Federal Voting Assistance Program

www.fvap.gov

Email: vote@fvap.ncr.gov

Commercial Phone: (703)-588-1584

DSN (military): 425-1584 

Commercial Fax: (703) 696-1352

DSN (military) Fax: 426-1352

Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-438-VOTE (8683)

Toll-Free Fax: 1-800-368-8683*

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free phone and fax* numbers

(See Inside Back Cover)

Mailing Address:

Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program**

Department of Defense

1155 Defense Pentagon

Washington, D.C. 20301-1155

*Electronic transmission of official election materials may be allowed by the state or territory.

Consult the state pages in Chapter Three for details. 

**Do not send registration and absentee ballot request forms to this address.

Refer to state instructions in Chapter Three and find “Where to Send It” in Section IV.

Service and Department of State Voting Action Officers

Please contact your local installation or post Voting Assistance Officer. If you are unable to obtain information locally, contact the Voting Action Officer below.

Information is current as of September 26, 2008. Please visit www.fvap.gov for updates.

ARMY

Voting Action Officer: 

Mr. Alton Perry

Mailing address: HQDA (AHRC-PDO-IP) 

ATTN: Army Voting Action Officer 

Hoffman Building #2, Room 3S49

200 Stovall Street 

Alexandria, VA 22332-0474

Phone: (703) 325-4530

DSN: 221-4530

Fax: (703) 325-4532, 

DSN fax: 221-4532

Email: alton.c.perry@conus.army.mil

Website: https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/

Active/TAGD/pssd/psb/votingindex.htm

NAVY

Voting Action Officer:

LT Jason Watkins

Mailing address: CNIC Code N947, 

ATTN: Navy Voting Program, 5720 

Integrity Dr. Bldg 457

Millington, TN 38055-8600

Phone: (901) 874-6647, DSN: 882-6647 

Toll-free: 1-866-827-5672 option 6

Fax: (901) 874-6844, DSN: 882-6844

Email: VOTE@navy.mil

Website: www.cni.navy.mil/cnic_hq_site/

BaseSupport/CommandStaff/

NavyVotingProgram/index.htm

AIR FORCE

Voting Action Officer:

Mr. Gil Harrison

Phone: (210) 565-2591 option 5

DSN: 665-2591 option 5

Fax: (210) 565-2543, 

DSN fax: 665-2543

Email: 

dpsoof.votingfund@randolph.af.mil

Website: www.afcrossroads.com/

VoteFund/Vote/default.htm;

OR: ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/, then 

“Support Programs” and then “Airmen 

Votes” 

MARINE CORPS

Voting Action Officer:

Mr. David James

Mailing address: Headquarters U.S. 

Marine Corps; (MRP) 4

ATTN: Voting Action Officer 

3280 Russell Road

Quantico, VA 22134-5103

Phone: (703) 784-9511

DSN: 278-9511

Fax: (703) 784-9828, DSN: 278-9828

Email: mra.voting.officer@usmc.mil

Website: www.manpower.usmc.mil/voting

COAST GUARD

Voting Action Officer:

LTJG Frank Marcheski

Mailing address:

Commandant (CG-1221)

U.S. Coast Guard 

1900 Half Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20593-0001

Phone: (202) 475-5382

Fax: (202) 475-5927

Email: Frank.A.Marcheski@uscg.mil 

Website: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/

cg122/PolicyStandards/Voting/default.asp

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Chief Voting Action Officer:

Mr. Jack Markey

Phone: (202) 736-4937

Deputy Voting Action Officer:

Ms. Elizabeth Gracon

Phone: (202) 736-4986

Mailing address: Office of Overseas 

Citizens Services, 2100 Pennsylvania 

Avenue, N.W., 4th Floor 

Washington, D.C. 20037

Email: votinginfo@state.gov

Website: http://travel.state.gov/law/info/

info_2964.html
Voting Assistance Guide 2008-09

Assistance for citizens covered by the

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

(42 U.S. Code 1973ff)

Publication ID#: VAG 08-09

Absentee voting information in the printed Guide is current through July 2007. Procedures or primary election dates that

change after publication will be updated through the Federal Voting Assistance Program's website (www.fvap.gov) as they are

received. Changes are also disseminated by voting news releases and the Voting Information News which is distributed to

voting assistance officers in all Federal government departments and agencies with voting assistance programs as well as

volunteer organizations of US citizens overseas. The same channels are used to disseminate information about special and

other timely issues of importance.
The 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide was prepared by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), Department of

Defense in Washington, D.C. 

We would like to acknowledge the advice and assistance given by the Secretaries of State, Directors of Elections, and their

staff. We also thank the Graphics Department of the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services for making

this document possible.

Additionally, special thanks go to participants of the Guide Review Committee and the organizations they represent,

including: the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of State, U.S.

Department of Justice, U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Association of American Residents Overseas (AARO),

Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas (FAWCO), International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election

Officials and Treasurers (IACREOT), National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks (NACRC),

Democrats Abroad, and Republicans Abroad International.

The FVAP recognizes Chantel McDaniel, Art Teacher of the Department of Defense Education Activity, Italy District, for

furnishing the artwork used during this election cycle. We also recognize Mirand Ryan who submitted the conceptual artwork

for the cover design of the 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide, as well as Tiara Smith who submitted the conceptual artwork for

the 2008-09 motivational poster. Jerrick Toves received Honorable Mention for his artwork.

The FVAP thanks the thousands of individuals who participated in the 2007 slogan contest. The winning slogans are printed in

the beginning of Chapter Three of this Guide. Additional entries can be found in the individual state pages of Chapter Three.

Questions or comments concerning any aspect of this publication can be directed by email to vote@fvap.ncr.gov or to:

Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301-1155.

Cover design based on artwork submitted by Mirand Ryan - DoDEA, Italy District
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction The 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Purpose and Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

(UOCAVA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

FVAP Mission and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

FVAP Has Many Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter One Voting Assistance Officers - 

What Should You DO (and Not DO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

I. The Voting Assistance Officer (VAO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Voting Assistance Officers - What are your responsibilities? . . . . . .5

Civilian Voting Assistance Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Military Voting Assistance Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

II. Your Voting Assistance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Implementing an Effective Voting Assistance Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Continuity of Your Organizations Voting Assistance Program . . . . .8

Do you have a Good Idea or Lesson Learned? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Post Election Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

III. Voting Assistance Officers and Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Restrictions on Distributing Partisan Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Providing Information on Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter Two Registering, Requesting a Ballot, and Voting . . . . . . . . . . 13

I. Requirements for Voting and Establishing Voting Residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Citizenship and Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Voting Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Questions to Help Determine Correct Voting Residence . . . . . . . .13

II. The Basic Absentee Voting Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Illustration: The Basic Absentee Voting Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

III. Registering to Vote and Requesting a Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to Determine Registration Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to Register and Request a Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to Assist if the Ballot Does Not Arrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IV. Other Ways to Register, Request a Ballot, and Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

V. Late Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Illustration: FPCA Mailing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Illustration: FWAB Mailing Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Chapter Three Absentee Registration and Voting Procedures by State 

(Territory). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

2007 Slogan Winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

American Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

California. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

District of Columbia. . . . . . . . . . 85

Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Guam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Louisiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Mississippi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . . . 251

New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

Wyoming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417

Appendix A Uniformed And Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act (UOCAVA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423

Appendix B Electronic Transmission of Election Materials. . . . . . . . .429

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

1. Electronic Transmission by Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

Sending the FPCA by Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

Receiving the Blank Absentee Ballot by Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

Returning the Voted Absentee Ballot by Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

2. Electronic Transmission by Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Sending the FPCA by Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Receiving the Blank Absentee Ballot by Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Returning the Voted Absentee Ballot by Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
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3. Received by Fax or Email — Returned by Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

Assistance Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

Illustration: Sample Transmission Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432

Illustration: Electronic Transmission Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433

Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions

Uniformed Service Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions

Overseas Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

Appendix E U.S. Embassy and Consulate Email Addresses . . . . . . . 443

Appendix F The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 447

General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447

The OFPCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448

Illustration: Federal Post Card Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449

Appendix G The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). . . . . . . . . 451

Specific Conditions for Using the FWAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451

The OFWAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452

Illustration: Voter’s Declaration/Affirmation-Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot. .453

Illustration: Official Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455

Appendix H Ordering Voting Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457

Appendix I 2008 Primary Elections by State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459

2008 Presidential and State Primaries By Month . . . . . . 460

NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461

FVAP Toll-Free Phone and Fax Numbers From Overseas are listed on the back inside cover.

FVAP and Service Voting Action Officer contact information is listed on the front inside cover.
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INTRODUCTION

The 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide 

The Voting Assistance Guide (VAG) is a compilation of

absentee voting regulations, laws, deadlines, and

procedures. The Guide is the primary source of information

for citizens covered by the Uniformed and Overseas

Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) who seek to

understand the procedures for registering to vote, requesting

a ballot, and voting in their state or territory of legal

residence. Chapter One gives a general overview of the

Voting Assistance Officer position and responsibilities.

Chapter Two discusses the absentee voting process for

UOCAVA voters. Chapter Three contains state-by-state

procedures for both military and overseas voters. The

Appendices provide additional reference materials.

Voting Assistance Officers (VAO) and persons who provide

assistance to citizens covered under the UOCAVA should

become familiar with this Guide, forms, and available

assistance and resources. 

Purpose and Scope

The Voting Assistance Guide is designed to act as a manual

for both Voting Assistance Officers and individual citizens

covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act (UOCAVA). Its purpose is to help facilitate

voting by UOCAVA citizens in U.S. primary, run-off,

special, and general elections during 2008 and 2009,

whether by absentee ballot or in person at the polls. 

The appearance of external internet links in this Guide does

not constitute endorsement by the United States Federal

Government, United States Department of Defense or the

Federal Voting Assistance Program of the linked web sites,

or the information, products or services contained therein.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program does not exercise

any editorial control over the information you may find at

these locations.

The Uniformed and Overseas 

Citizens Absentee Voting Act

(UOCAVA)

The Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

in the Department of Defense, is responsible for

administering the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) (42 USC Sec. 1973ff) on

behalf of the Secretary of Defense, who is the Presidential

designee for the Federal functions of the law. 

The UOCAVA allows the following U.S. citizens to vote

absentee:

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

duty) and merchant marine, 

 Their family members, and

 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, inside or outside the United States.

U.S. citizens residing outside the United States and its

territories 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. 

The UOCAVA covers over six million potential voters

worldwide. 

The UOCAVA requires states and territories to allow the

groups listed above 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. 

The UOCAVA requires each Federal department and agency

with personnel covered by the UOCAVA to have a voting

assistance program. The FVAP biennial Voting Action Plan

and the Department of Defense Directive 1000.4 establish

policy and guidelines for carrying out an effective voting

assistance program. More information on the UOCAVA can

be found in Appendix A.

FVAP Mission and Goals

The goals of the Federal Voting Assistance Program

(FVAP) and military and civilian VAOs worldwide are 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, and 

 promote effectiveness and efficiency in the

administration of the Uniformed and Overseas

Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).

In carrying out the responsibilities of the UOCAVA, the

FVAP provides information and materials to UOCAVA

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, Standard Form 76

(FPCA, SF 76) which is accepted by all 50 states, the

District of Columbia and the U.S. territories, and serves as

both an application for voter registration and/or a request
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for an absentee ballot, and the production and worldwide

distribution of print, broadcast and electronic voter

education and information services. 

The FVAP strives to simplify the registration and absentee

voting process while maintaining its integrity by developing

and maintaining working relationships with the 50 states,

the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and other

Federal government agencies.

FVAP Has Many Resources

Absentee voters and Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs)

have available to them the following resources: 

 www.fvap.gov - provides an overview of the FVAP as

well as electronic access to many of the materials

listed in this section. In addition, the site provides

election information, access to the online FPCA, and

links to state government home pages and other sites

with election information and results.

 Contact the FVAP - VAOs, UOCAVA citizens and

local election officials may contact the FVAP directly

via email, telephone or fax. The email address is

vote@fvap.ncr.gov. The toll-free numbers in the U.S.

are 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

cover and on the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov. The

fax number is (703) 696-1352.

 Electronic Alternatives to the “By-Mail” Absentee

Voting Process - Electronic Transmission Service

(ETS) - faxes (and emails) of election materials

(FPCAs, blank ballots, voted ballots, 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 ETS

procedures vary from state to state, refer to the state

pages in Chapter Three for details. 

If electronic transmission is allowed by the state or

territory, the FVAP recommends faxing using the

following numbers: (703) 693-5527; DSN (military)

223-5527 or 1-800-368-8683. International toll-free

fax numbers are listed on the inside back cover. If

emailing is allowed, the citizen should email voting

materials directly to the local election official. If the

citizen is unable to access the local election official’s

email address, he or she may email the voting

materials (along with the transmittal sheet provided in

appendix B) via the Electronic Transmission Service

to: ets@fvap.ncr.gov. If a citizen experiences

technical problems when faxing or emailing the FPCA

or ballot to the Electronic Transmission Service, he or

she may contact the FVAP (see “Contact the FVAP”

above).

After faxing or emailing, most states request that the

citizen mail the original completed and signed FPCA

or voted ballot to the local election official. (See

Electronic Transmission of Election Materials in

Appendix B.)

 DoD Voting Information Center (VIC) - an

automated telephone system maintained and operated

by the FVAP. The Voting Information Center (VIC)

provides a 24 hour recorded service with information on

current and upcoming elections and the ability to

transfer to the office of incumbent U.S. Senators, U.S.

Representatives, State Governors and State Chief

Election Officials. 

The VIC also serves as a means for all VAOs to

communicate with their Service Voting Action Officer

and civilian VAOs to communicate with the

Department of State Voting Action Officer. 

The VIC can be reached toll-free in the U.S. at 1-800-

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

commercial (703) 588-1584 or by using the

international toll-free numbers listed on the inside

back cover of this Guide and on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.gov. To access the full capabilities of the

VIC, callers must use a touch-tone phone.

 Voting News Releases - time-sensitive periodic news

releases that inform and educate VAOs and UOCAVA

citizens about the latest critical information on election

dates, absentee registration, ballot request, and voting

procedures. 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 events. 

Voting news releases are sent directly via email to

VAOs. Anyone can request the releases simply by

sending an email to vote@fvap.ncr.gov. Persons on

this list will also receive the Voting Information News

(see Voting Information News on the next page).

Releases are also available on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.gov.
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 Voting Information News (VIN) - a monthly

newsletter published by the FVAP, which contains upto-date articles and information on elections, absentee

registration and voting procedures, a “To Do” list for

VAOs, and other voting related matters that may affect

UOCAVA citizens. The newsletter is sent to all civilian

and military VAOs by email or regular mail. Anyone

can request the VIN by simply sending an email to

vote@fvap.ncr.gov. Persons on this list will also

receive Voting News Releases. Current and back

issues are also available on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.gov.

 Training - FVAP conducts in-person workshops for

training VAOs at various locations around the globe.

The training highlights instructions for completing the

forms, responsibilities of the VAO and the resources

available to conduct a successful voting assistance

program. There are two slightly different 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. These train-the

trainer workshops enable VAOs to provide additional

local training. The FVAP also provides workshops

twice a month at the headquarters office in Washington

D.C. Contact the FVAP for dates and locations. 

A training workshop presentation is available for

VAOs at the FVAP’s website. VAOs should check the

FVAP website at www.fvap.gov for updates on other

learning opportunities.

 Election Dates and Motivational Posters - The 2008

Election Dates poster lists the dates for Federal office

and state primaries, runoff elections and the general

election. In addition, this poster has a place at the

bottom for the VAO’s name, telephone number and

email address. VAOs should display the poster

prominently so individuals will know how to contact

them. Election dates by state and by month are

available in Appendix I. Check the state election

website or the FVAP website for updates.

To help promote voter awareness and stimulate

interest in voting, the FVAP provides posters that

contain a motivational message obtained from the

FVAP Slogan Contest.

Military VAOs receive these posters through their

normal distribution channels (see Appendix H).

Overseas citizens can obtain posters directly from the

FVAP. These posters ar e also available for

d o w n l o a d i n g f r o m t h e F VA P w eb s i t e a t

www.fvap.gov. 

 Get Out the Vote Campaign. - Produced by the

FVAP, in cooperation with The Advertising Council,

this campaign consists of motivational public service

announcements encouraging U.S. citizens worldwide

to register and vote and stay active in the process.

These are available in print, audio, and video formats

for use by state and local officials, as well as by VAOs

in local media worldwide. Call the FVAP or visit the

FVAP website for more details (see the inside front

cover for contact information).
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CHAPTER ONE

VOTING ASSISTANCE OFFICERS - 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO (AND NOT DO)

I. The Voting Assistance Officer

As a Voting Assistance Officers (VAO), you aid in ensuring

that citizens understand their voting rights and how to

register and vote absentee under the Uniformed and

Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA - See

Appendix A). The act requires each Federal department and

agency with personnel covered by the UOCAVA to have a

voting assistance program. The Federal Voting Assistance

Program’s (FVAP) biennial Voting Action Plan and the

Department of Defense Directive 1000.4 (link available on

the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov) establish policy and

guidelines for carrying out an effective voting assistance

program. 

Whether you are a Civilian or a Military VAO, or a voting

assistance volunteer of a U.S. citizens organization

overseas, you are critical to the success of these programs.

You are responsible for providing accurate nonpartisan

voting information and assistance.

The U.S. Uniformed Services have an extensive chain of

command, which provides support for their VAOs. The

Department of State offers voting assistance through its

embassy and consulate VAOs to all U.S. citizens outside the

United States. In addition, 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 living abroad. 

A. Voting Assistance Officers - What are 

your responsibilities?

As a successful VAO, you engage in the following

activities:

 Explore the FVAP website (www.fvap.gov) and how

the program can assist you. 

 Become familiar with your organization or service

voting websites.

 Review the FVAP biennial Voting Action Plan and use

it as a timeline during the election year (found online

at www.fvap.gov).

 Become familiar with this Guide. (In addition to the

FVAP website, this is your primary source of

reference.)

 Learn the absentee voting process (see Chapter Two

for more information).

 Attend a VAO training workshop. Workshops are

offered in the Washington, D.C. area twice a month

and at military installations and Department of State

locations worldwide. Contact the FVAP or SVAOs for

a schedule.

You may also complete E-Learning/Online Training. If

unable to attend an in-person workshop, training may

be completed online at www.fvap.gov b y

downloading the workshop slides or requesting an elearning training CD. Further instruction is provided

on the FVAP website (www.fvap.gov).

 Introduce yourself! Let people know you are available

as a resource. Tell them how and where they can reach

you. 

 Keep current by signing up to receive press releases

and the monthly Voting Information News (VIN - both

are available online). The VIN will help you get started

immediately with things “To Do This Month.” Email

vote@fvap.ncr.gov with your email address if you

wish to receive it via email, or provide your full name

and mailing address in the body of the email message

to receive it by standard mail, or you can do both.

 Organize a local Voting Assistance Plan. (see

Implementing an Effective Voting Assistance Plan in

section II.A.)

 Review and/or create a “Continuity Folder.” (see

Continuity of Your Voting Assistance Program in

section II.B.)

Specific responsibilities for carrying out a successful voting

assistance program are found in sections I.B for civilian

VAOs and in section I.C for military VAOs.

B. Civilian Voting Assistance Officers

Many U.S. citizen organizations and corporations outside

the U.S. have designated a Voting Assistance Officer

(VAO) for a two-year federal election cycle tenure. This

VAO will serve as an organization's primary point of

contact to work with the FVAP to carry out an effective

voting assistance effort for the 2008-09 election years and

establish continuity for future election years.

The FVAP provides the necessary materials for organizing

and directing the organization's voting assistance program.

Those materials include a 2008-09 Voting Action and

Information Support Plan (outlining a schedule of action for
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the election year), the FVAP voting news releases and the

monthly newsletter, all the forms, advertising, and any other

essential materials for an effective voting assistance

program.

Civilian VAO responsibilities include the 

following:

 Expand citizen outreach within the local community to

include direct contact with civic groups, American

Chambers of Commerce, colleges and universities,

and similar organizations.

 Serve as coordinator for FVAP on-site workshops.

 Plan and ensure 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.

 Conduct non-partisan voter registration drives.

Overseas Citizens’ Voters’ Week, June 28-July 7,

2008, is an excellent time to get the word out, as U.S.

citizens gather for Independence Day activities.

 Ensure delivery of FPCAs to overseas U.S. citizens by

August 15, 2007.

 Remind voters to include email address, phone and fax

numbers on the FPCA so that it is easier for local

election officials to contact them.

 Announce through various media during Absentee

Voting Week (October 12-18, 2008) that voters

should return their voted ballot immediately upon

receiving it. If overseas voters have not received their

requested regular state ballot by this week (or earlier

based on location), they should use the Federal WriteIn Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

 Submit an activity summary to the Director, the FVAP,

by January 2009, on the voter outreach efforts

conducted during the election year, including good

ideas and lessons learned.

C. Military Voting Assistance Officers

Installation Voting Assistance Officer 

responsibilities

Each Installation Commanding Officer (CO) has the overall

responsibility for the operation of a successful voting

assistance program within the command. The CO must

appoint an officer to act as Installation Voting Assistance

Officer (IVAO) to organize and direct the installation’s

voting assistance program. The command’s IVAO will

ensure that each subordinate unit and organization appoints,

in writing, an officer, senior civilian employee or noncommissioned 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 2008-09 command voting assistance

program. 

IVAO 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 (including tenant organizations), establish

communications with these VAOs, and provide necessary

materials and support.

If an FVAP workshop is scheduled for the installation, the

CO should open the session. The IVAO will coordinate the

workshop with all installation organizations as well as those

surrounding installations. COs should make transportation

available to take IVAOs and unit VAOs to the FVAP

workshop held nearby. 

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

these individuals of current registration and voting

procedures and the importance of voting.

The following officials are also involved in carrying out the

voting assistance program: 

 Commanding Officer — The CO must emphasize the

voting program in staff meetings, other command

meetings, briefings and daily communications with

those on the installation. He or she must communicate

support of the program and encourage staff

participation and involvement throughout the

command.

 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 (August 31-September 7, 2008) and

Absentee Voting Week (October 12-18, 2008).

 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 is required by Federal law to
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periodically review organization voting assistance

programs to ensure compliance with DoD and Service

directives and regulations.

 Personnel/Human Resources Officer — This officer

ensures that all newly reporting personnel and

naturalized U.S. citizens are provided FPCAs and

VAO assistance in submitting change of address

information to their local election office.

 Chaplain — As a respected member and leader in the

military community, the chaplain can be of help in

disseminating reminders and 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, Federal absentee

voting forms, and other voting program informational

materials. Sufficient amounts of these materials should

be available for each member of the organization/unit,

their voting-age dependents, and new personnel. 

 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 participation in

Armed Forces Voters Week activities (August 31-

September 7, 2008) and Absentee Voters Week

(October 12-18, 2008).

VAOs should remember to engage the many organizations

and social networks that perform local service functions

such as:

 Spouses’ 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 Noncommissioned 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.

Unit Voting Assistance Officer responsibilities

Unit Voting Assistance Officers (VAO) 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 VAOs provide their personnel and their

family members.

The Unit VAO has the most contact with voters. Unit VAOs

should do the following: 

 Remind members of the unit to include an email

address, phone and fax numbers on the FPCA so that it

is easier for local election officials to contact the

members.

 Post notices on bulletin boards and in high-traffic

areas motivating people to register and vote. 

 Plan and ensure that members of the unit, including

eligible family members, are informed of current

registration and voting procedures and the importance

of participating in the democratic process.

 Conduct non-partisan voter registration drives. Armed

Forces Voters Week (August 31-September 7, 2008)

and Absentee Voting Week (October 12-18, 2008),

are excellent times to get the word out, as U.S. citizens

gather for Independence Day activities.

 Ensure delivery of FPCAs to unit members by August

15, 2008.

 Announce through various media during Absentee

Voting Week (October 12-18, 2008) that voters

should return their voted ballot immediately upon

receiving it. If unit members have not received their

requested regular state ballot by this week (or earlier

based on location), they should use the Federal WriteIn Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

 Ensure there is an adequate supply of voting materials

on hand for year-round registration, absentee ballot

requests, and change of address requests for members

moving or changing assignment location.

