained

by contacting the county clerk or elections

administrator in that area or the administrative officers

of the political subdivision conducting the election.

Requests for a Texas voter registration form must be

mailed to the County Registrar.

County County Seat Zip Code

Anderson 500 N. Church

Palestine, TX 75801

Andrews PO Box 727

Andrews, TX 79714-0727

Angelina PO Box 1344

Lufkin, TX 75902-1344

Aransas 301 N. Live Oak St.

Rockport, TX 78382-2798

Archer PO Box 815

Archer City, TX 76351

Armstrong PO Box 309

Claude, TX 79019-0309

Atascosa 1306 Brown

Jourdanton, TX 78026

Austin One East Main St.

Bellville, TX 77418-1598

Bailey 300 South 1st St., Ste. 200

Muleshoe, TX 79347-3621

Bandera PO Box 823

Bandera, TX 78003-0823
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County County Seat Zip Code

Bastrop PO Box 577

Bastrop, TX 78602-0577

Baylor PO Box 689

Seymour, TX 76380-0689

Bee 105 W. Corpus Christi St., #103

Beeville, TX 78102

Bell P.O Box 480

Belton, TX 76513-0480

Bexar 203 W. Nueva, Suite 3.61

San Antonio, TX 78207

Blanco PO Box 65

Johnson City, TX 78636-0117

Borden PO Box 124

Gail, TX 79738-0124

Bosque PO Box 617

Meridian, TX 76665-0617

Bowie PO Box 248

New Boston, TX 75570-0248

Brazoria 111 E. Locust, Ste. 200

Angleton, TX 77515-4654

Brazos 300 E. 26th St, Ste 120

Bryan, TX 77803-5393

Brewster PO Box 119

Alpine, TX 79831-0119

Briscoe PO Box 555

Silverton, TX 79257

Brooks PO Box 427

Falfurrias, TX 78355-0427

Brown 200 S. Broadway

Brownwood, TX 76801-3188

Burleson PO Box 57

Caldwell, TX 77836-0057

Burnet 220 S. Pierce

Burnet, TX 78611-3136

Caldwell 100 E. Market St.

Lockhart, TX 78644-2747

Calhoun 211 S. Ann St.

Port Lavaca, TX 77979-4298

Callahan 100 W. 4th street, Suite 104

Baird, TX 79504-5300

Cameron PO Box 832

Brownsville, TX 78522

Camp 126 Church St.

Pittsburg, TX 75686-1344

Carson PO Box 487

Panhandle, TX 79068-0487

Cass PO Box 449

Linden, TX 75563

Castro 100 E. Bedford

Dimmit, TX 79027-2643

Chambers PO Box 728

Anahuac, TX 77514-0728

Cherokee PO Box 420

Rusk, TX 75785

Childress Courthouse, Box 4

Childress, TX 79201-0004

Clay 100 N. Bridge

Henrietta, TX 76365

Cochran Courthouse, Rm 102

Morton, TX 79346-2598

Coke PO Box 150

Robert Lee, TX 76945-0052

Coleman PO Box 591

Coleman, TX 76834-0591

Collin 920 E. Park Blvd., Suite 120

Plano, TX 75074-5466

Collingsworth 800 West Avenue., Box 10

Wellington, TX 79095-3092

Colorado PO Box 68

Columbus, TX 78934-0068

Comal 100 Main Plaza, Suite 104

New Braunfels, TX 78130

Comanche Courthouse

Comanche, TX 76442-3297

Concho PO Box 98

Paint Rock, TX 76866-0098

Cooke Courthouse, 100 Dixon Street

Gainsville, TX 76240

Coryell PO Box 237

Gatesville, TX 76528

Cottle PO Box 717

Paducah, TX 79248

Crane PO Box 578

Crane, TX 79731-0578

Crockett PO Drawer C

Ozona, TX 76943-2502

Crosby PO Box 218

Crosbyton, TX 79322

Culberson PO Box 158

Van Horn, TX 79855-0158

Dallam PO Box 1352

Dalhart, TX 79022-1352

Dallas 2377 North Stemmons, Suite 820

Dallas, TX 75207

County County Seat Zip Code

Dawson PO 1268

Lamesa, TX 79331-1268

Deaf Smith 235 E. 3rd, Rm. 203

Hereford, TX 79045-5542

Delta PO Box 455

Cooper, TX 75432-0455

Denton PO Box 1720

Denton, TX 76202

DeWitt 307 N. Gonzales St.

Cuero, TX 77954-2998

Dickens PO Box 120

Dickens, TX 79229-0120

Dimmit 103 N. 5th St.

Carrizo Springs, TX 78834

Donley Drawer U

Clarendon, TX 79226-2020

Duval PO Box 248

San Diego, TX 78384-0248

Eastland PO Box 110

Eastland, TX 76448-0110

Ector PO Box 11149

Odessa, TX 79760-8149

Edwards PO Box 184

Rocksprings, TX 78880-0184

El Paso 500 E. San Antonio, Rm. 402

El Paso, TX 79901

Ellis PO Drawer W

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Erath Courthouse

Stephenville, TX 76401-4280

Falls PO Box 458

Marlin, TX 76661-0458

Fannin 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr.

Bonham, TX 75418-4346

Fayette PO Box 59

La Grange, TX 78945-0296

Fisher PO Box 368

Roby, TX 79543-0368

Floyd Courthouse, 100 Main, Room 101

Floydada, TX 79235-0476

Foard PO Box 539

Crowell, TX 79227-0539

Fort Bend 301 Jackson Street, Suite 624

Richmond, TX 77469-3108

Franklin PO Box 68

Mount Vernon, TX 75457

Freestone PO Box 1017

Fairfield, TX 75840-1017

Frio 500 E. San Antonto Street

Pearsall, TX 78061-3100

Gaines 101 South Main, Room 107

Seminole, TX 79360-4397

Galveston PO Box 2450

Galveston, TX 77550-2450

Garza PO Box 366

Post, TX 79356-3242

Gillespie 101 W. Main, #13

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Glasscock PO Box 190

Garden City, TX 79739-0190

Goliad PO Box 50

Goliad, TX 77963-0050

Gonzales PO Box 77

Gonzales, TX 78629-0077

Gray PO Box 1902

Pampa, TX 79066

Grayson 100 W. Houston, Suite 17

Sherman,TX 75090

Gregg PO Box 2827

Longview, TX 75606

Grimes PO Box 209

Anderson, TX 77830-0209

Guadalupe PO Box 1346

Seguin,TX 78156-1346

Hale 500 Broadway #140

Plainview, TX 79702-8050

Hall 512 W. Main

Memphis, TX 79245-3343

Hamilton Courthouse

Hamilton, TX 76531-1897

Hansford PO Box 397

Spearman, TX 79081-0397

Hardeman PO Box 30

Quanah, TX 79252-0030

Hardin PO Box 38

Kountze, TX 77625-0038

Harris PO Box 1525

Houston, TX 77251-1525

Harrison PO Box 8409

Marshall, TX 75671-8409

Hartley PO Box Q

Channing, TX 79018-0147

Haskell PO Box 725

Haskell, TX 79521-0725
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County County Seat Zip Code

Hays 401-C Broadway St.

San Marcos, TX 78666-7751

Hemphill PO Box 867

Canadian, TX 79014-0867

Henderson Courthouse

Athens, TX 75751-0632

Hidalgo PO Box 659

Edinburg, TX 78540-0659

Hill PO Box 398

Hillsboro, TX 76645-0398

Hockley 802 Houston, Suite 213

Levelland, TX 79336-0013

Hood PO Box 339

Granbury, TX 76048-0339

Hopkins PO Box 288

Sulphur Springs, TX 75483

Houston PO Box 370

Crockett, TX 75835-0370

Howard P.O. Box 1468

Big Spring, TX 79720-1468

Hudspeth PO Box 58

Sierra Blanca, TX 79851-0058

Hunt PO Box 1316

Greenville, TX 75403-1316

Hutchinson PO Box 1186

Stinnett, TX 79083-1186

Irion PO Box 736

Mertzon, TX 76941-0736

Jack 100 N. Main St.

Jacksboro, TX 76458

Jackson 115 W. Main, Room 101

Edna, TX 77957-2799

Jasper PO Box 2070

Jasper, TX 75951-8070

Jeff Davis PO Box 398

Fort Davis, TX 79734-0398

Jefferson PO Box 1151

Beaumont, TX 77704-1151

Jim Hogg PO Box 878

Hebbronville, TX 78361-0878

Jim Wells PO Box 1459

Alice, TX 78332-1459

Johnson 2 N. Main

Cleburne, TX 76031

Jones PO Box 552

Anson, TX 79501-0552

Karnes 101 N. Panna Maria Ave.

Karnes City, TX 78118-2909

Kaufman PO Box 339

Kaufman, TX 75142

Kendall 201 E. San Antonio Street

Boerne, TX 78006-2050

Kenedy PO Box 227

Sarita, TX 78385-1519

Kent PO Box 9

Jayton, TX 79528-0009

Kerr 700 Main Street, Suite 122

Kerrville, TX 78028-5389

Kimble 501 Main, Courthouse

Junction, TX 76849

King PO Box 135

Guthrie, TX 79236-0135

Kinney PO Box 9

Brackettville, TX 78832

Kleberg PO Box 1327

Kingsville, TX 78364-1327

Knox PO Box 196

Benjamin, TX 79505-0196

La Salle PO Box 340

Cotulla, TX 78014-0340

Lamar 119 N. Main

Paris, TX 75460-4265

Lamb Box 3, Rm. 103, Courthouse

Littlefield, TX 79339-0003

Lampasas PO Box 347

Lampasas, TX 76550-0347

Lavaca PO Box 326

Hallettsville, TX 77964-0326

Lee PO Box 419

Giddings, TX 78942-0419

Leon PO Box 98

Centerville, TX 75833

Liberty PO Box 369

Liberty, TX 77575

Limestone PO Box 350

Groesbeck, TX 76642-0350

Lipscomb PO Box 70

Lipscomb, TX 79056-0070

Live Oak PO Box 280

George West, TX 78022-0280

Llano PO Box 40

Llano, TX 78643

County County Seat Zip Code

Loving PO Box 194

Mentone, TX 79754-0194

Lubbock PO Box 10536

Lubbock, TX 79408-3536

Lynn PO Box 937

Tahoka, TX 79373

Madison 101 W. Main, Rm. 102

Madisonville, TX 77864-1981

Marion PO Box 763

Jefferson, TX 75657

Martin PO Box 906

Stanton, TX 79782-0906

Mason PO Box 702

Mason, TX 76856-0702

Matagorda 1700 Seventh St. #202

Bay City, TX 77414-5094

Maverick PO Box 4050

Eagle Pass, TX 78853

McCulloch Courthouse Square

Brady, TX 76825

McLennan PO Box 2450

Waco, TX 76703-2450

McMullen PO Box 235

Tilden, TX 78072-0235

Medina 1100 16th St., Rm. 109

Hondo, TX 78861-1897

Menard PO Box 1028

Menard, TX 76859

Midland PO Box 3434

Midland, TX 79702-3434

Milam PO Box 191

Cameron, TX 76520-0191

Mills PO Box 646

Goldthwaite, TX 76844-0646

Mitchell 349 Oak Street, Room 103

Colorado City, TX 79512

Montague PO Box 77

Montague, TX 76251-0077

Montgomery PO Box 2646

Conroe, TX 77305-2646

Moore 715 S. Dumas Ave., #105

Dumas, TX 79029-0396

Morris 500 Broadnax St.

Daingerfield, TX 75638-1397

Motley PO Box 66

Matador, TX 79244-0066

Nacogdoches 101 W. Main

Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Navarro PO Box 423

Corsicana, TX 75151-0423

Newton PO Box 484

Newton, TX 75966

Nolan 100 E. 3rd., Suite 108

Sweetwater, TX 79556-0098

Nueces 901 Leopard St., Suite 201

Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Ochiltree 511 S. Main

Perryton, TX 79070-3154

Oldham PO Box 360

Vega, TX 79092-0360

Orange PO Box 1536

Orange, TX 77631-1536

Palo Pinto PO Box 219

Palo Pinto, TX 76484-0219

Panola 110 S. Sycamore St.

Carthage, TX 75633-2527

Parker 1112 Santa Fe Drive

Weatherford, TX 76086

Parmer PO Box 356

Farwell, TX 79325-0356

Pecos 103 W. Callaghan

Fort Stockton, TX 79735-7101

Polk PO Drawer 2119

Livingston, TX 77351-7119

Potter PO Box 9638

Amarillo, TX 79105-9638

Presidio PO Box 789

Marfa, TX 79843-0789

Rains PO Box 187

Emory, TX 75440-0187

Randall PO Box 660

Canyon, TX 79015-0660

Reagan PO Box 100

Big Lake, TX 76932-0100

Real PO Box 750

Leakey, TX 78873-0656

Red River 200 N. Walnut St.

Clarksville, TX 75426-3041

Reeves PO Box 867

Pecos, TX 79772-0867

Refugio PO Box 704

Refugio, TX 78377-0704
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County County Seat Zip Code

Roberts Box 477

Miami, TX 79059-0477

Robertson PO Box 1029

Franklin, TX 77856-1029

Rockwall 1101 Ridge Road, S-101

Rockwall, TX 75087-3724

Runnels PO Box 189

Ballinger, TX 76821-0189

Rusk P.O. Box 758

Henderson, TX 75652

Sabine PO Box 580

Hemphill, TX 75948-0580

San Augustine 106 Courthouse

San Augustine, TX 75972-1335

San Jacinto PO Box 669

Coldspring, TX 77331-0669

San Patricio PO Box 578

Sinton, TX 78387-0578

San Saba 500 E. Wallace, Courthouse

San Saba, TX 76877

Schleicher PO Box 580

Eldorado, TX 76936-0580

Scurry 1806 25th St.

Snyder, TX 79549

Shackelford PO Box 247

Albany, TX 76430-0247

Shelby PO Box 1987

Center, TX 75935

Sherman PO Box 270

Stratford, TX 79084-0270

Smith PO Box 1018

Tyler, TX 75710-1018

Somervell PO Box 1098

Glen Rose, TX 76043-1098

Starr Courthouse, Room 201

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Stephens Courthouse

Breckenridge, TX 76424-3551

Sterling PO Box 55

Sterling City, TX 76951-0055

Stonewall P.O. Drawer P

Aspermont, TX 79502

Sutton 300 E. Oak, Suite 3

Sonora, TX 76950-3106

Swisher Courthouse, 119 S. Maxwell

Tulia, TX 79088-2297

Tarrant 100 W. Weatherford St.

Fort Worth, TX 76196-0136

Taylor PO Box 3318

Abilene, TX 79604

Terrell PO Box 410

Sanderson, TX 79848-0410

Terry 501 W. Main, Rm. 105

Brownfield, TX 79316

Throckmorton PO Box 309

Throckmorton, TX 76483

Titus 100 W. 1st St., Ste. 204

Mt Pleasant, TX 75455

County County Seat Zip Code

Tom Green 113 W. Beauregard Ave.

San Angelo, TX 76903-5887

Travis PO Box 1748

Austin, TX 78767-1748

Trinity PO Box 456

Groveton, TX 75845-0456

Tyler 100 Courthouse, Rm. 110

Woodville, TX 75979-5245

Upshur PO Box 730

Gilmer, TX 75644

Upton PO Box 465

Rankin, TX 79778-0465

Uvalde PO Box 284

Uvalde, TX 78802-0284

Val Verde PO Box 1267

Del Rio, TX 78841-1267

Van Zandt 121 E. Dallas St., Room 202

Canton, TX 75103

Victoria 111 N. Glass

Victoria, TX 77901

Walker PO Box 210

Huntsville, TX 77342-0210

Waller 846 6th Street, #1

Hempstead, TX 77445-5402

Ward 400 S. Allen

Monahans, TX 79756-4602

Washington 100 E. Main, Ste 102

Brenham, TX 77833-3753

Webb PO Drawer 29

Laredo, TX 78042-0029

Wharton PO Box 69

Wharton, TX 77488-0069

Wheeler PO Box 465

Wheeler, TX 79096-0465

Wichita PO Box 1679

Wichita Falls, TX 76307

Wilbarger 1700 Wilbarger, Rm. 15

Vernon, TX 76384

Willacy Courthouse Bldg.

Raymondville, TX 78580-3597

Williamson 710 Main St., 2nd Floor

Georgetown, TX 78626

Wilson PO Box 27

Floresville, TX 78114-0027

Winkler PO Box 1007

Kermit, TX 79745

Wise PO Box 359

Decatur, TX 76234-0359

Wood PO Box 1796

Quitman, TX 75783

Yoakum PO Box 309

Plains, TX 79355-0309

Young 156 Fourth St., Rm. 104

Graham, TX 76450-0218

Zapata PO Box 789

Zapata, TX 78076-0789

Zavala Courthouse

Crystal City, TX 78839-3590

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f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

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REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

E

B

F

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

D

G

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

A

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. The last four digits of your social security number

is request.

B. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

C. Provide the complete street address of your Utah

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If

your address includes a rural route, describe its location

in Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles

past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address must be different from the

one provided in Item 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

D. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

E. Provide your political party affiliation.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. By signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true

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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Utah, military voters, and

members of the commissioned corps of the Public

Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

Under Utah law, military voters are defined as:

• members of the U.S. Armed Forces or merchant

marine

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

serving overseas

• members of religious groups or welfare agencies

officially attached to the Armed Forces overseas

• spouses and dependents of the above

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

During even-numbered years, you may use a single

FPCA to request ballots for both the primary and

general elections in a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

Registration is not required when using the FPCA to

request ballots. When you return the voted ballot you

will be temporarily registered.

If you are a member of the Armed Forces or merchant

marine or a spouse or dependent of one of these and live

in the U.S., the county clerk must receive your FPCA

not later than the Friday before the election.

If you are a voter defined in I(A) above and you live

overseas, the county clerk must receive your FPCA not

later than 20 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked at military APO/FPO post office by the day

of the election and received by the elections officer

before noon on the day of the official canvass following

the election (see Item D).

Local election officials mail ballots to persons residing

overseas not later than 35 days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witnessed required.

Ballot Return Envelope: If it is not possible to obtain

the military postmark on or before election day a

noncommissioned officer or commissioned officer may

certify that the ballot was voted on or before election

day by writing the following on the exterior of the

ballot:

• “I certify that this ballot was voted on or before

election day”

• sign and date; and

• clearly print their name and service number

below the signature.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Some counties in Utah allow you to send your

FPCA for registration and ballot request by fax

in emergency situations. After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

• Some counties in Utah allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax in emergency situations.

• Some counties in Utah allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax in emergency situations.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Utah provides a state special write-in absentee ballot to

military voters who will be unable to vote by regular

absentee ballot or in person because of military service.

This special write-in ballot is only available for general

elections.

The FPCA may be used to request this special write-in

ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state

special write-in labels from Section III.G. If no labels

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES UTAH 279

are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to vote by

regular absentee ballot or in person because of military

service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

The special write-in ballot is available 90 days before

an election and must be requested not later than 30 days

before the election. It may be used to vote for Federal

offices only. You may vote it by writing a party choice

or the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens and residents of Utah, or overseas electors. The

term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

wuld be qualified to vote in Utah.

• Utah residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. (Consult Section B below for ballot type

eligibility)

• overseas citizens (for ballots for Federal offices

only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

During even-numbered years, you may use a single

FPCA to request ballots for both the primary and

general elections in a calendar year.

Registration is not required when using the FPCA to

request ballots. When you return the voted ballot you

will be temporarily registered.

(1) If you are an unregistered resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S. and wish to receive a ballot for

local, state and Federal offices, send your FPCA to the

County Clerk. The County Clerk will then mail you the

state by-mail registration form which must be

completed and returned so that it arrives not later than

20 days before the election. Request the state by-mail

registration form by submitting an FPCA to the local

election official.

If you are an unregistered resident temporarily residing

outside the U.S. and wish to vote a ballot for Federal

offices only, the county clerk must receive your FPCA

request for a ballot for Federal offices not later than 30

days before the election. In this case, you are considered

an overseas citizen.

If you are a registered resident temporarily residing

outside the U.S., the county clerk must receive your

FPCA not later than 20 days before the election. You

will receive ballots for local, state and Federal offices.

If you are an overseas citizen, the county clerk must

receive your FPCA not later than 30 days before the

election. You will be temporarily registered.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county clerk by noon on the Monday after the election.

Postmark your voted ballot by the day before the

election.

Local election officials mail ballots to persons residing

overseas not later than 35 days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCA

and Ballots

• Some counties in Utah allow you to send your

FPCA for registration and ballot request by fax

in emergency situations. After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

• Some counties in Utah allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax in emergency situations.

• Some counties in Utah allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax in emergency situations.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
280 UTAH 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons incarcerated for a felony conviction or persons

found mentally incompetent may not register or vote,

unless civil rights have been restored.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration is canceled at the end of the

calendar year.

C. Action on Registration Requests

A ballot or a state by-mail registration form is sent, as

appropriate.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

E. Late Registration

Any member of the Armed Forces, merchant marine or

any civilian citizen who was discharged from overseas

service or employment too late to meet the regular state

registration deadline, may register to vote by filing an

affidavit establishing his or her eligibility to vote with

the county clerk of his or her county of voting residence

by noon on the day before the election.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Beaver PO Box 392, Beaver 84713-0392

Box Elder 01 S. Main Street, Brigham City 84302-2599

Cache 170 No. Main Street, Logan 84321-4567

Carbon 120 East Main, Price 84501-3057

Daggett PO Box 218, Manila 84046-0218

Davis PO Box 618, Farmington 84025-0618

Duchesne PO Box 270, Duchesne 84021-0270

Emery PO Box 907, Castle Dale 84513-0907

Garfield PO Box 77, Panguitch 84759-0077

Grand 125 E. Center, Moab 84532-2492

Iron PO Box 429, Parowan 84761-0429

Juab 160 N. Main, Nephi 84648-1412

Kane 76 North Main, Kanab 84741-0050

Millard 765 S. Highway 99, Fillmore 84631-5002

Morgan PO Box 886, Morgan 84050-0886

Piute PO Box 99, Junction 84740-0099

Rich 20 South Main, PO Box 218, Randolph 84064-0218

Salt Lake 2001 S. State St., #S1100,Salt Lake City 84190-1051

San Juan PO Box 338, Monticello 84535-0338

Sanpete 160 N. Main, Manti 84642-1268

Sevier PO Box 517, Richfield 84701-0517

Summit PO Box 128, Coalville 84017-0128

Tooele 47 So. Main, Tooele 84074-2194

Uintah 147 East Main, Vernal 84078-2643

Utah 100 East Center, Room 3100, Provo 84606-3106

Wasatch 25 No. Main, Heber City 84032-1827

Washington 197 E. Tabernacle, Saint George 84770-3473

Wayne PO Box 189, Loa 84747-0189

Weber 2380 Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor, Ogden 84401-1456

VOTE = Voice Out To Everyone

by James J. Mealey, USMC, Washington, DCh
G. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

UTAH

“I am unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person because of

military service. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

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Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete E-911 address of your

Vermont voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If you do not have an E-911 address, describe

the physical location of your residence. For example:

“on Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____,

across the street from the _____ gas station.” This

address must be within the town where you claim legal

voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

It must be different from the address you provided

in Item 3.

D. If you have not been administered the oath

previously, you must place an oath label or write the

oath in Item 7, Remarks (See Section I.C. and II.C.).

Also, you must specify your desire for acceptance of

your application as a ballot request for both the primary

and general elections, otherwise, your FPCA will serve

as a request for one election only.

E. Item 8f is not applicable for voting purposes in

Vermont.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

G. If you are using the FPCA to register and have not

taken the Voter’s Oath previously, a notary public,

commissioned officer, or any official authorized to

administer oaths must complete this section.

VERMONT

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

E

A

G

C

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

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284 VERMONT 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Vermont and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general election in a calendar

year by specifying such on your FPCA (for local, state

and Federal offices). However, you must submit a

separate FPCA for special elections.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the town clerk so that it is

postmarked not later than the second Saturday before

the election.

To request an absentee ballot if you are already

registered, send a completed FPCA to the town clerk so

that it arrives not later than 5 p.m. or the closing of the

town clerk’s office on the day preceding the election.

Alternatively, you may request a ballot by telephone.

(Although Vermont law allows absentee ballot requests

as stated, you must time your request in order for you to

receive your ballot in time to actually return it so it

arrives at the Town Clerks office before 7 p.m. on

election day.)

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

town clerk not later than the close of polls on election

day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 35 days before Federal and state

elections. Ballots for local elections are available 20

days before the election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you have never registered before in Vermont,

you must take the “Voter’s Oath” as part of the

registration process. You must take this oath before a

commissioned officer, notary, or other official

authorized to administer oaths.

Voter’s Oath

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give

my vote or suffrage, touching any matter that

concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to

the best good of the same, as established by the

Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

(Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, Section 42).

Following completion of the oath, place one of the state

oath labels from Section III.E in Item 7 of the FPCA. If

no labels are available, write the above oath in Item 7.

Ballot Return Envelope: The ballot return envelope is

not sworn to or witnessed. However, your signature

must be on the inside envelope certificate

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Vermont allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Vermont allows you to receive the blank

absentee ballot by fax.

• Vermont does not allow you to return your voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application for Ballot by Proxy

A member of your immediate family may request a

ballot from the town clerk for you. This request by

proxy must be received by 5 p.m., the day before the

election.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES VERMONT 285

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Vermont and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Vermont.

• residents of Vermont temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general election in a calendar

year by specifying such on your FPCA. However, you

must submit a separate FPCA for special elections.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the town clerk so that it is

postmarked not later than the second Saturday before

the election.

To request an absentee ballot if you are already

registered, send a completed FPCA to the town clerk so

that it arrives not later than 5 p.m. or the closing of the

town clerk’s office on the day preceding the election.

Alternatively, you may request a ballot by telephone.

(Although Vermont law allows absentee ballot requests

as stated, you must time your request in order for you to

receive your ballot in time to actually return it so it

arrives at the Town Clerks office before 7 p.m. on

election day.)

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

town clerk by close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 35 days before Federal and state

elections. Ballots for local elections are available 20

days before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you have never registered before in Vermont,

you must take the “Voter’s Oath” as part of the

registration process. You must take this oath before a

commissioned officer, notary, or other official

authorized to administer oaths.

Voter’s Oath

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give

my vote or suffrage, touching any matter that

concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to

the best good of the same, as established by the

Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

(Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, Section 42).

Following completion of the oath, place one of the state

oath labels from Section III in Item 7 of the FPCA. If no

labels are available, write the above oath in Item 7.

Ballot Return Envelope: The ballot return envelope is

not sworn to or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Vermont allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Vermont allows you to receive the absentee

ballot by fax.

• Vermont does not allow you to return your voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

A member of your immediate family may request a

ballot from the town clerk for you. This request by

proxy must be received by 5 p.m., the day before the

election. (Although Vermont law allows absentee ballot

requests as stated, you must time your request in order

for you to receive your ballot in time to actually return

it so it arrives at the Town Clerks office before 7 p.m. on

election day.)
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES VERMONT 286

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Cancellation of Registration

Persons who are no longer residents of Vermont may be

removed from the voting checklist.

B. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

C. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should reapply, providing

the information requested in the first notice of denial. If

a second denial is received, consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Town Clerk, town or city of

voting residence. A list of towns and cities follows. If

your town is not listed below, please call the Federal

Voting Assistance Program at 703-588-1584, 1-800-

438-8683 (VOTE), DSN 425-1584 (military) or e-mail

at vote@fvap.ncr.gov.

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Addison 7099 VT RTE 22A 05491

Albany PO Box 284 05820

Alburg PO Box 346 05440

Andover 953 Weston-Andover Rd. 05143

Arlington PO Box 304 05250

Athens 25 Brookline Rd. 05143

Bakersfield PO Box 203 05441

Baltimore 1902 Baltimore Rd. 05143

Barnard PO Box 274 05031

Barnet PO Box 15 05821

Barre City 6 North Main Street, Ste. 6, Barre 05641

Barre Town PO Box 124, Websterville, VT 05678

Barton 34 Main Street 05822

Belvidere 3996 VT RTE 109 05442

Bennington 205 South Street 05201

Benson PO Box 163 05731

Berkshire 4454 Watertower Rd, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Berlin 108 Shed Road 05602

Bethel RR 2, Box 85 05032

Bloomfield 3399 VT Rte. 102 05905

Bolton 3045 T. Roosevelt Hwy., Waterbury, VT 05676

Bradford PO Box 339 05033

Braintree 932 Vt. Rt. 12A 05060

Brandon 49 Center Street 05733

Brattleboro 230 Main St., Suite 108 05301

Bridgewater PO Box 14 05034

Bridport PO Box 27 05734

Brighton 1506 Rt. 114, Norton Road, Island Pond, VT 05846

Bristol PO Box 249 05443

Brookfield PO Box 463 05036

Brookline PO Box 403, Newfane, VT 05345

Brownington 509 Dutton Brook Lane 05860

Brunswick 4495 VT RTE 102 05905

Burke 212 School Street., West Burke, VT 05871

Burlington 149 Church St. 05401

Cabot PO Box 36 05647

Calais 668 West County Rd. 05648

Cambridge PO Box 127, Jeffersonville, VT 05464

Canaan PO Box 159 05903

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Castleton PO Box 727 05735

Cavendish PO Box 126 05142

Charleston 5063 Vt. Rte. 105, West Charleston, VT 05872

Charlotte PO Box 119 05445

Chelsea PO Box 266 05038

Chester PO Box 370 05143

Chittenden PO Box 89 05737

Clarendon PO Box 30, Clarendon, VT 05759

Colchester PO Box 55 05446

Concord PO Box 317 05824

Corinth PO Box 461 05039

Cornwall 2629 Route 30 05753

Conventry PO Box 104 05825

Craftsbury PO Box 55 05826

Danby PO Box 231 05739

Danville PO Box 183 05828

Derby PO Box 25 05829

Dorset PO Box 0024, East Dorset, VT 05253

Dover PO Box 527, West Dover, VT 05356

Dummerston 1523 Middle Rd., East Dummerston, VT 05346

Duxbury 3316 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT 05676

East Haven PO Box 10 05837

East Montpelier PO Box 157 05651

Eden 71 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Eden Mills, VT 05653

Elmore PO Box 123, Lake Elmore, VT 05657

Enosburgh PO Box 465, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Essex 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Fair Haven 3 North Park Place 05743

Fairfax PO Box 27 05454

Fairfield PO Box 5 05455

Fairlee PO Box 95 05045

Fayston 866 N. Fayston Rd., North Fayston, VT 05660

Ferrisburgh PO Box 6 05456

Fletcher 215 Cambridge Rd., Cambridge, VT 05444

Franklin PO Box 82 05457

Georgia 47 Town Common Rd., N. St. Albans, VT 05478

Glover 51 Bean Hill 05839

Goshen 50 Carlisle Hill Rd. 05733

Grafton PO Box 180 05146

Granby PO Box 56 05840

Grand Isle PO Box 49 05458

Granville PO Box 66 05747

Greensboro PO Box 119 05841

Groton 314 Scott Highway 05046

Guildhall PO Box 10 05905

Guilford 236 School St. 05301

Halifax PO Box 45, West Halifax 05358

Hancock PO Box 100 05748

Hardwick PO Box 523 05843

Hartford 171 Bridge St., White River Junction, VT 05001

Hartland PO Box 349 05048

Highgate PO Box 67, Highgate Center, VT 05459

Hinesburg PO Box 133 05461

Holland 120 School Rd., Derby Line, VT 05830

Hubbardton 66 Hortonia Rd-Hubbardton, Fair Haven, VT 05743

Huntington 4930 Main Road 05462

Hyde Park PO Box 98 05655

Ira 808 Route 133-IRA, W. Rutland, VT 05777

Irasburg PO Box 51 05845

Isle La Motte PO Box 250 05463

Jamaica PO Box 173 05343

Jay 1036 VT RTE 242 05859

Jericho PO Box 67 05465

Johnson PO Box 383 05656

Killington PO Box 429 05751

Kirby 346 Town Hall Rd., Lyndonville, VT 05851

Landgrove Box 508, Londonderry, VT 05148

Leicester 44 Schoolhouse Rd. 05733

Lemington 2549 River Rd., VT 102 05903

Lincoln 62 Quaker St. 05443

Londonderry PO Box 118, South Londonderry, VT 05155

Lowell 2170 VT Rt. 100 05847

Ludlow PO Box 307 05149

Lunenburg Box 54 05906

Lyndon PO Box 167, Lyndonville 05851

Maidstone PO Box 118, Guildhall, VT 05905

Manchester PO Box 830, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Marlboro PO Box E 05344

Marshfield 122 School St., RM 1 05658

Mendon 34 US Route 4 05701

Middlebury 94 Main Street 05753

Middlesex 5 Church St. 05602

Middletown Spgs. PO Box 1232 05757

Milton PO Box 18 05468

Monkton 280 Monkton Ridge, N. Ferrisburgh, VT 05473

Montgomery PO Box 356, Montgomery Center, VT 05471

Montpelier 39 Main St. 05602

Moretown PO Box 666 05660

Morgan PO Box 45 05853
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City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Morristown PO Box 748, Morrisville, VT 05661

Mount Holly PO Box 248 05758

Mount Tabor PO Box 245 05739

New Haven 78 North St. 05472

Newark 1336 Newark St. 05871

Newbury PO Box 126 05051

Newfane PO Box 36 05345

Newport City 222 Main St., Newport, VT 05855

Newport Town PO Box 85, Newport Center 05857

North Hero PO Box 38 05474

Northfield 51 South Main Street 05663

Norton PO Box 148 05907

Norwich PO Box 376 05055

Orange PO Box 233, East Barre, VT 05649

Orwell PO Box 32 05760

Panton PO Box 174, Vergennes, VT 05491

Pawlet PO Box 128 05761

Peacham PO Box 244 05862

Peru PO Box 127 05152

Pittsfield PO Box 556 05762

Pittsford PO Box 10 05763

Plainfield PO Box 217 05667

Plymouth 68 Town Office Rd. 05056

Pomfret PO Box 286, North Pomfret, VT 05053

Poultney 9 Main St., Ste. 2 05764

Pownal PO Box 411 05261

Proctor 45 Main Street 05765

Putney PO Box 233 05346

Randolph Drawer B, 7 Summer St. 05060

Reading PO Box 72 05062

Readsboro PO Box 246 05350

Richford PO Box 236 05476

Richmond PO Box 285 05477

Ripton PO Box 10 05766

Rochester PO Box 238 05767

Rockingham PO Box 339, Bellows Falls, VT 05101

Roxbury PO Box 53 05669

Royalton PO Box 680, South Royalton, VT 05068

Rupert PO Box 140, West Rupert, VT 05776

Rutland City PO Box 969, Rutland, VT 05702

Rutland Town PO Box 225, Center Rutland, VT 05736

Ryegate PO Box 332 05042

St. Albans City PO Box 867, St. Albans, VT 05478

St. Albans Town PO Box 37, St. Albans Bay, VT 05481

St. George 1 Barber Road 05495

St. Johnsbury 1187 Main St., Ste. 2 05819

Salisbury PO Box 66 05769

Sandgate 3266 Sandgate Rd. 05250

Searsburg PO Box 157, Wilmington, VT 05363

Shaftsbury PO Box 409 05262

Sharon PO Box 250 05065

Sheffield PO Box 165 05866

Shelburne PO Box 88 05482

Sheldon PO Box 66 05483

Shoreham 297 Main St. 05770

Shrewsbury 9823 Cold River Rd. 05738

South Burlington 575 Dorset Street 05403

South Hero PO Box 175 05486

Springfield 96 Main Street 05156

Stamford 986 Main Road 05352

City or Town Mailing Address Zip Code

Stannard PO Box 94, Greensboro Bend, VT 05842

Starksboro PO Box 91 05487

Stockbridge PO Box 39 05772

Stowe PO Box 248 05672

Strafford PO Box 27 05072

Stratton PO Box 166, West Wardsboro, VT 05360

Sudbury 4694 Rte. 30 05733

Sunderland PO Box 295, East Arlington, VT 05252

Sutton PO Box 106 05867

Swanton PO Box 711 05488

Thetford PO Box 126, Thetford Center, VT 05075

Tinmouth 515 North End Rd. 05773

Topsham PO Box 69 05076

Townshend PO Box 223 05353

Troy PO Box 80, North Troy, VT 05859

Tunbridge PO Box 6 05077

Underhill PO Box 32, Underhill Center, VT 05490

Vergennes PO Box 35 05491

Vernon 567 Governor Hunt Rd. 05354

Vershire 6894 VT Rte. 113 05079

Victory PO Box 609, North Concord, VT 05858

Waitsfield 9 Bridge St. 05673

Walden 12 VT RTE 215, West Danville, VT 05873

Wallingford PO Box 327 05773

Waltham PO Box 175 05491

Wardsboro PO Box 48 05355

Warren PO Box 337 05674

Washington 2974 VT RTE 110 05675

Waterbury 51 South Main Street 05676

Waterford PO Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848

Waterville PO Box 31 05492

Weathersfield PO Box E, Ascutney, VT 05030

Wells PO Box 585 05774

West Fairlee PO Box 615 05083

West Haven RD 1 Box 3895, Fair Haven, VT 05743

West Rutland 35 Marble Street 05777

West Windsor PO Box 6, Brownsville, VT 05037

Westfield 1257 VT Rt. 100 05874

Westford 1713 Vt. Route 128 05494

Westminster PO Box 147 05158

Westmore 54 Hinton Hill Rd., Orleans, VT 05860

Weston PO Box 98 05161

Weybridge 1727 Quaker Village Rd. 05753

Wheelock PO Box 1328, Lyndonville, VT 05851

Whiting 29 South Main Street 05778

Whitingham PO Box 529, Jacksonville, VT 05342

Williamstown PO Box 646 05679

Williston 7900 Williston Road 05495

Wilmington PO Box 217 05363

Windham 5976 WIndham Hill Road 05359

Windsor PO Box 47 05089

Winhall Box 389, Bondville, VT 05340

Winooski 27 West Allen Street 05404

Wolcott PO Box 100 05680

Woodbury PO Box 10 05681

Woodford 1391 VT RTE 9 05201

Woodstock 31 The Green 05091

Worcester Drawer 161 05682

Just Vote! Because Tomorrow, Matters

by SSG Michael A. Crusoe, USA, Phoenix, Arizona
288 VERMONT 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
E. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermon, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

VERMONT

“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage,

touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I will do it so as in

my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same,

as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

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VIRGINIA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

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REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

F

G

I

E

A

B

C

D

H

J

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. A married woman who has adopted her husband’s last

name must provide her maiden name in 1(a).

B. Military members, merchant marine members, and their

spouses and dependents must provide the service

identification number of the member. Overseas electors and/

or their spouses and dependents must provide an identification

number or name and address of employer. (See H below).

C. All voters must complete. Write “None” if not

applicable. If previously registered in Virginia, your voter

registration number is your social security number.

D. Enter last day of residency at your Virginia voting

residence address only if that home is no longer available to

you.

E. Provide the complete street address of your Virginia

voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your

address includes a rural route number, describe its location in

Item 7. For example: “on Highway _____, 2 miles past

Highway _____, across the street from the _____ gas station.”

This address must be different from the one provided in Item

4 and must be within the county or city where you claim legal

voting residence.

F. Print the complete address where you want your ballot

sent - usually your current mailing address. It must be

different from the address you provided in Item 3.

G. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote in

primary elections. You must indicate your political party

affiliation when applying for a primary ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Item 6 of the

FPCA. Primaries are held only if requested by the political

party and then only if at least two candidates file for the office.

Political party affiliation is not required if only requesting

ballots for general elections. If you are currently registered

and want to change your political party affiliation or you have

previously declined to indicate a political party affiliation and

you now want to vote in a primary election, you must submit

a completed FPCA which includes your new political party

affiliation to the local election official not later than 29 days

before the election.

H. Uniformed service members, merchant marine members,

and their spouses and dependents must provide the branch of

service, and grade or rank of the military member. Citizens

residing overseas for reason of employment and their

accompanying spouse/dependents must provide the name and

address of the employer.

I. Check ONE box.

J. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

No notary or witness required except when a voter is unable

to sign the application due to a physical disability or inability

to read or write.

	
	
	
292 VIRGINIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Virginia and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections held within a calendar year (for local, state and

Federal offices).

To register permanently and request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the general registrar so that

it arrives as early as possible but not earlier than 12

months before the election and not later than 5 days

before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the general

registrar so that it arrives as early as possible, but not

earlier than 12 months before the election and not later

than 5 days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before an election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12

and Section I.F.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required except when a

voter is unable to sign the application due to a physical

disability or inability to read or write.

Ballot Return Envelope: The oath on the envelope

must be witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Virginia allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• Virginia does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Virginia does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Early Absentee Ballot

Virginia provides an early absentee ballot for the

elections for governor, lieutenant governor or attorney

general only. You are eligible to use this ballot if you are

overseas and you will not be able to vote and return a

regular absentee ballot within the time provided for

regular absentee ballots.

Use the FPCA to request this early absentee ballot. In

Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state special writein labels from Section III.G. If no labels are available,

write in Item 7: “I am unable to vote in any other

manner due to overseas military service or due to living

in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I

request an early absentee ballot.”

The early absentee ballot must be requested not later

than 90 days before the election.

G. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Virginia has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions

described in Chapter 2 of this Guide remain the same,

except that Virginia also allows the FWAB to be used by

any of the persons listed in Section A above, whether

voting from inside or outside the U.S. Virginia also

allows the FWAB to be used in primary, general or

special elections for Federal offices.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES VIRGINIA 293

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens and residents of Virginia, or overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (except for living outside

the U.S.) would be qualified to vote in Virginia.

• residents of Virginia temporarily living outside

the U.S. who still have a Virginia place of abode

available to them (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• residents of Virginia living outside the U.S. by

virtue of employment, and their spouses and

dependents living with them who were registered

to vote immediately preceding the move

overseas (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

• all other citizens who are residents of Virginia

(for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

If you are a Virginia resident residing temporarily

outside the U.S. and you maintain your Virginia place of

abode, you may register permanently and request an

absentee ballot by sending a completed FPCA to the

general registrar as early as possible so that it arrives not

earlier than 12 months before the election and not later

than 29 days before the election. You may use a single

FPCA to request ballots for all elections held within a

calendar year.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the general

registrar so that it arrives as early as possible, but not

earlier than 12 months before the election and not later

than 5 days before the election.You may use a single

FPCA to request ballots for all elections held within a

calendar year.

Residents of Virginia living outside the U.S. by virtue of

employment, and their spouses and dependents living

with them who were registered to vote immediately

preceding the move overseas and other Virginians

overseas who no longer have a Virginia place of abode

may be registered temporarily. To register temporarily

and request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

or the Virginia application for temporary registration to

the general registrar so that it arrives not earlier than 6

months or not later than 29 days before the election.

You must submit a separate FPCA for each election in a

calendar year.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots

approximately 45 days before an election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12 and Section II.F.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required except when a

voter is unable to sign the application due to a physical

disability or inability to read or write.

Ballot Return Envelope: The oath on the envelope

must be witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Virginia allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot or the Virginia

application for temporary registration by fax.

After faxing, submit the FPCA or Virginia

application by mail.

• Virginia does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

• Virginia does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Early Absentee Ballot

Virginia provides an early absentee ballot for the

elections for governor, lieutenant governor or attorney

general to any person voting from overseas who

believes that he or she will not be able to vote and return

a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within

the period provided for regular absentee ballots.
294 VIRGINIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

Use the FPCA to request this early absentee ballot. In

Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the state special writein labels from Section III.G. If no labels are available,

write in Item 7: “I am unable to vote in any other

manner due to overseas military service or due to living

in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I

request an early absentee ballot.”

The early absentee ballot must be requested not later

than 90 days before the election.

G. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

Virginia has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB) (SF 186). The instructions

described in Chapter 2 of this Guide remain the same,

except that Virginia also allows the FWAB to be used by

any of the persons listed in Section A above, whether

voting from inside or outside the U.S. Virginia also

allows the FWAB to be used in primary, general or

special elections for Federal offices.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Late Registration

The following persons, if otherwise qualified to

register, may register in person up to and including the

date of an election: (1) active duty military, and their

spouses and dependents, who are discharged within 60

days of election day; (2) persons who are normally

absent from their county or city of residence or who

return to reside there during the 28 days preceding the

election who are (i) active duty military, (ii) members of

the merchant marine, (iii) persons who reside

temporarily outside the U.S. by virtue of their

employment, and (iv) spouses or dependents of (i), (ii),

and (iii) who reside with them.

B. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or declared mentally

incapacitated by a court may not register or vote unless

their rights have been restored.

C. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration for overseas citizens is canceled

following each election.