 Remind members in the organization that have

received the FVAP Post Election Survey to complete it

and return it immediately.

II. Your Voting Assistance Plan

A. Implementing an Effective Voting 

Assistance Plan

As the Military and Embassy/Consulate Voting Assistance

Officer (VAO), you have the important responsibility of

providing accurate, nonpartisan voting information and

assistance to the individual who wants to register and vote.

By creating and following a voting action plan, you can be

more effective. 

Tips for developing an effective Voting 

Assistance Plan: 

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

 Help U.S. citizens to register and request a ballot.

 Encourage them to learn about the candidates and the

issues and to vote.

 Distribute all voting materials and information in a

timely manner.
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 Be sure your installation directory has your contact

information for referrals.

 Keep your voting continuity folder (see section II.B)

up-to-date by putting all localized events and activities

and public affairs notices in the folder. This will

ensure your successor receives a quick orientation of

his or her voting responsibilities upon your departure.

 Make certain you have an adequate supply of forms

for each person for whom you are responsible. This

includes a sufficient supply to cover eligible family

members, changes of address, deployments, and new

arrivals to your section of responsibility. 

 Hold a voting information briefing or voter

registration drive for the citizens you are responsible

for assisting.

 Display the 2008 Election Dates and motivational

posters. Include your contact information at the bottom

of the poster.

 Ensure that you are on the distribution list for the

FVAP News Release and the Voting Information News

newsletter and distribute this information widely.

Copy and post information from the newsletter and

make it available to your local media for coverage.

FVAP highly encourages the duplication and

redistribution of these publications. The VIN is

available by email, mail, and online. News Releases

are available by email and online at www.fvap.gov.

Get added to the distribution list by sending an email

with “subscribe” in the subject line to

vote@fvap.ncr.gov. 

 Make an extra effort to contact younger citizens (18 -

24 year age- group). This group has statistically shown

lower voter participation. Don’t forget shift workers. If

you are an overseas VAO, include American

organizations, associations and corporations in your

absentee voting activities. If you are a military VAO,

include tenant organizations, especially National

Guard and Reserve units. Also, remember to include

clubs and organizations to which family members may

belong.

 Duplicate and circulate copies of the “Frequently

Asked Questions for Uniformed Service Members”

(Appendix C) and “Frequently Asked Questions for

Overseas Citizens,” (Appendix D). Both are also

available on the FVAP website.

 Utilize the motivational “Get Out The Vote” Public

Service Announcements in print, audio, and video

format in local media. Contact FVAP for copies.

 Contact the FVAP if you cannot find answers locally

or through your Service Voting Action Officer.

 Attend a local FVAP workshop and utilize the online

training (slide presentation) at www.fvap.gov. 

 Send your good ideas and lessons learned to your

Department of State or Service Voting Action Officer.

Contact information is available on the inside front

cover of this Guide.

 Complete and submit the survey from the FVAP after

the 2008 election as soon as possible. If you did not

receive one, you may submit your own feedback by

contacting the FVAP staff anytime. 

B. Continuity of Your Organizations 

Voting Assistance Program

The Continuity Folder

Often members of the Uniformed Services and employees

of Federal agencies, Embassies/Consulates, and

international organizations and corporations, move in and

out of VAO assignments in the normal course of their job

rotations. VAOs taking on the voting program for the first

time enter their VAO job with little understanding of what

they are required to do. For this reason, the FVAP stresses

the importance of creating and maintaining a voting

continuity folder for both your reference and for passing on

to successors.

Your continuity folder should provide basic details on

absentee voting procedures and contain anything that may

help your backup or successor perform successfully. The

continuity folder should also provide the VAO with a quick

orientation of his or her voting responsibilities within an

organization and Service. It should indicate the duties that

will meet the organization’s absentee voting needs.

Your voting continuity files can be in the form of a physical

notebook, file folders, or even an online community folder

(electronic version). It is important that the folder, in

whatever format, be made readily available to potential

VAOs and assistants. The Service websites are a great

resource when updating or constructing your continuity

folder/files. 

What should your Continuity Folder Contain?

 List of persons who will be assisting you.
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 Contact information of your backup or possible

successor who will continue the program when you are

not available.

 Absentee voting forms: the Federal Post Card

Application, Standard Form 76 (FPCA, SF 76); the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, Standard Form 186

(FWAB SF 186); copies of the online FPCA and

FWAB

 Current Voting Assistance Guide

 Recent Voting Information News and Voting News

Releases

 VAO Designation Letter

 Election Dates Calendar

 Service or Organization Reporting Requirement

Materials

 Current State Department or Service guidance

(directive, instruction, order, etc.).

 Voting Action Plan (as applicable)

 DoD Directives such as 1000.4. (Federal Voting

Assistance Program) and 1344.10 (Political Activities

by Members of the Armed Forces in Active Duty).

Copy of the Hatch Act, Title 5 U.S.C. Sec. 7321 (for

Federal Employees overseas)

 Voting assistance election website links

 VAO local phone and email contact list to include

contact information for VAOs in other units, services,

organizations and installations near you for future

voting assistance activities

 VAOs located stateside: Local county election official

contact information to refer local military members for

assistance

 Training materials from workshops

 Clippings of local media coverage of your program or

election news.

 Voting assistance good ideas and lessons learned

 Recent email messages from Service Voting Action

Officer (SVAO), installation VAO (IVAO) or the

FVAP

 Information and motivational handouts (available at

www.fvap.gov)

 Miscellaneous emails addressing problem solving and

other issues of concern

Many of these materials are available through your normal

service supply chain, the Installation Voting Assistance

Officer, Service Voting Action Officer or the FVAP. You

may also download voting assistance materials from the

FVAP website at www.fvap.gov under "Voting Assistance

Tools." 

C. Do you have a Good Idea or Lesson 

Learned?

The FVAP supports and encourages developing, collecting,

sharing and implementing good ideas and lessons learned

regarding the absentee voting process, this Guide, and other

FVAP voting materials. The objectives are to:

 Enhance lines of communication among VAOs at all

levels 

 Facilitate global sharing of good ideas and lessons

learned from successes and mistakes

 Enable local organizational voting assistance programs

to tailor and implement the good ideas and lessons

learned.

An Absentee Voting Good Idea is an idea that has proven to

be helpful to the citizens for whom you are responsible for

providing assistance, and helpful to you in the performance

of your duties. Good Ideas are also processes and

procedures that have produced excellent results within an

organization and have contributed significantly to the

mission of your Voting Assistance Program.

Send your good ideas and lessons learned to your State

Department or Service Voting Action Officer (contact

information on the inside cover) using the guidelines

provided below.

Overseas citizen organization VAOs and individuals may

submit their good ideas directly to the FVAP via email,

vote@fvap.ncr.gov. The good ideas from each of the

Services are displayed on the FVAP website at

www.fvap.gov. Good ideas and lessons learned are also

disseminated through the Voting Information News.

After each Federal election year, the Services submit an

after-action report that includes their good ideas. FVAP

encourages VAOs to replicate these practices in their voting

plan for implementing during the election year. 
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Guidance for Submitting Good Ideas and 

Lessons Learned

VAO sources of information used to generate good ideas

and lessons learned may include, but are not limited to, the

following:

 Personal experiences as a VAO

 Assessments, audits, and appraisals

 Training evaluations

 Operational Readiness Reviews

 Critiques, analyses, and investigations

 Process improvement initiatives

 VAO training

 Voting activities such as registration drives

A good idea or lessons learned should contain four basic

elements:

 A clear statement of the idea or lesson

 A background summary of how the idea was

developed or the lesson was learned

 Benefits of using the idea or lesson (improvements,

accomplishments, etc.) and suggestion how the idea or

lesson may be used or adapted in the future

 Your contact information

D. Post Election Survey

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 any aspect

of the program with the FVAP at any time. 

III. Voting Assistance Officers and 

Voters

A. Restrictions on Distributing Partisan 

Information

As the VAO, you may provide only non-partisan voting

procedures and information. You are not to distribute any

literature from candidates, political parties, 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, quasi-religious or ideological movement,

fraternal organization, political organization, or

commercial venture, or (b) be associated with the

solicitation of votes in a political election.” 

Military VAOs also should refer to DoD Directive 1344.10

“Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces on

Active Duty.” Links to these directives are available online

at www.fvap.gov. VAOs should report any irregularities in

the voting process to their department or agency

headquarters VAO.

Federally employed VAOs should refer to the Hatch Act,

Title 5 U.S.C. Sec. 7321 (link available at www.fvap.gov).

B. Providing Information on Candidates

It is your responsibility to inform citizens about the

procedures to follow in order to register and vote. It is the

citizens’ responsibility to obtain information about

candidates and issues. However, you can give advice on

locating information. 

You may refer citizens to the following general sources to

obtain information:

 The World Wide Web 

 National and hometown newspapers

 Magazines
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 Radio

 Television

 Information obtained directly from the political party

and campaign committee offices supporting a

particular political candidate or proposal. 

 English language newspapers and periodicals

published overseas may also include information

about candidates and issues. 

 State Election Sites (links available from the FVAP

website) also provide information on candidates.

Other sources of information about elections and candidates

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).

The two major political parties in the United States

(Democratic and Republican) have organized groups in

many countries throughout the world. Further information

concerning overseas political activities by either party may

be obtained by contacting their umbrella organizations

Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad International.

These and other groups of U.S. citizens provide nonpartisan assistance for registration and voting.
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CHAPTER TWO

REGISTERING, REQUESTING A BALLOT, AND VOTING

I. Requirements for Voting and 

Establishing Voting Residence

A. Citizenship and Age

All states and territories prescribe 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-year-old to vote

in primary elections if he or she will be 18 by the date

of the general election.

B. Voting Residence

Elections in the United States are run by state and local

election officials. One must have a legal voting residence

address in a state or territory to vote in U.S. elections.

The issue of voting residence can be complex, depending

on individual circumstances. 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. Providing as much information as

possible to these officials on the Federal Post Card

Application, Standard Form 76(FPCA, SF 76) is critical to

successful registration and ballot request.

Overseas Citizens: A citizen outside the United States (not

affiliated with the Uniformed Services) votes in the state or

territory where he or she 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 voter’s intent to return to that state or

territory may not be certain. 

Military Citizens: For members of the Uniformed Services

and their family members, in most states the legal voting

residence is defined as where the citizen has, or has had,

physical presence at the location and where there is 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 advising

citizens of their proper voting residence or registration

status should consult legal counsel.

C. Questions to Help Determine Correct 

Voting Residence

Asking citizens the following questions may help you

advise on voting residence:

 Where have you registered to vote?

 Where have you voted?

 What state or territory has issued you a driver’s

license, any other license or identification card?

 Where is your motor vehicle registered?

 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 are you a member of any organization?

II. The Basic Absentee Voting 

Process

The absentee voting process permits citizens covered by the

UOCAVA, who will be away from their local polling places

on election day, to register, request a ballot, and vote

through the mail or an alternative method. Absentee voters

should request ballots at least 60 days before the election

whenever possible to allow enough by-mail transit time.

The following is the basic absentee voting process for

citizens covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). Refer to page 14 for an

illustration of the absentee voting process.

 Step 1: A citizen must register to vote in his or her

state of legal residence. In order to register and/or vote

absentee as an eligible U.S. citizen, he or she must

carefully, legibly and accurately complete a Federal

Post Card Application (FPCA) and submit it to the

proper election official. State-specific instructions for

completing the FPCA are contained in Chapter Three.

 Step 2: The local election official, once receiving the

form, will process the FPCA to determine if the citizen

meets the jurisdiction’s residency requirements. The

local election official will contact the voter if there are

any questions during the process or if the form is not

acceptable. For this reason, it is critical for the citizen

to provide an email address and other contact

information on the FPCA. 
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THE BASIC ABSENTEE VOTING PROCESS

Step 1

Citizen completes and mails the

Federal Post Card Application Form (SF-76)

* 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 2

Local Election Official approves Registration request or

requests further information

Step 3

Local Election Official mails absentee ballot*

Step 4

Citizen votes and mails the absentee ballot to the

Local Election Official in time to meet state deadlines
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 Step 3: The Local Election Official sends the blank

ballot to the citizen.

 Step 4: Upon receipt of the ballot, the citizen records

his or her vote, and returns the ballot as soon as

possible to ensure the state’s ballot receipt deadline is

met.

III. Registering to Vote and 

Requesting a Ballot

The Federal Post Card Application, Standard Form 76

(FPCA, SF 76) is used as an absentee voter registration

application and as a request for an absentee ballot. Chapter

Three addresses specific registration requirements and

information for each state and territory. 

A. How to Determine Registration Status

Voter registration can be affected or cancelled for several

reasons. (Chapter Three provides state and territory

provisions on cancellation of registration for not voting.)

In some states, registration is not necessary to vote. To

ensure registration, the citizen should apply early. 

The following questions could help the citizen determine

his or her current registration: 

 Are you registered to vote?

 Where and when did you register?

 Where and when have you voted? 

 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?

Some states have voter verification websites. The FVAP

website, www.fvap.gov, provides links to “State Voter

Registration Verification Websites” where the voter can

find out if his or her state provides this online service. Also,

the FVAP can help individuals by contacting the citizen’s

local election official for registration status.

B. How to Register and Request a Ballot 

If the citizen is away from his or her legal voting residence,

he or she must follow the guidelines of his or her state or

territory for voting absentee. Chapter Three describes these

requirements in detail. Citizens and VAOs are urged to

note deadlines carefully. These dates vary from state to

state.

To register or request a ballot, the citizen uses the Federal

Post Card Application, Standard Form 76 (FPCA, SF 76). 

The FPCA is a postage-paid (within U.S. postal system,

including APO and FPO addresses and U.S. Embassies and

Consulates) postcard for use by absentee voters covered

under the UOCAVA. The FPCA acts as a single form to

serve most states and territories both as an absentee voter

registration application and an absentee ballot request

(where registration is required). This section contains

general guidelines and instructions for using the FPCA.

(See Illustration of the FPCA in Appendix F.) 

1. Where to Get it: The FVAP pre-positions the FPCA

throughout the world at military bases, U.S. Embassies and

Consulates, election organizations, and corporations. Most

states and territories also accept the online FPCA form (see

number 4 of the OFPCA below) which is available on the

FVAP website at www.fvap.gov. 

As the Voting Assistance Officer (VAO), you should make

FPCAs available to everyone you assist. By January 15th of

each calendar year, FPCAs should be delivered to eligible

voters and their voting age dependents. Remember to

provide persons joining your organization throughout the

year with an FPCA. In addition, FPCAs should be provided

to citizens outside the U.S. by August 15th of evennumbered years and to citizens within the U.S. by

September 15th of even-numbered years. Remind voters

to send in a new FPCA each time they move. FPCAs and

other voting materials should be available to you through

your normal distribution channels. Your organization or

Service Voting Action Officer will assist you with ordering

these (see inside front cover for contact information).

2. Completing the FPCA: In order to register and/or

request an absentee ballot, the eligible U.S. citizen must

carefully, legibly and accurately complete an FPCA.

Instructions and required registration fields vary from state

to state and are detailed in Chapter Three. 

3. State and Local Treatment of the FPCA: In most 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.

Some states require submission of a state registration form

for permanent registration. Usually the local election

official will send this form with the ballot. Refer to Chapter

Three.

4. Online FPCA (OFPCA): The OFPCA is an online

alternative to the card stock FPCA, so voters will not miss

the opportunity to register or make a timely request for a

ballot. Appendix F provides a hardcopy of the OFPCA and

provides general instructions for its use. Unlike the

postage-paid (in U.S. Mails) cardstock FPCA, users of

the OFPCA must affix postage on the envelope before

mailing the form. Also note that the OFPCA consists of

one page; the backside of the card stock FPCA (general

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All states and territories, with the exception of Guam,

accept the OFPCA. 

The form can be printed blank or filled-in online before

printing out, then signed, dated, placed in an envelope with

the proper postage and mailed to the appropriate local

election official. Additional instructions are included

online. A hardcopy of the OFPCA is available in Appendix

F. 

A pre-paid envelope template (for U.S. Mails including

APO and FPO addresses) is found online at www.fvap.gov. 

5. Deadline for Submitting the FPCA: Some states have

two deadlines: one for registered voters to request a ballot

and an earlier deadline for nonregistered voters to register

and request a ballot. Refer to Chapter Three for details.

As the VAO, you should urge every citizen to submit the

FPCA as early as possible so that the election official has

time for processing and ensures time for delivery and return

of voted ballot.

6. Submitting the FPCA: In all states and territories, one

FPCA can be used to request both primary and general

election ballots for Federal offices for an entire calendar

year or longer. The UOCAVA has been amended to extend

the effective period of the FPCA through two regularly

scheduled general elections for Federal office. However,

due to the transient nature of many UOCAVA citizens,

FVAP continues to recommend that each citizen submit

an FPCA to his or her state of legal residence in

January of each year and again each time there is a

change in the citizen’s mailing address. 

An individual may know he or she is returning to the states

after a short period of time. The FPCA may be used to

request ballots for 1) only the next election for federal

offices, or 2) only one calendar year. Block 6 of the FPCA

should be used to designate these requests.

The citizen and Voting Assistance Officers should carefully

review the FPCA before submission to ensure that it is

completed according to state guidelines, instructions and

requirements in Chapter Three. The citizen should obtain a

notary/witness signature if the state requires it, read the

Affirmation in Block 7 of the FPCA, and sign and date in

the space provided. The citizens should also make sure that

he or she is submitting the FPCA to the correct jurisdiction.

Refer to “Where to Send It” in each state section in Chapter

Three. 

7. Mailing the FPCA: The citizen should mail the FPCA in

sufficient time to comply with all state or territory

registration/ballot request deadlines. The citizen should also

ensure that he or she allows enough time to receive, vote,

and return an absentee ballot in time for it to be counted.

Instructions for mailing the FPCA are illustrated on pages

21 and 22 of this Chapter.

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 or Diplomatic Post Office (DPO). Those that have

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

post office or DPO where it will be mailed with no postage

required. 

The FPCA may also be sent postage-free through the

diplomatic pouch at embassies and consulates. However,

the diplomatic pouch may not have a regular pick-up

schedule. If the citizen is mailing election materials from

overseas and does not have access to a U.S. Embassy/

Consulate or an APO/FPO/DPO address, the citizen should

affix the proper postage necessary to get the materials from

that country into the U.S. postal system. The overseas

citizen who is using the foreign country’s postal service

should write “USA” at the bottom of the address on the

envelope. Consular officers at embassies or consulates can

provide additional mailing advice for citizens.

In some cases it might be better to pay for either local

country international mail or private air courier services.

Private air couriers may not accept a Post Office Box

number and may require a physical address of the local

election official. If Chapter Three does not list a physical

address for the citizen’s voting jurisdiction, the citizen may

be able to obtain the physical address from the state election

website (available through www.fvap.gov), or the citizen

can contact the local election official directly to obtain a

physical address. (See FPCA Mailing Instructions

illustrated on pages 21 and 22 of this chapter.)

8. Electronic Transmission of the FPCA: Many states and

territories allow the electronic transmission (faxing or

emailing) of the FPCA under specific circumstances. Please

check Chapter Three to find out if this alternative is allowed

by the state and follow additional instructions provided in

Appendix B. Also, emailing instructions often are provided

on the state or county election website.

When faxing, the citizen should utilize the transmittal cover

sheet provided in Appendix B. After the citizen has

electronically transmitted the FPCA, he or she should

immediately mail the original to the local election official,

using the address found at the end of each state section in

Chapter Three, Section IV “Where to Send It.” Some states

require the original FPCA to be on file for the ballot to be

counted.

9. Problems Experienced in Processing FPCAs by Local

Election Officials: Redesign of the FPCA and 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 when processing the FPCA include the

following:
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— No signature

— 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

— FPCA received too late

— Required areas of FPCA not complete

— No Date-of-Birth given

— FPCA not witnessed or notarized (where

required)

As the Voting Assistance Officer (VAO), you can help

reduce these processing problems by advising citizens

about the proper way to complete an FPCA. Local election

officials must determine the citizen’s eligibility to vote

based solely on information provided on the FPCA, and if

there are questions or additional information required, they

need enough time and the correct local country contact

information (email, telephone, fax and/or mailing address)

to resolve the issue.

Ensure that the citizen completes the FPCA following the

instructions on the back of the form and especially the

specific instructions provided by the state of legal residence

in Chapter Three.

C. How to Assist If The Ballot Does Not 

Arrive

The Federal Write in Absentee Ballot, Standard Form 186

(FWAB, SF 186) is a backup “emergency” ballot available

for citizens covered under the Uniformed and Overseas

Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). (See Illustration

of the FWAB in Appendix G.)

The FWAB should be used when the election is rapidly

approaching and insufficient time exists for the citizen to

receive, vote and return his or her requested state ballot on

time.

In most cases the FWAB is only used to vote for Federal

offices (President/Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S.

Representative, Delegate or Resident Commissioner) in

general elections. 

Some states have expanded the use of the FWAB in

primary, run-off, and special elections or for offices other

than Federal offices. Some states also have expanded the

use of the FWAB by accepting the FWAB as a simultaneous

registration form and voted ballot. 

To learn more about the states that have adopted this

legislative best practice and how it is implemented see

specific state by state instructions in Chapter Three or visit

the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov.

Under certain circumstances the FVAP may enter into an ad

hoc agreement with a state or take legal action to allow

expanded use of the FWAB for a specific election. The

FVAP will notify you (the VAO) and the citizens regarding

any changes to the parameters governing the use of the

FWAB through the Voting Information News and voting

news releases. These are also available on the FVAP

website.

The FWAB should not be confused with the special write-in

absentee ballot provided by some states. The state write-in

ballot is generally voted early, usually 90 to 180 days before

the election and includes state offices. On the other hand,

the FWAB is a Federal form voted only by UOCAVA

citizens who have already requested and have not received

their regular state ballot before the election. 

The FWAB consists of the following (as illustrated in

Appendix G):

— Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot Instructions

— Voter’s Declaration/Affirmation

— Official Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot with

Security Envelope attached

— Mailing Envelope

1. Where to get it: The FVAP pre-positions the FWAB

throughout the world at military bases, embassies and

consulates, election organizations, and corporations. It is

also available online (OFWAB) for downloading at

www.fvap.gov. 

As the VAO, you should order and stock one FWAB for

each citizen for whom you are responsible. FWABs and

other voting materials, should be available to you through

your normal distribution channels. Your organization or

Service Voting Action Officer will assist you with ordering

these (See inside front cover for contact information).

2. Conditions for Using the FWAB: The FWAB 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:

 Be a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant

Marine (or eligible family member), or a U.S. citizen

overseas (includes APO/FPO addresses) who is absent
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from the place of residence where he or she is

otherwise qualified to vote during the general election, 

 Apply for a regular ballot, using the FPCA or other

application allowed by state law, early enough so that

the appropriate local election official receives the

request at least 30 days before the election or before

the ballot request deadline established by the state,

whichever is later, and

 Not have received the requested regular absentee

ballot from the state.

These provisions apply to all the states, the District of

Columbia, and the four U.S.territories covered by

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

(UOCAVA Appendix A). 

3. Recommendations for Submitting the FWAB: The

FVAP recommends that an overseas citizen who has not

received his or her requested state absentee ballot by the

25th day before the election complete and submit the

FWAB to his or her state local election official if he or she

has met each of the above requirements (See “Conditions

for Using the FWAB” Section 6.B). For stateside

Uniformed Service members and their families, the FVAP

recommends submitting the FWAB 10 days before the

election. This will help ensure timely receipt of their

absentee ballot for Federal offices. 

The FWAB must be received by the local election official

not later than the deadline for receipt of regular state

absentee ballots for that election under state or territory law.

If the citizen receives his or her regular state absentee ballot

after submitting the FWAB, he or she should vote and

return the ballot immediately. If the regular state absentee

ballot arrives by the deadline for receipt of absentee ballots,

the state will count the regular state absentee ballot instead

of the FWAB, as it will usually include more offices. The

ballot must be signed, dated and postmarked by the day of

the election.