D. Action on Registration Requests

If denied, notice of denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

Registration applications must be complete. Failure to

complete all requests may result in denial of your

application. Persons denied registration may appeal to

the circuit court. A form for petitioning the court is

provided on the reverse side of the denial. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

F. Where to Send it

Mail the FPCA to the General Registrar, county or city

of voting residence, as listed below:

County Address Zip Code

Accomack PO Box 97, Accomack 23301-0097

Albemarle 536 Pantops Center, Charlottesville 22911-4596

Allegheny 212 N. Monroe Ave., Covington 24426-1410

Amelia PO Box 481, Amelia 23002-0481

Amherst PO Box 550, Amherst 24521-0550

Appomattox PO Box 8, Appomattox 24522-0235

Arlington 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington 22201-5400

Augusta PO Box 590, Verona 24482-0590

Bath PO Box 157, Warm Springs 24484-0157

Bedford 122 E. Main St., Bedford 24523-2000

Bland PO Box 535, Bland 24315-0535

Botetourt PO Box 62, Fincastle 24090-0062

Brunswick 100 Tabacco St., Lawrenceville 23868-1823

Buchanan PO Box 975, Grundy 24614-0975

Buckingham PO Box 222, Buckingham 23921-0222

Campbell PO Box 103, Rustburg 24588-0103

Caroline PO Box 617, Bowling Green 22427-0617

Carroll 605-3 Pine St. Rm 110, Hillsville 24343-1404

Charles City PO Box 146, Charles City 23030-0146

Charlotte PO Box 118, Charlotte Courthouse 23923-0118

Chesterfield PO Box 1690, Chesterfield 23832-1690

Clarke PO Box 555, Berryville 22611-0555

Craig PO Box 8, New Castle 24127-0008

Culpeper 131 W. Davis St., Culpeper 22701-3017

Cumberland PO Box 8, Cumberland 23040-0008

Dickenson PO Box 1306, Clintwood 24228-1306

Dinwiddie PO Box 365, Dinwiddie 23841-0365

Essex PO Box 1561, Tappahannock 22560-1561

Fairfax 12000 Govt Center Pkwy, Fairfax 22035-0081

Fauquier 32 Waterloo St., Warrenton 20186-3219

Floyd 100 E. Main St. Box 9, Floyd 24091-2101

Fluvanna PO Box 44, Palmyra 22963-0044

Franklin 70 E. Court St., Rocky Mount 24151-1720

Frederick 107 N. Kent St. Suite 102, Winchester 22601-5000

Giles 120 N. Main St. Suite 3, Pearisburg 24134-1625

Gloucester PO Box 208, Gloucester 23061-0208

Goochland PO Box 1013, Goochland 23063-1013

Grayson PO Box 449, Independence 24348-0077

Greene PO Box 341, Stanardsville 22973-0341

Greensville PO Box 1092, Emporia 23847-1092

Halifax PO Box 400, Halifax 24558-0400

Hanover PO Box 419, Hanover 23069-0419

Henrico PO Box 27032, Richmond 23273-7032

Henry PO Box 7, Collinsville 24078-0007

Highland PO Box 386, Monterey 24465-0386

Isle of Wight PO Box 77, Isle of Wight 23397-0077

James City PO Box 3567, Williamsburg 23187-3567

King and Queen PO Box 56, King and Queen C.H. 23085-0056

King George PO Box 1359, King George 22485-1359

King William PO Box 173, King William 23086-0173

Lancaster PO Box 159, Lancaster 22503-0159

Lee PO Box 363, Jonesville 24263-0363

Loudoun 26-C Fairfax St. SE, Leesburg 20175-3621

Louisa PO Box 220, Louisa 23093-0220

Lunenburg 11441 Courthouse Rd., Lunenburg 23952-9999

Madison PO Box 267, Madison 22727-0267

Mathews PO Box 328, Mathews 23109-0328

Mecklenburg PO Box 436, Boydton 23917-0436

Middlesex PO Box 358, Saluda 23149-0358

Montgomery 1 E. Main St., Suite 220, Christiansburg 24073-3038

Nelson PO Box 292, Lovingston 22949-0292

New Kent PO Box 128, New Kent 23124-0128

Northampton PO Box 510, Eastville 23347-0510

Northumberland PO Box 84, Heathsville 22473-0084

Nottoway PO Box 24, Nottoway 23955-0024

Orange 146 Madison Rd., Suite 204, Orange 22960-1449

Page 117 S. Court St., Luray 22835-1289

Patrick PO Box 635, Stuart 24171-0635

Pittsylvania PO Box 1136, Chatham 24531-1136
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County County Seat Zip Code

Powhatan 3834 Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan 23139-7051

Prince Edward 121 E. Third St., Farmville 23901-0269

Prince George PO Box 34, Prince George 23875-0034

Prince William 9252 Lee Ave., Manassas 20110-5557

Pulaski 52 W. Main St., Rm 300, Pulaski 24301-5045

Rappahannock PO Box 236, Washington 22747-0236

Richmond PO Box 1000, Warsaw 22572-1000

Roanoke PO Box 20884, Roanoke 24018-0089

Rockbridge 1 E. Washington St., Lexington 24450-2528

Rockingham PO Box 1252, Harrisonburg 22801-1252

Russell PO Box 383, Lebanon 24266-0383

Scott 104 E. Jackson St., Gate City 24251-3417

Shenandoah 600 N. Main St., Suite 103, Woodstock 22664-1855

Smyth 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 111, Marion 24354-0067

Southampton PO Box 666, Courtland 23837-0666

Spotsylvania PO Box 133, Spotsylvania 22553-0133

Stafford PO Box 301, Stafford 22555-0301

Surry PO Box 264, Surry 23883-0264

Sussex PO Box 1302, Sussex 23884-0302

Tazewell PO Box 201, Tazewell 24651-0201

Warren 220 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal 22630-3372

Washington 109-A Court St., NE, Abingdon 24210-2901

Westmoreland PO Box 354, Montross 22520-0354

Wise PO Box 309, Wise 24293-0309

Wythe 275 S. Fourth St., Wytheville 24382-2598

York PO Box 451, Yorktown 23690-0451

Independent Cities Zip Code

Alexandria 132 N. Royal St., Alexandria 22314-3283

Bedford PO Box 807, Bedford 24523-0807

Bristol 510 Cumberland St. Suite 103, Bristol 24201-4386

Buena Vista 2039 Sycamore Ave., Buena Vista 24416-3133

Charlottesville PO Box 911, Charlottesville 22902-0911

Chesapeake PO Box 15225, Chesapeake 23328-0225

Clifton Forge**

Colonial Heights PO Box 3401, Colonial Heights 23834-9001

Independent Cities Zip Code

Covington 1011-A N. Rockbridge Ave., Covington 24426-1534

Danville 515 Main St. PO Box 209, Danville 24543-0209

Emporia PO Box 1092, Emporia 23847-1092

Fairfax 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax 22030-3640

Falls Church 300 Park Ave., Rm 101, Falls Church 22046-3332

Franklin PO Box 42, Franklin 23851-0042

Fredericksburg PO Box 7447, Fredricksburg 22404-7447

Galax PO Box 1045, Galax 24333-1045

Hampton 101 Kings Way, Hampton 23669-3500

Harrisonburg PO Box 20031, Harrisonburg 22801-3638

Hopewell 309 N. 2nd Ave., Hopewell 23860-2704

Lexington PO Box 922, Lexington 24450-0922

Lynchburg 3236 Odd Fellow Rd., Lynchburg 24501-0060

Manassas 9025 Center St., Manassas 20110-5403

Manassas Park 1 Park Center Court, Manassas Park 20111-2395

Martinsville PO Box 1323, Martinsville 24114-1323

Newport News 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News 23607-4305

Norfolk PO Box 1531, Norfolk 23501-1531

Norton PO Box 225, Norton 24273-0225

Petersburg PO Box 1031, Petersburg 23804-1031

Poquoson 500 City Hall Ave. Rm 139, Poquoson 23662-1996

Portsmouth 801 Crawford Sr. 1st floor, Portsmouth 23704-3822

Radford 106 Arlington Ave., Suite A, Radford 24141-1540

Richmond PO Box 61037, Richmond 23261-1037

Roanoke PO Box 1095, Roanoke 24005-1095

Salem PO Box 203, Salem 24153-0203

Staunton PO Box 58, Staunton 24402-0058

Suffolk PO Box 1966, Suffolk 23439-1966

Virginia Beach PO Box 6247, Virginia Beach 23456-0247

Waynesboro PO Box 1028, Waynesboro 22980-0748

Williamsburg PO Box 3538, Williamsburg 23187-3538

Winchester 15 North Cameron St., Winchester 22601-4764

**Note: The City of Clifton Forge has reverted to town status and become part

of Allegheny County. Voters with residency in Clifton Forge should send their

applications to the Allegheny County registrar.

Your Choice Today, Your Life Tomorrow: Vote

by Charles Tait Walker, USAR-Retired, Moneta, Virginia
296 VIRGINIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
G. EARLY ABSENTEE BALLOT

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

VIRGINIA

“I am unable to vote in any other manner due to overseas military service

or due to living in an isolated or extremely remote overseas area. I request

an early voting absentee ballot.”

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VIRGIN ISLANDS

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

E

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

D

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “N/A” if not applicable

or if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your Virgin

Islands voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location. For example: “on Highway _____,

2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

_____ gas station.” This address must be different from

the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the Virgin

Islands.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections. If you are currently registered and want to

change your political party affiliation, you must submit

a completed FPCA which indicates your new political

party choice so that the local election official receives it

not later than 30 days before the election in which you

wish to vote.

E. Check ONE box.

F. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of the Virgin Islands and members of

the Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration. They also apply to

members of religious, welfare or service agencies

assisting or attached to the Armed Forces.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request registration and

ballots for all elections in a calendar year (for local and

Federal office ballots).

To register and/or request an absentee ballot, the

Supervisor of Elections must receive your FPCA not

later than 14 working days before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Mail your voted ballot by the

day of the election. Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 10 days after the election.

Local election officials shall prepare ballots not later

than 30 days before the election.

Due to its territorial status, the Virgin Islands does not

send representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly

participate in the election of the President and Vice

President of the U.S. At the Federal level, only a

Delegate to the House of Representatives is elected.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

Virgin Islands ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal

Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2,

page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No registration or voting materials are

notarized or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• The Virgin Islands allows you to send the FPCA

for registration and ballot request by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• The Virgin Islands allows you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• The Virgin Islands allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Ballot Application By Proxy

If you are currently registered, anyone may apply for an

absentee ballot on your behalf if that person can

satisfactorily provide the required information about

you.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of the Virgin Islands and overseas

electors. The term “overseas elector” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in the Virgin

Islands.

A. Who Can Do It

• overseas electors (for local and Federal office

ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request registration and

ballots for all elections in a calendar year.

To register and/or request an absentee ballot, the

Supervisor of Elections must receive your FPCA not

later than 14 working days before the election.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES VIRGIN ISLANDS 301

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Mail your voted ballot by the

day of the election. Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 10 days after the election.

Local election officials shall prepare ballots not later

than 30 days before the election.

Due to its territorial status, the Virgin Islands does not

send representatives to the U.S. Senate or directly

participate in the election of the President and Vice

President of the U.S. At the Federal level, only a

Delegate to the House of Representatives is elected.

If you have not received your Virgin Islands ballot in a

timely manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No registration or voting materials are

notarized or witnesses.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• The Virgin Islands allows you to send the FPCA

for registration and ballot request by fax. After

faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

• The Virgin Islands allows you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• The Virgin Islands allows you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Ballot Application by Proxy

If you are currently registered, anyone may apply for an

absentee ballot on your behalf if that person can

satisfactorily provide the required information about

you.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or of a crime involving

moral turpitude or declared mentally incompetent may

not register or vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration can be canceled if the elector changes

domicile, registers in another state, or does not vote in

two consecutive general elections.

C. Action If Registration is Cancelled

The elector can register after cancellation if they meet

residency requirements.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the District

Court. Persons seeking to appeal should consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

E. Late Registration

Members of the Armed Forces or merchant marine who

have been discharged within sixty days of an election

may register and vote in that election by presenting the

local election official with his or her discharge papers.

F. Where to Send it

Mail the FPCA to:

Supervisor of Elections

P.O. Box 6038, Charlotte Amalie

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00804-6038

Or to:

Supervisor of Elections

P.O. Box 1499, Kingshill

St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00851-1499

Take Stock In Voting. It Never Crashes

by SMSgt Henry F. Sims, USAF, Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany
302 VIRGIN ISLANDS 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE
303

WASHINGTON

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

E

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

G

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

D

F

C

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “NA” if not applicable or

if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Washington voting residence. A post office box or rural

route is not sufficient. If your address includes a rural

route, describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

Your current mailing address must be different from the

address you provided in Item 3.

D. Washington is an open primary state, so

designation of political party affiliation is not required.

E. If you do not wish to request an absentee ballot for

all future elections, indicate in this section for which

elections you are requesting an absentee ballot. You

may also use this section to include any former name

under which you may be registered or a telephone

number where you can be reached.

F. Check ONE box.

G. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

	
	
	
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I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Washington and members of the Uniformed Services and their family members. Uniformed

Services are defined as the U.S. Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health

Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request absentee ballots

for all future elections, except if you are requesting a

special write-in ballot (see Section E). You may also

request absentee ballots by telephone, fax, e-mail or by

filling out and mailing the request form printed from the

Secretary of State web site. Notifying the county auditor

of any mailing address changes is required for an individual to receive absentee ballots for all future elections

(for local, state and Federal offices).

Washington will automatically use a completed FPCA

as a form for voter registration.

To register to vote only, send a completed FPCA to the

auditor in the county where your voting residence is

located at any time. It must be received 30 days prior to

the election.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send your

FPCA to the auditor in the county where your voting

residence is located. The county auditor must receive

your FPCA not earlier than 90 days before and not later

than one day before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send your FPCA to the auditor in the

county where your voting residence is located. The

county auditor must receive your FPCA or any other

written and signed request not earlier than 90 days

before and not later than one day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county auditor within 10 days after the primary election

or 15 days after the general election. Postmark your

voted ballot by election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 20

days before the election.

You must sign an oath validating the ballot

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Washington allows you to send your FPCA ballot request by fax. If you are registering to vote,

the original form must also be mailed.

• Washington allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

• Some Washington counties allow you to return

the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Washington provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot, available 90 days before an election, if you

believe that you will be unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the

period provided for regular absentee ballots.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.F. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee

ballots. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

Candidate and issue information may not be available at

the time of your request.

The state special write-in ballot must be requested not

earlier than 90 days before the election. You may vote it

by writing in the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES WASHINGTON 305

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens and residents of Washington, or overseas voters.

The term “overseas voter” means any elector of the

state of Washington outside the territorial limits of the

U.S. or the District of Columbia.

• Washington residents residing outside the U.S.

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request absentee ballots

for all future elections, except if you are requesting a

special write-in ballot (see Section E). You may also

request absentee ballots by telephone, fax, e-mail or by

filling out and mailing the request form printed from the

Secretary of State web site. Notifying the county auditor

of any mailing address changes is required for an individual to receive absentee ballots for all future elections.

Washington will automatically use a completed FPCA

as a form for voter registration.

To register to vote only, send a completed FPCA to the

auditor in the county where your voting residence is

located at any time. It must be received 30 days prior to

the election.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send your

FPCA to the auditor in the county where your voting

residence is located. The county auditor must receive

your FPCA not earlier than 90 days before and not later

than one day before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send your FPCA to the auditor in the

county where your voting residence is located. The

county auditor must receive your FPCA or any other

written and signed request not earlier than 90 days

before and not later than one day before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

county auditor within 10 days after the primary election

or 15 days after the general election. Postmark your

voted ballot by election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 20

days before the election.

You must sign an oath validating the ballot.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Washington allows you to send your FPCA ballot request by fax. If you are registering to vote,

the original form must also be mailed.

• Washington allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

• Some counties allow you to return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Washington provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot available 90 days before an election if you

believe that you will be unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the

period provided for regular absentee ballots.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special

write-in ballot. In Item 7 of the FPCA, place one of the

state special write-in labels from Section III.F. If no

labels are available, write in Item 7: “I am unable to

vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee

ballots. I request a special write-in absentee ballot.”

Candidate and issue information may not be available at

the time of your request.

The state special write-in ballot must be requested not

earlier than 90 days before the election. You may vote it

by writing in the names of specific candidates.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.
306 WASHINGTON 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Voting

Persons convicted of a felony must have voting rights

restored prior to voting. Persons judicially declared

incompetent may not vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

If you change your residence to a different county, you

must re-register. If you change your residence within

the same county, you must notify the county elections

department by phone or in writing. Both of these actions

must be completed at least 30 days before the election

to be eligible to vote.

C. Late Registration

Unregistered qualified persons may register to vote in

person at the office of the county auditor or a voter registration site in the county in which the applicant

resides. This may be done after the close of registration

for voting at the polls up until the 15th day before a primary, special election, or general election. These persons will be given an absentee ballot to vote and return

by mail.

D. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA or other signed request to the County

Auditor in your county of voting residence as listed

below:

County Address City Zip

Adams 210 Broadway St., West Ritzville 99169-1897

Asotin PO Box 129 Asotin 99402-0129

Benton PO Box 470 Prosser 99350-0470

Chelan PO Box 400 Wenatchee 98807-0400

Clallam PO Box 3030 Port Angeles 98362-0338

Clark PO Box 8815 Vancouver 98666-8815

Columbia 341 East Main St. Dayton 99328-1361

Cowlitz 207 4th Ave., N. Kelso 98626-4193

Douglas PO Box 456 Waterville 98858-0456

Ferry 350 E Delaware #2 Republic 99166-9747

Franklin PO Box 1451 Pasco 99301-1451

Garfield PO Box 278 Pomeroy 99347-0278

Grant PO Box 37 Ephrata 98823-0037

Grays Harbor 100 W Broadway, Ste. 2 Montesano 98563-3614

Island PO Box 5000 Coupeville 98239-5000

Jefferson PO Box 563 Port Townsend 98368-0563

King 500 4th Ave., Rm. 553 Seattle 98104-3280

Kitsap 1026 Sidney Ave., Ste 175 Port Orchard 98366

Kittitas 205 W. 5th Ave. Ellensburg 98926-3129

Klickitat 205 Columbus St., Rm.203 Goldendale 98620-9293

Lewis PO Box 29 Chehalis 98532-0029

Lincoln PO Box 28 Davenport 99122

Mason PO Box 400 Shelton 98584-0400

Okanogan PO Box 1010 Okanogan 98840-1010

Pacific PO Box 97 South Bend 98586-0097

Pend Oreille PO Box 5015 Newport 99156-5015

Pierce 2401 S. 35th St, Rm 200 Tacoma 98409-7498

San Juan PO Box 638 Friday Harbor 98250-0638

Skagit PO Box 1306 Mt Vernon 98273-1306

Skamania PO Box 790 Stevenson 98648-0790

Snohomish 3000 Rockefeller Ave.

(MS-505) Everett 98201-4046

Spokane W. 1116 Broadway Spokane 99260-0020

Stevens 215 South Oak, Room 106 Colville 99114-0189

Thurston 2000 Lakeridge Dr., SW Olympia 98502

Wahkiakum PO Box 543 Cathlamet 98612-0543

Walla Walla PO Box 1856 Walla Walla 99362-1856

Whatcom 311 Grand Ave., Ste 103 Bellingham 98225-4038

Whitman PO Box 350 Colfax 99111-0350

Yakima 128 N.Second St., #117 Yakima 98901-2646

Your Vote: Your Voice To The Future

by LCDR Carlos Suarez, USN, New Orleans, Louisiana
E. STATE SPECIAL WRITE-IN LABELS

If needed, place one of the following stick-on labels in Item 7 of the FPCA:

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

WASHINGTON

“I am unable to vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail

delivery within the time provided for regular absentee ballots. I request a

special write-in absentee ballot.”

309

WEST VIRGINIA

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

C

D

E

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

B

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “NA” if not applicable or

if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your West

Virginia voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location. For example: “2 miles up Low

Gap Creek from Highway 11.” This address must be

different from the one provided in Item 4 and must be

within the county or township where you claim legal

voting residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. The

address used must be out of the county of your

residence (Item 3).

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you will vote a

nonpartisan ballot in primary elections. You must

indicate your political party affiliation when applying

for a primary ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican)

or write “none” in Item 6 of the FPCA. (Since 1988, the

Republican Party has allowed “no party affiliation

voters” to vote in its primary election by requesting a

Republican ballot. The Democratic Party allows only

registered Democrats to vote in its primary election.)

Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections. If you

are currently registered and want to change your

political party affiliation or you have previously

declined to indicate a political party and you now want

to vote in a partisan primary election, you must submit

a completed FPCA which includes your new political

party affiliation to the local election official not later

than 20 days before the election.

E. Check ONE box.

F. Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
310 WEST VIRGINIA 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of West Virginia and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration. Persons who are not West

Virginia residents are not eligible as a result of their

spouses’ residence.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year (for local, state and Federal

offices).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the Clerk of the County

Commission so that it is received not later than the 20th

day before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the Clerk of

the County Commission so that it arrives not earlier

than January 1st or 84 days before the election

(whichever is earlier) and not later than the sixth day

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your ballot will be counted if it

is received through the mail before the start of

canvassing which occurs 3 days after a primary and 5

days after a general or special election.

The clerk mails out absentee ballots beginning 42 days

before an election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12

and Section I.E.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• West Virginia allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot by fax. If you are registering to

vote, the original form must also be mailed.

• West Virginia does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• West Virginia does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

West Virginia has expanded the use of the Federal

Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) (SF 186). The

instructions described in Chapter 2 of this Guide remain

the same, except that West Virginia also allows the

FWAB to be used in the Presidential primary election,

Congressional primary elections and Congressional

general elections and local, state and Federal offices in

general, special and primary elections.

Use the FWAB only in accordance with the instructions

described in Chapter 2 and only in those elections

mentioned above. Otherwise, your ballot will not be

counted.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of West Virginia and overseas

electors. The term “overseas elector” means a U.S.

citizen who resides outside the U.S. and (but for such

residence) would be qualified to vote in West Virginia.

Persons who are not West Virginia residents are not

eligible as a result of their spouses’ residence.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES WEST VIRGINIA 311

• residents of West Virginia temporarily residing

outside the U.S. (for local, state and Federal

office ballots)

• overseas electors

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections in a calendar year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the Clerk of the County

Commission so that it has a U.S. postmark date not later

than the 20th day before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the Clerk of

the County Commission so that it arrives not earlier

than January 1st or 84 days before the election

(whichever is earlier) and not later than the sixth day

before the election.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: However, your ballot will be

counted if it is received through the mail before the start

of canvassing which occurs 3 days after a primary and

5 days after a general or special election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12 and Section II.E.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• West Virginia allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot by fax. If you are registering to

vote, the original form must also be mailed.