As the Voting Assistance Officer (VAO), you should

encourage each citizen to vote and return his or her regular

state ballot regardless of its receipt date (up to and including

election day) because a state may allow late counting of

these ballots from overseas citizens.

4. Voter’s Declaration/Affirmation Completion

Instructions: In order for the FWAB to be processed by the

local election official, an eligible U.S. citizen must carefully

and accurately complete the Voter ’s Declaration

Affirmation before submitting it to the proper election

official. 

The FWAB is an official absentee ballot; therefore, the

voter must sign and date the Voter’s Declaration

Affirmation. If required by the state or territory, the voter

must sign and date in the presence of a notary or witness

being careful not to compromise the secrecy of the ballot

(See individual state requirements in Chapter Three.)

5. Completing the FWAB: The FWAB includes complete

instructions for marking and returning the ballot. 

If eligible to use this ballot, the citizen should indicate his

or her election choices for Federal offices in the general

election. To vote this blank write-in ballot, a citizen may

vote by writing in the candidate’s name or writing in the

name of a party affiliation. The citizen should not write his

or her name or other information on the ballot.

The FWAB is similar to state absentee ballots because it

also includes a security envelope for the voted ballot and a

transmittal (mailing) envelope.

The citizen should place only the voted ballot inside the

security envelope and seal it. The citizen should not write

on the outside of the security envelope. 

The citizen should place the security envelope, along with

the voter’s declaration affirmation, inside the transmittal

envelope for mailing.

To successfully vote and return a ballot, a citizen must

comply with ballot return deadlines and postmark

requirements. Correctly meeting all requirements and

deadlines will help ensure the ballot arrives in time to be

counted for each general election. Refer to the “Casting

Your Vote” section for each state in Chapter Three for

deadlines. 

6. Online FWAB (OFWAB): The OFWAB is an online

alternative to the FWAB. The same conditions that apply

for using the FWAB apply to the OFWAB (See Section

6.B). The OFWAB is provided as a convenience and as a

time-saving alternative when the citizen cannot get the

FWAB through other means, so that the citizen will not

miss the opportunity to vote. Unlike the postage-paid (in

U.S. Mails including APO and FPO addresses)

multipart stocked FWAB, the user of the OFWAB must

affix postage on the envelope before mailing the form.

All states and territories accept the OFWAB. 

The OFWAB Voter’s Declaration Affirmation can be filled

in online but must be printed out, signed, dated, placed in a

mailing envelope along with the sealed security envelope

containing the voted ballot with the proper postage and

mailed to the appropriate local election official. Additional

instructions are included online. Further Instructions for

using the online form are provided at www.fvap.gov.

Also available is a pre-paid (in U.S. Mails including APO

and FPO addresses) envelope template found online at

www.fvap.gov.

Appendix G provides a hardcopy of the OFWAB and

provides general instructions for its use. As the VAO, make

sure that the citizen completes the OFWAB following the

instructions included with the form and especially the

specific instructions provided by the state of legal residence

in Chapter Three.
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7. Mailing the FWAB: The FWAB 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 or Diplomatic Post

Office (DPO). Those that have access will accept the

FWAB and give it to the U.S. military post office or DPO

where it will be mailed with no postage required. 

Instructions for mailing the FWAB are illustrated at the end

of this chapter.

The FWAB may also be sent postage-free through the

diplomatic pouch at embassies and consulates. However,

the diplomatic pouch may not have a regular pick-up

schedule. Each citizen should contact the embassy or

consulate VAO to find out the best method to mail the

FWAB from his or her location or when the last diplomatic

pouch delivery will be made prior to an election. 

If the citizen is mailing election materials from overseas

and does not have access to a U.S. Embassy/Consulate or

an APO/FPO/DPO address, he or she should affix the

proper postage necessary to get the materials from that

country into the U.S. Postal System. International mail or

private air courier services may also be considered. The

overseas citizen who is using the foreign country’s postal

service should write “USA” at the bottom of the address on

the envelope. Consular officers at embassies or consulates

can provide additional mailing advice for citizens.

Important Note: When mailing the voted ballot, the

citizen should, if possible, ask the mail clerk to hand

stamp the ballot envelope so that a date is clearly visible.

The dated postmark will help ensure that the local

election official can make a proper determination of

timely mailing. Generally, if a state allows late counting

of ballots, the ballot envelope must have been signed

and dated, or postmarked on or before election day.

8. Electronic Transmission of the FWAB: Some states

and territories allow the electronic transmission (faxing or

emailing) of the voted absentee ballot under specific

circumstances. If so, the voted FWAB may also be

transmitted electronically. The voter should check Chapter

Three to find out if this is accepted by his or her state and

follow additional instructions provided in Appendix B.

Emailing instructions are often also provided on the state or

county election website.

When faxing, the citizen should utilize the transmittal cover

sheet provided in Appendix B, along with the Voter’s

Declaration Affirmation and the voted ballot.

After the citizen has electronically transmitted the voted

ballot (FWAB), he or she should immediately mail the

original to the local election official using the address found

at the end of each state section in Chapter Three, Section IV

“Where to Send It.” 

9. Reasons Why the FWAB May Not Be Counted:

Unless provided by state law, or special provisions have

been made, the FWAB will not be counted if: 

 It was submitted from within the United States from

persons other than members of the Uniformed

Services or the Merchant Marines (or eligible family

members) absent from their voting jurisdiction; or

 The voter's application for a regular absentee ballot

was received by the local election official less than 30

days prior to the election, or later than required by

state law for receipt of ballot request; or 

 The state also receives a properly cast regular state

absentee ballot from the voter by the state deadline for

counting; or

 It is not received by the local election official by the

state deadline for counting; or

 The transmittal envelope is not signed and dated, and

the required witness or notary signatures are not

included (see state requirements in Chapter Three).

It is very important for each voter to request his or her

absentee ballot as early as possible. The FVAP suggests

applying by submitting the FPCA in January each year to

ensure that all ballots for all elections held that year will be

received in a timely manner. 

D. 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. The state

special write-in absentee ballot should not be confused

with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

The eligibility requirements for use of this ballot are set by

the individual states. Generally, state special write-in

absentee ballots include state, local, and Federal offices.

States that provide a special write-in absentee ballot will

include instructions for requesting these in Chapter Three. 

IV. Other Ways to Register, 

Request 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 request an absentee ballot for the citizen;

however, under no circumstance may a person cast a ballot
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on behalf of another person. Refer to the appropriate state

or territory in Chapter Three 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. 

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.

Registering to vote at a new place of legal residence will

cancel the citizen’s registration at the previous residence

and may cause the voter to incur state or local tax liabilities

at the new residence. For the citizen who may be able to

choose to vote absentee in one state or territory or in person

in another, he or she should consider that there may be tax

consequences and other legal effects of changing voting

residence. The voter should consult legal counsel when

making these decisions.

If stateside, as the VAO, you should contact local election

officials where the installation is located, have available

telephone numbers and become familiar with local

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 local mail registration. These

states permit applicants to register by mailing a state

prescribed form in lieu of in-person registration. Many of

these forms are available online. The FVAP website

(www.fvap.gov) has links to state and territory election

websites.

Some localities operate local 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.

Electronic Transmission of Election Materials: When

transmitting voting materials, the mail may not allow for

the timely receipt and return of materials. Electronic

transmission (fax or email) may be an alternative. The voter

should refer to Chapter Three to determine if a state or

territory permits faxing or emailing of official voting

materials.

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 and the toll-free overseas fax numbers

listed on the inside back cover. 

The citizens should electronically transmit the FPCA or

ballot in private. If your assistance as a VAO is required,

your role is to perform these duties in an official capacity

and to protect the integrity of the electoral process and the

confidentiality of the voter and his or her vote. Most states

that permit electronic transmission 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 electronically

transmitting, 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 Three. 

Appendix B explains the electronic transmission process in

detail and contains a transmittal cover sheet which can be

duplicated for use when transmitting election materials to

election officials. 

V. Late Registration

Many members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, their

family members, 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. Some states have special

procedures to allow these persons to register and vote.

Chapter Three of this Guide includes information on those

states that 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 online version of this Guide at

www.fvap.gov or contact the local election official to see if

the state or territorial laws have changed to allow late

registration.
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Standard Form 76 (Rev. 2005)

(fold to outside)

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: 42 USC 1973ff, “Title 1 - Registration and Voting By

Absentee Uniformed Services Voters and Overseas Voters in Elections for

Federal Office.”

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: Serves as an application for registration and/or

request for absentee ballot for all persons covered by the Uniformed and

Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. 

DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to provide the necessary

information may keep the pertinent jurisdiction from processing this request

and may prevent you from voting absentee. 

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION.

Please use the Voting Assistance Guide for specific state-by-state

information when completing this form. Type or print legibly. Assistance

and information regarding the use and completion of this form, as well as

specific state information may be obtained from military Unit Voting

Assistance Officers, U.S. Embassy and Consular Voting Assistance Officers,

or organizations of U.S. citizens overseas and http://www.fvap.gov. 

Block 1. Place an X only in one block. Marking 1(c) generally means that you

were a resident of that state before departing the U.S. and your intent to

return at some time in the future is uncertain. Marking block 1(c) applies for

a Federal ballot only (if one is printed by the state).

Block 2. MY INFORMATION. Block 2d. RACE. This information is

requested from some states for statistical purposes by the Department of

Justice in their enforcement of the Voting Rights Act and the National Voter

Registration Act. See Voting Assistance Guide.

Block 3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS. Enter the complete legal

voting residence address (including county) where you ACTUALLY LIVED

in the state or territory. Your right to vote in your state and determination of

your voting precinct depend on the physical location of your residence while

you were in the state. DO NOT USE A POST OFFICE BOX NUMBER. In

an area with no street names, indicate route name and number and box

number. Also provide any additional information necessary to physically

describe your residence location. If you have never lived in the U.S., check

the Voting Assistance Guide for the states that allow you to vote using a

parent’s voting residence.

Block 4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS. Block 4a is the

complete mailing address where you are now living. If you have an alternate

address or an address of a mail forwarding service that delivers your mail

more quickly, enter that address in Block 4b. If your state allows absentee

ballots to be sent via e-mail or fax, check the appropriate box in Block 4c.

See Voting Assistance Guide. This form should be resubmitted every time

you change your mailing address.

Block 5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE. This is an optional

entry, however, this information is required by most states in order to vote in

primary elections. Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for any specific state

information required.

Block 6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

(1) Provide any information that may assist the local election official in

approving this application. It would be helpful if you provide the date you

last lived at the address in Block 3a. and if you list a name and telephone

number of a local contact in the event the local election official cannot

contact you and has a question concerning the application. 

(2) If you were previously registered to vote in a jurisdiction other than the

one in which you are applying, indicate “previously registered in (location).” 

(3) Submission of this form serves as a request to receive ballots for all

Federal elections held through the next two regularly scheduled general

elections. If you do not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you

may request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election for Federal

office by noting your choice in Block 6. (Depending on your state of

residence, you may also receive ballots for State and local offices during the

selected period as well.)

(4) If your state provides a special state write-in ballot and you are requesting

one, indicate the reason you are requesting a special write-in ballot or place a

sticker from the Voting Assistance Guide in this section.

Block 7. AFFIRMATION. Ensure that you read the oath, sign, and enter the

date you completed the form in the spaces provided. Not all states require a

witness or notary, and state laws vary regarding the voting of convicted

felons. Consult your state section of the Voting Assistance Guide or your

Voting Assistance Officer for your state’s requirements.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS. Fold and seal using the adhesive tabs so that

the local election official's address is on the outside. DO NOT STAPLE.



	

	
	



	


		
	



	
	


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(Voter name and current complete military or overseas mailing address) 

International airmail postage is required if not mailed in the U.S. Postal

System or APO/FPO System, or Diplomatic Pouch. 

PAR AVION

U.S. Postage Paid

39 USC 3406

OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOTING MATERIAL - FIRST CLASS MAIL 

NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IN THE U.S. MAIL - DMM 703.8.0 

TO:



  	 



      
  
  	


MAILING ENVELOPE: 

(After completion, fold to inside and seal before mailing.)

WARNING: Knowingly presenting false information in this application could result in criminal sanctions.

Standard Form 76 (Rev. 2005)

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

 (a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

 (b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

 (c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

 M  F MMDDY Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the 

address in Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY:  MAIL  FAX  EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other specific state 

instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (Required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. 

citizen residing outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if M M D D Y Y Y Y

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

(After completion, fold to inside and seal before mailing.)

WARNING: Knowingly presenting false information in this application could result in criminal sanctions.

Standard Form 76 (Rev. 2005)

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

 (a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

 (b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

 (c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

 M  F MMDDY Y Y Y — —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the 

address in Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY:  MAIL  FAX  EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other specific state 

instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (Required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. 

citizen residing outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if M M D D Y Y Y Y

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

Complete and sign the FPCA form following the specific

state requirements in Chapter 3.

Then...

Turn the FPCA over and,

Place current mailing

address here

Address FPCA to correct local election

official as indicated in the citizen's state

of residence in Chapter 3.

Then...

Turn the FPCA over again and,

Fold the form as indicated.

Then...remove the strips

to expose adhesive and

seal the FPCA on three sides.

Do not use staples.

Then mail.

FPCA Mailing Instructions

FROM:

(Voter name and current complete military or overseas mailing address) 

International airmail postage is required if not mailed in the U.S. Postal

System or APO/FPO System, or Diplomatic Pouch. 

PAR AVION

U.S. Postage Paid

39 USC 3406

OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOTING MATERIAL - FIRST CLASS MAIL 

NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IN THE U.S. MAIL - DMM 703.8.0 

TO:



	 

	






MAILING ENVELOPE: 
Registering, Requesting a Ballot, and Voting 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide

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WARNING: Knowingly presenting false information in this application could result in criminal sanctions. Standard Form 186 (Rev. 2005)

VOTER’s DECLARATION/AFFIRMATION - FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (FWAB) 

1.a. I AM (mark only one):

 A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

 A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

 A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

1.b. I ALSO REQUEST VOTER REGISTRATION (where permitted) 

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., III, 

etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

 M  F

MMDDY Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4b only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in Block 4a.)

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive future ballots. See instructions. Consult your state pages of the Voting Assistance Guide for other additional information 

requested.)

7. AFFIRMATION (Required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and 

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My application for a regular absentee ballot was mailed in time to be received by the local election official 30 days prior to this election, or the state deadline, whichever is later, and

6. I have not received the requested ballot, and 

7. I understand that if my regular absentee ballot is received by the local election official in time to be counted, that ballot will be counted and this write-in ballot will be voided, and

8. I have voted and sealed this ballot in private and have not allowed any person to observe the marking of this ballot, except for those authorized to assist voters under state or Federal law and I have not been influenced, and

9. I am a Uniformed Services member, or dependent, who is absent from my voting jurisdiction, or I am an overseas citizen and have submitted this ballot from outside the U.S., or my state has made special provisions to allow me to mail this 

ballot inside the U.S., and

10. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

11. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (CONTINUATION)

OFFICE CANDIDATE NAME or PARTY AFFILIATION

Standard Form 186 (20050822 Draft)

(Separate here)

Security envelope - DO NOT WRITE ON THIS ENVELOPE

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT

PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT

U.S. SENATOR*

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE/DELEGATE**/RESIDENT COMMISSIONER**

* Legal residents of the District of Columbia may vote only for President/Vice President and Delegate.

** Legal residents of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands may vote only for Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress.

ADDENDUM

Some states allow the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to be used by military and overseas civilian voters in elections other than general elections or for offices other 

than Federal offices. Consult your state section in the Voting Assistance Guide to determine your state's policy. If you are eligible to use this ballot to vote for offices/

candidates other than those listed above, please indicate in the spaces provided below, the office for which you wish to vote (for example: Governor, Attorney General,

Mayor, State Senator, etc.), and the name and/or party affiliation of the candidate for whom you wish to vote.

OFFICE CANDIDATE NAME or PARTY AFFILIATION

Standard Form 186 (Rev. 2005) (Use reverse side for additional space)

(Separate here)

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT

SECURITY ENVELOPE

(ONLY PUT VOTED BALLOT INSIDE THIS ENVELOPE)

Standard Form 186 (Rev. 2005)

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT

SECURITY ENVELOPE

(ONLY PUT VOTED BALLOT INSIDE THIS ENVELOPE)

Standard Form 186 (Rev. 2005)

FROM:

(Voter name and current complete military or overseas mailing address) 

International airmail postage is required if not mailed in the U.S. Postal

System or APO/FPO System, or Diplomatic Pouch. 

PAR AVION

U.S. Postage Paid

39 USC 3406

OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOTING MATERIAL - FIRST CLASS MAIL 

NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IN THE U.S. MAIL - DMM 703.8.0 

TO:



	 

	






MAILING ENVELOPE: 

Instructions to Voter 

BEFORE YOU SEAL THIS MAILING ENVELOPE, CHECK THAT YOU HAVE DONE THE FOLLOWING: 

1. Complete the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation. 

3. Sign and date the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation and put inside this Mailing Envelope. 

4. Vote your Ballot. 

5. Put your voted Ballot in the Security Envelope, remove tape and seal Security Envelope. 

6. Put the sealed Security Envelope in this Mailing Envelope. 

7. Remove tape and seal this Mailing Envelope. 

8. Put your name and current complete military or overseas mailing address in the "FROM" section. 

9. Put address of proper election official in the "TO" section of this envelope. This address must be the same local election official address where you previously

 submitted your regular absentee ballot application.

NOW YOU ARE READY TO MAIL THIS ENVELOPE!

INSTRUCTIONS TO ELECTION OFFICIALS 

This is an official Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) authorized by 42 USC 1973 ff-2. 

1. Upon receipt of this ballot, examine the voter's declaration. If it appears that the voter is eligible to vote in your jurisdiction and has applied in a timely 

fashion for a regular absentee ballot, or this requirement has been waived by appropriate authority, then this ballot is valid unless you receive the voted regular

absentee ballot in time for it to be counted. This ballot should be handled in the same manner as required by state law for other absentee ballots. If this ballot 

is to be counted, deposit the voted ballot in the ballot box without examining the voter's choice. 

2. The oath on this ballot is self-executing and need not be notarized or witnessed, unless required by state law. 

3. Unless provided by law, or special provisions have been made, this ballot should not be counted if:

 a. It was submitted by a member of the Uniformed Services (or eligible dependent) not absent from his or her voting jurisdiction; or 

 b. It was submitted from within the United States (an APO/FPO address is considered outside the U.S.) by a citizen who is neither a Uniformed Services

 member, member of the Merchant Marine, or a dependent of a Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine member; or

 c. This voter's application for a regular absentee ballot was received by you less than 30 days prior to the election, or later than required by state law for

 receipt of application, whichever is later; or

 d. You received this voter's completed regular absentee ballot by the state deadline for receipt of absentee ballots; or 

 e. This ballot is not received by the state deadline for receipt of voted absentee ballots. 

 f. This person's request for an absentee ballot has not been received.

Standard Form 186 (Rev. 2005)

2. Check the Voting Assistance Guide to see if your state requires a Witness or Notary on the voted ballot.

Step 1

Read FWAB instructions carefully. 

Complete the Voter's Declaration/

Affirmation. Have it witnessed/notarized if 

required. Sign and date it.

Step 2

Fold the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation and 

insert into the Mailing Envelope.

Step 3

Vote your ballot by writing in your candidate 

or party of choice on the appropriate line on 

the Official Federal Write-In Absentee 

Ballot.

Step 4

Detach the ballot from the Security 

Envelope. Fold and insert into the Security 

Envelope and seal.

Step 5

Insert the sealed Security Envelope into the 

Mailing Envelope.

Step 6

Address the Mailing Envelope to the proper 

city, town or county voting official.

Step 7

Write in your mailing address.

FWAB Mailing Instructions

2

5

6

8 7

Do not use staples!

Step 8

Before mailing, use voter checklist on 

Mailing Envelope.

1

3

Voter's Declaration/Affirmation 2

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN 

ABSENTEE BALLOT

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT

SECURITY ENVELOPE

(ONLY PUT VOTED BALLOT INSIDE THIS ENVELOPE)

Standard Form 186 (Rev. 2005)

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CHAPTER THREE

ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING PROCEDURES BY STATE (TERRITORY)

Alabama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

American Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

District of Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Guam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Idaho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Massachusetts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Michigan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261

New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267

New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273

North Carolina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279

North Dakota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287

Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293

Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301

Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315

Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323

Rhode Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329

South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335

South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341

Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347

Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355

Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367

Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373

Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389

Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399

West Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405

Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

4th Place

Honorable Mention

2007 SLOGAN CONTEST WINNERS

Be Smart, Do Your Part. Vote!

by YNC Karen Bassingthwaite, U.S. Navy, Tampa, Florida

Freedom. You have it, Use it. Vote.

by Cheryl Hill, U.S. Army Spouse, Fort Benning, Georgia

Away? Still have your say - Vote!

by Anna Eagan, Cameron, West Virginia

You're never too far away to vote.

by Marianne Cadle, Peace Corps, Paraguay

Spread the Wings of Freedom. Vote this election.

by John Ford, USMC Civilian, Quantico, Virginia

Your vote, America's strength!

by Patricia Hatch, Phoenix, Arizona

It's your turn. Vote!

by Lance & Shauna Bauer

Voting, the voice of one, the right of all.

by TSgt Lianna Fitzpatrick, USAF, Cameron, North Carolina
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*Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details. 

**Postmarked by the day prior to election day and received by noon on election day. 

***Postmarked by election day

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Preference Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: June 3, 2008 

State Runoff Primary Date: July 15, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or Preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

(if necessary)

General Election

Registration January 25, 2008 May 23, 2008 July 3, 2008 October 24, 2008

Ballot Request If registered:

January 31, 2008

Not registered:

January 25, 2008

If registered:

May 29, 2008

Not registered:

May 23, 2008

If registered:

July 10, 2008

Not registered:

July 3, 2008

If registered:

October 30, 2008

Not registered:

October 24, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008** June 3, 2008** July 22, 2008*** November 4, 2008**

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or Preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

(if necessary)

General Election

Registration January 25, 2008 May 23, 2008 July 3, 2008 October 24, 2008

Ballot Request If registered:

January 31, 2008

Not registered:

January 25, 2008

If registered:

May 29, 2008

Not registered:

May 23, 2008

If registered:

July 10, 2008

Not registered:

July 3, 2008

If registered:

October 30, 2008

Not registered:

October 24, 2008

Ballot Return* February 5, 2008** June 3, 2008** July 22, 2008*** November 4, 2008**

Alabama

ALABAMA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.al.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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ALABAMA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Alabama

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.d: You are requested to fill out this box. This

information is requested from some states by the

Department of Justice in its 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 Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your Alabama Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the state shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. For example: “on Highway

_____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from

the _____ gas station.”

D Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. 

E Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Alabama does not allow you to receive

or return the absentee ballot electronically. See Section II.D.

or III.D.

F Block 5: 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 Block

5 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if

only requesting absentee ballots for general elections. 

G Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and apply for an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA so that it arrives not later than ten days

before the election. 

If you are registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA so that it arrives

not less than five days before the election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: An absentee ballot returned by

mail must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the

election. The absentee ballot must be received by the

absentee election manager by noon on election day if the

ballot is mailed.

Absentee ballots in the primary runoff may be postmarked

up to election day. These ballots may be accepted up to

seven days after 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: 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).
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D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Alabama does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a disqualifying felony (unless civil

rights restored), or judged mentally incompetent (unless

disabilities removed) may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Persons may be stricken from the voter list if they no longer

possess the qualifications for voting.

G. Action on Registration Requests

A registration certificate is sent. 

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Alabama shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration may

appeal to the circuit court. Consult a legal assistance officer

or civilian counsel for assistance.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and apply for an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA so that it arrives not later than ten days

before the election. 

If you are registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA so that it arrives

not less than five days before the election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: An absentee ballot returned by

mail must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the

election. The absentee ballot must be received by the

absentee election manager by noon on election day if the

ballot is mailed.

Absentee ballots in the primary runoff may be postmarked

up to election day. These ballots may be accepted up to

seven days after 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: 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).

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Alabama does not allow electronic transmission of the

FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee

ballot.