• West Virginia does not allow you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

• West Virginia does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

West Virginia has expanded the use of the Federal

Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) (SF 186). The

instructions described in Chapter 2 of this Guide remain

the same, except that West Virginia also allows the

FWAB to be used in the Presidential primary election,

Congressional primary elections and Congressional

general elections and local, state and Federal offices in

general, special and primary elections.

Use the FWAB only in accordance with the instructions

described in Chapter 2 and only in those elections

mentioned above. Otherwise, your ballot will not be

counted.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony, treason or election

bribery and persons found of unsound mind may not

vote.

B. Cancellation of Registration

If identified as “possible ineligible,” permanent

registration is canceled after two general elections for

failure to respond to a confirmation notice and the

citizen does not vote at least once during a period

covering two (2) general elections for Federal office

following that notice or otherwise updates his/her

registration.

C. Action on Registration Requests

A registration receipt is sent. Incomplete applications

are returned.
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES WEST VIRGINIA 312

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the county

commission. Consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

E. Where To Send It

If you are registering and applying for an absentee

ballot, mail the FPCA to the Clerk of the County

Commission, county of voting residence, as listed

below. If you are already registered and are only

applying for an absentee ballot for Federal, state, county

or local elections, mail the FPCA to the Clerk of the

County Commission, county of voting residence, as

listed below:*

County County Seat Zip Code

Barbour Philippi 26416-1154

Berkeley Martinsburg 25401-3210

Boone Madison 25130-1189

Braxton Sutton 26601-1313

Brooke Wellsburg 26070-0474

Cabell Huntington 25701-0545

Calhoun Grantsville 26147-0266

Clay Clay 25043-0129

Doddridge West Union 26456-1297

Fayette Fayetteville 25840-1517

Gilmer Glenville 26351-1246

Grant Petersburg 26847-1795

Greenbrier Lewisburg 24901-0751

Hampshire Romney 26757-1696

Hancock New Cumberland 26047-0428

Hardy Moorefield 26836-1155

Harrison Clarksburg 26301-2967

Jackson Ripley 25271-0427

Jefferson Charles Town 25414-1072

Kanawha Charleston 25301-2500

Lewis Weston 26452-0069

County County Seat Zip Code

Lincoln Hamlin 25523-1419

Logan Logan 25601-3939

McDowell Welch 24801-0400

Marion Fairmont 26554-1269

Marshall Moundsville 26041-2129

Mason Point Pleasant 25550-1131

Mercer Princeton 24740-2626

Mineral Keyser 26726-3597

Mingo Williamson 25661-0435

Monongalia Morgantown 26505-5427

Monroe Union 24983-0350

Morgan Berkeley Springs 25411-1501

Nicholas Summersville 26651-1489

Ohio Wheeling 26003-3592

Pendleton Franklin 26807-0089

Pleasants St. Marys 26170-1317

Pocahontas Marlinton 24954-1394

Preston Kingwood 26537-1121

Putnam Winfield 25213-0358

Raleigh Beckley 25801-4688

Randolph Elkins 26241-4099

Ritchie Harrisville 26362-1271

Roane Spencer 25276-0122

Summers Hinton 25951-1058

Taylor Grafton 26354-1387

Tucker Parsons 26287-0267

Tyler Middlebourne 26149-0008

Upshur Buckhannon 26201-2259

Wayne Wayne 25570-0038

Webster Webster Springs 26288-1095

Wetzel New Martinsville 26155-0263

Wirt Elizabeth 26143-0465

Wood Parkersburg 26101-5353

Wyoming Pineville 24874-9802

NOTE: * If you wish to apply for an absentee ballot for a municipal election,

mail a separate FPCA to the city clerk or recorder of your city of residence.

*In some counties, the circuit clerk may perform absentee duties.

If You Can’t Be There, Send Your Vote

by SSgt Ray V. Kelly, Robbins AFB, Georgia
313

WISCONSIN

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

C

A

D

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MD D YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

E

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “NA” if not applicable or

if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Wisconsin voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “Box

_____, Highway _____.” This address must be different

from the one provided in Item 4 and must be within the

town, city or village where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address you provide in

Item 3.

D. Check ONE box.

E. You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

	
	
	
314 WISCONSIN 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens and residents of Wisconsin.

Under Wisconsin law, “military voters” are defined as:

• members of the U.S. Armed Forces or merchant

marine

• civilians officially attached to the military

overseas

• civilian employees of the U.S. Government

overseas

• Peace Corps volunteers, members of the

commissioned corps of the Federal Public Health

Service or the commissioned corps of the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

• spouses and dependents of the above

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

any and all elections while in the service (for local, state

and Federal offices).

Registration is not required.

To apply for an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA

to the municipal clerk so that it arrives not later than the

Friday before the election. Or, you may request an

absentee ballot by sending a written request, making

sure to include the information needed on the FPCA

(such as your full name, your legal voting address in

Wisconsin, where you wish the ballot to be sent,

signature, etc.).

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots 30

days before the fall primary election and 30 days before

the subsequent general election. Absentee ballots are

mailed out 21 days before a spring primary and 21 days

before the subsequent spring general election.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: The certificate on the ballot

return envelope must be witnessed by one (1) adult U.S.

citizen. List your date of birth.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Wisconsin allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. However, you

must then mail the FPCA to the municipal clerk,

making sure that it is postmarked the same day

that it is faxed.

• Wisconsin allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Wisconsin does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Wisconsin provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot. The ballot is sent automatically to those listed

under Section I.A. “Who Can Do It” who have

previously requested an absentee ballot for any election.

Vote it by writing in the names of the specific

candidates or the name of any recognized political

party.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES WISCONSIN 315

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Wisconsin and overseas electors.

The term “overseas elector” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Wisconsin.

• Wisconsin residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. not listed in Section I.A. (for local, state

and Federal office ballots)

• overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

Wisconsin residents temporarily residing outside the

U.S. may use a single FPCA or written correspondence

to request ballots for any local, state and federal

elections in a calendar year.

Overseas electors may use a single FPCA or written

correspondence to request ballots for both the primary

and general election for Federal offices in a calendar

year.

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA to the municipal clerk so that it arrives

not later than the second Wednesday (13 days) before

the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the

municipal clerk so that it arrives not later than the

Friday before the election. Or, you may request an

absentee ballot by sending a written request, making

sure to include the information needed on the FPCA

(such as your full name, your legal voting address in

Wisconsin, where you wish the ballot to be sent,

signature, etc.).

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail out absentee ballots 30

days before the primary election and 30 days before the

subsequent general election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Ballot Return Envelope: The certificate on the ballot

return envelope must be witnessed by one (1) adult U.S.

citizen. Include your date of birth.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

• Wisconsin allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. However, you

must then mail the FPCA to the municipal clerk,

making sure that it is postmarked the same day

that it is faxed.

• Wisconsin allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax.

• Wisconsin does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix C for specific instructions

when transmitting election materials electronically. Use

only the following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

F. Special Write-in Absentee Ballot

Wisconsin provides a state special write-in absentee

ballot to overseas electors. This special write-in ballot

will be sent to those electors who request an absentee

ballot not later than 30 days before the election.

Vote it by writing in the names of specific candidates or

the name of any recognized political party.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of treason, bribery, a felony, betting

on the outcome of an election, those under a

guardianship order, or persons who have been

adjudicated to be incapable of understanding the

objectives of the electoral process may not register or

vote unless their civil rights have been restored.
316 WISCONSIN 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

B. Cancellation of Registration

Registration may be canceled for failure to vote within

the four previous years.

C. Action on Registration Requests

Persons using the FPCA to register may be notified of

registration.

D. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied contact the Municipal Clerk. If

necessary, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel for advice.

E. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never

Lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who was born abroad and who is eligible

to vote and who has never lived in the U.S. may register

and vote in the municipality where a parent would be

eligible to register and vote (for Federal offices only).

F. Where to Send it

Mail the FPCA to the Municipal Clerk in the city, town

or village of voting residence. Milwaukee voters should

mail the FPCA to the City Board of Election

Commissioners. Wisconsin has many municipal

jurisdictions. A partial list of major cities and villages

follows. A complete list of Municipal Clerks, along

with addresses and telephone numbers, may be found

on the Wisconsin website on the World Wide Web. The

address for the Elections Division is “http://

elections.state.wi.us/municipalclerkslist.txt”. Or, you

may contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program at

(703) 588-1584, 1-800-438-8683 (VOTE), DSN 425-

1584 (military) or by e-mail at vote@fvap.ncr.gov.

City or Village Mailing Address Zip Code

Appleton 100 North Appleton Street 54911-4799

City of Beloit 100 State Street 53511-6234

City of Brookfield 2000 North Calhoun Road 53005-5095

City of Cudahy PO Box 100380 53110-6106

City of Eau Claire PO Box 5148 54702-5148

City of Fond du Lac PO Box 150 54936-0150

City of Franklin 9229 West Loomis Road 53132-9728

City of Green Bay 100 North Jefferson Street, Room 106 54301-5026

Village of Greendale 6500 Northway 53129-1827

City of Greenfield 7325 West Forest Home Avenue 53220-3396

City of Janesville PO Box 5005 53547-5005

City of Kenosha 625 52nd Street, Room 105 53140-3480

CIty of Kaukauna PO Box 890 54130-0890

City of La Cross 400 La Crosse Street 54601-3396

City of Madison 210 Martin Luther King, Jr., Room 103 53703-3342

City of Manitowoc PO Box 1597 54221-1597

City of Marshfield PO Box 727 54449-0727

Village of Menomonee Falls

W156 N8480 Pilgrom Road 53051-3140

City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street, Room 501 53202-3565

City of Neenah PO Box 426 54957-0426

City of New Berlin PO Box 510921 53151-0921

City of Oak Creek 8640 South Howell Avenue 53154-2948

City of Oshkosh PO Box 1130 54903-1130

City of Racine 730 Washington Avenue, #102 53403-1184

City of Sheboygan 828 Center Avenue 53081-4496

City of S. Milwaukee 2424 15th Avenue 53172-2499

City of Stevens Point 1515 Strongs Avenue 54481-3594

City of Superior 1407 Hammond Avenue 54880-1695

City of Watertown PO Box 477 53094-0477

City of Wausau 407 Grant Street 54403-4783

City of Waukesha 201 Delafield Street 53188-3692

City of Wauwatosa PO Box 13068 53213-0068

City of West Allis 7525 West Greenfield Avenue 53214-4688

City of West Bend 1115 South Main Street 53095-4658

City of Wisconsin Rapids

444 West Grand Avenue 54495-2780

If Said In A Vote, Your Voice Will Be Heard

by SSgt Brian Quam, USAF, Travis AFB, California
317

WYOMING

f. ZIP CODE (9 -digit, if known)

—

REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

APPLICATION FOR STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ______________________ CITY OR TOWNSHIP OF ______________________

I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (See instruction 1.)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. DATE OF BIRTH

2. I LAST VOTED or PLACE OF LAST REGISTRATION (Do not leave this section blank. See instructions.)

e. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER f. OTHER IDENTIFICATION NO. (passport, ID card)

a.YEAR b. COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWNSHIP c.STATE d. VOTER REGISTRATION NO. (if known)

3. VOTING RESIDENCE (For military, legal residence. For overseas civilians, last

residence in U.S. IF USING RURAL ROUTE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS.)

4. MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT TO: (Mailing address where you want the ballot to be sent.)

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law.

5. YOUR FAX NUMBER (If this application is faxed, include all international prefixes. See instructions.)

M

b. SEX c. RACE

MM Y DD Y — —

b. NUMBER AND STREET (Do not use Post Office Box)

e. COUNTY OR PARISH

c. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE d. STATE

a. LAST DATE OF RESIDENCY

M D YY D

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION

B

D

E

A

6. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION (This information is required by

most states to send you a ballot for primary elections. See Instructions.)

officials in determining your eligibility to register and vote. See Instructions.)

8. AFFIRMATION BY APPLICANT

I swear/affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: (See Instructions)

X only one: a, b, c or d

7. REMARKS (Provide additional information which will assist local election

e. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible to vote in the above jurisdiction,

f. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying

offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so,

g. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any

other jurisdiction in the U.S.

h. The information on this form is true and complete.

i. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

9. WITNESS/NOTARY ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE

(If required by state law)

X M MDD YY

j. DATE

DATE SIGNED

M MD D YY

my voting rights have been reinstated.

and subscribed to any required state/local oath or statement.

a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine

on active duty, or an eligible spouse or dependent.

a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.

a U.S. citizen overseas by virtue of employment or

other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

a.

b.

c.

accompanying spouse or dependent.

d.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary form for requesting registration and/or an absentee ballot from your

local election official. Read all instructions printed below and on the FPCA before completing and signing your application.

C

F

Circled letters on the form above correspond to the

instructions below. You must complete all shaded areas.

A. Do not leave blank. Enter “NA” if not applicable or

if you are a first time voter.

B. Provide the complete street address of your

Wyoming voting residence. A post office box is not

sufficient. If your address includes a rural route,

describe its location in Item 7. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across

the street from the _____ gas station.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Item 4 and

must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C. Print the complete address where you want your

ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address provided in Item 3.

D. If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot vote

in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in

Item 6 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not

required if only requesting absentee ballots for general

elections.

E. Check ONE box.

F. Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

	
	
	
318 WYOMING 2002-03 VOTING ASSISTANCE GUIDE

I. UNIFORMED SERVICES

A. Who Can Do It

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Wyoming and members of the

Uniformed Services and their family members.

Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed

Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the

Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration.

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general election in a calendar

year (for local, state and Federal offices).

To register temporarily, and request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the county clerk anytime

during the year, except the day of the election. You may

use a single FPCA as an application for temporary

registration and to request absentee ballots for both the

primary election and the general election.

To register permanently, request the state voter

registration form from the county clerk on item 7 of the

FPCA, complete the form, and return it to the county

clerk so that it arrives not later than 30 days before the

election.

If you are already permanently registered and only wish

to request an absentee ballot, send the completed FPCA

to the county clerk any time during the year, except the

day of the election. Alternatively, you may request

ballots for the primary and general elections from the

county clerk by telephone, e-mail or letter, by providing

the information listed in I.E. below.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots beginning

40 days before the primary and general elections.

If you are outside the U.S. and have not received your

state ballot in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instruction in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting material are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Wyoming does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

A qualified voter may apply for an absentee ballot in

person, in writing or by telephone. Request for a ballot

may be made on behalf of an absentee qualified voter by

another individual. In either instance, the information

below must be provided to the county clerk. No

organization shall obtain an absentee ballot for a voter.

• Name in full; social security number (optional);

residence by street, city, county and zip code;

and date of birth.

• The election for which the absentee ballot is

requested.

• If a primary election, your political party.

• A statement that the applicant is entitled to vote

in the election.

• If not obtained in person by the voter, the address

to which the absentee ballot should be mailed or

the name of the person the voter designates in

writing to deliver the ballot to him/her.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

II. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Wyoming and overseas citizens.

The term “overseas citizen” means a U.S. citizen who

resides outside the U.S. and (but for such residence)

would be qualified to vote in Wyoming.

A. Who Can Do It

• Wyoming residents temporarily residing outside

the U.S. (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

Notify Your Local Election Official About Your Current Mailing Address
STATE ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES WYOMING 319

• Overseas citizens last domiciled in Wyoming

immediately prior to leaving the U.S. (for

Federal office ballots only)

B. Registering and Requesting an

Absentee Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for both

the primary election and general election in a calendar

year.

To register temporarily and request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the county clerk anytime

during the year, except the day of the election. You may

use a single FPCA as an application for temporary

registration and to request absentee ballots for both the

primary election and the general election.

To register permanently, request the state voter

registration form from the county clerk on item 7 of the

FPCA, complete the form, and return it to the county

clerk so that it arrives not later than 30 days before the

election.

If you are already permanently registered and only wish

to request an absentee ballot, send the completed FPCA

to the county clerk any time during the year, except the

day of the election. Alternatively, you may request

ballots for the primary and general elections from the

county clerk by telephone, e-mail or letter, by providing

the information listed in I.E. below.

C. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail absentee ballots beginning

40 days before the primary and general elections.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter 2, page 12.

D. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

E. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs

and Ballots

Wyoming does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

F. Application For Ballot By Proxy

A qualified voter may apply for an absentee ballot in

person, in writing or by telephone. Request for a ballot

may be made on behalf of an absentee qualified voter by

another individual. In either instance, the information

below must be provided to the county clerk. No

organization shall obtain an absentee ballot for a voter.

• Name in full; social security number (optional);

residence by street, city, county and zip code;

and date of birth

• The election for which the absentee ballot is

requested.

• If a primary election, your political party

• A statement that the applicant is entitled to vote

in the election.

• If not obtained in person by the voter, the address

to which the absentee ballot should be mailed or

the name of the person the voter designates in

writing to deliver the ballot to him/her.

Instructions continue in Section III: Uniformed

Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

III. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.

A. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless civil rights

restored) and persons judged mentally incompetent

may not register or vote.

B. Late Registration

Members of the Armed Forces or merchant marine (and

their spouses and dependents) who have been

discharged or have terminated their service less than 30

days prior to an election, and who are otherwise eligible

to register, may temporarily register for only that

election with registry agents designated by the county

clerk.

C. Cancellation of Registration

Permanent registration is canceled for failure to vote in

any general election or for changing voting residence

from the county or state more than 30 days before an

election. A notice of intent to cancel is sent to the voter.
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D. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of denial is sent.

E. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to a justice of

the peace, county court or district court. Consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

F. Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk in your county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County County Seat Zip Code

Albany County Courthouse, Room 202, Laramie 82070

Big Horn County Courthouse, PO Box 31, Basin 82410-0031

Campbell PO Box 3010, Gillette 82717-3010

Carbon PO Box 6, Rawlins 82301-0006

County County Seat Zip Code

Converse PO Drawer 990, Douglas 82633-0900

Crook PO Box 37, Sundance 82729-0037

Fremont 450 North 2nd Street, Room 220, Lander 82520-0090

Goshen PO Box 160, Torrington 82240-0160

Hot Springs 415 Arapahoe, Thermopolis 82443-2783

Johnson 76 North Main Street, Buffalo 82834-1883

Laramie PO Box 608, Cheyenne 82003-0608

Lincoln PO Box 670, Kemmerer 83101-0670

Natrona PO Box 863, Casper 82602-0863

Niobrara PO Box 420, Lusk 82225-0420

Park 1002 Sheridan, Cody 82414-3589

Platte PO Drawer 728, Wheatland 82201-0728

Sheridan 224 South Main Street, Suite B-2, Sheridan 82801-4855

Sublette PO Box 250, Pinedale 82941-0250

Sweetwater PO Box 730, Green River 82935-0730

Teton PO Box 1727, Jackson 83001-1727

Uinta PO Box 810, Evanston 82930-0810

Washakie PO Box 260, Worland 82401-0260

Weston 1 West Main, Newcastle 82701-2121

Steer Your Tomorrows: Vote

by Major Randall Rains, WPAFB, Oio
2002 Primary Elections by State

2002 State Primaries by Month

Electronic Transmission of Election Materials

Uniformed And Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act

Probable State Income Tax Liability

Definitions

A

B

C

D

E

F

APPENDICES

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APPENDIX A 2002 PRIMARY ELECTIONS BY STATE

LET YOUR VOICE

BE HEARD

This chart lists the 2002 State primary election dates in the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia; primary

runoff dates (if applicable); states with U.S. Senate and Governor races; and the number of U.S. Representative seats up

for re-election. The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2002.

Officials to be Nominated for the General Election

STATE State Primary Date State Runoff Primary U.S. Senate U.S. Representatives State Governor

Alabama June 4 June 25 Yes 7 Yes

Alaska August 27 — Yes 1 Yes

American Samoa — — — ——

Arizona September 10 — — 8 Yes

Arkansas May 21 June 11 Yes 4 Yes

California March 5 November 5 — 53 Yes

Colorado August 13 — Yes 7 Yes

Connecticut September 10 — — 5 Yes

Delaware September 7 — Yes 1 —

District of Columbia September 10 — Yes 1 Delegate (Mayor)

Florida September 10 — — 25 Yes

Georgia July 16 August 6 Yes 13 Yes

Guam September 7 — — 1 Delegate —

Hawaii September 21 — — 2 Yes

Idaho May 28 — Yes 2 Yes

Illinois March 19 — Yes 19 Yes

Indiana May 7 — — 9 —

Iowa June 4 — Yes 5 Yes

Kansas August 6 — Yes 4 Yes

Kentucky May 28 — Yes 6 —

Louisiana November 5 (Congressional) December 7 (Congressional) Yes 7 —

Maine June 11 — Yes 2 Yes

Maryland September 10 — — 8 Yes

Massachusetts September 17 — Yes (1) 10 Yes

Michigan August 6 — Yes 15 Yes

Minnesota September 10 — Yes 8 Yes

Mississippi June 4 June 25 Yes 4 —

Missouri August 6 — Yes 9 —

Montana June 4 — Yes 1 —

Nebraska May 14 — Yes 3 Yes

Nevada September 3 — — 3 Yes

New Hampshire September 10 — Yes 2 Yes

New Jersey June 4 — Yes 13 —

New Mexico June 4 — Yes 3 Yes

New York September 10 — — 29 Yes

North Carolina May 7 June 4 Yes 13 —

North Dakota June 11 — — 1 —

Ohio May 7 — — 18 Yes

Oklahoma August 27 September 17 Yes 5 Yes

Oregon May 21 — Yes 5 Yes

Pennsylvania May 21 — — 21 Yes

Puerto Rico — — — ——

Rhode Island September 10 — Yes 2 Yes

South Carolina June 11 June 25 Yes 6 Yes

South Dakota June 4 June 18 Yes 1 Yes

Tennessee August 1 — Yes 9 Yes

Texas March 12 April 9 Yes 32 Yes

Utah June 25 — — 3 —

Vermont September 10 — — 1 Yes

Virgin Islands September 14 — (VI Legislature) 1 Yes

Virginia June 11 — Yes 11 —

Washington September 17 — — 9 —

West Virginia May 14 — — 3 —

Wisconsin September 10 — — 8 Yes

Wyoming August 20 — Yes 1 Yes

Note: This election information is subject to change. Contact your Voting Assistance Officer or visit the FVAP on the

World Wide Web at www.fvap.ncr.gov to determine whether changes have been made after the date of this publication.
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APPENDIX B

2002 STATE PRIMARIES BY MONTH

325

JANUARY

No Primaries Scheduled

FEBRUARY

No Primaries Scheduled

MARCH

California 3/5

Texas 3/12

Illinois 3/19

APRIL

No Primaries Scheduled

MAY

Indiana 5/7

North Carolina 5/7

Ohio 5/7

Nebraska 5/14

West Virginia 5/14

Arkansas 5/21

Oregon 5/21

Pennsylvania 5/21

Idaho 5/28

Kentucky 5/28

JUNE

Alabama 6/4

Iowa 6/4

Mississippi 6/4

Montana 6/4

New Jersey 6/4

New Mexico 6/4

South Dakota 6/4

Maine 6/11

North Dakota 6/11

South Carolina 6/11

Virginia 6/11

Utah 6/25

JULY

Georgia 7/16

AUGUST

Tennessee 8/1

Kansas 8/6

Michigan 8/6

Missouri 8/6

Colorado 8/13

Wyoming 8/20

Alaska 8/27

Oklahoma 8/27

SEPTEMBER

Nevada 9/3

Delaware 9/7

Guam 9/7

Arizona 9/10

Florida 9/10

Connecticut 9/10

District of Colombia 9/10

Maryland 9/10

Minnesota 9/10

New Hampshire 9/10

New York 9/10

Rhode Island 9/10

Vermont 9/10

Wisconsin 9/10

Virgin Islands 9/14

Massachusetts 9/17

Washington 9/17

Hawaii 9/21

OCTOBER

No Primaries Scheduled

NOVEMBER

Louisiana 11/5

DECEMBER

No Primaries Scheduled
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327

NOTE: Please refer to individual state guidelines in Chapter 3 to determine if a specific state allows electronic

transmission of election materials. Please read all instructions carefully.