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a disqualifying felony (unless civil

rights restored), or judged mentally incompetent (unless

disabilities removed) may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Persons may be stricken from the voter list if they no longer

possess the qualifications for voting.

G. Action on Registration Requests

A registration certificate is sent. 

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Alabama shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration may

appeal to the circuit court. Consult a legal assistance officer

or civilian counsel for assistance.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

Alabama

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Circuit Clerk as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Autauga Autauga County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 681450

Prattville, AL 36068

Baldwin Absentee Election Manager

312 Courthouse Square, Suite 27

Bay Minette, AL 36507

Barbour Barbour County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 219

Clayton, AL 36016-0219

Bibb Bibb County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 185

Centreville, AL 35042

Blount Blount County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

220 Second Avenue, E. Room 208

Oneonta, AL 35121

Bullock Bullock County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 230

Union Springs, AL 36089

Butler Butler County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 236

Greenville, AL 36037

Calhoun Calhoun County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

25 W. 11th Street, Suite 300

Anniston, AL 36201

Chambers Chambers County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

2 Lafayette Street South

Lafayette, AL 36862

Cherokee Cherokee County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

100 Main Street, Room 203

Centre, AL 35960

Chilton Chilton County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 1946

Clanton, AL 35046

Choctaw Choctaw County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 428

Butler, AL 36904

Clarke Clarke County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 921

Grove Hill, AL 36451

Clay Clay County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 816

Ashland, AL 36251

Clebume Clebume County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse, Room 202

120 Vickery Street

Heflin, AL 36264

Coffee Coffee County Circuit Clerk

230 M Court Avenue

Elba, AL 36323

Colbert Colbert County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

201 N. Main St.

Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Conecuh Conecuh County Circuit Clerk

111 Court St., Room 203

Evergreen, AL 36401

Coosa Coosa County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 98

Rockford, AL 35136

Covington Covington County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

1-K North Court Square

Andalusia, AL 36420

Crenshaw Crenshaw County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 167

Luverne, AL 36049

Cullman Cullman County Circuit Clerk 

Courthouse Room 303

500 2nd Ave. SW 

Cullman, AL 35055

Dale Dale County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 1350

Ozark, AL 36361

Dallas Dallas County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 327

Selma, AL 36702

DeKalb DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 681149

Fort Payne, AL 35968

Elmore Elmore County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 310

Wetumpka, AL 36092

Escambia Escambia County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 856

Brewton, AL 36427

Etowah Etowah County Circuit Clerk

Judicial Building, Suite 202

801 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

Fayette Fayette County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 906

Fayette, AL 35555

Franklin Franklin County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 160

Russellville, AL 35653

Geneva Geneva County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 86

Geneva, AL 36340

Greene Greene County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 307

Eutaw, AL 35462

Hale Hale County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 99

Greensboro, AL 36744

Henry Henry County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

101 W. Court Square, Suite J

Abbeville, AL 36310

Houston Houston County Circuit Clerk

PO Drawer 6406

Dothan, AL 36302

Jackson Jackson County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 459

Scottsboro, AL 35768

Jefferson - 

Bessemer

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk - Bessemer Division

606 Courthouse Annex

1801 3rd Ave. N

Bessemer, AL 35020

Jefferson - 

Birmingham

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk - Birmingham Division

Courthouse, Room 400

716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd., N.

Birmingham, AL 35203

Lamar Lamar County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 434

Vernon, AL 35592

Lauderdale Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 795

Florence, AL 35631

Lawrence Lawrence County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 249

Moulton, AL 35650

Lee Lee County Circuit Clerk

Lee County Justice Center, Room 104

2311 Gateway Drive

Opelika, AL 36801

Limestone Limestone County Circuit Clerk

1st Floor Courthouse

200 Washington Street, W.

Athens, AL 35611

Lowndes Lowndes County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 876

Hayneville, AL 36040

County Mailing Address
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Macon Macon County Circuit Clerk 

County Courthouse

101 E. Northside Street

Tuskegee, AL 36083

Madison Madison County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

100 Northside Square

Huntsville, AL 35801

Marengo Marengo County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 480566

Linden, AL 36748

Marion Marion County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 1595

Hamilton, AL 35570

Marshall Marshall County Circuit Clerk

424 Blount Avenue, Suite 201

Guntersville, AL 35976

Mobile Mobile County Circuit Clerk

205 Government Plaza, Suite C-913

Mobile, AL 36644

Monroe Monroe County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

65 N. Alabama Avenue

Monroeville, AL 36460

Montgomery Elections Director

125 Washington Ave.

Montgomery, AL 36104

Morgan Morgan County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 668, 4th Floor

Decatur, AL 35602

Perry Perry County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 505

Marion AL 36756

Pickens Pickens County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 418

Carrollton, AL 35447

Pike Pike County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 1147

Troy, AL 36081

County Mailing Address

Randolph Randolph County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 328

Wedowee, AL 36278

Russell Russell County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 518

Phenix City, AL 36868

St. Clair St. Clair County Circuit Clerk

100 6th Ave, Suite 400

Ashville, AL 35953

Shelby Shelby County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 1810

Columbiana, AL 35051

Sumter Sumter County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 936

Livingston, AL 35470

Talladega Talladega County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 6137

Talladega, AL 35161

Tallapoosa Tallapoosa County Circuit Clerk

County Courthouse

125 N. Broadnax Street, Room 132

Dadeville, AL 36853

Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 038993

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

Walker Walker County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 1389

Jasper, AL 35502

Washington Washington County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 548

Chatom, AL 36518

Wilcox Wilcox County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 608

Camden, AL 36726

Winston Winston County Circuit Clerk

PO Box 309

Double Springs, AL 35553

County Mailing Address

Service to the nation includes your vote!

by Patrick David Masters, DAFC
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*Special conditions apply; refer to Section II.B.

**Special conditions apply; refer to Section III.B.

State information is current as of July 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable

State Primary Date: August 26, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable July 27, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable If Registered:

August 16, 2008

Not Registered:

July 27, 2008

If Registered:

October 25, 2008

Not Registered:

October 5, 2008

Ballot Return - within continental U.S., 

Alaska or Hawaii*

Not Applicable September 5, 2008 November 14, 2008

Ballot Return - from outside continental 

U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, or from APO/FPO*

Not Applicable September 10, 2008 November 19, 2008

DEADLINES FOR CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.**

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable July 27, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable If Registered:

August 16, 2008

Not Registered:

July 27, 2008

If Registered:

October 25, 2008

Not Registered:

October 5, 2008

Ballot Return - from outside continental 

U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, or from APO/FPO**

Not Applicable September 10, 2008 November 19, 2008

Alaska

ALASKA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elections.state.ak.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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ALASKA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Alaska

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.b: It is mandatory to give any former name under

which you were registered in Alaska.

B Block 2.e: Alaska requires the Date of Birth to be provided by

the registrant.

C Block 2.f: The last four digits of your Social Security number

OR your Alaska Driver's License number OR your Alaska State

Identification Card number is required for voter registration. If

you do not possess any of these identifications, the state shall

assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

D Block 2.g: If you are an overseas citizen, you must provide

your passport or identity card number in Block 2.g.

E Block 2.h through 2.j: Provide an email address that you

can access and/or a phone number (including all country and

local prefixes) 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 Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 

Note to Uniformed Service member: Do not use the residence

address where you are currently stationed, unless that is where you

are claiming residency.

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.

G Block 4.a: 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. 

H Block 4.c: If you wish to vote by fax, please refer to

instructions in II.D or III.D.

I Block 5: You must write the name of your political party

affiliation (Example: Democrat, Republican, Alaskan

Independence, or any other recognized political party) or write

“undeclared” or “non-partisan”. For the primary election, if you

are a registered non-partisan 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.

J Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a ballot for

each election for Federal office held in the next election year OR a

ballot for only the next scheduled election for Federal office by

noting your choice here.

Refer to Section II.E. or III.E. for additional instructions.

K Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information provided is true

and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address.

If you are an unregistered voter, 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 10

days before the election.

B. 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. See information on

Returning a Ballot (Section C below) prior to signing/sending

your ballot. 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.

Absentee by-mail ballots are mailed approximately 22 days

before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely manner,

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See Section E

below.
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C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: 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 one 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, an individual 18 years or

older may witness.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

If you are a registered voter, you may submit a request to

receive a blank ballot by fax beginning 15 days before a

primary or general election. A separate application must be

submitted for each election. Fax voting should only be used if

you feel there is not enough time to receive, vote, and have the

return ballot postmarked by Election Day. To vote absentee by

fax you must request the ballot using a state of Alaska

Absentee By Fax Application, which may be requested from

the Division of Elections Absentee Voting Office and is

available online starting 15 days prior to an election at

www.elections.alaska.gov/abinfo.php under the Absentee

Voting By Fax section. The by fax application must be

submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Alaska time the day before

the election.

 Alaska allows you to send the FPCA for registration and

absentee ballot request by fax. Alaska allows a voter to

submit a scanned voter registration or application for

absentee ballot as an email attachment to

akabsentee@alaska.gov.

 To receive the blank ballot by fax see instructions above.

 Instructions to return the voted ballot by fax will be

provided with the ballot.

Fax the FPCA to: Absentee Voting Office, (907) 677-9943

Refer to Appendix B for specific instructions for sending

election materials electronically. You may also use one of the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Alaska has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB - SF 186). The FWAB may be used to vote in

any election (primary, special, or general) for Federal offices

only. Alaska also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration and request for a bymail ballot if the person is otherwise eligible to vote in Alaska. 

Completing the FWAB: Provide your name, Alaska

residence address, mailing address, date of birth, and one

additional identifier (Social Security Number or last 4 of SSN,

Alaska driver's license Number or Alaska State ID Number.).

Alaska law requires that you enter your party affiliation in

Block 5 of the FWAB when voting in primary elections.

Indicate in Block 6 the election(s) that you wish to participate.

See information on Returning a Ballot (Section C above) prior

to signing/sending the FWAB.

To register and request a ballot using the FWAB it must be

sent to the Absentee Voting Office so that it arrives not later

than 30 days before the election. Alaska also requires that you

submit supporting documentation of your claim to Alaska

residency.

If you are already registered, the FWAB containing your

request for an absentee by-mail ballot must be received 10

days before election day.

If you are already registered and have already requested an

absentee by mail ballot and have not received your by-mail

ballot, the FWAB envelope must be postmarked on or before

election day and returned by mail service equal to first class.

FWABs 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. FWABs mailed from other addresses must be

received not later than 10 days after 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 the deadlines noted above, only the

regular ballot will be counted.

See FWAB mailing instructions in Chapter Two, or visit

www.fvap.gov.

F. Special Advance Write-In 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 by-mail ballot and is living,

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

election. You may request a Special Advance Write-In Ballot

by writing in Block 6 of the FPCA: "Please send a special

advance ballot". The FPCA may be submitted via regular mail,

scanned email attachment, or fax any time after January 1st of

an election year. Special Advance Ballots are mailed

approximately 60 days prior to an election and continued to be

mailed daily until the 30th day prior to an election. It is

advisable to apply as early as possible for a Special Advance

Ballot.

An unofficial list of candidates will be included with the

Special Advance Write-In Ballot when mailed to you. Vote the

ballot by writing in the names of the specific candidates or, in

the general election, you may designate a party preference

instead and fill in the adjoining oval next to the line where you

have written in your candidate/party selection.
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Alaska

G. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Alaska allows a person with power of attorney to make a

change to the voter’s registration or apply for an absentee

ballot on behalf of the voter. A copy of the power of attorney

must be submitted with the application.

H. Late Registration

In a Presidential Election year, honorably discharged military

personnel and citizens terminated from employment outside

the territorial limits of the U.S. may register after the 30-day

deadline and their vote for President will be counted.

I. 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. 

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Alaska shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection. The citizen 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address.

If you are an unregistered voter, 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 no less than 10

days before the election.

B. 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. See information on Ballot

Return Envelope (Section C below) prior to signing/sending

your ballot. 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.

Absentee by-mail ballots are mailed approximately 22 days

before the election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely manner,

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See Section E

below.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: If the ballot is returned by mail, the

signature on the voter’s certificate on the envelope must be

witnessed, signed and dated by one 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, an individual 18 years or older may

witness.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

If you are a registered voter, you may submit a request to

receive a blank ballot by fax beginning 15 days before a

primary or general election. A separate application must be

submitted for each election. Fax voting should only be used if

you feel there is not enough time to receive, vote, and have the

return ballot postmarked by Election Day. To vote absentee by

fax you must request the ballot using a state of Alaska

Absentee By Fax Application, which may be requested from

the Division of Elections Absentee Voting Office and is

available online starting 15 days prior to an election at

www.elections.alaska.gov/abinfo.php under the Absentee

Voting By Fax section. The by fax application must be

submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Alaska time the day before

the election.

 Alaska allows you to send the FPCA for registration and

absentee ballot request by fax. Alaska allows a voter to

submit a scanned voter registration or application for

absentee ballot as an email attachment to

akabsentee@alaska.gov.

 To receive the blank ballot by fax, see instructions above.

 Instructions to return the voted ballot by fax will be

provided with the ballot.

Fax the FPCA to: Absentee Voting Office, (907) 677-9943

Refer to Appendix B for specific instructions for sending

election materials electronically. You may also use one of the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527
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(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Alaska has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB - SF 186). The FWAB may be used to vote in

any election (primary, special, or general) for Federal offices

only. Alaska also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration and request for a bymail ballot if the person is otherwise eligible to vote in Alaska. 

Completing the FWAB: Provide your name, Alaska

residence address, mailing address, date of birth, and one

additional identifier (Social Security Number or Last 4 of SSN,

Alaska driver's license Number or Alaska State ID Number.).

Alaska law requires that you enter your party affiliation in

Block 5 of the FWAB when voting in primary elections.

Indicate in Block 6 the election(s) that you wish to participate.

See information on Returning a Ballot (Section C above) prior

to signing/sending the FWAB.

To register and request a ballot using the FWAB it must be

sent to the Absentee Voting Office so that it arrives not later

than 30 days before the election. Alaska also requires that you

submit supporting documentation of your claim to Alaska

residency.

If you are already registered, the FWAB containing your

request for an absentee by-mail ballot must be received 10

days before election day.

If you are already registered and have already requested an

absentee by mail ballot and have not received your by-mail

ballot, the FWAB envelope must be postmarked on or before

election day and returned by mail service equal to first class.

FWABs 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. FWABs mailed from other addresses must be

received not later than 10 days after 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 the deadlines noted above, only the

regular ballot will be counted.

See FWAB mailing instructions in Chapter Two, or visit

www.fvap.gov.

F. Special Advance Write-In 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 by-mail ballot and is living,

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

election. You may request a Special Advance Write-In Ballot

by writing in Block 6 of the FPCA: "Please send a special

advance ballot". The FPCA may be submitted via regular mail,

scanned email attachment, or fax any time after January 1st of

an election year. Special Advance Ballots are mailed

approximately 60 days prior to an election and continued to be

mailed daily until the 30th day prior to an election. It is

advisable to apply as early as possible for a Special Advance

Ballot.

An unofficial list of candidates will be included with the

Special Advance Write-In Ballot when mailed to you. Vote the

ballot by writing in the names of the specific candidates or, in

the general election, you may designate a party preference

instead and fill in the adjoining oval next to the line where you

have written in your candidate/party selection.

G. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Alaska allows a person with power of attorney to make a

change to the voter’s registration or apply for an absentee

ballot on behalf of the voter. A copy of the power of attorney

must be submitted with the application.

H. Late Registration

In a Presidential Election year, honorably discharged military

personnel and citizens terminated from employment outside

the territorial limits of the U.S. may register after the 30-day

deadline and their vote for President will be counted.

I. 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. 

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Alaska shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection. The citizen 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Absentee Voting Office

619 E. Ship Creek Ave, Ste 329

Anchorage, AK 99501-1677
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable

State Primary Date: Not Applicable

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

Governor Runoff Date: November 18, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable October 6, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable Not Applicable August 20, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable Not Applicable November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable October 6, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable Not Applicable August 20, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable Not Applicable November 4, 2008

American Samoa

AMERICAN SAMOA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.samoanet.com/asg

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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AMERICAN SAMOA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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American Samoa

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Social Security number is

required. If you do not have a Social Security number, your

American Samoa Driver’s License number is required for

voter registration. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, American Samoa shall assign a number that

will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: Provide the complete address

of your American Samoa voting residence. This address

must be different from the one provided in Block 4 and

must be within American Samoa.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. American Samoa does not allow you

to receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 6: If you use this form to register, you must write

here:

1. Your age

2. Your place of current employment

3. A statement that the residence listed in Block 3 was

acquired with the intent to make American Samoa

your legal residence.

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here.

F Block 7: 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.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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).

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see below for eligibility and also Chapter Two).

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that it

arrives at the Election Office by 1:30 p.m. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to by a notary public, commissioned

officer, consular officer or other authorized person.

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.
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D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 American Samoa allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot request 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to vote in two

consecutive elections.

G. Action on Registration Requests

No notice of registration is sent.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the board of

registration. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration application

or absentee ballot request, American Samoa shall provide

you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see below for eligibility) and also Chapter Two.

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 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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Envelope: Return your voted ballot so that

it arrives at the Election Office by 1:30 p.m. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: Must be sworn to by a notary public, commissioned

officer, consular officer or other authorized person.

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use only the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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American Samoa

E. 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.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to vote in two

consecutive elections.

G. Action on Registration Requests

No notice of registration is sent.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the board of

registration. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration application

or absentee ballot request, American Samoa shall provide

you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Chief Election Officer

American Samoa Government

P.O. Box 3970

Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 

Duty Calls - At Home and Abroad. VOTE!

by Doreen A. Challis, Hickam AFB, HI
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*Presidential Preference Election - Pursuant to A.R.S. 16-241(B) the Governor may issue a proclamation moving the PPE to a

date earlier than the fourth Tuesday in February. This proclamation shall be issued no later than 150 days before the date of the

election set forth in the proclamation.

**Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Preference Election Date: February 5, 2008* 

State Primary Date: September 2, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES**

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration (FPCA) February 5, 2008 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2008

Registration by other 

means

January 7, 2008 August 4, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request (FPCA) February 5, 2008 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request by other means January 25, 2008 August 22, 2008 October 24, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.**

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 5, 2008 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2008 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2008

Arizona

ARIZONA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.azsos.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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ARIZONA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

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F

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Arizona

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Arizona Driver’s License or

Non-operating Identification License or the last four digits

of your Social Security number is required for voter

registration. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, the State shall assign a unique number that

will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

See new citizenship requirement in F below.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: Provide the complete street

address of your Arizona voting residence. A U.S. post

office box is not sufficient. If your address includes a rural

route, describe its location in Block 6. For example: “2

miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

___________ gas station.” This address must be different

from the one provided in Block 4 and must be within the

county where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: If you do not list a party affiliation in Block 5

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). Please designate the party ballot you wish to

request for the primary in Block 6 (Additional Information)

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 7p.m. on election day.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Refer to Section II.E. and III.E. for additional instructions.

A completed voter registration form must also contain

proof of citizenship or the Federal Post Card Application

will be rejected. If you have an Arizona driver license or

non-operating identification license issued after October 1,

1996, the license number in Block 2.g will serve as your

proof of citizenship. If not, you must enclose proof of

citizenship with the FPCA. Following is a list of acceptable

documents to establish your citizenship:

 A legible photocopy of a birth certificate that verifies

citizenship and supporting legal documentation (i.e.

marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate

is not the same as your current legal name

 A legible photocopy of pertinent pages of a U.S.

passport identifying the applicant.

 Presentation to the County Recorder of the U.S.

naturalization documents or enter the number of the

certificate of naturalization in Block 6.

 The applicant’s Bureau of Indian Affairs Card

Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or Tribal

Enrollment Number, enter in Block 6. 

 A legible photocopy of a driver license or

nonoperating license from another state within the

U.S. if the license indicates that the applicant has

provided satisfactory proof of citizenship

 A legible photocopy of a Tribal Certificate of Indian

Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit

of birth. 

If you need to include a photocopy of proof of citizenship,

please fold the proof along with the FPCA, place both items

in an envelope, and mail them to your County Recorder, or

you may also fax those documents to your County

Recorder. Send legible photocopies and not the originals.

Photocopies will not be returned to you. If you are

registered in Arizona and use this FPCA because you move

within a county, change your name, or change your political

party affiliation, you do not need to provide photocopies of

proof of citizenship. If you move to a different Arizona

county, you will need to provide proof of citizenship.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.
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A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

If you are a registered citizen, the County Recorder must

receive your FPCA request by 7 p.m. on election day.

If you are an unregistered citizen residing temporarily

outside the state, the County Recorder must receive your

FPCA request for both registration and a regular early

ballot by 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. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that it

arrives at the County Recorder’s office or Arizona

Secretary of State’s office by 7 p.m. on election day. 

Local election officials mail regular early ballots

approximately 26 days before the Presidential Preference

Election. Regular early 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

Item F and Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. 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 allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 Arizona allows you to return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Early Ballot

Arizona provides a state special write-in early ballot

available 46 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 Block 6 of the FPCA 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.”

Alternatively, you may request an early ballot online at

www.azsos.gov.

You may vote the ballot by writing in the names of specific

candidates.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

Arizona allows the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) to be used in a primary, general or special election

where Federal offices will be elected. In order to be eligible

to use the FWAB the County Recorder must receive the

voter’s request for a regular early ballot before 7 p.m.

election day and the voter must not have received that

ballot.

A FWAB will not be counted if the application for the

regular early ballot is received after 7 p.m. election day or if

the voter’s regular early ballot is received by the County

Recorder by 7 p.m. on election day.

The FWAB can be used as a voter registration form in

Arizona if:

 The voter is eligible to register and vote in the state

 The voter provides proof of citizenship as described in

Arizona’s Application Instructions for the FPCA (See

Application Instructions for Block 6.)

 The County Recorder receives the FWAB by 7 p.m. on

election day.

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of treason or a felony (unless civil rights

restored), and persons adjudicated as incapacitated as

defined in A.R.S. 14-5101, may not register or vote.

H. 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.
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Arizona

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

No formal appeal process exists. If denied registration,

consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. Upon

denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Arizona shall provide you with the reason(s)

for the rejection.

J. Late Registration

Arizona permits an overseas voter discharged from military

service or overseas employment within ninety (90) days of

an election to register to vote up until 5:00 p.m. on the

Friday before an election

K. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and whose

parent is qualified to vote in Arizona is eligible to register to

vote and may vote in Arizona.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

 Overseas citizens 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

If you are a registered Arizona resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the County Recorder must

receive your FPCA request by 7 p.m. on election day. 

If you are an unregistered Arizona resident temporarily

residing outside the U.S., the County Recorder must

receive your FPCA request for both registration and a

regular early ballot by 7 p.m. on election day. 

If you are an overseas citizen who is currently registered

to vote in Arizona, the County Recorder must receive your

FPCA early ballot request by 7 p.m. on election day.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Return your voted ballot so that it

arrives at the County Recorder’s office or Arizona

Secretary of State’s office by 7 p.m. on election day.

Local election officials mail ballots approximately 26 days

before the Presidential Preference Election. 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

Item F and Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. 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 allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 Arizona allows you to return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Early Ballot

Arizona provides you with a state special write-in early

ballot available 46 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 Block 6 of the FPCA 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.”

Alternatively, you may request an early ballot online at

www.azsos.gov.

You may vote the ballot by writing in the names of specific

candidates.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

Arizona allows the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) to be used in a primary, general or special election

where Federal offices will be elected. In order to be eligible

to use the FWAB the County Recorder must receive the

voter’s request for a regular early ballot before 7 p.m.

election day and the voter must not have received that

ballot.
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A FWAB will not be counted if the application for the

regular early ballot is received after 7 p.m. on election day

or if the voter’s regular early ballot is received by the

County Recorder by 7 p.m. on election day.

The FWAB can be used as a voter registration form in

Arizona if:

 The voter is eligible to register and vote in the state

 The voter provides proof of citizenship as described in

Arizona’s Application Instructions for the FPCA (See

Application Instructions for Block 6.)