If a state allows electronic transmission of election materials, it may allow:

1) the citizen to fax the FPCA for registration and/or ballot request,

2) the citizen to be sent the absentee ballot by fax,

3) the citizen to return the voted ballot by fax,

4) or any combination of 1), 2) and 3).

To Send the FPCA by Fax

1. Complete the FPCA legibly using dark ink as indicated in Chapter 3, according to each state’s requirements.

2. Fax both sides of the FPCA using a copy of the fax transmittal cover sheet included in this Appendix, or other cover

sheet containing similar information, indicating sender’s full name, fax number (DSN and Commercial, if available) and

telephone number.

3. Use a separate transmittal cover sheet for each FPCA, (more than one FPCA with cover sheet may be faxed in a single

transmission.)

4. After faxing, mail the completed FPCA to the local election official address as listed under state headings in Chapter

3 even if it may not meet the state’s registration deadline.

To Receive the Absentee Ballot by Fax

Ballots will be faxed where allowed by state law from the local election official to the individual’s fax machine or to an

office or command fax machine as indicated on the ballot request, for delivery to addressee (voter).

The voter should follow the instructions provided by the local election official in marking and executing the ballot.

To Return the Voted Absentee Ballot by Mail

It is preferred that the voter return the voted ballot to the local election officials by mail, even if the ballot has been sent

to the voter by fax.

To return by mail a voted ballot that has been sent to the voter by fax, use the security envelope and ballot transmittal

envelope from the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (SF-186), if available. Detach the envelopes from the rest of the

form. The voter should then place the voted ballot in the security envelope, seal it and place the sealed security envelope

in the transmittal envelope and mail it immediately to the local election official.

If SF-186 forms are not readily available, use two plain envelopes. Mark one as the security envelope and the other as

the transmittal envelope for mailing. Follow the instructions provided with the ballot.

The voter should vote in private and seal the ballot in the security envelope without any assistance.

APPENDIX C

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF

ELECTION MATERIALS
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To Return the Voted Absentee Ballot by Fax

If the voter determines there is not sufficient time to return the ballot by mail and the state allows receipt of a voted

ballot by fax, the voted ballot may be transmitted by fax. The voter should follow the instructions provided by the

local election official in marking and executing the ballot. Mark the ballot and print legibly in dark ink or type.

The voter must understand that by faxing the voted ballot, he/she is waiving the right to secrecy of the ballot. The

voter must sign a statement on the fax transmittal cover page indicating, “I understand that by faxing my voted ballot

I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot.” This must be followed by the signature of voter and the date.

The voter is advised to obtain and retain a facsimile receipt of the date and time the voted ballot was faxed

successfully.

Use a copy of the fax transmittal cover sheet included in this Appendix, or other cover sheet containing similar

information, indicating the name, telephone number and fax number of the sender, the name and SSN of the voter,

and the complete destination address for the ballot (as found under the respective state headings in Chapter 3).

IMPORTANT: Voting Assistance Officers are reminded that they are performing duties in an official

capacity and are obliged to protect the integrity of the electoral process and the confidentiality of the voter and

his/her vote.

Voting materials described for any state may be transmitted

through the following numbers:

(800) 368-8683

(703) 693-5527

DSN 223-5527

By using the above numbers to electronically transmit any election materials, an audit trail is maintained.

Assistance Available

Technical assistance is available by calling the Electronic Transmission Hotline in the U.S. at (800) 966-8683. If you

are calling from outside the U.S., call the Federal Voting Assistance Program using one of the international toll-free

numbers listed on the inside back cover of this Guide and on the FVAP website at www.fvap.ncr.gov, DSN 425-1584

or call commercial (703) 588-1584.

Questions concerning policy for use of the system may be directed to the Federal Voting Assistance Program at any of

the following numbers: DSN 425-1584, (703) 588-1584, or (800) 438-8683. Overseas citizens may contact the FVAP

on the international toll-free numbers listed on the inside back cover of this Guide and on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.ncr.gov and on the back cover of this Guide. All written correspondence should be directed to the Director,

Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155 or

by e-mail to vote@fvap.ncr.gov.
APPENDIX C. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION MATERIALS 329

Official Election Materials - Electronic Transmission Sheet

Transmittal (Cover) sheet from Absentee Voter to Local Election Official

TO:

City/County Board of Elections State

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Street Address

City State Zip Code

FROM:

Last Name

First Name Middle Name

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Social Security Number Date of Birth - MM/DD/YY

Street Address

City State or Country

Unit/Ship

E-Mail Address

Service (Circle One): Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard Other

If a VOTED BALLOT is being faxed, sign below:

“I understand that by faxing my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot.”

Signature Date

Number of pages being transmitted, including this sheet

Fax to one of these numbers:

703-693-5527, 1-800-368-8683, or DSN 223-5527

Federal Voting Assistance Program Use Only - DO NOT Complete this section

Date Received Time Received

Date Sent Time Sent

Transaction Number Processed By

Include as much

of the local election official’s

information as

possible to

insure prompt

delivery.

Important: Complete this section

in its entirety. It

will enable the

election official

to get in touch

with the voter if

necessary.

The voter must

sign here when

faxing a voted

ballot and understand that the

right to secret

ballot is waived

when using this

service.

Fax all transmissions to one of

these official fax

numbers.

Do not fill in

this section.

If applicable,

indicate

branch of service. This will

help to locate

voter in case of

deployment.

	



Electronic Transmission Sheet

from the Absentee Voter to the Local Election Official

(shown reduced)

Indicate the

total number of

pages sent,

including this

cover sheet.

Postal Code/APO/FPO
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Official Election Materials - Electronic Transmission Sheet

Transmittal (Cover) sheet from Absentee Voter to Local Election Official

TO:

City/County Board of Elections State

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Street Address

City State Zip Code

FROM:

Last Name

First Name Middle Name

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Social Security Number Date of Birth - MM/DD/YY

Mailing Address

City State or Country

Unit/Ship

E-Mail Address

Service (Circle One): Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard Other

If a VOTED BALLOT is being faxed, sign below:

“I understand that by faxing my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot.”

Signature Date

Number of pages being transmitted, including this sheet

Fax to one of these numbers:

703-693-5527, 1-800-368-8683, or DSN 223-5527

Federal Voting Assistance Program Use Only - DO NOT Complete this section

Date Received Time Received

Date Sent Time Sent

Transaction Number Processed By

State or Country

Postal Code/APO/FPO

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TITLE 1 —REGISTRATION AND VOTING BY ABSENT

UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTERS AND OVERSEAS

VOTERS IN ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE

42 USC 1973ff. SEC. 101. FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

President of U.S. (a) PRESIDENTIAL DESIGNEE. — The President shall designate the head of an executive department to have primary responsibility for Federal functions under this title.

(b) DUTIES OF PRESIDENTIAL DESIGNEE. — The Presidential designee shall—

State and local (1) consult State and local election officials in carrying out this title;

governments. (2) prescribe an official post card form, containing both an absentee voter registration application and an absentee ballot application, for use by the States as recommended in section 104;

(3) carry out section 103 with respect to the Federal write-in absentee ballot for overseas voters in general elections for Federal office;

(4) prescribe a suggested design for absentee ballot mailing envelopes for use by the

States as recommended in section 104;

(5) compile and distribute (A) descriptive material on State absentee registration and

voting procedures, and (B) to the extent practicable, facts relating to specific elections, including dates, offices involved, and the text of ballot questions; and

Reports. (6) not later than the end of each year after a Presidential election year, transmit to

the President and the Congress a report on the effectiveness of assistance under this

title, including a statistical analysis of voter participation and a description of StateFederal cooperation.

(c) DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL OFFICIALS. —

(1) IN GENERAL. — The head of each Government department, agency, or other

entity shall, upon request of the Presidential designee, distribute balloting materials

and otherwise cooperate in carrying out this title.

(2) ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. — As directed by the Presidential designee, the Administrator of General Services shall furnish official post card

forms (prescribed under subsection (b)) and Federal write-in absentee ballots (prescribed under section 103).

42 USC 1973ff-1. SEC. 102. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES.

Each State shall —

(1) permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and

runoff elections for Federal office;

(2) accept and process, with respect to any general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application from an

absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter, if the application is received by

the appropriate State election official not less than 30 days before the election; and

(3) permit overseas voters to use Federal write-in absentee ballots (in accordance

with section 103) in general elections for Federal office.

APPENDIX D

UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS

ABSENTEE VOTING ACT
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42 USC 1973ff-2. SEC. 103. FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR OVERSEAS

VOTERS IN GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE.

(a) IN GENERAL. — The Presidential designee shall prescribe a Federal write-in absentee ballot (including a secrecy envelope and mailing envelope for such ballot) for use in

general elections for Federal office by overseas voters who make timely application for,

and do not receive, States, absentee ballots.

State and local (b) SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING. — Except as otherwise provided in this title,

governments. a Federal write-in absentee ballot shall be submitted and processed in the manner provided

by law for absentee ballots in the State involved. A Federal write-in absentee ballot of an

overseas voter shall not be counted. —

(1) if the ballot is submitted from any location in the United States;

(2) if the application of the overseas voter for a State absentee ballot is received by

the appropriate State election official less than 30 days before the general election;

or

(3) if a State absentee ballot of the overseas voter is received by the appropriate State

election official not later than the deadline for receipt of the State absentee ballot

under State law.

(c) SPECIAL RULES. — The following rules shall apply with respect to Federal writein absentee ballots:

(1) In completing the ballot, the overseas voter may designate a candidate by writing

in the name of the candidate or by writing in the name of a political party (in which

case the ballot shall be counted for the candidate of that political party).

(2) In the case of the offices of President and Vice President, a vote for a named candidate or a vote by writing in the name of a political party shall be counted as a vote

for the electors supporting the candidate involved.

(3) Any abbreviation, misspelling, or other minor variation in the form of the name

of a candidate or a political party shall be disregarded in determining the validity of

the ballot, if the intention of the voter can be ascertained.

(d) SECOND BALLOT SUBMISSION; INSTRUCTION TO OVERSEAS VOTER. —

An overseas voter who submits a Federal write-in absentee ballot and later receives a State

absentee ballot, may submit the State absentee ballot. The Presidential designee shall

assure that the instructions for each Federal write-in absentee ballot clearly state that an

overseas voter who submits a Federal write-in absentee ballot and later receives and submits a State absentee ballot should make every reasonable effort to inform the appropriate

State election official that the voter has submitted more than one ballot.

(e) USE OF APPROVED STATE ABSENTEE BALLOT IN PLACE OF FEDERAL

WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT. — The Federal write-in absentee ballot shall not be

valid for use in a general election if the State involved provides a State absentee ballot

that —

(1) at the request of the State, is approved by the Presidential designee for use in

place of the Federal write-in absentee ballot; and

(2) is made available to overseas voters at least 60 days before the deadline for

receipt of the State ballot under State law.

(f) CERTAIN STATES EXEMPTED. — A State is not required to permit use of the

Federal write-in absentee ballot, if, on and after the date of the enactment of the title, the

State has in effect a law providing that —

(1) a State absentee ballot is required to be available to any voter described in section

107(5)(A) at least 90 days before the general election involved; and

(2) a State absentee ballot is required to be available to any voter described in section

(107(5)(B) or (C), as soon as the official list of candidates in the general election is

complete.
APPENDIX D. UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT 335

42 USC 1973ff-3. SEC. 104. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATES TO MAXIMIZE ACCESS TO

THE POLLS BY ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTERS AND

OVERSEAS VOTERS.

To afford maximum access to the polls by absent uniformed services voters and overseas

voters, it is recommended that the States —

(1) use the official post card form (prescribed under section 101) for simultaneous

voter registration application and absentee ballot application;

(2) adopt the suggested design for absentee ballot mailing envelopes prescribed

under section 101;

(3) waive registration requirement for absent uniformed services voters and overseas

voters who, by reason of service or residence, do not have an opportunity to register;

(4) if an application other than an official post card form (prescribed under section

101) is required for absentee registration, provide that registration forms be sent with

the absentee ballot and may be returned with it;

(5) expedite processing of balloting materials with respect to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters;

Armed Forces. (6) permit any oath required for a document under this title to be administered by a

commissioned officer of the Armed Forces or any official authorized to administer

oaths under Federal law or the law of the State or other place where the oath is

administered;

Uniformed (7) assure that absentee ballots are mailed to absent uniformed services voters

services. and overseas voters at the earliest opportunity;

(8) assist the Presidential designee in compiling statistical and other information

relating to this title; and

Armed Forces. (9) provide late registration procedures for persons recently separated from the

Armed Forces.

42 USC 1973ff-4. SEC. 105. ENFORCEMENT.

The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such

declaratory or injunctive relief as may be necessary to carry out this title.

Taxes. SEC. 106. EFFECT ON CERTAIN OTHER LAWS.

42 USC 1973ff-5. The exercise of any right under this title shall not affect, for purposes of any Federal,

State, or local tax, the residence or domicile of a person exercising such right.

42 USC 1973ff-6. SEC. 107. DEFINITIONS.

(1) “absent uniformed services voter” means —

(A) a member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of such

active duty, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise

qualified to vote;

(B) a member of the merchant marine who, by reason of service in the merchant marine, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote; and

(C) a spouse or dependent of a member referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B)

who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the

place of residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote;

(2) “balloting materials” means official post card forms (prescribed under section

101), Federal write-in absentee ballots (prescribed under section 103), and any State

balloting materials that, as determined by the Presidential designee, are essential to

the carrying out of this title;
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(3) “Federal office” means the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or

Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;

(4) “member of the merchant marine” means an individual (other than a member of

a uniformed service or an individual employed, enrolled, or maintained on the Great

Lakes or the inland waterways) —

(A) employed as an officer or crew member of a vessel documented under the

laws of the United States, or a vessel owned by the United States, or a vessel of

foreign-flag registry under charter to or control of the United States; or

(B) enrolled with the United States for employment or training for employment, or maintained by the United States for emergency relief service, as an

officer or crew member of any such vessel;

(5) “overseas voter” means —

(A) an absent uniformed services voter who, by reason of active duty or service is absent from the United States on the date of the election involved;

(B) a person who resides outside the United States and is qualified to vote in

the last place in which the person was domiciled before leaving the United

States; or

(C) a person who resides outside the United States and (but for such residence) would be qualified to vote in the last place in which the person was

domiciled before leaving the United States.

(6) “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa;

(7) “uniformed services” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and

Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and

(8) “United States”, where used in the territorial sense, means the several States, the

District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands,

and American Samoa.

TITLE II — POSTAL, CRIMINAL, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 201. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE.

(a) IN GENERAL. — Chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding

at the end of the following new section:

39 USC 3406. “§ 3406. Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act

“(a) Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

(individually or in bulk) —

“(1) shall be carried expeditiously and free of postage; and

39 USC 406. “(2) may be mailed at a post office established outside the United States under section 406 of this title, unless such mailing is prohibited by treaty or other international

agreement of the United States.

“(b) As used in this section, the term ‘balloting materials’ has the meaning given that

term in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.”.
APPENDIX D. UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT 337

(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. —

(1) The table of sections for chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended

by adding at the end the following new item:

“3406. Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.”.

(2) The first sentence of section 2401(c) of title 39, United States Code, is

amended —

(A) by striking out “3405” and inserting in lieu thereof “3406”; and

Post, p. 930. (B) by striking out “the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975, and the

Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955”.

Post, p. 930. (3) Section 3627 of title 39, United States Code, is amended —

(A) by striking out “3405” and inserting in lieu thereof “3406”; and

Post, p. 930. (B) by striking out “under the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955,

Post, p. 930. or under the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975”.

(4) Section 3684 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking out, “or of

the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955”.

SEC. 202. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE.

Law enforcement (a) IN GENERAL. — Chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by

and crime. adding at the end the following new sections:

18 USC 608. “§ 608. Absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters

“(a) Whoever knowingly deprives or attempts to deprive any person of a right under the

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act shall be fined in accordance with

this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

“(b) Whoever knowingly gives false information for the purpose of establishing the eligibility of any person to register or vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, or pays or offers to pay, or accepts payment for registering voting under

such Act shall be fined in accordance with this title or imprisoned not more than five years,

or both.

18 USC 609. “§ 609. Use of military authority to influence vote of member of Armed Forces

“Whoever, being a commissioned, noncommissioned, warrant, or petty officer of an

Armed Force, uses military authority to influence the vote of a member of the Armed

Forces or to require a member of the Armed Forces to march to a polling place, or attempts

to do so, shall be fined in accordance with this title or imprisoned not more than five

Freedom of years, or both. Nothing in this section shall prohibit free discussion of political

speech. issues or candidates for public office.”

(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. — The table of sections for chapter 29 of title 18,

United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

“608. Absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.

“609. Use of military authority to influence vote of member of Armed Forces.”

SEC. 203. REPEALS.

The Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1973cc et seq.) and the Overseas

Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 1973dd et seq.) are repealed.

42 USC 1973ff SEC. 204. EFFECTIVE DATE.

note. The amendments and repeals made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections taking place after December 1, 1987.

Approved August 28, 1986.
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Introduction............................... 341

I. States With No Foreign Tax

Credit Or Exemption Provision ................................. 343

Alabama .........................343

California........................343

District of Columbia.......343

Mississippi......................344

New Hampshire..............344

New Jersey .....................344

Tennessee .......................344

II. States Granting an Income

Tax Credit for Foreign

Income Tax Paid.............345

Arizona ...........................345

Hawaii ............................345

Indiana............................ 346

Iowa................................346

Maine..............................347

Massachusetts.................347

Montana.......................... 347

New Mexico ................. ..348

North Carolina................ 348

Oregon............................348

Pennsylvania................... 349

III. States Exempting Income

Earned Abroad to the Same

Extent as Federal Law .... 349

Arkansas......................... 349

Colorado ......................... 350

Connecticut..................... 350

Delaware......................... 350

Georgia ........................... 351

Idaho............................... 351

Illinois............................. 352

Kansas ............................ 352

Kentucky ........................ 352

Louisiana ........................ 353

Maryland ........................ 353

Michigan......................... 353

Minnesota .......................354

Missouri.......................... 354

Nebraska......................... 354

New York .......................355

North Dakota ..................355

Ohio ................................355

Oklahoma........................356

Rhode Island ...................356

South Carolina........... .....356

Utah ................................357

Vermont ..........................357

Virginia ...........................357

West Virginia ..................358

Wisconsin .......................358

IV. States Having No

Income Tax .....................358

Alaska

Florida

Nevada

South Dakota

Texas

Washington

Wyoming

APPENDIX E

PROBABLE STATE INCOME

TAX LIABILITY
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Introduction

This report examines and summarizes the laws of the fifty states and the District of Columbia respecting the

taxation of income of United States citizens domiciled within the state but residing abroad. The report is divided

into four substantive sections. Section I discusses the law of states with no foreign tax credit or exemption

provision. Section II analyzes the laws of states which grant an income tax credit for foreign income tax paid to a

foreign country. In many cases, these states merely permit credit of any taxes paid outside of the state, whether to

other states or to foreign governments. Section III describes the laws of the states which exempt income earned

abroad to the same extent as such income is exempted by federal law. Section IV lists the seven states which have

no income tax. Since no income tax is imposed, there can really be no substantive discussion of the treatment of

United States citizens domiciled in the state but residing abroad. States which tax only certain types of income,

such as dividends and interest (see discussions of New Hampshire and Tennessee), are discussed under the general

tax provisions in Section I.

The first three sections are divided into a discussion of the definitions of domicile and residency for state income

tax purposes, the tax base used by the state, and the probable income tax obligation in each of these states for

domiciliaries residing abroad. In addition, special note is made where state domicile or residency is determined in

whole or in part by voting within the state and where special rules apply to military personnel.

In regard to the special rules applicable to military personnel, a number of states merely refer to the tax

provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, presently found at 50 U.S.C. App. 574.

Generally, this section provides that for state income tax purposes, an individual does not lose domicile in a

specific state solely "by reason of being absent therefrom in compliance with military or naval orders . . . . " The

same law also provides that, for state income tax purposes, an individual does not acquire residence or domicile

solely because of location under military orders. The Act further states that, where an individual is not deemed to

reside or be domiciled in a state, military income will be treated by that state as non-resident income not earned

within the state.

Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) permits United States citizens who reside abroad to exclude

from their gross income up to $78,000 of foreign earned income in tax year 2001 and a certain recognized amount

for housing. This exclusion applies to taxpayers living abroad who were present in a foreign country or countries

for 330 days out of any 12 consecutive months. In tax year 2002, the earned income excludable amount will be

$80,000. The housing cost amount is the excess of the taxpayer's expenses over a base housing amount. The base

housing amount is equal to 16 percent of the salary of a GS-14 government employee. As of January 1,2001 this

salary is $67,765 so that the current base housing amount would be $10,842.40. Housing costs provided by an

employer may also be excluded from the gross income of the employee. In line with this, IRC § 119 provides that

lodging furnished in an overseas camp may be excluded from the employee's income. It should be noted that

neither exclusion is applicable to wages paid by the United States government even if the Federal employee is

residing abroad.

Most states, and the District of Columbia, have signed agreements with the Treasury Department which provide

for the withholding of state income taxes from the pay of service members. The text of the standard agreement

may be found at 31 CFR § 215.6 - 13 (2001). The following states do not have standard agreements with the

Treasury Department to withhold state income taxes from the pay of members of the armed services: Alaska,

Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

The information contained in this report is accurate through the end of the 2000 legislative session of each state.