 The County Recorder receives the FWAB by 7 p.m. on

election day.

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of treason or a felony (unless civil rights

restored), and persons adjudicated as incapacitated as

defined in A.R.S. 14-5101, may not register or vote.

H. 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.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

No formal appeal process exists. If denied registration,

consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. Upon

denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Arizona shall provide you with the reason(s)

for the rejection.

J. Late Registration

Arizona permits an overseas voter discharged from military

service or overseas employment within ninety (90) days of

an election to register to vote up until 5:00 p.m. on the

Friday before an election

K. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and whose

parent is qualified to vote in Arizona is eligible to register to

vote and may vote in Arizona.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

For further information and website links to your County

Recorder, please visit www.azsos.gov.

Mail the FPCA to the County Recorder, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Apache Apache County Recorder

PO Box 425

Saint Johns, AZ 85936-0425

Cochise Cochise County Recorder

1415 Melody Lane, Building B

Bisbee, AZ 85603-0184

Coconino Coconino County Recorder

110 East Cherry Avenue

Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4696

Gila Gila County Recorder

1400 East Ash Street

Globe, AZ 85501-1496

Graham Graham County Recorder

921 Thatcher Boulevard

Safford, AZ 85546-2858

Greenlee Greenlee County Recorder

PO Box 1625

Clifton, AZ 85533-1625

La Paz La Paz County Recorder

1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 201

Parker, AZ 85344-5755

Maricopa Maricopa County Recorder

111 South 3rd Avenue, #103

Phoenix, AZ 85003-2225

Mohave Mohave County Recorder

PO Box 70

Kingman, AZ 86402-0070

Navajo Navajo County Recorder

PO Box 668

Holbrook, AZ 86025-0668

Pima Pima County Recorder

PO Box 3145

Tucson, AZ 85702-3145

Pinal Pinal County Recorder

PO Box 848

Florence, AZ 85232-0848

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County Recorder

2150 North Congress Drive

Nogales, AZ 85621-1090

Yavapai Yavapai County Recorder

1015 Fair Street, Room 228

Prescott, AZ 86305-1852

Yuma Yuma County Recorder

410 South Maiden Lane

Yuma, AZ 85634-2311

Represent yourself in this democracy - VOTE!

by Capt John V. Reeves, USAF
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008

 State Primary Date: May 20, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: June 10, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request January 29, 2008 May 13, 2008 June 3, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return Signed, dated and 

postmarked by:

February 5, 2008

Received by:

February 15, 2008

May 20, 2008 June 10, 2008 November 14, 

2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request January 29, 2008 May 13, 2008 June 3, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return Signed, dated and 

postmarked by:

February 5, 2008

Received by:

February 15, 2008

May 20, 2008 June 10, 2008 November 14, 

2008

Arkansas

ARKANSAS

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sosweb.state.ar.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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ARKANSAS

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Arkansas

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

B Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

C Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Arkansas does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

D Block 5: 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, Green). Political party

affiliation is not required if only requesting absentee ballots

for general elections. State your political party preference

each time you request an absentee ballot for a primary

election.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

Registration is waived.

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. You may also use a letter or

postcard which contains substantially the same information

as the FPCA. If application is delivered by designated

bearer, it must be received by close of business on the day

before the election.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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E. Special State Write-In Absentee Ballot

Arkansas provides a “Special Runoff Ballot” for primary

and general elections only. The Special Runoff Ballot

allows the voter to vote in a runoff at the same time the

voter votes in the primary or general election by ranking

candidates by preference. The “Special Runoff Ballot” shall

be sent along with the regular ballot to active duty military

personnel stationed overseas and other overseas citizens

who apply for an absentee ballot using the Federal Post

Card Application or the Arkansas application for absentee

ballot provided by county clerks. The Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot may also be used, but should be marked to

indicate “Special Runoff Ballot.”

F. 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; persons who

have not reached the age of eighteen (18) years of age on or

before election day, may not register or vote.

G. 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 II & III.

H. Action If Registration or Absentee Ballot 

Request Is Denied

A registration notice is sent. If Arkansas rejects your voter

registration application or absentee ballot request, Arkansas

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

Registration is waived.

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. You may also use a letter or

postcard which contains substantially the same information

as the FPCA. If application is delivered by designated

bearer, it must be received by close of business the day

before the election.

B. 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.

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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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; persons who

have not reached the age of eighteen (18) years of age on or

before election day, may not register or vote.
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Arkansas

F. 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 II & III.

G. Action If Registration or Absentee Ballot 

Request Is Denied

A registration notice is sent. If Arkansas rejects your voter

registration application or absentee ballot request, Arkansas

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk in the county of your

legal voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Arkansas Arkansas County Clerk

101 Court Square

Dewitt, AR 72042-2050

Ashley Ashley County Clerk

215 East Jefferson Street 

Hamburg, AR 71646-3007

Baxter Baxter County Clerk

#1 E. Seventh Street

Mountain Home, AR 72653-4468

Benton Benton County Clerk

215 East Central

Bentonville, AR 72712-5373

Boone Boone County Clerk

100 North Main Street

Harrison, AR 72601-4228

Bradley Bradley County Clerk

101 East Cedar Street

Warren, AR 71671-2744

Calhoun Calhoun County Clerk

PO Box 1175

Hampton, AR 71744-1175

Carroll Carroll County Clerk

210 West Church Street

Berryville, AR 72616-4222

Chicot Chicot County Clerk

108 Main Street

Lake Village, AR 71653-1965

Clark Clark County Clerk

401 Clay Street

Arkadelphia, AR 71923-6100

Clay Clay County Clerk

151 South Second Avenue

Piggot, AR 72454-2618

Cleburne Cleburne County Clerk

301 West Main Street

Heber Springs, AR 72543-3016

Cleveland Cleveland County Clerk

PO Box 368

Rison, AR 71665-0368

Columbia Columbia County Clerk

1 Court Square

Magnolia, AR 71753-3599

Conway Conway County Clerk

117 South Moose Street

Morrilton, AR 72110-3400

Craighead Craighead County Clerk

511 South Main Street

Jonesboro, AR 72491-2849

Crawford Crawford County Clerk

300 Main Street

Van Buren, AR 72965-5765

Crittenden Crittenden County Clerk

100 Court Square

Marion, AR 72364-1850

Cross Cross County Clerk

705 East Union Street

Wynne, AR 72396-3039

Dallas Dallas County Clerk

206 West Third Street

Fordyce, AR 71742-3250

Desha Desha County Clerk

PO Box 218

Arkansas City, AR 71630-0218

Drew Drew County Clerk

210 South Main Street

Monticello, AR 71655-4731

Faulkner Faulkner County Clerk

801 Locust Street

Conway, AR 72034-5358

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

211 West Commerical

Ozark, AR 72949-3213

Fulton Fulton County Clerk

PO Box 485

Salem, AR 72576-9473

Garland Garland County Clerk

501 Ouachita Street

Hot Springs, AR 71901-5161

Grant Grant County Clerk

103 West Center Street

Sheridan, AR 72150-2493

Greene Greene County Clerk

320 West Court Street

Paragould, AR 72450-4300

Hempstead Hempstead County Clerk

400 South Washington Street

Hope, AR 71801-5045

Hot Spring Hot Spring County Clerk

210 Locust Streets

Malvern, AR 72104-3791

Howard Howard County Clerk

421 North Main Street

Nashville, AR 71852-2008

Independence Independence County Clerk

192 East Main Street 

Batesville, AR 72501-5510

Izard Izard County Clerk

PO Box 95

Melbourne, AR 72556-0095

Jackson Jackson County Clerk

208 Main Street

Newport, AR 72112-3329

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk

100 East Barraque Street

Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4318

Johnson Johnson County Clerk

215 West Main Street

Clarksville, AR 72830-3009

Lafayette Lafayette County Clerk

3rd and Spruce Streets

Lewisville, AR 71845-8801

Lawrence Lawrence County Clerk

315 West Main

Walnut Ridge, AR 72476-1937

Lee Lee County Clerk

15 East Chestnut Street

Marianna, AR 72360-2342

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

300 South Drew Street

Star City, AR 71667-5104

Little River Little River County Clerk

351 North Second

Ashdown, AR 71822-2747

Logan Logan County Clerk

25 West Walnut Street

Paris, AR 72855-3239

County Mailing Address
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Lonoke Lonoke County Clerk

301 North Center Street

Lonoke, AR 72086-2890

Madison Madison County Clerk

PO Box 37

Huntsville, AR 72740-0037

Marion Marion County Clerk

PO Box 385

Yellville, AR 72687-0385

Miller Miller County Clerk

400 Laural Street

Texarkana, AR 71854-5249

Mississippi Mississippi County Clerk

200 West Walnut Street

Blytheville, AR 72315-2831

Monroe Monroe County Clerk

123 Madison

Clarendon, AR 72029-2742

Montgomery Montgomery County Clerk

PO Box 369

Mount Ida, AR 71957-0369

Nevada Nevada County Clerk

215 East 2nd Street, South

Prescott, AR 71857-2136

Newton Newton County Clerk

PO Box 410 

Jasper, AR 72641-0410

Ouachita Ouachita County Clerk

145 Jefferson Street

Camden, AR 71701-3994

Perry Perry County Clerk

310 West Main Street

Perryville, AR 72126

Phillips Phillips County Clerk

620 Cherry Street

Helena, AR 72342-3306

Pike Pike County Clerk

PO Box 219

Murfreesboro, AR 71958-0219

Poinsett Poinsett County Clerk

401 Market Street

Harrisburg, AR 72432-1900

Polk Polk County Clerk

507 Church Avenue,

Mena, AR 71953-3258

Pope Pope County Clerk

100 West Main Street

Russellville, AR 72801-3723

Prairie Prairie County Clerk

PO Box 1011

Des Arc, AR 72040-1011

County Mailing Address

Pulaski Pulaski County Clerk

401 W. Markham Street

PO Box 2659

Little Rock, AR 72203

Randolph Randolph County Clerk

107 West Broadway

Pocahontas, AR 72455-3412

Saint Francis Saint Francis County Clerk

313 South Izard Street

Forest City, AR 72335-3856

Saline Saline County Clerk

200 North Main Street

Benton, AR 72015-3781

Scott Scott County Clerk

100 West First Street

Waldron, AR 72958-7103

Searcy Searcy County Clerk

PO Box 998

Marshall, AR 72650-0998

Sebastian Sebastian County Clerk

35 South Sixth Street

Fort Smith, AR 72901-2442

Sevier Sevier County Clerk

115 North Third Street

De Queen, AR 71832-2852 

Sharp Sharp County Clerk

718 Ash Flat Drive

Ash Flat, AR 72513-9103

Stone Stone County Clerk

107 West Main Street

Mountain View, AR 72560-9610

Union Union County Clerk

101 N. Washington Street

El Dorado, AR 71730-5661

Van Buren Van Buren County Clerk

451 Main Street

Clinton, AR 72031-6905

Washington Washington County Clerk

280 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72701-

4279

White White County Clerk

300 North Spruce

Searcy, AR 72143-7720

Woodruff Woodruff County Clerk

500 North Third Street

Augusta, AR 72006-2020

Yell Yell County Clerk

PO Box 219

Danville, AR 72833-0219

County Mailing Address

Participate in 2008!

by Anna Saucier
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: June 3, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 22, 2008 May 19, 2008 October 20, 2008

Ballot Request January 29, 2008 May 27, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 22, 2008 May 19, 2008 October 20, 2008

Ballot Request January 29, 2008 May 27, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

California

CALIFORNIA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.ca.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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CALIFORNIA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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California

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number or your California Driver’s License number is

required for voter registration. If you do not possess either of

these identifications, the State shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county where you

claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: Print the name of the political party (i.e.,

Democratic, Republican, American Independent, Green,

Libertarian, or Peace and Freedom), write “Decline to State,”

or write in the name of a non-qualified political body. If you do

not complete Block 5, you will be registered “Decline to

State.” California law allows voters who “decline to state” an

affiliation with a qualified political party or who affiliate with a

non-qualified political party to vote in the primary election of

any qualified political party that files a notice with the

Secretary of State allowing them to do so. Visit

www.sos.ca.gov to learn which political parties are allowing

nonaffiliated voters to participate in their primary election. 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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Refer to Section II.E. or III.E. for additional instructions.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.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.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

If you are an unregistered citizen, 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.

B. 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 official 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. 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.
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 California allows overseas Uniformed Services

members to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 California allows overseas Uniformed Services

members to return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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, write in Block 6 of the FPCA

“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.

F. 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. 

G. 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. 

H. Action on Registration Requests

When the FPCA is used for registration, notice of

acceptance or denial is sent by the elections official. 

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, California shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

J. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

These procedures apply also to California residents

temporarily residing outside the U.S. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

If you are an unregistered citizen, 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.

B. 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 official ballots

approximately 29 days before the election.
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California

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. 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.

 California allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax. 

 California allows you to return the voted ballot by fax. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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, write in Block 6 of the FPCA

“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.

F. 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. 

G. 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. 

H. Action on Registration Requests

When the FPCA is used for registration, notice of

acceptance or denial is sent by the elections official. 

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, California shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

J. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail FPCA to the voting official in your county of voting

residence as listed below.

County Mailing Address

Alameda Alameda Registrar of Voters

1225 Fallon Street, Room G1

Oakland, CA 94612-4229

Alpine Alpine County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

PO Box 158

Markleeville, CA 96120-0158

Amador Amador Registrar of Voters

810 Court Street

Jackson, CA 95642-2132

Butte Butte County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

25 County Center Drive

Oroville, CA 95965-3375

Calaveras Calaveras County Clerk, Elections Department

891 Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA 95249-9709

Colusa Colusa County Clerk-Elections Department

546 Jay Street, Ste. 300

Colusa, CA 95932-2400

Contra Costa Contra Costa County Clerk - Elections Department

PO Box 271

Martinez, CA 94553-0027

Del Norte Del NorteCounty Clerk-Recorder-Elections

981 H Street Room 160

Crescent City, CA 95531-3415
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El Dorado El Dorado Registrar of Voters

2850 Fairlane Court

Placerville, CA 95667-8001

Fresno Fresno County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

2221 Kern Street

Fresno, CA 93721-2600

Glenn Glenn County Clerk-Elections

516 W. Sycamore Street

Willows, CA 95988-2746

Humboldt Humboldt County Clerk-Elections

3033 H Street

Eureka, CA 95501-4483

Imperial Imperial County Clerk, Courthouse

940 W. Main Street, Room 202

El Centro, CA 92243-2865

Inyo Inyo County Clerk-Elections

168 N. Edwards PO Drawer F

Independence, CA 93526-0606

Kern Kern County Clerk - Elections Office

1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor

Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639

Kings Kings County Elections Dept., Govt. Center

1400 W. Lacey Boulevard

Hanford, CA 93230-5997

Lake Lake County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

255 N. Forbes Street, #209

Lakeport, CA 95453-4748

Lassen Lassen County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

220 S. Lassen Street, Ste. 5

Susanville, CA 96130-4397

Los Angeles Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

12400 Imperial Highway

Norwalk, CA 90650-8350

Madera Madera County Clerk-Elections

200 W. 4th Street

Madera, CA 93637-3548

Marin Marin County Registrar of Voters

3501 Civic Center, Room 121

San Rafael, CA 94903-4183

Mariposa Mariposa County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

4982 10th Street

Mariposa, CA 95338

Mendocino Mendocino County Clerk-Elections

501 Low Gap Road, Room 1020

Ukiah, CA 95482-3738

Merced Merced County Clerk-Elections

2222 M Street, Room 14

Merced, CA 95340-3780

Modoc Modoc County Clerk-Elections

204 South Court Street

Alturas, CA 96101-0131

Mono Mono County Clerk-Elections

Bryant Street, Library Bldg. School St. Annex 1

Bridgeport, CA 93517

Monterey Monterey County Elections

1370 S. Main St. # B

Salinas, CA 93901-2109

Napa Napa County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

900 Coombs Street, Room 256

Napa, CA 94559-2946

Nevada Nevada County Clerk - Elections

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

Orange Orange Registrar of Voters

1300 S. Grande Ave Bldg. C

Santa Ana, CA 92705-4434

Placer Placer County Registrar of Voters

2956 Richardson Dr.

Auburn, CA 95603-2640

Plumas Plumas County Clerk - Elections

520 Main Street, Room 102

Quincy, CA 95971-9366

Riverside Riverside Registrar of Voters

2724 Gateway Drive

Riverside, CA 92507-0918

Sacramento County of Sacramento

Voter Registration and Elections

7000 65th Street

Sacramento, CA 95823-2315

County Mailing Address

San Benito San Benito County Clerk, Court House

440 Fifth Street, Room 206 

Hollister, CA 95023-3843

San Bernardino San Bernardino Registrar of Voters

777 E. Rialto Avenue

San Bernardino, CA 92415-0770

San Diego San Diego Registrar of Voters

5201 Ruffin Road, #I

San Diego, CA 92123-1693

San Francisco San Francisco Elections, City Hall -

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

Room 48

San Francisco, CA 94102-4635

San Joaquin San Joaquin Registrar of Voters

212 N San Joaquin Street

Stockton, CA 95202-2409

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Elections

1055 Monterey Street, Room D120

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-3237

San Mateo San Mateo County Clerk - Elections

40 Tower Road

San Mateo, CA 94402-4098

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Clerk-Elections, 

Courthouse

130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 200

Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2019

Santa Clara Santa Clara Registrar of Voters

1555 Berger Drive, Building 2

San Jose, CA 95112-2019

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County Clerk - Elections

701 Ocean Street, Room 210

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4076

Shasta Shasta County Clerk-Elections

1643 Market Street

Redding, CA 96001-1022

Sierra Sierra County Clerk-Elections

Courthouse

PO Drawer D, Room 11

Downieville, CA 95936-0398

Siskiyou Siskiyou County Clerk-Elections

510 N. Main St.

Yreka, CA 96097-9910

Solano Solano Registrar of Voters

675 Texas Street, Suite 2600

Fairfield, CA 94533-5625

Sonoma Sonoma County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

435 Fiscal Drive

Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2820

Stanislaus Stanislaus County Clerk, Registrar of Voters

1021 “I” Street, Suite 101

Modesto, CA 95354-2331

Sutter Sutter County Clerk-Elections

1435 Veterans Memorial Circle

Yuba City, CA 95993-5504

Tehama Tehama County Clerk-Elections

P.O. Box 250

Red Bluff, CA 96080

Trinity County Clerk-Elections

PO Box 1258 11Court St.

Weaverville, CA

Tulare County Registrar of Voters

5951 S. Mooney Blvd.

Visalia, CA 93277-9394

Tuolumne County Clerk - Elections

39 N. Washington Ste A

Sonora, CA 95370-4758

Ventura Ventura County Clerk-Elections

800 S. Victoria Avenue, L-1200

Ventura, CA 93009-1200

Yolo Yolo County Clerk-Registration

625 Court Street, Room B 05

Woodland, CA 95695-5273

Yuba Yuba County Clerk, Courthouse

915 8th Street, Suite 107

Marysville, CA 95901-5273

County Mailing Address

A chance to vote...A chance to change

by Manaia Foster Alaimalo, US Navy, Fallbrook, CA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

State Primary Date: August 12, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

State Primary General Election

Registration July 14, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request August 8, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return August 12, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

State Primary General Election

Registration July 14, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request August 8, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return August 12, 2008 November 4, 2008

Colorado

COLORADO

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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COLORADO

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Colorado

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.b: If you have changed your name since the

last time you registered or voted, write your previous name

in Block 2.b.

B Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number or your Colorado Driver's License number

are required for voter registration. If you do not possess

either of these identifications, the state shall assign a

number that will serve to identify you for voter registration

purposes.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 5: 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 Block

5 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.

G Block 6: Indicate if you are a native-born or

naturalized citizen. 

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here

See special instructions in Sections II.F. and III.F.

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 no later than the close of

business on the Friday immediately proceeding the election;

if you wish to receive the absentee ballot by mail, the FPCA

must be received no later than the close of business on the

eleventh day before the election.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Colorado allows you to submit your FPCA for

registration and/or ballot request by mail, fax, or as a

PDF attachment to an email.

 Colorado allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

A Uniformed Services member serving outside the

U.S. may receive the blank ballot by electronic mail in
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circumstances where a mail ballot or fax ballot is not

feasible.

 Colorado allows you to return the voted ballot by fax.

A Uniformed Services member serving outside the

U.S. may return the voted ballot by electronic mail in

circumstances where a mail ballot or fax ballot is not

feasible.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Colorado has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. A Colorado qualified

voter may use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot for

general, special, and primary elections for Federal offices.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB,

you may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both

ballots are properly executed and received before the close

of polls on election day, only the regular ballot will be

counted.

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 57 days before an election and you

can use the FPCA to request it. In Block 6 of the FPCA

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. 

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted and serving any part of their sentence in

detention or confinement in a correctional facility, jail, or

other location for a felony conviction or on parole may not

register or vote. 

H. 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 non-forwardable.

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. No

later than 90 days 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. 

I. Action on Registration Requests

Within ten (10) business days after receipt of the

application, the County Clerk and Recorder shall notify

each applicant of the disposition of the application by nonforwardable mail.

J. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Colorado shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. If registration is denied, resubmit

the application, correcting any deficiencies. If a second

denial is received, consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens,

residents of Colorado 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 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)

 Colorado residents temporarily residing outside the

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

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)
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Colorado

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Colorado allows you to submit your FPCA for

registration and/or ballot request by mail, fax, or as a

PDF attachment to an email.

 Colorado allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 Colorado allows you to return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Colorado has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. A Colorado qualified

voter may use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot for

general, special, and primary elections for Federal offices.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB,

you may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both

ballots are properly executed and received before the close

of polls on election day, only the regular ballot will be

counted.

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 57 days before an election and you

can use the FPCA to request it. In Block 6 of the FPCA

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. 

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted and serving any part of their sentence in

detention or confinement in a correctional facility, jail, or

other location for a felony conviction or on parole may not

register or vote. 

H. 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 non-forwardable.

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. No

later than 90 days 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. 

I. Action on Registration Requests

Within ten (10) business days after receipt of the

application, the County Clerk and Recorder shall notify

each applicant of the disposition of the application by nonforwardable mail.

J. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Colorado shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. If registration is denied, resubmit

the application, correcting any deficiencies. If a second

denial is received, consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk and Recorder, county

of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Clerk and Recorder

1865 W. 121st Street, #600

Westminster, CO 80234

Alamosa Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder

Box 630

Alamosa, CO 81101-0630

Arapahoe Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder

5334 S. Prince

Littleton, CO 80166-0211

Archuleta Archuleta County Clerk and Recorder

Box 2589

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-2589

Baca Baca County Clerk and Recorder

741 Main

Springfield, CO 81073-1548

Bent Bent County Clerk and Recorder

Box 350

Las Animas, CO 81054-0350

Boulder Boulder County Clerk and Recorder

1750 33rd Street, Suite 200

Boulder, CO 80301-2534

Broomfield Broomfield County Clerk and Recorder

1 DesCombes Drive

Broomfield, CO 80020-2495

Chaffee Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder

Box 699

Salida, CO 81202-0699

Cheyenne Cheyenne County Clerk and Recorder

Box 567

Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810-0567

Clear Creek Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder

Box 2000

Georgetown, CO 80444-2000

Conejos Conejos County Clerk and Recorder

Box 127

Conejos, CO 81129-0127

Costilla Costilla County Clerk and Recorder

Box 308

San Luis, CO 81152-0308

Crowley Crowley County Clerk and Recorder

631 Main Street, Suite 102

Ordway, CO 81063-1092

Custer Custer County Clerk and Recorder

Box 150

Westcliffe, CO 81252-0150

Delta Delta County Clerk and Recorder

501 Palmer, Suite 211

Delta, CO 81416-1764

Denver Denver County Clerk and Recorder,

3888 E. Mexico Avenue

Denver, CO 80210-3813

Dolores Dolores County Clerk and Recorder

Box 58

Dove Creek, CO 81324-0058

Douglas Douglas County Clerk and Recorder

PO Box 1360

Castle Rock, CO 80104-1360

Eagle Eagle County Clerk and Recorder

Box 537

Eagle, CO 81631-0537

Elbert Elbert County Clerk and Recorder

Box 37

Kiowa, CO 80117-0037

El Paso El Paso County Clerk and Recorder

Box 2007

Colorado Springs, CO 80901-2007

Fremont Fremont County Clerk and Recorder

615 Macon Avenue, Room 102

Canon City, CO 81212-3381

Garfield Garfield County Clerk and Recorder

109 8th Street, Suite 200

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3303

Gilpin Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder

Box 429

Central City, CO 80427-0429

Grand Grand County Clerk and Recorder

PO Box 120

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451-0120

Gunnison Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder

221 N. Wisconsin Street, Suite C

Gunnison, CO 81230-2433

Hinsdale Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder

Box 9

Lake City, CO 81235-0009

Huerfano Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder

401 Main Street, Suite 204

Walsenburg, CO 81089-2085

Jackson Jackson County Clerk and Recorder

Box 337

Walden, CO 80480-0337

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder

100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Suite 2560

Golden, CO 80419-2560

Kiowa Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder

Box 37

Eads, CO 81036-0037

Kit Carson Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder

Box 249

Burlington, CO 80807-0249

Lake Lake County Clerk and Recorder

Box 917

Leadville, CO 80461-0917

La Plata La Plata County Clerk and Recorder

1060 East 2nd Avenue, #134

Durango, CO 81301-0519

Larimer Larimer County Clerk and Recorder

Box 1547

Fort Collins, CO 80522-1547

Las Animas Las Animas County Clerk and Recorder

Box 115

Trinidad, CO 81082-0115

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder

Box 67

Hugo, CO 80821-0067

Logan Logan County Clerk and Recorder

315 Main Street

Sterling, CO 80751-4357

Mesa Mesa County Clerk and Recorder

Box 20000

Grand Junction, CO 81502-5009

Mineral Mineral County Clerk and Recorder

Box 70

Creede, CO 81130-0070

Moffat Moffat County Clerk and Recorder

221 W. Victory Way, Suite 200

Craig, CO 81625-2716

Montezuma Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder

109 W. Main, Room 108

Cortez, CO 81321-3189

Montrose Montrose County Clerk and Recorder

Box 1289

Montrose, CO 81402-1289

Morgan Morgan County Clerk and Recorder

Box 1399

Fort Morgan, CO 80701-1399

Otero Otero County Clerk and Recorder

Box 511

La Junta, CO 81050-0511

Ouray Ouray County Clerk and Recorder

Box C

Ouray, CO 81427-0615

Park Park County Clerk and Recorder

Box 220

Fairplay, CO 80440-0220

County Mailing Address
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Phillips Phillips County Clerk and Recorder

221 S. Interocean Avenue

Holyoke, CO 80734-1521

Pitkin PitkinCounty Clerk and Recorder

530 E. Main Street, Suite 101

Aspen, CO 81611-1948

Prowers Prowers County Clerk and Recorder

301 S. Main Street, Suite. 210

Lamar, CO 81052-2868

Pueblo Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder

Box 878

Pueblo, CO 81002-0878

Rio Blanco Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder

Box 1067

Meeker, CO 81641-1067

Rio Grande Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder

Box 160

Del Norte, CO 81132-0160

Routt Routt County Clerk and Recorder

Box 773599

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477-3599

Saguache Saguache County Clerk and Recorder

Box 176

Saguache, CO 81149-0176

County Mailing Address

San Juan San Juan County Clerk and Recorder

Box 466

Silverton, CO 81433-0466

San Miguel San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder

Box 548

Telluride, CO 81435-0548

Sedgwick Sedgwick County Clerk and Recorder

315 Cedar Street, Ste 220

Julesburg, CO 80737-1563

Summit Summit County Clerk and Recorder

Box 1538

Breckenridge, CO 80424-1538

Teller Teller County Clerk and Recorder

Box 1010

Cripple Creek, CO 80813-1010

Washington Washington County Clerk and Recorder

Box L

Akron, CO 80720-0380

Weld Weld County Clerk and Recorder

Box 459

Greeley, CO 80632-0459

Yuma Yuma County Clerk and Recorder

310 Ash Street, Suite F

Wray, CO 80758-1850

County Mailing Address

Raise your voice and Vote!

by Heather Lynn Aristilde, Stone Mountain, GA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: August 12, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 4, 2008 August 11, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request February 4, 2008 August 11, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 August 12, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 4, 2008 August 11, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request February 4, 2008 August 11, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 August 12, 2008 November 4, 2008

Connecticut

CONNECTICUT

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sots.state.ct.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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CONNECTICUT

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Connecticut

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your Connecticut Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the State shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the town or

township where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Connecticut does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block

5 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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Uniformed Service members refer to Section II.E for

additional instructions.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

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.

B. 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 write-in

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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, you may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot. See instructions below.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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

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 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Connecticut is not required to accept the FWAB, but in

1996 began accepting it only for Federal elections.

For further instructions on the FWAB, see Chapter Two.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. 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 four-year period.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Connecticut shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

L. 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.

M. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local election office before the close of polls on election

day.
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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, you may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot. See instructions below. 

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Connecticut is not required to accept the FWAB, but in

1996 began accepting it only for Federal elections.

For further instructions on the FWAB, see Chapter Two.

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.

G. 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.

H. 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 four-year period.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Connecticut shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

K. 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.

L. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Town Clerk in the town or city of

voting residence. 

City or Town Mailing Address

Andover Andover Town Clerk

PO Box 328

Andover, CT 06232-0328

Ansonia Ansonia Town Clerk

253 Main Street

Ansonia, CT 06401-1410

Ashford Ashford Town Clerk

25 Pompey Hollow Road

Ashford, CT 06278-1552

Avon Avon Town Clerk

60 West Main Street

Avon, CT 06001-3719

Barkhamsted Barkhamsted Town Clerk

67 Ripley Hill Road

Barkhamsted, CT 06063-3340

Beacon Falls Beacon Falls Town Clerk

10 Maple Avenue

Beacon Falls, CT 06403-1198
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Berlin BerlinTown Clerk

PO Box 1

Berlin, CT 06037-0001

Bethany Bethany Town Clerk

40 Peck Road

Bethany, CT 06524-3338

Bethel Bethel Town Clerk

1 School Street

Bethel, CT 06801-0003

Bethlehem Bethlehem Town Clerk

PO Box 160

Bethlehem, CT 06751-0053

Bloomfield Bloomfield Town Clerk

PO Box 337

Bloomfield, CT 06002-0337

Bolton Bolton Town Clerk

222 Bolton Center Road

Bolton, CT 06043-7698

Bozrah Bozrah Town Clerk

Town Hall

Bozrah, CT 06334-0158

Branford Branford Town Clerk

PO Box 150

Branford, CT 06405-0150

Bridgeport Bridgeport Town Clerk

45 Lyon Terrace

Bridgeport, CT 06604-4062

Bridgewater Bridgewate Town Clerk

PO Box 216

Bridgewater, CT 06752-0216

Bristol Bristol Town Clerk

111 North Main Street

Bristol, CT 06010-8184

Brookfield Brookfield Town Clerk

PO Box 5106

Brookfield, CT 06804-5106

Brooklyn Brooklyn Town Clerk

PO Box 356

Brooklyn, CT 06234-0356

Burlington Burlington Town Clerk

200 Spielman Highway

Burlington, CT 06013-1710

Canaan Canaan Town Clerk

PO Box 42

Canaan, CT 06031-0155

Canterbury CanterburyTown Clerk

PO Box 27

Canterbury, CT 06331-0027

Canton CantonTown Clerk

PO Box 168

Canton, CT 06022-0168

Chaplin Chaplin Town Clerk

PO Box 286

Chaplin, CT 06235

Cheshire Cheshire Town Clerk

84 Shouth Main Street

Cheshire, CT 06410

Chester Chester Town Clerk

65 Main Street, PO Box 328

Chester, CT 06412-3108

Clinton Clinton Town Clerk

54 East Main Street

Clinton, CT 06413-0174

Colchester Colchester Town Clerk

127 Norwich Avenue

Colchester, CT 06415-0146

Colebrook Colebrook Town Clerk

Box 5

Colebrook, CT 06021-0005

Columbia Columbia Town Clerk

PO Box 165

Columbia, CT 06237-0165

Cornwall CornwallTown Clerk

PO Box 97

Cornwall, CT 06753-0097

Conventry ConventryTown Clerk

1712 Main Street

Conventry, CT 06238

City or Town Mailing Address

Cromwell Cromwell Town Clerk

41 West Street

Cromwell, CT 06416-2142

Danbury DanburyTown Clerk

155 Deer Hill Road

Danbury, CT 06810-7726

Darien DarienTown Clerk

2 Renshaw Road

Darrien, CT 06820-5344

Deep River Deep River Town Clerk

174 Main Street

Deep River, CT 06417-2008

Derby DerbyTown Clerk

35 Fifth Street

Derby, CT 06418-1897

Durham Durham Town Clerk

PO Box 428

Durham, CT 06422-0428

East Granby East Granby Town Clerk

9 Center Street

East Granby, CT 06026-0459

East Haddam East Haddam Town Clerk

Town Office Building, PO Box K

East Haddam, CT 06423-0295

East Hampton East HamptonTown Clerk

20 East High Street

East Hampton, CT 06424-1091

East Hartford East Hartford Town Clerk

740 Main Street

East Hartford, CT 06108-3114

East Haven East Haven Town Clerk

250 Main Street

East Haven, CT 06512-3004

East Lyme East Lyme Town Clerk

108 Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 519

East Lyme, CT 06357-0519

East Windsor East Windsor Town Clerk

Box 213

East Windsor, CT 06016-0213

Eastford Eastford Town Clerk

Westford Road, PO Box 273

Eastford, CT 06242-0296

Easton Easton Town Clerk

225 Center Road

Easton, CT 06612-1398

Ellington Ellington Town Clerk

PO Box 187

Ellington, CT 06029-0187

Enfield Enfield Town Clerk

820 Enfield Street

Enfield, CT 06082-2997

Essex Essex Town Clerk

PO Box 98

Essex, CT 06426-1140

Fairfield Fairfield Town Clerk

611 Old Post Road

Fairfield, CT 06430-6690

Farmington Farmington Town Clerk

1 Monteith Drive Road

Farmington, CT 06032-1053

Franklin Franklin Town Clerk

7 Meeting House Hill Road

Franklin, CT 06254-9775

Glastonbury GlastonburyTown Clerk

2155 Main Street

Glastonbury, CT 06033-2208

Goshen Goshen Town Clerk

42 North Street, Box 54

Goshen, CT 06756-0054

Granby Granby Town Clerk

15 North Granby Road

Grandby, CT 06035-9442

Greenwich Greenwich Town Clerk

Town Hall

PO Box 2540

Greenwich, CT 06836-2540

City or Town Mailing Address
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Griswold Griswold Town Clerk

PO Box 369

Griswold, CT 06351-2398

Groton Groton Town Clerk

45 Fort Hill Road

Groton, CT 06340-4360

Guilford Guilford own Clerk

31 Park Street

Guilford, CT 06437-2629

Haddam Haddam Town Clerk

PO Box 87

Haddam, CT 06438-0087

Hamden Hamden Town Clerk

2372 Whitney Avenue

Hamden, CT 06518-3207

Hampton Hampton Town Clerk

PO Box 143

Hampton, CT 06247-0143

Hartford Hartford Town Clerk

550 Main Street

Hartford, CT 06103-2992

Hartland Hartland Town Clerk

22 South Road, PO Box 297

Hartland, CT 06027-9999

Harwinton Harwinton Town Clerk

100 Bentley Drive

Harwinton, CT 06791-0065

Hebron Hebron Town Clerk

PO Box 156

Hebron, CT 06248-0156

Kent Kent Town Clerk

PO Box 678

Kent, CT 06757-0678

Killingly KillinglyTown Clerk

PO Box 6000

Killingly, CT 06239-1832

Killingworth Killingworth Town Clerk

323 Route 81

Killingworth, CT 06417-1298

Lebanon LebanonTown Clerk

PO Box 28

Lebanon, CT 06249-0028

Ledyard Ledyard Town Clerk

741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, CT 06339-1541

Lisbon Lisbon Town Clerk

1 Newent Road

Lisbon, CT 06351-2926

Litchfield Litchfield Town Clerk

74 West Street

Litchfield, CT 06759-9602

Lyme LymeTown Clerk

Route 156, RR 2

Lyme, CT 06371-9614

Madison Madison Town Clerk

8 Campus Drive

Madison, CT 06443-2563

Manchester Manchester Town Clerk

PO Box 191

Manchester, CT 

Mansfield Mansfield Town Clerk

4 South Eagleville Road, RT 275

Mansfield, CT 06268-2503

Marlborough Marlborough Town Clerk

North Main Street, PO Box 29

Marlborough, CT 06447-0029

Meriden Meriden Town Clerk

142 East Main Street

Meriden, CT 06450-5605

Middlebury MiddleburyTown Clerk

1212 Whittemore Road

Middlebury, CT 06762-2425

Middlefield Middlefield Town Clerk

383 Jackson Hill Road

Middlefield, CT 06455-1208

Middletown Middletown Town Clerk

Box 1300, DeKoven Drive & Court St.

Middletown, CT 06457-1300

City or Town Mailing Address

Milford Milford Town Clerk

70 West River Street

Milford, CT 06460-3364

Monroe MonroeTown Clerk

7 Fan Hill Road

Monroe, CT 06468-1823

Montville Montville Town Clerk

310 Norwich-New London Road

Montville, CT 06382-2599

Morris Morris Town Clerk

PO Box 66

Morris, CT 06763-0066

Naugatuck Naugatuck Town Clerk

229 Church Street

Naugatuck, CT 06770-4199

New Britain New Britain Town Clerk

27 West Main Street

New Britain, CT 06051-2298

New Canaan New Canaan Town Clerk

77 Main Street

New Canaan, CT 06840-4790

New Fairfield New Fairfield Town Clerk

Town Hall, 4 Brush Hill Road

New Fairfield, CT 06812-2619

New Hartford New Hartford Town Clerk

530 Main Street, Box 426

New Hartford, CT 06057-0316

New Haven New Haven Town Clerk

200 Orange Street

New Haven, CT 06510-2067

New London New London Town Clerk

181 State Street

New London, CT 06320-6302

New Milford New Milford Town Clerk

10 Main Street

New Milford, CT 06776

Newington Newington Town Clerk

131 Cedar Street

Newington, CT 06111-2644

Newtown Newtown Town Clerk

45 Main Street

Newtown, CT 06470-2185

Norfolk Norfolk Town Clerk

PO Box 552

Norfolk, CT 06058-0552

North Branford North Branford Town Clerk

PO Box 287

North Branford, CT 06471-1501

North Canaan North Canaan Town Clerk

PO Box 338

North Canaan, CT 06018-0338

North Haven North Haven Town Clerk

18 Church Street

North Haven, CT 06473-0336

North Stonington North Stonington Town Clerk

40 Main Street

North Stonington, CT 06359-1612

Norwalk Norwalk Town Clerk

PO Box 5125

Norwalk, CT 06856-5125

Norwich Norwich Town Clerk

100 Broadway

Norwich, CT 06360-4431

Old Lyme Old Lyme Town Clerk

52 Lyme Street

Old Lyme, CT 06371-2331

Old Saybrook Old Saybrook Town Clerk

302 Main Street

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0618

Orange Orange Town Clerk

617 Orange Center Road

Orange, CT 06477-2423

Oxford Oxford Town Clerk

486 Oxford Road

Oxford CT 06483-1298

Plainfield Plainfield Town Clerk

8 Community Avenue

Plainfield, CT 06374-1238

City or Town Mailing Address
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Plainville Plainville Town Clerk

PO Box 250

Plainville, CT 06062-0250

Plymouth Plymouth Town Clerk

80 Main Street

Plymouth, CT 06786-1295

Pomfret Pomfret Town Clerk

5 Haven Road

Pomfret, CT 06259-0180

Portland Portland Town Clerk

PO Box 71

Portland, CT 06480-0071

Preston Preston Town Clerk

389 Route 2

Preston, CT 06365-8830

Prospect Prospect Town Clerk

36 Center Street

Prospect, CT 06712-2101

Putnam Putnam Town Clerk

126 Church Street

Putnam, CT 06260-1831

Redding Redding Town Clerk

100 Hill Road, PO Box 28

Redding, CT 06875-0028

Ridgefield Ridgefield Town Clerk

400 Main Street

Ridgefield, CT 06877-4699

Rocky Hill Rocky Hill Town Clerk

699 Old Main Street

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-0657

Roxbury Roxbury Town Clerk

PO Box 203, 29 North Street

Roxbury, CT 06783-0365

Salem Salem Town Clerk

270 Hartford Road

Salem, CT 06420-3804

Salisbury Salisbury Town Clerk

PO Box 548

Salisbury, CT 06068-0548

Scotland Scotland Town Clerk

PO Box 122

Scotland, CT 06264-0122

Seymour Seymour Town Clerk

1 First Street

Seymour, CT 06483-2817

Sharon Sharon Town Clerk

PO Box 224

Sharon, CT 06069-0224

Shelton Shelton Town Clerk

PO Box 364

Shelton, CT 06484-0364

Sherman Sherman Town Clerk

Mallory Town Hall

Route 39, Box 39

Sherman, CT 06784-0039

Simsbury Simsbury Town Clerk

933 Hopemeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070-0495

Somers Somers Town Clerk

PO Box 308

Somers, CT 06071-0203

South Windsor South Windsor Town Clerk

1540 Sullivan Avenue

South Windsor, CT 06074-2786

Southbury Southbury Town Clerk

501 Main Street, South

Southbury, CT 06488-2295

Southington Southington Town Clerk

75 Main Street

Southington, CT 06489-2504

Sprague Sprague Town Clerk

PO Box 162

Sprague, CT 06330-0162

Stafford Stafford Town Clerk

PO Box 11

Stafford, CT 06076-0011

City or Town Mailing Address

Stamford Stamford Town Clerk

PO Box 891

Stamford, CT 06904-0891

Sterling Sterling Town Clerk

PO Box 157

Sterling, CT 06373-0157

Stonington Stonington Town Clerk

PO Box 352

Stonington, CT 06378-0352

Stratford Stratford Town Clerk

2725 Main Street

Stratford, CT 06615-5892

Suffield Suffield Town Clerk

83 Mountain Road

Suffield, CT 06078-2041

Thomaston Thomaston Town Clerk

158 Main Street

Thomaston, CT 06787-1720

Thompson Thompson Town Clerk

PO Box 160 

Thompson, CT 06255-0160

Tolland Tolland Town Clerk

21 Tolland Green

Tolland, CT 06084-9445

Torrington Torrington Town Clerk

140 Main Street

Torrington, CT 06790-5201

Trumbull Trumbull Town Clerk

5866 Main Street

Trumbull, CT 06611-3193

Union Union Town Clerk

1043 Buckley Highway

Union, CT 06076-9520

Vernon Vernon Town Clerk

14 Park Place

Vernon, CT 06066-3291

Voluntown Voluntown Town Clerk

PO Box 96

Voluntown, CT 06384-0096

Wallingford Wallingford Town Clerk

45 South Main Street, Room #108

Wallingford, CT 06492

Warren Warren Town Clerk

7 Sackett Hill Road

Warren, CT 06754-1713

Washington Washington Town Clerk

PO Box 383

Washington, CT 06794-0383

Waterbury Waterbury Town Clerk

235 Grand Street

Waterbury, CT 06702-1983

Waterford Waterford Town Clerk

15 Rope Ferry Road

Waterford, CT 06385-2806

Watertown Watertown Town Clerk

37 DeForest Street

Watertown, CT 06795-2195

West Hartford West Hartford Town Clerk

50 South Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107-2431

West Haven West Haven Town Clerk

355 Main Street

West Haven, CT 06516-4310

Westbrook Westbrook Town Clerk

1163 Boston Post Road, PO Box G

Westbrook, CT 06498-0676

Weston Weston Town Clerk

PO Box 1007

Weston, CT 06883-1007

Westport Westport Town Clerk

110 Myrtle Avenue

Westport, CT 06880-3514

Wethersfield Wethersfield Town Clerk

505 Silas Deane Highway

Wethersfield, CT 06109-2219

Willington Willington Town Clerk

40 Old Farms Road

Willington, CT 06279-1720

City or Town Mailing Address
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Wilton Wilton Town Clerk

238 Danbury Road

Wilton, CT 06897-4008

Winchester Winchester Town Clerk

338 Main Street

Winchester, CT 06098-1697

Windham Windham Town Clerk

PO Box 94

Windham, CT 06226-0094

Windsor Windsor Town Clerk

PO Box 472

Windsor, CT 06095-0472

Windsor Locks Windsor Locks Town Clerk

50 Church Street

Windsor Locks, CT 06096-2331

City or Town Mailing Address

Wolcott Wolcott Town Clerk

10 Kenea Avenue

Wolcott, CT 06716-2114

Woodbridge Woodbridge Town Clerk

11 Meetinghouse Lane

Woodbridge, CT

Woodbury Town Clerk

PO Box 369

Woodbury, CT

Woodstock Woodstock Town Clerk

415 Route 169 

Woodstock, CT 06281-3039

City or Town Mailing Address

Freedom rings loudest when you Vote!

by Patrick Henry, Navy Reserve, Ansonia, CT
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 21, 2008 August 25, 2008 October 20, 2008

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 September 5, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 21, 2008 August 25, 2008 October 20, 2008

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 September 5, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

Delaware

DELAWARE

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://electionsncc.delaware.gov/absentee_de/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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DELAWARE

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

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Delaware

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Delaware Driver’s License

number is required. If you do not have a Delaware Driver’s

License then the last four digits of your Social Security number

is required for voter registration. If you do not possess either of

these identifications, the state shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 2.h and 2.i: Provide an email address that you can

access and/or a phone number at which you can be reached in

the event that there are questions regarding your application

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. For example: “on Highway _____, 2

miles past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” This address should be different from the one

provided in Block 4 and must in be the county where you

claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: Delaware does not allow you to return the

absentee ballot electronically. See Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 5: Specify your political party affiliation, e.g.

Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green Party, Independent,

decline to state, etc. Delaware conducts Primary Elections for

the Democratic and Republican parties. You must be registered

as a Democrat to vote in the Democratic Primary and as a

Republican to vote in the Republican Primary. You may not

change your political party affiliation between March 31st in

the year of a General Election and day of the Primary Election.

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

political party affiliation, submit an FPCA that shows your

new political party affiliation. There are two periods during

which a person is prohibited from changing their political party

affiliation prior to a Presidential Election. The first period

begins November 1st in the year before a Presidential Election

and runs through the day of the Presidential Primary. The

second period begins on March 31st in the year of the election

and runs through the day of the Primary Election.

G Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

See special instructions in Sections II.E. and III.E.

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. Election

Officials cannot process the FPCA unless it is signed. You are

swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury that the

information on the FPCA is true and correct when you sign the

FPCA.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

Send a completed FPCA to the appropriate Department of

Elections as soon as practical in the year of a general

election. If you move or are deployed during the year, send

an FPCA with your new information to the Department of

Elections as soon as practical. The deadline for a UOCAVA

voter to register to vote is the third Monday prior to the date

of a primary or general election. Late submission of FPCAs

and/or failure to return ballots promptly are the major

reasons that ballots are received too late to be counted.

Send an FPCA to the appropriate Department of Elections

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

in order to keep your voter registration and your absentee

ballot information up to date.

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 as soon as

practical in the year of a general election but not later than 4

days before the day of the election. For Presidential

Elections, the Departments of Elections will accept

applications for absentee ballots beginning August 15 in the

year prior to a Presidential Election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Vote and return your ballot as soon as you receive it. Ballots

received after the deadline will not be counted.

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be returned to

the Department of Elections that issued them no later than 8

p.m. on election day in order to be counted.

The Departments of Elections for the counties will mail

ballots as soon as they are available. Ballots for primary

elections will be mailed approximately 30 days prior to the
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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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax

or email.

 Delaware does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write “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 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.