STATE INCOME TAXATION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL AND UNITED

STATES CITIZENS RESIDING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
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State Income Tax Coverage Tax Base Probable Tax Obligation

I. STATES WITH NO FOREIGN TAX CREDIT OR EXEMPTION PROVISION

Alabama Domicile, maintaining a permanent place of abode

within the State, or spending in the aggregate more

than seven months of the year within the State. Ala.

Code tit. 40, § 18-2(7).

Voting in Alabama is a factor considered by the

courts in determining whether an individual is

domiciled in Alabama for tax purposes. State ex

rel. Rabren v. Baxter, 46 Ala. App. 134, 239 So. 2d

206 (1970).

The Alabama Tax Regulations state that military

personnel domiciled in Alabama continue to be

domiciliaries irrespective of their period of absence

or actual place of residence until proof of change of

domicile or residence has been made. If domicile

has changed, the burden of proof is on the taxpayer

though he owns no property, earns no income, and

has no place of abode in Alabama. Ala. Tax.

Regs.,§ 810-3-2-.01.

The entire net income of domiciliaries and residents

as defined by the statute. Ala. Code tit. 40, § 18-2.

Non-residents taxable on income from property

owned or business transacted in Alabama. Ala.

Code tit. 40, § 18-2(6).

Resident military personnel taxable on entire net

income except income received for active combat

duty. Ala. Code tit. 40, § 18-3.

Non-resident military personnel are not taxed on

military pay received while stationed in Alabama.

Wives of military personnel taxable on income

earned within the State. Military personnel taxable

on non-military income earned within the State.

All military retirement payments are exempt from

state income taxation. Ala. Code tit. 40, § 18-20

Residents -- Subject to State income tax

on all income.

Non-residents -- Taxable on income

from property owned or business transacted in Alabama.

Resident military personnel --Subject to

State income tax on all income except

income received for active combat

duty.

Non-resident military personnel -- Subject to State income tax on non-military

income earned within the State.

Wives of military personnel --Taxable

on income earned within the State.

California Residents -- The term "resident" for income tax purposes includes: (a) every individual who is in the

state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, and (b) every individual domiciled in the state

who is outside the state for a temporary or transitory

purpose. If such person is absent for at least 18

months under an employment dated contract they

are not considered to be outside the state for a temporary or transitory purposes (This exception does

not apply to those who receive over $200,000 in

unearned income in a tax year). Any individual

who is a resident of the state continues to be a resident even though temporarily absent from the state.

An individual domiciled in California is absent

from the state for a temporary purpose if such

absence is by reason of (1) holding an elected or

appointed office in the Federal Government or (2)

working on the staff of an elected officer of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government. Cal. Rev.

& Tax Code § 17014.

Every individual who spends in the aggregate more

than nine months of the taxable year within the state

is presumed to be a resident. Cal. Rev. & Tax Code

§ 17016

The entire taxable income of a resident of the state.

Cal. Rev. & Tax Code § 17041(a). The entire taxable income of a non-resident of the state which is

derived from sources within the state. Cal. Rev. &

Tax Code § 17041(b).

Non-resident military personnel are not taxed on

military income received while stationed in California. Spouses of military personnel taxable on

income derived from sources within the state.

Gross income shall not include compensation for

military service performed by a non-resident and

attributable to a resident spouse solely by application of any community property law or rule. Cal.

Rev. & Tax Code § 17140.5.

Military hazardous duty pay which is exempt under

IRC § 112 is specifically exempt from the state

income tax. Cal. Rev. & Tax Code § 17142.5

Residents -- Subject to state income tax

on all taxable income. Non-residents --

Subject to state income tax on all taxable income derived from sources

within the state.

Resident military personnel --Subject to

state income tax on all taxable income.

Non-resident military personnel -- Subject to state tax on non-military taxable

income derived from sources within the

state.

Wives of military personnel --Subject

to state income tax on all taxable

income derived from sources within the

state.

District of Columbia Residents -- The term "resident" is defined as every

individual domiciled within the District on the last

day of the taxable year, and every other individual

who maintains a place of abode within the District

for more than 183 days of the taxable year, whether

domiciled in the District or not. D.C. Code tit. 47,

§ 1801.4. Under an earlier District of Columbia tax

law, the Supreme Court held that whether or not a

person votes where he claims domicile is highly relevant, but by no means controlling on the question

whether he is domiciled in the District of Columbia,

nor is failure to vote elsewhere conclusive that

domicile is in the District. District of Columbia v.

Murphy, 314 U.S. 441 (1941); see also District of

Columbia v. Woods, 465 A.2d 385 (1983).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire net income of residents. D.C. Code § 47-

1806.1.

The District of Columbia is precluded from levying

a non-resident income tax by Public Law 93-198,

602(a), 87 Stat. 813; D.C. Code § 1-233(a)(5); § 47-

1801.4.

See IRC § 104(a)(4).

Residents -- Subject to D.C. income tax

on net income.

Non-residents -- Not subject to the

income tax.

Military personnel -- Not subject to

income tax on pensions or annuities up

to $3000. D.C. Code § 47-1803.2
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Mississippi Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any person domiciled in the state and

any other person who maintains a legal or actual

residence within the state. Miss. Code § 27-7-3(e).

The term "non-resident" is defined as any natural

person whose domicile and place of abode is without the state. Miss Code § 27-7-3(f). The Mississippi Tax Regulations define "legal resident" as one

who maintains a place of abode in Mississippi or

who exercises legal rights such as voting. One can

be a legal resident though domiciled elsewhere.

Miss. Tax Reg. 1.27-7-3(5)(c); State Tax Commission of the State of Mississippi v. Earnest, 627

So.2d 313 (1993).

The Mississippi Tax Regulations state that members of the armed forces who claim Mississippi as

their state of legal residence/domicile are liable for

Mississippi income tax on their income. Non-resident members of the armed forces stationed in Mississippi who realize income from non-military

sources within the state must file a non-resident

Individual Income Tax Return. Miss. Tax Regs. §

1.27-7-15(34).

The entire net income of residents. Miss. Code §

27-7-5. The entire net income of non-residents

from sources within Mississippi. Miss. Code § 27-

7-15(3).

Mississippi excludes from gross income: (1) the

first $500 per month received as compensation for

active service in a combat zone or during hospitalization as a result of such service and; (2) hazardous

duty combat pay to members of the armed forces.

Miss. Code § 27-7-15(4)(j), (n).

The entire income of spouses of military personnel

of non-military pay from sources within Mississippi

is taxable. Miss. Tax Regs. § 1.27-7-15(34).

.

Residents -- Subject to tax on their

entire net income.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on their

entire net income from sources within

Mississippi.

Military personnel -- Not subject to

income tax on: (1) the first $500 per

month compensation for active service

in a combat zone or during hospitalization as a result of such service and (2)

hazardous duty combat pay.

Spouses of military personnel -- Subject

to tax on non-military pay from sources

within Mississippi.

I. STATES WITH NO FOREIGN TAX CREDIT OR EXEMPTION PROVISION

New Hampshire Taxes inhabitants or residents on interest and dividend income. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 77:3.Interest and dividend income over $2,400 per year.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 77:5.

No mention is made of military personnel.

Inhabitants or residents -- Subject to tax

on interest and dividends over $2,400.

New Jersey Residents -- "Residents" means (1) domiciliaries

unless they maintain no permanent place of abode

in the state, maintain a permanent place of abode

elsewhere, and spend an aggregate of not more than

30 days in the state or (2) persons not domiciled in

New Jersey who maintain a permanent place of

abode in the state and spend an aggregate of more

than 183 days in the state, unless such individual is

in the armed forces of the United States. N.J. Stat.

Ann.§ 54A:1-2(m).

Non-residents -- "Non-resident" means a taxpayer

who is not a resident. N.J. Stat. Ann.§ 54A:1-2(n).

Residents -- New Jersey gross income as defined by

statute. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 54A:5-1.

Non-residents -- Specified categories of New Jersey

gross income to the extent they are earned, received

or acquired from New Jersey sources. N.J. Stat.

Ann. § 54A:5-8.

New Jersey excludes from gross income: (1) pensions and annuities for personal injuries or sickness

resulting from active service in the armed forces of

the United States; (2) compensation for service in

the armed forces of the United States to an individual not domiciled in New Jersey; (3) mustering-out

payments to members of the armed forces of the

United States; and miltary pensions and survivor

benefit payments. N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 54A:6-6, 6-7,

and 6-26.

Resident -- Subject to tax on their entire

New Jersey gross income.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on the

specified categories of New Jersey

gross income from New Jersey sources.

Military personnel -- Resident - subject

to tax on entire income.

Non-resident -- not subject to tax on

military income. Subject to tax on specified New Jersey gross income from

New Jersey sources.

Tennessee Persons in the state -- The term "person" is defined

as every natural person, inhabitant, resident (any

person who has a legal domicile in Tennessee), and

every person who maintains a place of residence for

more than six months in the tax year (regardless of

what place such person may claim as legal domicile). Tenn. Code § 67-2-101(5).

(1) The income of persons in the State from dividends on stock and interest on bonds. Tenn. Code

Ann. § 67-2-102.

No interest or penalties may be assessed against service member serving in combat zone or hospitalized

as result of injury in a combat zone. Tenn. Code §

67-2-114(a).

Persons in the state -- Subject to tax on

dividends from stock and interest on

bonds.

Resident military -- Subject to tax on

dividends from stock and interest on

bonds.
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State Income Tax Coverage Tax Base Probable Tax Obligation

Arizona Residents and certain non-residents -- The term

"resident" includes: (1) every individual who is in

the state for other than a temporary or transitory

purpose, and (2) every individual domiciled in the

state who is outside the state for a temporary or transitory purpose. Every individual who spends in the

aggregate more than nine months of the taxable year

within the state is presumed to be a resident. Ariz.

Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 43-104(14), 43-104(19).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act. 50

U.S.C. App. § 574.

The entire taxable income of every resident and the

entire taxable income of every non-resident which

is derived from sources within the state. Ariz. Rev.

Stat. Ann. § 43-1011. Since Arizona computes its

own taxable income from federal adjusted gross

income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

for income from sources without the United States

are apparently adopted by into the computation of

Arizona taxable income. Any combat pay not

already excluded by § 112 of the IRC is specifically

excluded . Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 43-1022(19).

Residents are allowed a credit only for taxes paid to

the other state or country on income derived from

sources within that state or country which is taxable

under the foreign laws without regard to the residence or domicile of the recipient. No credit is

allowed if the other state or country allows residents

of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that

state or country for taxes paid to Arizona. Ariz.

Rev. Stat. Ann. § 43-1071.

Non-residents are allowed a credit against Arizona

taxes on income derived from sources within Arizona only if (1) the foreign country does not tax

income of residents of Arizona derived from

sources within that country or (2) allows residents

of Arizona credit against taxes imposed by that

country on such income for taxes paid to Arizona.

Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 43-1096.

Residents -- Subject to tax on entire net

income with §§ 911-912 and § 112

exclusions and the possibility of receiving a credit for foreign taxes paid.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on net

income derived from sources within

Arizona with the possibility of receiving a credit for foreign taxes paid on

such income.

Hawaii Residents and certain non-residents -- A "resident"

is defined as every individual who resides in the

state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose. Every individual who is in the state more than

200 days of the taxable year in the aggregate is presumed to be a resident. This presumption may be

overcome by evidence satisfactory to the Department of Taxation that the individual maintains a

permanent place of abode outside of the state and is

in the state for a temporary or transitory purpose.

No person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a

residence simply because of his presence or absence

in compliance with military or naval orders. Haw.

Rev. Stat. § 235-1.

The entire income of all residents. The income

received or derived from property owned, personal

services performed, trade or business carried on,

and any and every other source in the state by a nonresident. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 235-4(a), (b). Because

Hawaii computes its own taxable income from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §

911 of the IRC for income from sources without the

United States are apparently adopted into the computation of Hawaii taxable income. Section 912

exclusions are specifically added back into Hawaii

adjusted gross income. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 235-7(b).

Residents are allowed a credit for taxes paid to an

other state or country, which are paid on income

derived from sources outside the state. The credit is

not allowed for taxes paid on income excluded

under § 911. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 235-55(a).

Because Hawaii computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently incorporated into the computation

of Hawaii taxable income.

The first $1,750 of income to members of the armed

forces reserves is also excluded from gross income.

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 235-7(a)(7)

Residents -- Subject to tax on all

income with § 911 and § 112 exclusions, and with the possibility of a credit

for foreign taxes paid.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on

income derived from sources within

Hawaii, with the possibility of a credit

for foreign taxes paid.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with the exclusion of combat pay.

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Iowa Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any individual domiciled in the state,

and any other individual who maintains a permanent place of abode with the state. Iowa Code §

422.4(15). The term "non-resident" includes all

individuals who are not residents. Iowa Code §

422.4(10).

The Iowa tax regulations state that unless there is

evidence to the contrary, one will be presumed to be

domiciled in the state if he or she exercises the right

to vote, uses homestead credit or military exemption, or otherwise exercises his or her rights to suffrage. Iowa Tax Regs. subrule 38.1(9); In the

Matter of Fox, 1996 Iowa Tax LEXIS 1996.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire income of the residents defined as federal

adjusted gross income, with certain adjustments not

herein relevant. Iowa Code § 422.7. Since Iowa

computes its own net income from federal adjusted

gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of

the IRC for income from sources without the United

States are apparently adopted into the computation

of Iowa net income.

The net income of non-residents derived from

sources within Iowa. Iowa Code §§ 422.5(j);

422.8(2).

Iowa also provides a credit against Iowa tax for

taxes paid to another state or foreign country on

income subject to tax in Iowa. Iowa Code §

422.8(1).

Since Iowa computes its own taxable income from

federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion under

§ 112 of the IRC for compensation received for

active service as a member of the armed forces of

the United States for any month during which such

member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service

is apparently adopted into computation of Iowa taxable income. Iowa Code § 422.7

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income (above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC)

with the possibility of a credit for foreign taxes paid.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from

sources within Iowa, with the possibility of a credit for foreign taxes paid.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.ompensation with stated

exclusions.

Indiana Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any individual who was domiciled in

the state during the taxable year, or any individual

who maintains a permanent place of residence in the

state and spends more than 183 days of the taxable

year within the state. Ind. Stat. § 6-3-1-12.

The term "non-resident" is defined as any person

who is not a resident of Indiana. Ind. Stat. § 6-3-1-

13.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire federal adjusted income of residents,

with adjustments not herein relevant. Ind. Stat. § 6-

2.1-2-2.

Since Indiana computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States are apparently

adopted into the computation of Indiana taxable

income. Ind. Stat.§ 6-2.1-2-2. The federal adjusted

gross income of non-residents derived from sources

within Indiana. Ind. Stat. § 6-2.1-2-2.

Indiana also gives its residents and non-residents a

credit against Indiana income tax for taxes paid to

another state or foreign country on income subject

to tax in Indiana. Ind. Stat. §§ 6-3-3-3, 6-3-1-25.

Indiana allows a deduction of $2,000 per year from

adjusted gross income for individuals who are

members of the United States armed forces. Military retirees over 60 years of age may deduct $2,000

in retirement or survivors' benefits. Ind. Stat. § 6-3-

2-4.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income (above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC)

with the possibility of a credit for foreign taxes paid.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from

sources within Indiana, with the possibility of a credit for foreign taxes paid.

Military personnel and merchant

marine -- Subject to tax on military

compensation with stated exclusions..

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II. STATES GRANTING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR FOREIGN INCOME TAX PAID

Maine Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual who is domiciled in

Maine; or who is not domiciled in Maine, but maintains a permanent place of abode in Maine and

spends in the aggregate more than 183 days of the

taxable year in this state, unless he is in the armed

forces of the United States. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 §

5102.

The term "non-resident" is defined as an individual

who is not a resident. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 § 5102.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The taxable income of residents is defined as federal adjusted gross income allocated to state sources

with certain modifications not herein relevant.

Since Maine computes its own taxable income from

federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions under

§§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from sources

without the United States are apparently adopted

into the computation of Maine taxable income. Me.

Rev. Stat. tit. 36 § 5121.

The portion of federal adjusted gross income of

non-residents derived from sources within the state.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 § 5142.

A resident is allowed a tax credit for taxes paid to

another state or foreign country. Me. Rev. Stat. tit.

36 § 5217A.

If a taxpayer is regarded as a resident of Maine and

another jurisdiction for the purpose of personal

income taxation, the tax assessor shall reduce the

tax on that portion of the taxpayer's income which

is subjected to tax in both jurisdictions, provided

that the other taxing jurisdiction allows a similar

reduction. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 § 5128.

Since Maine computes its own taxable income from

federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion under

§ 112 of the IRC for compensation received for

active service as a member of the armed forces of

the United States for any month during which such

member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service

is apparently adopted into the computation of

Maine taxable income. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 §

5121.

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income in excess of the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC with the

possibility of a reduction of taxes for

taxes paid to another jurisdiction.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on the

portion of federal adjusted gross

income derived from sources within

Maine with the possibility of a reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another

jurisdiction.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

Massachusetts Residents and certain non-residents -- The term

"resident" or inhabitant is defined as (1) any natural

person domiciled in the Commonwealth or (2) a

non-domiciled natural person who has a permanent

place of abode and spends over one hundred and

eighty three days in the Commonwealth. The term

"non-resident" is defined as any natural person

whose domicile is outside the Commonwealth.

Mass. Gen. L. Ann. ch. 62, § 1(f).

The Massachusetts Board of Tax Appeals has ruled

that change of domicile from the Commonwealth to

a foreign country requires greater proof of intent to

abandon domicile than a change of domicile

between states of the United States. Farr v. Commissioner, 1 Mass. B.T.A. 467 (1932).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The taxable income of residents defined as federal

adjusted gross income. However, Massachusetts

does not allow the exclusion of income from

sources without the United States in the computation of Massachusetts taxable income. Mass. Gen.

L. Ann. ch. 62 § 2(a)(1)(C). Massachusetts allows

a credit for taxes paid to other states or the Dominion of Canada or any of its provinces, with certain

limitations. Mass. Gen. L. Ann. ch. 62 § 6(a).

The portion of federal adjusted gross income of

non-residents derived from sources within Massachusetts. Mass. Gen. L. Ann. ch. 62 § 5A(a).

The compensation paid to military personnel for

active duty shall be deemed to be from sources

other than sources within the Commonwealth.

Mass. Gen. L. Ann. ch. 62 § 5A(c).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income without the

exclusion under § 911 of the IRC for

income derived from sources without

the United States. A credit for taxes

paid to other states or Canada or its

provinces is allowed.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on the

portion of federal adjusted gross

income derived from sources within

Massachusetts.

Military personnel--Compensation paid

to military personnel for active duty

shall be deemed to be from sources

other than sources within the Commonwealth.

Montana Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any natural person domiciled in the

state or who maintains a permanent place of abode

within the state even though temporarily absent

from the state and who has not established a residence elsewhere. Mont. Code tit. 15 § 30-101(16).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The entire adjusted gross income of residents

defined as federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Montana defines its adjusted gross income in terms of

federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions under

§§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from sources

without the United States are apparently adopted

into the computation of Montana adjusted gross

income. Mont. Code tit. 15 § 30-111.

(2) The entire earned income of non-residents

derived from sources within Montana. Mont. Code

tit. 15 § 30-131.

(3) Montana excludes remuneration paid for active

service as a member of the armed forces of the

United States from the definition of taxable wages

for residents. Mont. Code tit. 15 § 30-116(2).

Residents are allowed a credit for taxes paid to other

states or foreign countries. Mont. Code tit. 15 § 30-

124.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusion of §§ 911-912 of the IRC. Foreign

credit is allowed.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on net

income derived from sources within

Montana.

Military personnel -- Not subject to tax

on military compensation.
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North Carolina Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual who is domiciled in the

state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose. Absent other evidence, residence in the state

for over 183 days of the taxable year raises the presumption that the individual is a resident. N.C.

Gen. Stat. § 105-134.1(12).

The term "non-resident" is defined as any individual

who is not a resident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-

134.1(9).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The net income of residents as defined under

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-134.5(a). Because North

Carolina defines its adjusted gross income in terms

of federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States are apparently

adopted into the computation of North Carolina

adjusted gross income.

(2) The net income of non-residents for income

derived from sources within North Carolina. N.C.

Gen. Stat. § 105-134.5(b).

North Carolina allows its residents a credit against

taxes paid to another state or foreign a country in

certain instances. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-151.

Residents -- Subject to tax on net

income with the possibility of a tax

credit for taxes paid to another state or

foreign country.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on net

income derived from sources within

North Carolina.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation.

New Mexico Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual who is domiciled in the

state during any part of the taxable year. Any person who, on or before the last day of the taxable

year, changes his place of abode to a place without

the state with the bona fide intention of continuing

actually to abide permanently without the state is

not a resident. N. Mex. Stat.§ 7-2-2(S).

The term "non-resident" is defined as every individual not a resident of the state. N. Mex. Stat.§ 7-2-

2(Q).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The net income of every resident defined in

terms of federal taxable income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since New Mexico

defines its tax base in terms of federal taxable

income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

for income derived from sources without the United

States are apparently adopted. N. Mex. Stat. § 7-2-

3.

(2) The net income of every non-resident derived

from sources within New Mexico. N. Mex. Stat. §

7-2-3. New Mexico defines "state" to include foreign country. N. Mex. Stat. § 7-2-2(U).

(3) New Mexico also allows residents a credit for

taxes paid to another state. N. Mex. Stat. § 7-2-13.

Since New Mexico computes its own taxable

income from federal adjusted gross income, the

exclusion under § 112 of the IRC for compensation

received for active service as a member of the

armed forces of the United States for any month

during which such member served in a combat zone

or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred

in such service is apparently adopted into the computation of New Mexico taxable income. N. Mex.

Stat. § 7-2-2.

Residents -- Subject to tax on net

income above the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC with the possibility

of a credit for taxes paid to another

state.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on net

income derived from sources within

New Mexico.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

Oregon Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as: (1) an individual who is domiciled in

this state unless he (A) maintains no permanent

place of abode in this state, (B) does maintain a permanent place of abode elsewhere, and (C) spends in

the aggregate not more than 30 days in the taxable

year in this state; or (2) an individual who is not

domiciled in this state, but maintains a permanent

place of abode in this state and spends in the aggregate more than 200 days of the taxable year in this

state, unless he proves that he is in the state only for

a temporary or transitory purpose. Ore. Rev. Stat. §

316.027(1)(a), (b).

A non-resident is an individual who is not a resident. Ore. Rev. Stat. § 316.022(4).

(1) The entire taxable income of residents defined

as federal taxable income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Oregon defines its

own taxable income in terms of federal taxable

income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

for income from sources without the United States

are apparently incorporated into the computation of

Oregon taxable income. Ore. Rev. Stat. §§

316.007, 316.037.

(2) The taxable income of non-residents derived

from sources within Oregon. Ore. Rev. Stat. §§

316.117, 316.127.

Oregon also gives to residents a credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed on the taxpayer

by another state. Ore. Rev. Stat. § 316.082.

A modified foreign tax credit is allowed. Ore. Rev.

Stat. § 316.690.

(3) Oregon subtracts from federal taxable income

the first $3,000 of income compensation (other than

pension or retirement pay) for active service in the

Armed Forces of the United States. All compensation for the initial and concluding years of active

service in the Armed Forces of the United States is

deducted from adjusted gross income. Ore. Rev.

Stat.§ 316.680(c).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

taxable income above the exclusions

under § 911-912 of the IRC and with the

possibility of a credit for foreign taxes

paid.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal taxable income derived from

sources within Oregon.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation above the first

$3,000.
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Pennsylvania Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined to include both (1) domiciliaries, unless

the domiciliary maintains no permanent place of

abode within the Commonwealth, maintains a permanent place of abode outside the Commonwealth

and resides within the Commonwealth for less than

thirty days of the taxable year, and (2) non-domiciliaries maintaining a permanent place of abode

within the Commonwealth for more than 183 days

of the taxable year. Pa. Stat. tit. 72 § 7301(p).

"Non-resident" is defined as any individual who is

not a resident. Pa. Stat. tit. 72 7301(m).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act..

(1) The entire income of residents defined under Pa.

Stat. tit. 72 § 7303.

(2) The income of non-residents derived from

sources within Pennsylvania. Pa. Stat. tit. 72 §

7303.

Pennsylvania allows residents a credit for taxes paid

to another state or foreign country on income also

subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Pa. Stat. tit. 72 §§

7301(t), 7314.

Military compensation for active duty performed

outside of Pennsylvania is exempt from taxation.

Pa. Stat. tit. 72§ 7303(a)(1).

Residents -- Subject to tax on income

with a credit for taxes paid to another

state or foreign country on income also

subject to tax in Pennsylvania.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on

income from sources within Pennsylvania.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military income except for compensation for active duty performed outside

of Pennsylvania.

II. STATES GRANTING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR FOREIGN INCOME TAX PAID

III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

(Sections 911-912 of the Internal Revenue Code)

State Income Tax Coverage Tax Base Probable Tax Obligation

Arkansas Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined to include any natural person domiciled

in the state and any natural person who maintains a

permanent place of abode in the state and spends in

the aggregate more than six months of the taxable

year within the state. Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-

102(9).

The Arkansas Tax Regulations state that a domicile

does not end by physical absence alone and is presumed to continue until a new domicile is legally

established. The regulations contain a fact sheet

listing the various factors to be taken into consideration in determining whether a new domicile has

been established. The elements of a new domicile

on the fact sheet include: voter registration and

exercise of suffrage during the last three elections,

domicile of birth, physical presence, expressed

intention, family residence, duty causing absence

from Arkansas, state licenses, location of substantial real and property holdings, community affiliations, business interests, bulk or necessary

purchases, utility or telephone deposits, and local

taxes and licenses. Ark. Tax. Reg., Art. 1.84-

2002(10). The Arkansas Tax Regulations state that

any resident member of the armed forces who at the

time of the induction into such service was a resident of this state, continues to be a resident of this

state, even though he or she has been inducted into

the armed service outside of the state and does not

return to the state until after such service is ended.

A member of the armed service who at the time of

induction was a resident in any state other than

Arkansas is for income tax purposes a non-resident

even though he was inducted into the service within

Arkansas and he remains in the service within

Arkansas. Ark. Tax. Reg., Art. 1.84-2010.

The entire income of every resident as defined by

the statute. Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-201(a).

The exclusion and allowance of IRC §§ 911 & 912

as they were in effect on January 1, 1989 are specifically adopted for purposes of computing Arkansas

income tax. Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-310.

The entire net income of non-residents from all

property owned, and from every business, trade or

occupation carried on in Arkansas. Ark. Code Ann.

§ 26-51-202(a).

Resident military personnel taxable on all income

except for the first $6,000 of service pay. Ark. Code

Ann. § 26-51-306(a)(1). Non-resident military personnel taxable on net income from non-military

sources earned within the state. Ark. Code Ann. §

26-51-306(b).

IRC §§ 112 and 692, concerning taxation of combat

pay and pay of military personnel for the year they

die in combat, are adopted and these types of

income are not included in the $6,000 exemption.

Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-306(a)(4).

Residents-- Subject to state income taxation on federal adjusted gross income

(above the exclusions under §§ 911-912

of the IRC).

Non-residents -- Subject to state income

tax on all net income from sources

within the state as previously defined.

Resident military personnel --Subject to

state income tax on entire income

except for the first $6,000 of service

pay. Combat pay is exempt and all

income in the year of death in combat is

exempt.
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Colorado Resident individuals and non-residents -- The term

"resident" individual means a natural person who

maintains a permanent place of abode within the

state and who spends in the aggregate more than six

months of the taxable year within the state. A "nonresident" individual means an individual other than

a resident individual. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-22-

103(8).

The Colorado Tax Regulations state that domicile is

a factual matter and that the individual's intent controls. The Regulations also state that domicile, once

established, is not lost until a new domicile is established. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-22-103(8).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire federal adjusted gross income of resident

individuals, with certain modifications not herein relevant. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-22-104. Since Colorado

computes its own taxable income from federal

adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-

912 of the IRC for income from sources without the

United States and the exclusion under § 112 of the

IRC for compensation received for active service as a

member of the armed forces of the United States for

any month during which such member served in a

combat zone are apparently adopted into the computation of Colorado taxable income. Colo. Rev. Stat. §

39-22-104.

The entire federal adjusted gross income of non-resident individuals derived from sources within Colorado. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-22-109.

For purposes of determining income tax liability,

Colorado disregards the time period during which an

individual is a member of the armed forces of the

United States:

(1) commencing with a declaration of war by Congress and ending twelve months after the termination

of the war; and (2) when an individual is serving in an

area designated as a combat zone and a period of one

hundred and eighty days after such service. Colo.

Rev. Stat. § 39-22-610.

Colorado subtracts retirement pay, pensions and

annuities of members of the armed forces to the

extent included in federal adjusted gross income not

to exceed $24,000 in any one taxable year. Colo. Rev.

Stat. § 39-22-104(f).

Resident individuals -- Subject to state

income taxation on federal adjusted

gross income (above the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Non-resident individuals -- Subject to

state income tax on federal adjusted

gross income attributable to sources

within Colorado.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military pay with stated exclusions.

III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

Connecticut Residents -- "Resident" means (1) domiciliaries

unless they maintain no permanent place of abode

in the state, maintain a permanent place of abode

elsewhere and spend in the aggregate not more than

30 days of the taxable year in the state and (2) nondomiciliaries who maintain a permanent place of

abode in the state and are in the state for an aggregate of more than 183 days. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann.

§ 12-701(a)(1).

"Non-resident" is defined as any individual who is

not a resident. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 12-

701(a)(2).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire federal adjusted gross income of resident

individuals, with certain modifications not herein relevant. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-700 and

701(a)(19) & (20).

Since Connecticut computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from sources

without the United States and the exclusion under §

112 of the IRC for compensation received for active

service as a member of the armed forces of the United

States for any month during which such member

served in a combat zone are apparently adopted into

the computation of Connecticut taxable income.

Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 12-700.

The entire federal adjusted gross income of non-resident individuals derived from sources within Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 12-700.

Resident individuals -- Subject to state

income taxation on federal adjusted

gross income (above the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Non-resident individuals -- Subject to

state income tax on federal adjusted

gross income attributable to sources

within Connecticut.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military pay with stated exclusions.

Delaware Resident individuals and non-resident individuals.

A "resident individual" is defined as one who is

domiciled in the state for any part of the taxable

year to the extent of the period of such domicile; or

maintains a place of abode in the state and spends

more than 183 days of the taxable year in the state.

Del. Code Ann. § 30-1103.

A "non-resident individual" is defined as one who is

not a resident individual of the state. Del. Code

Ann. § 30-1104.

The Delaware Superior Court has held that an individual who had moved to Washington, D.C. to take

employment, but who continued to vote in Delaware had abandoned his Delaware domicile. The

court found that the voting, which it termed "illegal," did not prove Delaware domicile. Mitchell v.

Delaware State Tax Commissioner, 42 A.2d 19

(Del. Supr. Ct. 1945).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire taxable income of every resident individual defined as such individual's federal adjusted gross

income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Del. Code Ann. §§ 30-1102 and 30-1105.

Since Delaware computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from sources

without the United States and the exclusion under §

112 of the IRC for compensation received for active

service as a member of the armed forces of the United

States for any month during which such member

served in a combat zone are apparently adopted into

the computation of Delaware taxable income.

The taxable income of a non-resident individual

defined as that part of his federal adjusted gross

income derived from sources within the State. Del.

Code Ann. § 30-1102(a).

Resident individuals -- Subject to state

income taxation on federal adjusted

gross income (above the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Non-resident individuals -- Subject to

state income tax on federal adjusted

gross income attributable to sources

within Delaware.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.
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Georgia Residents and taxable non-residents -- The term

"resident" is defined to include "legal residents" of

the state on December 31 of the taxable year in

question, persons residing in the state on a "more or

less regular basis" on December 31 of the taxable

year under consideration, and persons residing in

the state in the aggregate for 183 days or part-days

for the taxable year. Ga. Code § 48-7-1(10).

"Taxable non-residents" are defined to include the

following: (1) every individual who is not otherwise a resident of Georgia for income tax purposes

and who regularly, and not casually or intermittently, engages within Georgia, himself or by means

of employees, agents or partners, in employment,

trade, business, professional, or other activity for

financial gain or profit, including the rental of real

or personal property located within Georgia or for

use within Georgia; and (2) every individual who is

not otherwise a resident of Georgia for income tax

purposes and who sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes of tangible property which at that time has a

taxable situs within Georgia, or of intangible property which has acquired at the time a business or

commercial situs within Georgia. "Taxable non-resident" as defined herein does not include a legal resident of another state whose only activity for

financial gain or profit in Georgia consists of performing services in Georgia for an employer where

the remuneration for such services does not exceed

five percent of the income received by such person

for performing services in all places during any taxable year; Ga. Code § 48-7-1(11)(A) & (B).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The taxable net income of all residents defined as

federal adjusted gross income less items not

herein relevant. Since Georgia computes its own

taxable net income on the basis of federal

adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC for income from sources without the United States are apparently adopted into

the computation of Georgia taxable net income.

Ga. Code § 48-7-27.

The federal exclusion under § 112 of the IRC for

compensation received for active service as a

member of the armed forces of the United States

for any month during which such member served

in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of

an injury incurred in such service is specifically

adopted into the computation of Georgia taxable

income. Ga. Code § 48-7-36.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income (above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Taxable non-residents -- Subject to tax

on net taxable income derived from certain specified activities within Georgia.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax as

residents on federal adjusted gross

income less specified items.

III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

Idaho Residents, and part-year resident. The term "resident" is defined as any individual who during the

taxable year has been domiciled in Idaho or has

maintained an abode in Idaho for the entire tax year

and spent more than 270 days of that year in the

state. An individual will not be considered a resident if during a 15 month period he is absent from

the state for at least 445 days, is not present in the

state for more than 60 days, did not maintain an

abode for his family in the state, was not absent to

serve as an elected official, and did not claim Idaho

as his tax home for federal income tax purposes.

Ida. Code § 63-3013.

The term "part-year resident" is defined as an individual who has changed his domicile either to or

from Idaho and who has resided in Idaho for over a

day. Ida. Code § 63-3013A .

The term "non-resident" is defined as any individual

who is not a resident or part-year resident. Ida.

Code § 63-3014.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

Taxable income of residents defined as taxable

income under § 63 of the IRC. Since Idaho computes its taxable income from federal taxable

income, §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States are apparently

adopted into the computation of Idaho taxable

income. Ida. Code 63-3022.

The taxable income of non-residents and part-year

residents to the extent it is attributable to certain

specified activities within Idaho. Ida. Code § 63-

3026A.

Not subject to tax on active duty compensation for

services performed outside of the state, Ida. Code

§ 63-3022(h), or retirement benefits, Ida. Code §

63-3022A(4).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

taxable income (above the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Non-residents and part-year residents --

Subject to tax on federal taxable income

attributable to certain sources within

Idaho.

Military personnel -- Not subject to tax

on active duty compensation for services performed outside of the state.
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Illinois Residents, part-year residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any individual who is in the state for

other than a temporary or transitory purpose during

the taxable year or who is domiciled in the state, but

is absent from the state for a temporary or transitory

purpose during the taxable year. 35 ILCS § 5/

1501(20).

The term "part-year resident" is defined as an individual who became a resident during the taxable

year or ceased to be a resident during the taxable

year. 35 ILCS § 5/1501 (17).

The term "non-resident" is defined as a person who

is not a resident. 35 ILCS § 5/1501 (14).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire federal adjusted gross income of residents, with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Illinois computes its own base income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States are apparently

adopted into the computation of Illinois base

income. 35 ILCS § 5/203.

All income of part-year residents and non-residents

attributable to certain activities within Illinois. 35

ILCS §§ 5/301, 304.

Illinois deducts from gross income any compensation paid to a resident who is a member of the armed

forces of the United States while on active duty. 35

ILCS § 5/203(a)(2)(E). Compensation received by

any resident under any governmental retirement or

disability plan is also deducted from gross income.

35 ILCS § 5/203(a)(2)(F).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income (above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Non-residents and part year residents --

Subject to tax on all income attributable

to certain activities within Illinois.

Military personnel -- Illinois deducts

from gross income any compensation

paid to a resident who is a member of

the armed forces while on active duty.

Military retirees are not taxed on retirement or disability income.

III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

Kansas Resident individuals and non-residents -- A"resident individual" is defined as a natural person who

is domiciled in the state. A natural person who

spends in the aggregate more than six months of the

taxable year within the state is presumed to be a resident. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 79-32, 109(b).

The term "non-resident" is defined as an individual

other than a resident individual. Kan. Stat. Ann. §

79-32, 109(b).

The Kansas tax regulations state that voting is prima

facie evidence of domicile in Kansas. Kan. Tax

Reg. 92-12-4.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

((1) The taxable income of a resident individual

defined as such individual's federal adjusted gross

income for the taxable year, with certain modifications not herein relevant. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 79-32,

110.

(2) The taxable income of non-resident individuals

defined as that portion of federal adjusted gross

income derived from sources within Kansas. Kan.

Stat. Ann. § 79-32, 110.

Since Kansas computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources with the United States and the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service are apparently adopted into the computation of

Kansas taxable income.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on that

portion of federal adjusted gross

income derived from sources within

Kansas.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

Kentucky Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual domiciled within the

state or an individual who is not domiciled in the

state, but maintains a place of abode in the state and

spends in the aggregate more than 183 days of the

taxable year within the state. Ky. Rev. Stat.§

141.010(17).

The term "non-resident" is defined as any individual

who is not a resident of the state. Ky. Rev. Stat. §

141.010(18). The Kentucky tax regulations specify

that an individual who is permitted to file a federal

income tax return as a non-resident citizen, and who

immediately prior to residing in a foreign country

was domiciled in Kentucky, is considered a Kentucky resident and must file a resident individual

income tax return. Ky. Tax Reg. 103 KAR 17:010.

See also, the following two opinions of the Kentucky Attorney General relating to this subject: Op.

Atty. Gen. Ky. (July 12, 1939); Op. Atty. Gen. Ky.

(May 12, 1960).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The entire net income of every resident individual defined as such individual's federal adjusted

gross income with certain modifications not herein

relevant. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 141.020(1).

(2) That portion of federal adjusted gross income of

non-residents derived from sources within Kentucky. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 141.020(4).

Since Kentucky computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States and the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service are apparently adopted into the computation of

Kentucky taxable income. Ky. Rev. Stat. §

141.020.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income (above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC).

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from

sources within Kentucky.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.
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Louisiana Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as every natural person domiciled in the

state, and every other natural person who maintains

a permanent place of abode within the state or who

spends in the aggregate more than six months of the

taxable year within the state. La. Rev. Stat. § 47-31.

The Louisiana Tax Regulations state that domicile

is a factual determination of intent to remain in or

return to Louisiana. Examples in the Regulations

indicate that an individual may spend large portions

of his or her time outside of Louisiana without relinquishing domicile. La. Inc. Tax Regs. 31.2.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The entire federal adjusted gross income of resident

individuals, with certain modifications not herein

relevant. La. Rev. Stat.§ 47-293.

Since Louisiana computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States are apparently

adopted into the computation of Louisiana taxable

income. La. Rev. Stat. § 47-293(6).

The net income of non-residents earned or derived

from sources within the state. La. Rev. Stat. §§ 47-

241, and 47-293(7).

The gross income of military personnel does not

include pensions or annuities for sickness incurred

in the armed forces. La. Rev. Stat. § 47-46(4).

Military pay of non-resident servicemen stationed

within Louisiana is not taxable by Louisiana. See

Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act, supra.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on net

income derived from sources within

Louisiana.

Resident military personnel -- Subject

to tax on military compensation except

for pensions or annuities for personal

injuries or sickness incurred in the

armed forces.

Non-resident military personnel -- Subject to tax on non-military pay from

sources within Louisiana.

III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

Maryland Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any individual domiciled in the state

on the last day of the taxable year, and every other

individual who, for more than six months of the taxable year, maintains a place of abode within the

state, whether domiciled in the state or not. Md.

Tax & Rev. Code Ann. § 10-101(h).

The term "non-resident" means an individual who is

not a resident. Md. Tax & Rev. Code Ann. § 10-

101(g).

Evidence that a person has registered to vote in

Maryland is ordinarily persuasive evidence that

such person is domiciled in Maryland. Comptroller

of the Treasury v. Lenderking, 268 Md. 613, 303

A.2d 402 (1973); Roberts v. Lakin, 340 Md. 147,

665 A.2d 1024 (1995).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable net income of residents defined as

federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Maryland defines

its taxable net income in terms of federal adjusted

gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of

the IRC for income from sources without the United

States are apparently adopted into Maryland taxable

income. Md. Tax & Rev. Code Ann. §§ 10-206, 10-

401.

(2) The portion of a non-resident's federal adjusted

gross income derived from sources within and without the state. Md. Tax & Rev. Code Ann. § 10-401.

Since Maryland computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently adopted into the computation of

Maryland taxable income. Md. Tax & Rev. Code

Ann.§ 10-401.

Military residents may deduct the first $15,000 of

military pay attributable to military service outside

the United States. This deduction is reduced dollarfor-dollar for each dollar earned over $15,000. Md.

Tax & Rev. Code Ann.§ 10-207(p).

Military retirees with federal adjusted gross income

under $22,500 may deduct $2,500 from taxable

income subject to certain conditions. Md. Tax &

Rev. Code Ann. 10-207(q).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on the

portion of federal adjusted gross

income derived from sources within

Maryland.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

Michigan Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual domiciled in the state.

"Domicile" is defined as the place where a person

has his true, fixed, and permanent home and principal establishment to which, whenever absent therefrom, he intends to return, and domicile continues

until another permanent establishment is established. If an individual lives in the state for at least

183 days during the taxable year or more than 1⁄2 the

days during the taxable year of less than 12 months,

he is deemed a resident individual domiciled in the

state. Mich. Comp. L. Ann. § 206.18.

Non-resident -- The term "non-resident" is defined

as any individual who is not a resident. Mich.

Comp. L. Ann. § 206.14.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable income of residents defined as taxable income for federal income tax purposes. However, Michigan generally taxes only income

allocable to certain activities and sources within

Michigan. Also, since Michigan defines its taxable

income for federal income tax purposes, the exclusions for income earned without the United States

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC would apply. Mich.

Comp. L. Ann. §§ 206.30, 206.110.

(2) The taxable income of non-residents to the

extent allocable to sources within Michigan. Mich.

Comp. L. Ann.§§ 206.51, 206.110.

Michigan allows the deduction, to the extent

included in federal adjusted gross income, of compensation, including retirement benefits, received

for services in the armed forces of the United States.

Mich. Comp. L. Ann.§ 206.30(e).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income allocable to

sources within Michigan above the

exclusions of §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income allocable to sources within

Michigan.

Military personnel -- Michigan does not

tax military compensation or retirement

income from service in the armed

forces.
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Minnesota Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual domiciled in the state or

any individual maintaining a place of abode within

the state and who spends over half of the tax year in

Minnesota. An individual is not a resident for the

period of time that the individual is qualified under

§ 911(d)(1) of the IRC. Minn. Stat. § 290.01(7).

The Minnesota Tax Regulations state that voting in

Minnesota is presumptive evidence of residence,

but may be overcome by facts contrary to the presumption of residence. Minn. Tax. Reg. 1.6001;

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The gross income of residents defined as federal

adjusted gross income with certain modifications

not herein relevant. Since Minnesota defines its

gross income in terms of federal adjusted gross

income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

for income from sources without the United States

are apparently adopted into the computation of

Minnesota gross income. Minn. Stat. §§ 290.01(19)

et seq.

The net income of non-residents allocable to

sources within Minnesota. Min. Stat. §§

290.01(22)(2); 290.06(2c)(e).

Since Minnesota computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently adopted into computation of

Minnesota taxable income. Minn. Stat. § 290.01

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusion under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income allocable to

sources within Minnesota.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

Missouri Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual who is domiciled in this

state, unless he (1) maintains no permanent place of

abode in this state, (2) does maintain a permanent

place of abode elsewhere, and (3) spends in the

aggregate not more than thirty days of the taxable

year in this state, or who is not domiciled in this

state, but maintains a permanent place of abode in

this state and spends the in the aggregate more than

183 days of the taxable year in this state. Mo. Stat.

§ 143.101.

The term "non-resident" is defined as an individual

who is not a resident of this state. Mo. Stat. §.

143.101.

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The Missouri taxable income of residents calculated

on the basis of federal adjusted gross income with

modifications. Since Missouri computes its taxable

income from federal adjusted gross income, the

exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income

from sources without the United States are apparently adopted into the computation of Missouri taxable income. Mo. Stat. § 143.121.

The income of non-residents derived from sources

within Missouri. Mo. Stat. § 143.181(1).

Since Missouri computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently adopted into computation of

Missouri taxable income. Mo. Stat. § 143.121

Residents -- Subject to tax on Missouri

taxable income, which excludes income

from sources without the United States

in the same manner as §§ 911-912 of the

IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on

income derived from sources within

Missouri.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

payments for service in the armed services with stated exclusions.