F. 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. Persons convicted of a felony may have their voting

rights restored 5 years after completion of their sentence to

include payment of all fines and court ordered restitution.

This applies to all felons except those convicted of murder

or manslaughter; offenses against public administration

including bribery, improper influence or abuse or office; or

sexual offenses. See Delaware’s Constitution, Article V, s

2, and Delaware Code, Title 15, Chapter 61 for complete

information.

G. 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.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Denial of registration may be appealed to the board of

elections for your county and/or superior court. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. Upon denial of

your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request, Delaware shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection.

I. Late Registration

Military and overseas citizens who return to the United

States within 60 days of an election and establish residence

in Delaware can register to vote after the normal deadline.

Contact the Department of Elections for the county in

which you live for further information.

J. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 Delaware residents temporarily residing outside the

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

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)
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Delaware

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

Send a completed FPCA to the appropriate Department of

Elections as soon as practical in the year of a general

election. If you move or are deployed during the year, send

an FPCA with your new information to the Department of

Elections as soon as practical. The deadline for a UOCAVA

voter to register to vote is the third Monday prior to the date

of a primary or general election. Late submission of FPCAs

and/or failure to return ballots promptly are the major

reasons that ballots are received too late to be counted.

Send an FPCA to the appropriate Department of Elections

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

in order to keep your voter registration and your absentee

ballot information up to date.

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 as soon as

practical in the year of a general election but not later than 4

days before the day of the election. For Presidential

Elections, the Departments of Elections will accept

applications for absentee ballots beginning August 15 in the

year prior to a Presidential Election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Vote and return your ballot as soon as you receive it. Ballots

received after the deadline will not be counted.

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be returned to

the Department of Elections that issued them no later than 8

p.m. on election day in order to be counted.

The Departments of Elections for the counties will 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax

or email.

 Delaware does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write “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 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.

F. 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. Persons convicted of a felony may have their voting

rights restored 5 years after completion of their sentence to

include payment of all fines and court ordered restitution.

This applies to all felons except those convicted of murder

or manslaughter; offenses against public administration

including bribery, improper influence or abuse or office; or

sexual offenses. See Delaware’s Constitution, Article V, s

2, and Delaware Code, Title 15, Chapter 61 for complete

information.

G. 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.
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H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Denial of registration may be appealed to the board of

elections of your county and/or superior court. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. Upon denial of

your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request, Delaware shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection.

I. Late Registration

Military and overseas citizens who return to the United

States within 60 days of an election and establish residence

in Delaware can register to vote after the normal deadline.

Contact the Department of Elections for the county in

which you live for further information.

J. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Department of Elections, county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

New Castle Department of Elections for New Castle County

820 N. FRENCH ST STE 400

WILMINGTON DE 19801-3531

Kent Department of Elections for Kent County

100 ENTERPRISE PL STE 5

DOVER DE 19904- 8202

Sussex Department of Elections for Sussex County

PO Box 457

GEORGETOWN DE 19947-0457

The Stars and Stripes are the spirit of hope, 

so go out and VOTE!

by Sterling D. Tilley, Jr, Ft. Washington, MD
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 12, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 14, 2007 August 11, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2007 September 2, 2008 October 27, 2008

Ballot Return February 22, 2008 September 19, 2008 November 14, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 14, 2007 August 11, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2007 September 2, 2008 October 27, 2008

Ballot Return February 22, 2008 September 19, 2008 November 14, 2008

District of Columbia

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.dcboee.org

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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District of Columbia

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your District of Columbia Driver's

License number is required for voter registration. If you do

not possess either of these identifications, the District of

Columbia shall assign a number that will serve to identify

you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: Provide the complete street

address of your District of Columbia voting residence. A

post office box is not sufficient. This address must be

different than the one provided in Block 4 and must be

within the county where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block

5 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 Board of Elections and Ethics which includes your new

political party affiliation. 

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to the Board of Elections and

Ethics as early as 12 months preceding any election and

whenever you change your mailing address (see Chapter

Two).

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. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be postmarked

not later than the day of the election and must arrive not

later than 10 days after the election. 

District of Columbia 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 Two.

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.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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.
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 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently imprisoned for a felony or found mentally

incompetent by a court may not register or vote.

F. Action on Registration Requests

A voter registration card is sent.

G. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the District of Columbia shall

provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection. Persons

denied registration may appeal to the Board. Consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to the Board of Elections and

Ethics as early as 12 months preceding any election and

whenever you change your mailing address (see Chapter

Two).

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. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be postmarked

not later than the day of the election and must arrive not

later than 10 days after the election. 

District of Columbia 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 Two.

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.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 allows you to receive the

blank ballot by fax.

 The District of Columbia allows you to return the

voted ballot by fax, with a statement that you

relinquish your right to a secret ballot.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:
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District of Columbia

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently imprisoned for a felony or found mentally

incompetent by a court may not register or vote.

F. Action on Registration Requests

A voter registration card is sent.

G. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the District of Columbia shall

provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection. Persons

denied registration may appeal to the Board. Consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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

From sea to shining sea, We need your absentee vote!

by Sharon Walker, Decatur, GA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: January 29, 2008 

State Primary Date: August 26, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration December 31, 2007 July 28, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request January 23, 2008 August 20, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return (from 

within the U.S.)

January 29, 2008 August 26, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return (from 

outside the U.S.)

February 8, 2008 August 26, 2008 November 14, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration December 31, 2007 July 28, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request January 23, 2008 August 20, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return February 8, 2008 August 26, 2008 November 14, 2008

Florida

FLORIDA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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FLORIDA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Florida

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.a: If you have a suffix, you must provide it.

B Block 2.d: You are asked to fill out this box. The Department

of Justice requests this information in its 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 Block 2.f and 2.g: If you have a current Florida driver’s

license or Florida identification card you must provide the number.

If you do not have a current Florida driver’s license or

identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your

Social Security number. If you have not been issued a current

driver’s license or identification card number or a Social Security

number, write “NONE” on the form.

D Block 3.a through 3.e: 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

Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the county where you claim legal voting residence.

E Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want your

absentee ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. It must

be different from the address you provided in Block 3.

F Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

G Block 5: If you do not designate a party affiliation on Block 5

on the FPCA, you will be registered without party affiliation.

Since Florida is a closed primary state this means that for primary

elections a voter who registers without party affiliation is unable to

vote in that election for party candidates. Only voters who are

registered members of a political party may vote for their

respective party’s candidates in a primary election. The exception

is if all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and

the winner will have no opposition in the general election, then all

qualified voters, regardless of party affiliation or without party

affiliation may vote in the primary election for that office.

However, all qualified voters may vote for candidates in

nonpartisan judicial and school board offices, nonpartisan special

districts, and for local referendum issues included on a ballot in a

primary election. 

For a general election, all qualified voters may vote for any

candidate or question that appears on their respective ballot.

If you want to change your political party affiliation, submit the

completed FPCA to the Supervisor of Elections for the county of

legal residence no later than 29 days before the election.

H Block 6: If you are using the FPCA to register and you have

never voted, write “I have never voted”. If you are using the FPCA

to register and you have previously voted, provide complete

information on where you last registered and voted.

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive ballots for

all Federal elections held through the next two regularly scheduled

general elections. If you do not wish to receive ballots for that

length of time, you may request a ballot for each election for

Federal office held in the next election year OR a ballot for only

the next scheduled election for Federal office by noting your

choice here.

I Block 7: 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 United States and the Constitution of the State

of Florida, that I am qualified to register as an elector under the

Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, and that all

information provided in this application is true.” Any person who

willfully swears or affirms falsely to any oath or affirmation

commits a felony under s. 104.011, Florida Statutes.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an absentee ballot, your

completed registration must be received by the Supervisor

of Elections 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 or other written

correspondence with your date of birth to the Supervisor of

Elections so that it arrives not later than 5 p.m. on the sixth

day before the election. Alternatively, you may request

ballots for the primary and general elections from the

county supervisor by telephone, facsimile, or email.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by 7

p.m. on election day. If you are voting from outside the

U.S., the Federal portion of your general election or

presidential preference primary ballot will be counted if

voted by the day of the election and received within 10
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days following the election. There is a presumption that

the ballot was mailed on the date stated on the outside of the

return envelope, regardless of the absence of a postmark or

the existence of a postmark date that is later than election

day. 

If you reside in the U.S., local election officials will mail

you your ballot as soon as the ballots are available.

If you are outside the U.S., local election officials will mail

your absentee ballot to you approximately 35 days before

the Presidential Preference Primary and the Primary

Election, and 45 days before the General Election. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you are applying for registration in Florida, you

must read the oath under Application Instructions, Section

I.I before signing. No notary or witness to your signature on

the FPCA is required.

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Florida allows overseas Uniformed Services members

to send the FPCA for ballot request by fax. You may

not submit the FPCA for registration by fax.

 Florida allows overseas Uniformed Services members

to receive the blank ballot by fax or email.

 Florida allows overseas Uniformed Services members

to return the voted ballot to the fax number provided

by the local Supervisor of Elections.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special write-in

ballot. Write in Block 6 of the FPCA: “Due to military or

other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery, I

cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal voting

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

F. In-Person Voting

You may vote in-person even after requesting an absentee

ballot if you have not returned a voted ballot.

G. 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.

H. Cancellation of Registration

Periodically, supervisors of elections will send address

confirmation 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

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 notice was sent, all inactive voters

who show no activity will be removed from the registration

records and must reregister to regain their voting privilege.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Registered voters are sent a voter information card.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

If your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request is denied, Florida shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration

should consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

K. Late Registration

If an individual or accompanying family member is

discharged or separated from the Uniformed Services,

merchant marine, or from employment outside the

territorial limits of the United States any time after the

books are closed for an election, such person may still

register in the office of the Supervisor of Elections up until

5 p.m. on the Friday before that election day. Sufficient

documentation showing evidence of qualifying for late

registration must be shown.
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Florida

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an absentee ballot, your

completed registration must be received by the Supervisor

of Elections no later than 29 days before the election.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA or other written

correspondence with your date of birth to the Supervisor of

Elections so that it arrives not later than 5 p.m. on the sixth

day before the election. Alternatively, you may request

ballots for the primary and general elections from the

county supervisor by telephone, facsimile, or email.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by 7

p.m. on election day. If you are voting from outside the

U.S., the Federal portion of your general election or

presidential preference primary ballot will be counted if

voted by the day of the election and received within 10

days following the election. There is a presumption that

the ballot was mailed on the date stated on the outside of the

return envelope, regardless of the absence of a postmark or

the existence of a postmark date that is later than election

day. 

Local election officials will mail your absentee ballot to you

approximately 35 days before the Presidential Preference

Primary and the Primary Election, and 45 days before the

General Election. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: If you are applying for registration in Florida, you

must read the oath under Application Instructions, Section

I.I before signing. No notary or witness to your signature on

the FPCA is required.

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Florida allows overseas citizens to send the FPCA for

ballot request by fax. You may not submit the FPCA

for registration by fax.

 Florida allows overseas citizens to receive the blank

ballot by fax or email.

 Florida allows overseas citizens to return the voted

ballot to the fax number provided by the local

Supervisor of Elections.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special write-in

ballot. Write in Block 6 of the FPCA: “Due to military or

other contingencies that preclude normal mail delivery, I

cannot vote an absentee ballot during the normal voting

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

F. In-Person Voting

You may vote in-person even after requesting an absentee

ballot if you have not returned a voted ballot.

G. 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.

H. Cancellation of Registration

Periodically, supervisors of elections will send address

confirmation 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

notice and who do not return the form within 30 days will

be placed on the inactive voter registration list. Voters on
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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 notice was sent, all inactive voters

who show no activity will be removed from the registration

records and must reregister to regain their voting privilege.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Registered voters are sent a voter information card.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

If your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request is denied, Florida shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration

should consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

K. Late Registration

If an individual or accompanying family member is

discharged or separated from the Uniformed Services,

merchant marine, or from employment outside the

territorial limits of the United States any time after the

books are closed for an election, such person may still

register in the office of the Supervisor of Elections up until

5 p.m. on the Friday before that election day.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Supervisor of Elections at the

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Alachua Alachua Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1496

Gainesville, FL 32602-1496

Baker Baker Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 505

Macclenny, FL 32063-0505

Bay Bay Supervisor of Elections

205 Mosley Drive

Lynn Haven, FL 32444-5603

Bradford Bradford Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 58 

Starke, FL 32091-0058

Brevard Brevard Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1119

Titusville, FL 32781-1119

Broward Broward Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 029001

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-9001

Calhoun Calhoun Supervisor of Elections

20859 Central Avenue E, Room G-10

County Courthouse

Blountstown, FL 32424-2264

Charlotte Charlotte Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 511229

Punta Gorda, FL 33951-1229

Citrus Citrus Supervisor of Elections

120 North Apopka Avenue

Inverness, FL 34450-4238

Clay Clay Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 337 

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-0037

Collier Collier Supervisor of Elections

3301 Tamiami Trail East

Naples, FL 34112-4902

Columbia Columbia Supervisor of Elections

971 W. Duval Street, Suite 102

Lake City, FL 32055-3737

Dade (See Miami-Dade)

De Soto De Soto Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 89

Arcadia, FL 34265-0089

Dixie Dixie Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 2057 

Cross City, FL 32628-2057

Duval Duval Supervisor of Elections

105 East Monroe Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202-3213

Escambia Escambia Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 12601

Pensacola, FL 32591-2601

Flagler Flagler Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 901

Bunnell, FL 32110-0901

Franklin Franklin Supervisor of Elections

47 Avenue F

Apalachicola, FL 32320-1723

Gadsden Gadsden Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 186

Quincy, FL 32353-0186

Gilchrist Gilchrist Supervisor of Elections

112 S. Main Street, Room 128

Trenton, FL 32693-3249

Glades Glades Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 668

Moore Haven, FL 33471-0668

Gulf Gulf Supervisor of Elections

401 Long Avenue

Port St. Joe, FL 32456-1707

Hamilton Hamilton Supervisor of Elections

1153 US Highway 41 NW, Ste. 1

Jasper, FL 32052-5896

Hardee Hardee Supervisor of Elections

311 N. 6th Avenue

Wauchula, FL 33873-2361

Hendry Hendry Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 174

LaBelle, FL 33975-0174

Hernando Hernando Supervisor of Elections

20 N. Main Street, Room 165

Brooksville, FL 34601-2850

Highlands Highlands Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 3448

Sebring, FL 33871-3448

Hillsborough Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections

601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor 

Tampa, FL 33602-4932

Holmes Holmes Supervisor of Elections

201 N. Oklahoma Street

Bonifay, FL 32425-2243

Indian River Indian River Supervisor of Elections

4375 43rd Avenue

Vero Beach, FL 32967-1067

Jackson Jackson Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 6046

Marianna, FL 32447-6046

Jefferson Jefferson Supervisor of Elections

380 West Dogwood Street

Monticello, FL 32344-1470

Lafayette Lafayette Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 76

Mayo, FL 32066-0076

Lake Lake Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 457

Tavares, FL 32778-0457

County Mailing Address
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Florida

Lee Lee Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 2545

Fort Myers, FL 33902-2545

Leon Leon Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 7357

Tallahassee, FL 32314-7357

Levy Levy Supervisor of Elections

421 S. Court Street

Bronson, FL 32621-6520

Liberty Liberty Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 597

Bristol, FL 32321-0597

Madison Madison Supervisor of Elections

229 SW Pinckney Street, Room 113 

Madison, FL 32340-2466

Manatee Manatee Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1000

Bradenton, FL 34206-1000

Marion Marion Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 289

Ocala, FL 34478-0289

Martin Martin Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1257

Stuart, FL 34995-1257

Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 521550

Miami, FL 33152-1550

Monroe Monroe Supervisor of Elections

530 Whitehead Street, #101

Key West, FL 33040-6547

Nassau Nassau Supervisor of Elections

96135 Nassau Place, Suite # 3

Yulee, FL 32097

Okaloosa Okaloosa Supervisor of Elections

1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 404

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-1285

Okeechobee Okeechobee Supervisor of Elections

304 Northwest 2nd Street, Room 101

Okeechobee, FL 34972-4146

Orange Orange Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 562001

Orlando, FL 32856-2001

Osceola Osceola Supervisor of Elections

2509 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy

Kissimmee, FL 34744

Palm Beach Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 22309

West Palm Beach, FL 33416-2309

Pasco Pasco Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 300

Dade City, FL 33526-0300

County Mailing Address

Pinellas Pinellas Supervisor of Elections

13001 Starkey Road

Largo, FL 33773-1416

Polk Polk Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1460 

Bartow, FL 33831-1460

Putnam Putnam Supervisor of Elections

107 N. 6th Street

Palatka, FL 32177-3603

St. Johns St. Johns Supervisor of Elections

4455 Avenue A, Suite 101

St. Augustine, FL 32095-5200

St. Lucie St. Lucie Supervisor of Elections

4132 Okeechobee Road

Fort Pierce, FL 34947-5412

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Supervisor of Elections

6495 Caroline Street, Suite F 

Milton, FL 32570-4592

Sarasota Sarasota Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 4194

Sarasota, FL 34230-4194

Seminole Seminole Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1479

Sanford, FL 32772-1479

Sumter Sumter Supervisor of Elections

220 East McCollum Avenue

Bushnell, FL 33513-6124

Suwannee Suwannee Supervisor of Elections

220 Pine Avenue, SW

Live Oak, FL 32064-2315

Taylor Taylor Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 1060

Perry, FL 32348-1060

Union Union Supervisor of Elections

55 West Main Street

Lake Butler, FL 32054-1654

Volusia Volusia Supervisor of Elections

125 W. New York Avenue

Deland, FL 32720-5415

Wakulla Wakulla Supervisor of Elections

PO Box 305

Crawfordville, FL 32326-0305

Walton Walton Supervisor of Elections

312 College Ave., Unit E

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435-2852

Washington Washington Supervisor of Elections

1331 S. Boulevard, Suite 900

Chipley, FL 32428-2233

County Mailing Address

Don’t just protect democracy, participate in it.

by Major Eric C. Larson, USAF
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

**A ballot will be sent to you if you requested one for the previous election.

*** So long as the ballot is postmarked by the day of the Election

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008

 State Primary Date: July 15, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: August 5, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

General Election Runoff Date: December 2, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election General Election 

Runoff

Registration January 7, 2008 June 16, 2008 Not Applicable** October 6, 2008 Not Applicable**

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 July 11, 2008 Not Applicable** October 31, 2008 Not Applicable**

Ballot Return February 8, 

2008***

July 18, 

2008***

August 8, 

2008***

November 7, 

2008***

December 5, 

2008***

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election General Election 

Runoff

Registration January 7, 2008 June 16, 2008 Not Applicable** October 6, 2008 Not Applicable**

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 July 11, 2008 Not Applicable** October 31, 2008 Not Applicable**

Ballot Return February 8, 

2008***

July 18, 

2008***

August 8, 

2008***

November 7, 

2008***

December 5, 

2008***

Georgia

GEORGIA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.ga.us/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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GEORGIA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.c: You are requested to fill out this box.

B Block 2.d: You are requested to fill out this box. The

Department of Justice requests this information in its 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 Block 2.f and 2.g: The full Georgia Drivers License Number

or Georgia State issued ID number is required. If you do not have

a Georgia Drivers License number or Georgia State issued ID you

must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

Providing your full Social Security number is optional.

D Block 3.a through 3.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

Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the county or township where you claim legal voting

residence.

E Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

F Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed absentee

ballot only. Georgia does not allow you to receive or return the

absentee ballot electronically. See Section II.D. or III.D.

G Block 5: 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) in Block 5 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 to the local election official.

A separate request is required for an absentee ballot for special/

local 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 Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a ballot for

each election for Federal office held in the next election year OR a

ballot for only the next scheduled election for Federal office by

noting your choice here.

I Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your voted ballot must be

postmarked by election day and returned to the local election

official so that it arrives not later than three days after the

election to be counted.

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 providing assistance 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

ChapterTwo.

C. 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.
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D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Your mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother,

spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-inlaw, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-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.

F. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

G. 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 who have their voting rights

removed may not register or vote unless the voting rights have

been restored.

H. Action on Registration Requests

If eligible, precinct card is sent. If ineligible, notice of denial is

sent. 

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Georgia shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection. 

J. 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. 

K. 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 Georgia voter, then he or she is

eligible to register and vote where his or her parent is a

qualified voter.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens,

residents of Georgia and overseas citizens. The term “overseas

citizens” means U.S. citizens 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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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.
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B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your voted ballot must be

postmarked by election day and returned to the local election

official so that it arrives not later than three days after the

election to be counted.

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, the

person providing assistance 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 Two.

C. 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.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Your mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother,

spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-inlaw, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-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.

F. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

G. 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 who have their voting rights

removed may not register or vote unless the voting rights have

been restored.

H. Action on Registration Requests

If eligible, precinct card is sent. If ineligible, notice of denial is

sent. 

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Georgia shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection. 