Nebraska Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual who is domiciled in the

state or who maintains a permanent place of abode

within the state and spends in the aggregate more

than six months of the taxable year within the state.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-2714.01(7).

The term "non-resident" is defined as an individual

who is not a resident of this state. Neb. Rev. Stat.§

77-2714.01(4).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The entire taxable income of residents defined

as federal taxable income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-

2716. Since Nebraska computes its tax base in

terms of federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC are apparently

adopted.

(2) The federal adjusted gross income of non-residents derived from sources within Nebraska. Neb.

Rev. Stat. § 77-2733.

The federal exclusion under § 112 of the IRC for

compensation received for active service as a member of the armed forces of the United States for any

month during which such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury

incurred in such service is adopted specifically into

the computation of Nebraska taxable income. Neb.

Rev. Stat. § 77-27,123.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from

sources within Nebraska.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.
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New York Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as: (1) an individual who is domiciled in

the state unless he maintains no permanent place of

abode in the state and spends not over 30 days of

the taxable year within the state, or he is present in

a foreign country for at least 450 days of a 548 day

period, and during such 548 day period he is not in

the state for more than 90 days and does not maintain a permanent place of abode in the state where

his spouse or minor children are present for 90

days or more, and other conditions, or (2) an individual who is not domiciled in the state, but maintains a permanent place of abode within the state

and spends in the aggregate more than 183 days of

the taxable year within the state, unless such individual is in active service in the armed forces of the

United States. N.Y. Tax Law § 605(b)(1).

The term "non-resident" is defined as an individual

who is not a resident. N.Y. Tax Law § 605(b)(2).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The adjusted gross income of residents is

defined as federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since New

York defines its own adjusted gross income in terms

of federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions for

income earned from sources without the United

States are apparently adopted into the computation

of New York adjusted gross income. N.Y. Tax

Law. § 612.

(2) The federal adjusted gross income of non-residents derived from sources within New York. N.Y.

Tax Law § 631.

Military compensation of one not domiciled in New

York is not to be considered income derived from

New York sources. N.Y. Tax Law § 631(e).

Since New York computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently adopted into the computation of

New York taxable income. N.Y. Tax Law § 612.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusion under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from

sources within New York.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

North Dakota Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any natural person domiciled in the

state and any other natural person who maintains a

permanent place of abode within the State and

spends in the aggregate more than seven months of

the income year within the state. A full-time active

duty member of the armed forces assigned to a military installation in this state, or the spouse of such

a person, is not a resident simply by reason of voting

in an election in the state. N.D. Code § 57-38-01(6).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable income of residents defined in terms

of federal taxable income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since North Dakota

defines its own taxable income in terms of federal

taxable income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of

the IRC for income from sources without the United

States are apparently adopted into the computation

of North Dakota taxable income. N.D. Code § 57-

38-01.2.

Taxable income is reduced by: (a) an amount up to

$1,000, received as payment for services performed

while on active duty in the armed forces of the

United States, as payment for attending military

meetings as a member of the National Guard, or of

a reserve unit; and (b) any amount up to $5,000

received by any person fifty years or older as retired

military pay for service in the United States armed

forces or reserve components thereof, reduced by

any amount received pursuant to the Federal Social

Security Act. N.D. Code § 57-38-01.2(l).

The net income of non-residents derived from

sources within North Dakota. N.D. Code § 57-38-

03.

Also, persons serving in the armed forces, except

field grade and general officers who are stationed

outside of any state or the District of Columbia for

not less than thirty days during the tax year, shall be

allowed an additional reduction of up to $300 per

month for services performed while on active duty

at such location. N.D. Code § 57-38-01.2(1)(k);.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

taxable income above the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-resident -- Subject to tax on net

income from sources within North

Dakota.

Military personnel -- Taxable income is

reduced by: (a) any amount up to

$1,000, received by any person as payment for services performed while on

active duty in the armed forces of the

United States, or as payment for attending military meetings as a member of

the National Guard, or of a reserve unit;

and (b) any amount up to $5,000

received by any person fifty years or

older as retired military pay for service

in the United States armed forces or

reserve components thereof, reduced by

any amount received pursuant to the

Federal Social Security Act.

Also, persons serving in the armed

forces, except field grade and general

officers, who are stationed outside of

any state or the District of Columbia for

not less than thirty days during the taxable year, shall be allowed an additional

reduction of up to $300 per month for

services performed while on active duty

at each location.

Ohio Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual who is domiciled in this

state. Ohio Code tit. 57 § 5747.01(I). One is presumed domiciled in the state if one spent over 183

nights in the state during 12 consecutive months.

One is presumed not domiciled if one spent less

than 120 nights in the state during 12 consecutive

months.. Ohio Code tit. 57 § 5747.24.

The term "non-resident" is defined as an individual

who is not a resident. Ohio Code tit. 57 §

5747.01(J).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

The adjusted gross income of residents defined as

federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Ohio defines its

own adjusted gross income in terms of federal

adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-

912 of the IRC for income from sources without the

United States are apparently adopted into the computation of Ohio adjusted gross income. Ohio Code

tit. 57 § 5747.01(A).

The adjusted gross income on non-residents derived

from sources within Ohio. Ohio Code tit. 57 §

5747.01.

The federal exclusion under § 112 of the IRC for

compensation received for active service as a member of the armed forces of the United States for any

month during which such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury

incurred in such service is adopted specifically into

the computation of Ohio taxable income. Ohio

Code tit. 57 § 5747.02.4.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on

adjusted gross income derived from

sources within Ohio.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.
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Oklahoma Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as any individual who is domiciled in the

state. Any individual who spends in the aggregate

more than seven months of the taxable year within

the state shall be presumed a resident. Okla. Stat.

tit. 68 § 2353(4).

The term "non-resident individual" is defined as an

individual, other than a resident individual with special provisions for foreign earned income. Okla.

Stat. tit. 68 § 2353(4).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable income of residents defined on the

basis of federal adjusted gross income with certain

modifications not herein relevant. Since Oklahoma

bases its taxable income on federal adjusted gross

income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

for income from sources without the United States

are apparently adopted into the computation of

Oklahoma taxable income. Okla. Stat. tit. 68 §§

2353(3), 2355.

(2) The federal adjusted gross income of non-residents derived from sources within Oklahoma.

Okla. Stat. tit. 68 § 2362.

(3) In any taxable year the first $1,500 received by

any person from the United States as salary or compensation in any form (other than a pension) as a

member of any component of the armed forces of

the United States shall be deducted from taxable

income. Okla. Stat. tit. 68 § 2358(D)(5).

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income above the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within Oklahoma.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation above the first

$1,500.

Rhode Island Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined to include both (1) domiciliaries, and (2)

non-domiciliaries who maintain a permanent place

of abode within the state and reside in the state for

more than 183 days of the taxable year other than as

a member of the armed forces of the United States.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-30-5(a).

The term non-resident is defined as an individual

who is not a resident. R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-30-5(b).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The Rhode Island income of residents is defined

as federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Rhode Island

defines its own taxable income in terms of federal

adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC are apparently adopted into the

computation of Rhode Island taxable income. R.I.

Gen. Laws § 44-30-12(a).

(2) The taxable income on non- residents derived

from sources within Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws

§ 44-30-32(a).

Since Rhode Island computes its own taxable

income from federal adjusted gross income, the

exclusions under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received for active service as a member of the

armed forces of the United States for any month

during which such member served in a combat zone

or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred

in such service is apparently adopted into the computation of Rhode Island taxable income. R.I. Gen.

Laws § 44-30-12.

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income above the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within Rhode Island.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.

South Carolina RResident and non-resident -- The term "resident"

means any individual who is domiciled in the state.

The term "non-resident" means an individual other

than a resident or part year resident. S.C. Code §

12-6-30(2).

Resident - the entire taxable income on the basis of

federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications, S.C. Code § 12-6-560. No exclusion under

§ 912 is allowed. S.C. Code § 12-6-1120(5). Nonresident - subject to tax on property owned or business carried on in South Carolina. S.C. Code § 12-

6-1720.

Retirees may deduct up to $3,000 of retirement

income that is taxable by South Carolina or irrevocably choose to defer annual retirement income

deduction until the year the taxpayer reaches sixtyfive years of age. S.C. Code § 12-6-1170(1).

Since South Carolina computes its own taxable

income from federal adjusted gross income, the

exclusions under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received for active service as a member of the

armed forces of the United States for any month

during which such member served in a combat zone

or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred

in such service is apparently adopted into the computation of South Carolina taxable income. S.C.

Code § 12-6-560.

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income above the exclusion under § 911

of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within South Carolina.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exclusions.
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Utah Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined to include domiciliaries, and individuals

not domiciled in the state and residing within the

state in the aggregate for over 183 days of the taxable year. Utah Code § 59-10-103(j).

The term non-resident is defined as an individual

who is not a resident of the state. Utah Code § 59-

10-103(g).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable income of residents is defined in

terms of federal taxable income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Utah defines its

own taxable income in terms of federal taxable

income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

for income from sources without the United States

are apparently adopted into Utah taxable income.

Utah Code §§ 59-10-104 & 112.

Since Utah computes its own taxable income from

federal taxable income, the exclusion under § 112

of the IRC for compensation received for active service as a member of the armed forces of the United

States for any month during which such member

served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a

result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently adopted into the computation of Utah taxable

income. Utah Code §§ 59-10-104 & 116.

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income above the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within Utah.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military pay with stated exclusions.

Vermont Residents -- The term "resident" is defined to

include both (1) domiciliaries, and (2) non-domiciliaries who maintain a permanent place of abode

within the state and reside within the state for more

than 183 days of the taxable year. Vt. Stat. tit. 32 §

5811(11)(A)(i), (ii).

Non-resident -- anyone not a resident. Vt. Stat. tit.

32 § 5811(9).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The adjusted gross income of residents is

defined as federal adjusted gross income. Since

Vermont defines its adjusted gross income in terms

of federal adjusted gross income, the exclusions

under §§ 911-912 of the IRC for income from

sources without the United States are apparently

adopted into the computation of Vermont adjusted

gross income. Vt. Stat. tit. 32, §§ 5811(1), 5822,

5823.

(2) The adjusted gross income of non- residents

derived from sources within Vermont. Vt. Stat. tit.

32, § 5823.

(3) Adjusted gross income does not include military

pay for full-time active duty with the armed services

outside of the state. Vt. Stat. tit. 32 § 5823(a)(2).

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

.Non-residents -- Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from

sources within Vermont.

Military personnel -- Not subject to tax

on military pay for full-time active duty

service performed outside of the state.

Virginia Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as an individual domiciled in the Commonwealth and a person who maintains an abode in

the state for more than 183 days of the taxable year.

Va. Code § 58.1-302.

Persons in the armed forces of the United States stationed on military or naval reservations within Virginia who are not domiciled in Virginia and who

maintain no place of abode in Virginia shall not be

held liable to income taxation for compensation

received from military or naval service. Va. Code

§ 58.1-321(B).

(1) The taxable income of residents defined in terms

of federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Virginia defines

its taxable income in terms of federal adjusted gross

income, the exclusion under §§ 911-912 of the IRC

are apparently adopted into the computation of Virginia taxable income. The first $15,000 of military

pay is excluded from income, with a dollar for dollar reduction in the exclusion for income over

$15,000. Va. Code § 58-1-322.

(2) The taxable income of non-residents derived

from sources within the state. Va. Code § 58-1-325.

The federal exclusion under § 112 of the IRC for

compensation received for active service as a member of the armed forces of the United States for any

month during which such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury

incurred in such service is specifically adopted into

the computation of Virginia taxable income. Va.

Code § 58-1-322.

Virginia grants a tax credit for taxes paid to a foreign country on retirement income. Va. Code § 58-

1-332.1.

Residents -- Subject to tax on federal

adjusted gross income above the exclusion under §§ 911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within the state.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military pay with stated exclusions.
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III. STATES EXEMPTING INCOME EARNED ABROAD TO THE SAME EXTENT AS FEDERAL LAW

West Virginia Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined to include: (1) domiciliaries, unless they

maintain no permanent place of abode within the

state, maintain a permanent place of abode outside

the state, and spend not more than 30 days of the

taxable year in the state, and (2) non-domiciliaries

who maintain a permanent place of abode within the

state and reside within the state for more than 183

days of the taxable year. W. Va. Code § 11-21-7(a).

"Non-resident" is defined to mean an individual

who is not a resident. W. Va. Code § 11-21-7(b).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable income of residents defined in terms

of federal adjusted gross income with modifications

not herein relevant. Since West Virginia defines its

own taxable income in terms of federal adjusted

gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-912 of

the IRC for income from sources outside the United

States are apparently incorporated into the definition of West Virginia taxable income. W. Va. Code

§§ 11-21-11(a), 12.

(2) The taxable income of non-residents derived

from sources within West Virginia. W. Va. Code

§§ 11-21-30, 32.

Since West Virginia computes its own taxable

income from federal adjusted gross income, the

exclusion under Section § 112 of the IRC for compensation received for active service as a member of

the armed forces of the United States for any month

during which such member served in a combat zone

or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred

in such service is apparently adopted into computation of West Virginia taxable income. W. Va. Code

§ 11-21-11

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income above the exclusions under

911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within West Virginia.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

such compensation with stated exclusions.

Wisconsin Residents and non-residents -- The term "resident"

is defined as a domiciliary. Wis. Stat. § 71.02(1).

See Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.

(1) The taxable income of residents defined in terms

of federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications not herein relevant. Since Wisconsin

defines its own taxable income in terms of federal

adjusted gross income, the exclusions under §§ 911-

912 of the IRC for income from sources without the

United States are apparently adopted into the computation of Wisconsin taxable income. Wis. Stat.

§§ 71.01(13) & 71.05.

(2) The taxable income of non-residents derived

from sources within Wisconsin. Wis. Stat. §§

71.01 & 71.02. Non-residents domiciled without

Wisconsin who derive income from performing

personal services within Wisconsin shall be

excluded from having to pay Wisconsin tax to the

extent that the home domicile taxes the income.

Wis. Stat. § 71.05(2).

Since Wisconsin computes its own taxable income

from federal adjusted gross income, the exclusion

under § 112 of the IRC for compensation received

for active service as a member of the armed forces

of the United States for any month during which

such member served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of an injury incurred in such service is apparently adopted into computation of

Wisconsin taxable income. Wis. Stat. § 71.05.

Residents -- Subject to tax on taxable

income above the exclusions under §§

911-912 of the IRC.

Non-residents -- Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources

within Wisconsin.

Military personnel -- Subject to tax on

military compensation with stated

exemption.

IV. STATES HAVING NO INCOME TAX

States Alaska Nevada Washington

Florida South Dakota Wyoming

Texas
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Affidavit

A sworn statement in writing, usually made under

oath or affirmation, before an authorized officer,

notary or court official.

Attest

To witness the signing of a document.

Ballot

A sheet of paper or the like on which a voter marks

his or her choice.

Closed Primary

A primary election in which a voter must declare a

political party affiliation and vote that party's ballot in

the primary election.

Congressional District

A division of a state, based on population, electing

one member to the U.S. House of Representatives.

There are 435 Congressional districts in the United

States.

Constituent

Those citizens who are represented by the

office holder they elect.

Constitutional Amendment

A proposed change or addition to a state constitution.

Domicile (Voting Residence)

The place where a person has a true, fixed, and permanent home or ties, and to which, whenever absent,

has the intention of returning. It is the address that

generally ties the voter into the precinct in which the

voter intends to vote.

Elector

A qualified voter. Also used for the 538 members of

the Electoral College.

Electoral Vote

The votes cast for President and Vice President by

presidential electors in what is known popularly as the

Electoral College. The total electoral vote is 538, with

270 needed to win the election. Traditionally, by law or

custom, the candidate who wins the most popular

votes in a state wins all of that state's electoral votes.

Electronic Transmission Service

Processing center which electronically routes applications for registration and ballots to local election

officials; blank ballots to voters; and voted ballots to

local election officials, as prescribed by state laws. The

Service is administered by the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

Family Member

Based on the UOCAVA language we can define a

“family member” as “a spouse or dependent of a member of the uniformed services or the merchant marine,

who is absent from the place of residence where the

spouse or dependent is qualified to vote by reason of

the active duty or service of the uniformed services or

merchant marine member.”

Federal Ballot

Lists candidates for Federal office only — President/Vice President, Senator, and member of the U.S.

House of Representatives.

Federal Post Card Application

A simultaneous registration and absentee ballot

request used by U.S. citizens voting pursuant to the

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting

Act.

APPENDIX F

DEFINITIONS

These definitions are conventional explanations;

they may vary depending on state law.
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Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

A special ballot, available from Voting Assistance

Officers, enabling voters to write in their candidate

preference for President/Vice President, U.S. Senate,

and U.S. Representative/Delegate. Some states have

expanded use of this form beyond these offices. Consult Chapters 2 and 3 of this Guide for details.

Full Ballot

Lists candidates for Federal, state and local office

plus local questions and issues.

General Election

An election held to choose candidates nominated in

the primary (or by convention or caucus), for Federal,

state, and local office.

Majority

A number greater than half of the total votes cast.

Members of the Merchant Marine

Crew members of ships registered under the U.S.

flag, including persons in training or enrolled to be

crew members, but in most states not including those

on ships confined to the Great Lakes and inland

waters. Students of the Merchant Marine Academy are

not included.

Members of the Uniformed Services

Members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps,

Air Force, Coast Guard, and the commissioned corps

of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration. This includes

Cadets and Midshipmen of the Service academies.

Municipal Election

An election held in a city or town to vote for local

officials or on questions of local interest.

Notary Public

A notary public (notary) is a public officer who is

commissioned to administer oaths and authenticate

signatures.

Open Primary

A primary election in which voters may vote for the

candidates of any party listed on the ballot.

Party Platform

A statement of basic principles put forth by a political party, usually at its national convention, to be

adopted by its candidates in the election campaign.

Plurality

The number of votes cast for a candidate who

obtains the greatest number of votes, though not a

majority, in a contest of more than two candidates.

Popular Vote

The numerical vote of the people, as distinguished

from the electoral vote.

Presidential Electors

In the Presidential election held the first Tuesday

after the first Monday in November of every fourth

year, each state chooses as many presidential electors

as it has Senators and Representatives in Congress.

The District of Columbia chooses three presidential

electors. The electors comprise the Electoral College,

which elects the President and Vice President, the only

elective Federal officials not elected by direct majority

vote of the people.

Primary or Primary Election

An election held before a general election to nominate a political party's candidates for office. In some

states, other officials, such as delegates to party conventions, are elected at this time. Dates for primaries

are set by the states and vary from state to state. In

some, a separate primary is held by each of the principal parties; in others, only the major political parties

hold a primary.

Proxy

A person authorized to request or complete registration forms or to obtain an absentee ballot on behalf of

another person. A proxy may not cast a ballot for

another person.
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Referendum

A method of submitting a legislative measure to the

voters for approval or rejection.

Registration

The process whereby a prospective voter is required

to establish identity and residence prior to an election

in order to be declared eligible to vote.

Residence

The place where a person currently resides, regardless of an intent to remain there permanently.

(see Domicile above)

Runoff

An election held in some states if no one candidate

for an office receives a majority (or specified percentage) of votes to win the election.

Special Election

An election that is specially scheduled to fill an

office that has become vacant before the term of its

expiration.

State

For purposes of this Guide, “state” includes all of

the following political jurisdictions:

a. The 50 states

b. The District of Columbia

c. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

d. The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and

the Virgin Islands.

State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Available from local election officials and used by

certain voters who know in advance that they will not

be able to receive and return the regular absentee ballot

in time to be counted because of their remote location

or special assignment.

Sworn To

A statement “sworn to” is one made under oath or

affirmation before a notary or other authorized person

that the statement is true.

Voting Residence

The voter's domicile, generally. However, the voting residence of a U.S. citizen voting pursuant to the

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

and no longer domiciled in the United States will be

the place in which he or she was last domiciled immediately prior to his or her departure from the United

States.

Write-In

A method of voting for a person whose name is not

on the ballot. Federal and state write-in absentee ballots are available — see your Voting Officer and State

Guide pages for details.
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CALL THE FVAP TOLL-FREE FROM OVERSEAS

When local assistance is unavailable, please call the Federal Voting

Assistance Program. During non-business hours, citizens may leave

a message. When doing so, please leave sufficient information to

allow us to get back in touch with you in a timely manner. Tell us what

country you are calling from, a complete telephone number including

international prefixes, and your e-mail address(if available).

ANTIGUA 1-877-8333886

AUSTRALIA 1-800-1-27668

BAHAMAS 1-8778333886

BAHRAIN 800-687

BARBADOS 1-800-534-2104

BELGIUM 0800-76834

BERMUDA 1-8778333886

BRAZIL 000-814-550-3742

CANADA 1-800-438-8683

CAYMAN ISLANDS 1-877-833-3886

CHILE 800-201844

CHINA 10-800-120-0241

COLUMBIA 980-915-4710

COSTA RICA 0800-0120204

DENMARK 80-882544

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1-8001561554

FINLAND 0-800-1-19515

FRANCE 0800-914727

GERMANY 0800-1007428

GREECE 00800-12-5268

GUYANA 1-800-877-8333886

HONG KONG 800-908809

HUNGARY 06-800-13824

INDONESIA 001-803-011-2583

IRELAND 1-800-55-5189

ISRAEL 1-800-9203230

ITALY 800-874729

JAMAICA 1-800-666-3819

JAPAN 00531-120076

KOREA 00798-14-800-4399

LUXEMBOURG 0800-9087

MALAYSIA 1-800-80-3709

MARSHALL ISLANDS 1-877833-3886

MEXICO 001-8778333886

NETH ANTILLES 001-8778333886

NETHERLANDS 0800-0249769

NEW ZEALAND 0800-441388

NICARAGUA 001-800-2201349

NORWAY 800-15501

PANAMA 001-800-5071351

PHILIPPINES 1-800-1-114-0831

POLAND 0-0-800-1112-561

PORTUGAL 08008-12816

RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0283011

SINGAPORE 800-1203425

SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-97300

SPAIN 900-931912

ST VINCENT 1-877-8333886

ST. KITTS/NEVIS 1-877833-3886

SWEDEN 020-79-6876

SWITZERLAND 0800-895623

TAIWAN 0080-13-9817

THAILAND 001-800-12-066-3305

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 1-800-934-7340

TURKEY 00800-151-0733

UNITED KINGDOM 08-001-698035

URUGUAY 000-413-598-2492

VENEZUELA 8001-2913

The United States, Canada, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the

U.S. Virgin Islands share one Toll-Free Number 1-800-438-8683