J. 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. 

K. 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 Georgia voter, then he or she is

eligible to register and vote where his or her parent is a

qualified voter.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Registrars or Board of

Elections and Voter Registration at the county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Appling Appling Board of Registrars

69 Tippins Street, Suite 205

Baxley, GA 31513-0405

Atkinson Atkinson Board of Registrars

PO Box 855

Pearson, GA 31642-0855

Bacon Bacon Board of Registrars

502 W. 12th Street, Suite 202

Alma, GA 31510-0356

Baker Baker Board of Registrars

PO Box 450

Newton, GA 31770-0450

Baldwin Baldwin Board of Registrars

121 N. Wilkinson Street, Suite 102

Milledgeville, GA 31061-3399

Banks Banks Board of Registrars

144 Yonah-Homer Road, Suite 9

Homer, GA 30547-0172

Barrow Barrow Board of Elections and Voter Registration

233 East Broad Street

Winder, GA 30680-2206

Bartow Bartow Board of Elections and Voter Registration

135 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite 106

Cartersville, GA 30120-3182

Ben Hill Ben Hill Board of Elections and Voter Registration

324-B East Pine Street

Fitzgerald, GA 31750-2909

Berrien Berrien Board of Elections and Voter Registration

205-A North Jefferson Street

Nashville, GA 31639-2272

Bibb Bibb Board of Elections and Voter Registration

2445 Pio Nono Avenue

Macon, GA 31206-2829

Bleckley Bleckley Board of Registrars

112 Second Street

Cochran, GA 31014-9678

Brantley Brantley Board of Registrars

PO Box 326

Nahunta, GA 31553-0326

Brooks Brooks Board of Registrars

PO Box 349

Quitman, GA 31643-0349

Bryan Bryan Board of Registrars

PO Box 1526

Pembroke, GA 31321-1526

Bulloch Bulloch Board of Registrars

2 North Main Street, Room 104

Statesboro, GA 30458-1347

Burke Burke Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 923

Waynesboro, GA 30830-0923

Butts Butts Board of Elections and Voter Registration

625 Third Street, Suite 5

Jackson, GA 30233-1965

Calhoun Calhoun Board of Registrars

PO Box 111

Morgan, GA 39866-0111

Camden Camden Board of Registrars

PO Box 608

Woodbine, GA 31569-0608

Candler Candler Board of Registrars

432 N. Rountree Street

Metter, GA 30439-3702

Carroll Carroll Board of Registrars

PO Box 338

Carrollton, GA 30112-0336

Catoosa Catoosa Board of Elections and Voter Registration

7658 Nashville Street

Ringgold, GA 30736-2301

Charlton Charlton Board of Registrars

100 South Third Street

Folkston, GA 31537-3745

Chatham Chatham Board of Registrars

PO Box 13757

Savannah, GA 31406-0757

Chattahoochee Chattahoochee Board of Registrars

PO Box 125

Cusseta, GA 31805-0125

Chattooga Chattooga Board of Registrars

PO Box 165

Summerville, GA 30747-0165

Cherokee Cherokee Board of Elections and Voter Registration

400 East Main Street, Suite A

Canton, GA 30114-2602

Clarke Clarke Board of Elections and Voter Registration

155 East Washington Street

Athens, GA 30601-3425

Clay Clay Board of Registrars

PO Box 218

Fort Gaines, GA 39851

Clayton Clayton Board of Registrars

121 S. McDonough Street

Jonesboro, GA 30236-3651

Clinch Clinch Board of Registrars

25 Court Square, Suite A

Homerville, GA 31634

Cobb Cobb Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 649

Marietta, GA30061-0649

Coffee Coffee Board of Registrars

101 South Patterson Avenue

Douglas, GA 31533-5260

Colquitt Colquitt Board of Registrars

PO Box 517

Moultrie, GA 31776-0517

Columbia Columbia Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 919

Evans, GA 30809-0919

Cook Cook Board of Registrars

1200 S. Hutchingson Avenue

Adel, 31620-2337

Coweta Coweta Board of Registrars

22 East Broad Street, Room 201

Newnan, GA 30263-1973

Crawford Crawford Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 739

Roberta, GA 31078-0739

Crisp Crisp Board of Registrars

210 South 7th Street, Room 105

Cordele, GA 31015-4217

Dade Dade Board of Registrars

PO Box 152

Trenton, GA 30752-0152

Dawson Dawson Board of Registrars

PO Box 436

Dawsonville, GA 30534-0436

Decatur Decatur Board of Registrars

PO Box 7428

Bainbridge, GA 39818-7426

DeKalb DeKalb Board of Elections and Voter Registration

4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 30

Decatur, GA 30032-1239

Dodge Dodge Board of Registrars

5401 Anson Avenue, Room 102

Eastman, GA 31023-5852

Dooly Dooly Board of Registrars

P.O. Box 348

Vienna, GA 31092-0348

Dougherty Dougherty Board of Elections and Voter Registration

P.O. Box 1827

Albany, GA 31702-1627

County Mailing Address
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Douglas Douglas Board of Registrars

8700 Hospital Drive, Room A-1003

Douglasville, GA 30134-2264

Early Early Board of Registrars

15157 River Street

Blakely, GA 39823-2239

Echols Echols Board of Registrars

PO Box 337

Statenville, GA 31648-0337

Effingham Effingham Board of Registrars

306 N. Ash Street

Springfield, GA 31329-3066

Elbert Elbert Board of Registrars

45 Forest Avenue, Room 42

Elberton, GA 30635-1807

Emanuel Emanuel Board of Elections and Voter Registration

105 South Main Street

Swainsboro, GA 30401-3617

Evans Evans Board of Registrars

PO Box 652

Claxton, GA 30417-0652

Fannin Fannin Board of Elections and Voter Registration

400 West Main Street, Suite 301

Blue Ridge, GA 30513-8593

Fayette Fayette Board of Elections and Voter Registration

140 Stonewall Avenue, Suite 208

Fayetteville, GA 30214-1520

Floyd Floyd Board of Elections and Voter Registration

12 E. Fourth Avenue, Suite 20

Rome, GA 30161-9319

Forsyth Forsyth Board of Elections and Voter Registration

110 East Main Street, Suite 200

Cumming, GA 30040-2473

Franklin Franklin Board of Registrars

PO Box 313

Carnesville, GA 30521-0313

Fulton Fulton Board of Elections and Voter Registration

141 Pryor Street S.W., Suite 4075

Atlanta, GA 30303-3444

Gilmer Gilmer Board of Registrars

PO Box 394

Ellijay, GA 30540-0394

Glascock Glascock Board of Registrars

PO Box 68

Gibson, GA 30810-0068

Glynn Glynn Board of Elections and Voter Registration

1815 Gloucester Street

Brunswick, GA 31520

Gordon Gordon Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 715

Calhoun, GA 30703-0715

Grady Grady Board of Registrars

PO Box 3

Cairo, GA 39828-0003

Greene Greene Board of Registrars

113 N. Main Street, Suite 118

Greensboro, GA 30642-1145

Gwinnett Gwinnett Board of Elections and Voter Registration

75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, GA 30045-6935

Habersham Habersham Board of Registrars

555 Monroe Street, Unit 45

Clarkesville, GA 30523-7615

Hall Hall Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1435

Gainesville, GA 30501-1435

Hancock Hancock Board of Registrars

PO Box 118

Sparta, GA 31087-0116

Haralson Haralson Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1119

Buchanan, GA 30113-1119

Harris Harris Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 123

Hamilton, GA 31811-0123

Hart Hart Board of Registrars

PO Box 426

Hartwell, GA 30643-0426

County Mailing Address

Heard Heard Board of Registrars

PO Box 427

Franklin, GA 30217-0427

Henry Henry Board of Elections

66 Veterans Drive

McDonough, GA 30253-2204

Houston Houston Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 945

Perry, GA 31069-0945

Irwin Irwin Board of Registrars

207 South Irwin Avenue

Ocilla, GA 31774-1863

Jackson Jackson Board of Registrars

67 Athens Street

Jefferson, GA 30549-1401

Jasper Jasper Board of Registrars

126 West Greene Street, Suite 3

Monticello, GA 31064-1199

Jeff Davis Jeff Davis Board of Registrars

PO Box 558

Hazlehurst, GA 31539-0558

Jefferson Jefferson Board of Registrars

302 East Broad Street

Louisville, GA 30434-1624

Jenkins Jenkins Board of Registrars

PO Box 646

Millen, GA 30442-0646

Johnson Johnson Board of Elections and Voter Registration

P.O. Box 255

Wrightsville, GA 31096-0255

Jones Jones Board of Elections and Voter Registration

P.O. Box 1359

Gray, GA 31032-1359

Lamar Lamar Board of Registrars

408 Thomaston Street

Barnesville, GA 30204-1684

Lanier Lanier Board of Registrars

100 Main Street

Lakeland, GA 31635-1172

Laurens Laurens Board of Registrars

PO Box 2102

Dublin, GA 31040-2102

Lee Lee Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 326

Leesburg, GA 31763-0326

Liberty Liberty Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 557

Hinesville, GA 31310-0057

Lincoln Lincoln Board of Registrars

PO Box 1419

Lincolnton, GA 30817-1419

Long Long Board of Registrars

PO Box 669

Ludowici, GA 31316-0669

Lowndes Lowndes Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1349

Valdosta, GA 31603-1349

Lumpkin Lumpkin Board of Elections and Voter Registration

99 Courthouse Hill, Suite G

Dahlonega, GA 30533-0540

McDuffie McDuffie Board of Elections and Voter Registration

337 Main Street, Room 105

Thomson, GA 30824-2612

McIntosh McIntosh Board of Registrars

PO Box 1987

Darien, GA 313050-1987

Macon Macon Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 415

Oglethorpe, GA 31068-0115

Madison Madison Board of Registrars

PO Box 328

Danielsville, GA 30633-0328

Marion Marion Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 444

Buena Vista, GA 31803-0444

Meriwether Meriwether Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 219

Greenville, GA 30222-0219

County Mailing Address
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Miller Miller Board of Registrars

155 South First Street

Colquitt, GA 39837-3604

Mitchell Mitchell Board of Registrars

PO Box 229

Camilla, GA 31730-0229

Monroe Monroe Board of Registrars

PO Box 357

Forsyth, GA 31029-0357

Montgomery Montgomery Board of Registrars

PO Box 363

Mount Vernon, GA 30445-0363

Morgan Morgan Board of Registrars

380 Hancock Street

Madison, GA 30650-1383

Murray Murray Board of Registrars

PO Box 1015

Chatsworth, GA 30705-1015

Muscogee Muscogee Board of Elections and Voter Registration

P.O. Box 1340

Columbus, GA 31902-1340

Newton Newton Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1274

Covington, GA 30014-1274

Oconee Oconee Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 958

Watkinsville, GA 30677-0958

Oglethorpe Oglethorpe Board of Registrars

PO Box 232

Lexington, GA 30648-0232

Paulding Paulding Board of Registrars

120 East Memorial Drive, Suite B

Dallas, GA 30132-4253

Peach Peach Board of Registrars

205 West Church Street, Suite 102

Fort Valley, GA 31030-3732

Pickens Pickens Board of Elections and Voter Registration

52 North Main Tree, Suite 101

Jasper, GA 30143-1901

Pierce Pierce Board of Registrars

114 Strickland Ave., Courthouse Annex II

Blackshear, GA 31516-1925

Pike Pike Board of Registrars

PO Box 1032

Zebulon, GA 30295-1032

Polk Polk Board of Elections and Voter Registration

144 West Avenue

Cedartown, GA 30125-3457

Pulaski Pulaski Board of Registrars

PO Box 448

Hawkinsville, GA 31036-0448

Putnam Putnam Board of Registrars

101 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 217 

Eatonton, GA 31024-1087

Quitman Quitman Board of Registrars

PO Box 447

Georgetown, GA 39854-0447

Rabun Rabun Board of Registrars

25 Courthouse Square, Suite 205

Clayton, GA 30525-4114

Randolph Randolph Board of Registrars

PO Box 532

Cuthbert, GA 39840-0532

Richmond Richmond Board of Elections and Voter Registration

City-County Building, Room 104

530 Greene Street

Augusta, GA 30911-4406

Rockdale Rockdale Board of Elections and Voter Registration

1400 Parker Road, Lobby C

Conyers, GA 30094-5953

Schley Schley Board of Registrars

PO Box 385

Ellaville, GA 31806-0385

Screven Screven Board of Registrars

216 Mims Road

Sylvania, GA 30467-1997

County Mailing Address

Seminole Seminole Board of Registrars

200 South Knox Avenue

Donalsonville, GA 39845-1590

Spalding Spalding Board of Elections and Voter Registration

Courthouse Annex, Room 110

119 East Solomon Street

Griffin, GA 30224-3311

Stephens Stephens Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1557

Toccoa, GA 30577-1557

Stewart Stewart Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 713

Lumpkin, GA 31815-0713

Sumter Sumter Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1263

Americus, GA 31709-1263

Talbot Talbot Board of Registrars

PO Box 56

Talbotton, GA 31827-0056

Taliaferro Taliaferro Board of Registrars

PO Box 9

Crawfordville, GA 30631-0009

Tattnall Tattnall Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1098

Reidsville, GA 30453-1098

Taylor Taylor Board of Registrars

PO Box 2044

Butler, GA 31006-2044

Telfair Telfair Board of Registrars

128 E. Oak Street, Suite 4

McRae, GA 31055-1680

Terrell Terrell Board of Elections and Voter Registration

P.O. Box 525

Dawson, GA 31742-0525

Thomas Thomas Board of Registrars

PO Box 110

Thomasville, GA 31799-0110

Tift Tift Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 826

Tifton, GA 30436-0826

Toombs Toombs Board of Registrars

PO Box 897

Lyons, GA 30436-0897

Towns Towns Board of Registrars

48 River Street, Suite 30

Hiawassee, GA 30546-3219

Treutlen Treutlen Board of Registrars

Courthouse Annex

114 Second Street South

Soperton, GA 30457-1975

Troup Troup Board of Registrars

100 Ridley Avenue

LaGrange, GA 30242-2724

Turner Turner Board of Elections and Voter Registration

1807 U.S. Highway 41 South

Sycamore, GA 31790-2311

Twiggs Twiggs Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 130

Jeffersonville, GA 31044-0130

Union Union Board of Registrars

114 Courthouse Street, Suite 9

Blairsville, GA 30512-3004

Upson Upson Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 547

Thomaston, GA 30286-0547

Walker Walker Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 1105

LaFayette, GA 30728-1105

Walton Walton Board of Elections and Voter Registration

303 South Hammond Drive, Suite 111

Monroe, GA 30655-2907

Ware Ware Board of Elections and Voter Registration

800 Church Street, Room B68

Waycross, GA 31501-3501

Warren Warren Board of Registrars

PO Box 186

Warrenton, GA 30828-0156

County Mailing Address
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Washington Washington Board of Registrars

PO Box 669

Sandersville, GA 31082-1706

Wayne Wayne Board of Registrars

PO Box 1092

Jesup, GA 31545-1092

Webster Webster Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 29

Preston, GA 31824-0029

Wheeler Wheeler Board of Registrars

PO Box 431

Alamo, GA 30411-0431

White White Board of Registrars

59 South Main Street, Suite C

Cleveland, GA 30528-1376

County Mailing Address

Whitfield Whitfield Board of Elections and Voter Registration

205 N. Selvidge Street, Suite K

Dalton, GA 30720-4291

Wilcox Wilcox Board of Registrars

PO Box 308

Abbeville, GA 31001-0308

Wilkes Wilkes Board of Registrars

23 East Court Street, Room 323

Washington, GA 30673-1570

Wilkinson Wilkinson Board of Elections and Voter Registration

PO Box 186

Irwinton, GA 31042-0186

Worth Worth Board of Registrars

201 North Main Street, Room 11

Sylvester, GA 31791-2182

County Mailing Address

Freedom in action - Vote!

by Cheryl Hill, Fort Benning, GA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable

State Primary Date: September 6, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable August 27, 2008 October 24, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable September 3, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 6, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable August 27, 2008 October 24, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable September 3, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 6, 2008 November 4, 2008

Guam

GUAM

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.guamelection.org

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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GUAM

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. 

STATE

e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Guam

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f: The last four digits of your social security

number are required.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Guam does not allow you to receive or

return the absentee ballot electronically. See Section II.D or

III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).You may use a single FPCA to

request ballots for all elections in a calendar year.

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. 

B. 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 have not received your Guam ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: Must be sworn to before a

commissioned officer, warrant officer, non-commissioned

officer, or any other officer authorized to administer oaths.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Guam does not allow electronic transmission of the FPCA,

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.

Guam can only receive absentee ballots by mail.

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned, confined to a mental institution, or

found insane may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is cancelled for failure to vote in two (2)

consecutive general elections.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of denial of registration is sent.
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H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the Election

Commission. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration application

or absentee ballot request, Guam shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 

 overseas electors 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). 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.

B. 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 have not received your Guam ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: Must be sworn to before a

commissioned officer, warrant officer, non-commissioned

officer, or any other officer authorized to administer oaths.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Guam does not allow electronic transmission of the FPCA,

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.

Guam can only receive absentee ballots by mail.

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned, confined to a mental institution, or

found insane may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is cancelled for failure to vote in two (2)

consecutive general elections.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of denial of registration is sent.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the Election

Commission. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.Upon denial of your voter registration application

or absentee ballot request, Guam shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to: 

Guam Election Commission

P.O. Box BG 

Hagatna, Guam 96932-8958

Show your American Pride - Stateside! Contribute by voting 

in the next general election.

by Kristen Vibbert, Uganda
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*Hawaii does not have a Presidential Primary.

**Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable* 

State Primary Date: September 20, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES**

Presidential Primary*

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable August 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable If Registered:

September 13, 2008

Not Registered:

August 21, 2008

If Registered:

October 28, 2008

Not Registered:

October 6, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 20, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.**

Presidential Primary*

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable August 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable If Registered:

September 13, 2008

Not Registered:

August 21, 2008

If Registered:

October 28, 2008

Not Registered:

October 6, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 20, 2008 November 4, 2008

Hawaii

HAWAII

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.hawaii.gov/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

A

M

P

L

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F

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A

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Hawaii

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f: Your Social Security number is required.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the county where you claim legal voting residence. 

Note to Uniformed Service member: Do not use the

residence address where you are currently stationed, unless that

is where you are claiming residency.

C Block 4.a: 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

Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct. 

G Block 7: If you are unable to sign, your mark must be

witnessed by another individual 18 years of age or older.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA or any other form of written

communication to your local election official early every

year and whenever you change your mailing address (see

Chapter Two). In Hawaii, all Federal, state and county

elections are held concurrently in even numbered years.

If you are unregistered, the County Clerk must receive

your FPCA not later than 30 days before the election. 

If you are registered, your FPCA must be received not

later than 7 days before the election.

B. 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 Two.

C. 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.

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers: 

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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E. 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.

F. 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 should submit an FPCA

for registration each election year (for Federal offices only). 

G. Action on Registration Requests

The County Clerk is not required to notify absentee voters

of their registration. 

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Hawaii shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

I. 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. 

J. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S. but have a

parent who is eligible to vote in Hawaii are eligible to vote

at the same voting residence claimed by their parent (for

Federal office ballots only).

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA or any other form of written

communication to your local election official early every

year and whenever you change your mailing address (see

Chapter Two). In Hawaii, all Federal, state and county

elections are held concurrently in even numbered years.

If you are unregistered, the County Clerk must receive

your FPCA not later than 30 days before the election. 

If you are registered, your FPCA must be received not

later than 7 days before the election.

B. 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 Two.

C. 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.

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.
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F. 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 should submit an FPCA

for registration each election year (for Federal offices only). 

G. Action on Registration Requests

The County Clerk is not required to notify absentee voters

of their registration. 

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Hawaii shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

I. 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. 

J. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S. but have a

parent who is eligible to vote in Hawaii are eligible to vote

at the same voting residence claimed by their parent (for

Federal office ballots only).

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk in your county of

voting residence as listed below: 

Addressee Mailing Address

Hawaii Hawaii County Clerk

25 Aupuni Street, Room 105

Hilo, HI 96720-4245

Honolulu Honolulu County Clerk

530 S. King Street, Room 100

Honolulu, HI 96813-3077

Kauai Kauai County Clerk

4396 Rice Street, Suite 106

Lihue, HI 96766-1371

Maui Maui County Clerk

200 S High Street, 7th Floor

Wailuku, HI 96793-2155

America - You have my vote!

by COL Frank J. Berlingis (USA), Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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Note: Election dates and information are current as of July 2007. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

Presidential Primary Date: May 27, 2008 

State Primary Date: May 27, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration May 2, 2008 May 2, 2008 October 10, 2008

Ballot Request May 21, 2008 May 21, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration May 2, 2008 May 2, 2008 October 10, 2008

Ballot Request May 21, 2008 May 21, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008 November 4, 2008

Idaho

IDAHO

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.idsos.state.id.us/elect/eleindex.htm

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

A

M

P

L

E 

F

O

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M 

A

B

E

C

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D
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Idaho

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your Idaho Driver's License number is

required for voter registration. If you do not possess either

of these identifications, Idaho shall assign a number that

will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 6: List any place where you have been

previously registered to vote or have voted. If none, write “I

have never voted.” Submission of this form serves as a

request to receive ballots for all Federal elections held

through the next two regularly scheduled general elections.

If you do not wish to receive ballots for that length of time,

you may request a ballot for each election for Federal office

held in the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 6th 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.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Idaho allows you to send the FPCA or a written

application for absentee ballot requests by fax or

email. You may not submit the FPCA for registration

by fax or email.

 Idaho allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 In certain emergency situations, Idaho may allow you

to return the blank ballot by fax or email. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to vote in at least one

primary or general election in the past four years.
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G. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Idaho shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

H. Action on Registration Requests

County Clerks send a verification by First Class mail to all

electors who register by mail. 

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the County Clerk.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. 

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

 overseas electors 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 6th 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.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Idaho allows you to send the FPCA or a written

application for absentee ballot requests by fax or

email. You may not submit the FPCA for registration

by fax or email.

 Idaho allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 In certain emergency situations, Idaho may allow you

to return the blank ballot by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

Additional international toll-free fax numbers are listed on

the inside back cover.

E. 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.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled for failure to vote in at least one

primary or general election in the past four years.

G. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Idaho shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

H. Action on Registration Requests

County Clerks send a verification by First Class mail to all

electors who register by mail. 

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the County Clerk.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. 
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk at the county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Ada Ada County Clerk 

200 W. Front

Boise, ID 83702-7300

Adams Adams County Clerk 

PO Box 48

Council, ID 83612-0048

Bannock Bannock County Clerk 

PO Box 6094

Pocatello, ID 83205-6094

Bear Lake Bear Lake County Clerk 

PO Box 190

Paris, ID 83261-0190

Benewah Benewah County Clerk 

701 College Avenue

Saint Maries, ID 83861-1852

Bingham Bingham County Clerk 

501 N. Maple Street, #205

Blackfoot, ID 83221-1776

Blaine Blaine County Clerk 

206 1st Avenue South #200

Hailey, ID 83333-8429

Boise Boise County Clerk 

PO Box 1300

Idaho City, ID 83631-1300

Bonner Bonner County Clerk 

215 S. First Avenue

Sandpoint, ID 83864-1392

Bonneville Bonneville County Clerk 

605 N. Capital Avenue

Idaho Falls, ID 83402-3582

Boundary Boundary County Clerk 

PO Box 419

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-0419

Butte Butte County Clerk 

PO Box 737

Arco, ID 83213-0737

Camas Camas County Clerk 

PO Box 430

Fairfield, ID 83327-0430

Canyon Canyon County Clerk 

1102 E. Chicago

Caldwell, ID 83605-3522

Caribou Caribou County Clerk

PO Box 775

Soda Springs, ID 83276-0775

Cassia Cassia County Clerk

1459 Overland Avenue

Burley, ID 83318-1862

Clark Clark County Clerk

PO Box 205

Dubois, ID 83423-0205

Clearwater Clearwater County Clerk

PO Box 586

Orofino, ID 83544-0586

Custer Custer County Clerk

PO Box 385

Challis, ID 83226-0385

Elmore Elmore County Clerk

150 S 4th E., #3

Mountain Home, ID 83647-3000

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

39 W. Oneida

Preston, ID 83260-1232

Fremont Fremont County Clerk

151 W. 1st N., #12

Saint Anthony, ID 83445-1548

Gem Gem County Clerk

415 E. Main

Emmett, ID 83617-3059

Gooding Gooding County Clerk

PO Box 417

Gooding, ID 83330-0417

Idaho Idaho County Clerk

320 W. Main, #5

Grangeville, ID 83530-1948

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk

210 Courthouse Way, Suite 100

Rigby, ID 83442-0275

Jerome Jerome County Clerk

300 N. Lincoln, Room 301

Jerome, ID 83338-2344

Kootenai Kootenai County Clerk

PO Box 9000

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-9000

Latah Latah County Clerk

PO Box 8068

Moscow, ID 83843-0568

Lemhi Lemhi County Clerk

206 Courthouse Drive

Salmon, ID 83467-3900

Lewis Lewis County Clerk

510 Oak Street, Room 1

Nezperce, ID 83543-5065

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

111 W. B Street, Suite C

Shoshone, ID 83352-5364

Madison Madison County Clerk

PO Box 389

Rexburg, ID 83440-0389

Minidoka Minidoka County Clerk

PO Box 368

Rupert, ID 83350-0368

Nez Perce Nez Perce County Clerk

PO Box 896

Lewiston, ID 83501-0896

Oneida Oneida County Clerk

10 Court Street

Malad City, ID 83252-1200

Owyhee Owyhee County Clerk

PO Box 128

Murphy, ID 83650-0128

Payette Payette County Clerk

1130 3rd Avenue, N., Room 104

Payette, ID 83661-2473

Power Power County Clerk

543 Bannock Avenue

American Fall, ID 83211-1200

Shoshone Shoshone County Clerk

700 Bank Street, #120

Wallace, ID 83873-2358

Teton Teton County Clerk

89 N. Main, #1

Driggs, ID 83422-5164

Twin Falls Twin Falls County Clerk

PO Box 126

Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126

Valley Valley County Clerk

PO Box 1350 

Cascade, ID 83611-1350

Washington Washington County Clerk

PO Box 670

Weiser, ID 83672-0670

County Mailing Address

Semper Vote!

by 2nd Lt Josh M. Perry (USMC), Okinawa, Japan
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

**If postmarked by the day before Election day

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Waived Waived Waived

Ballot Request January 25, 2008 January 25, 2008 October 25, 2008

Ballot Return February 19, 2008** February 19, 2008** November 18, 2008**

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 5, 2008 January 5, 2008 October 4, 2008

Ballot Request If Registered:

January 25, 2008

Not Registered:

January 5, 2008

If Registered:

January 25, 2008

Not Registered:

January 5, 2008

If Registered:

October 25, 2008

Not Registered:

October 4, 2008

Ballot Return February 19, 2008** February 19, 2008** November 18, 2008**

Illinois

ILLINOIS

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elections.il.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 1: Check ONE box.

B Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Illinois Driver's License

number OR the last four digits of your Social Security

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the State shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

C Block 2.h and 2.j: Provide an email 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.

D Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence. 

E Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

F Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Illinois does not allow you to receive

or return the absentee ballot electronically. City of Chicago

and Suburban Cook County residents refer to Section II.D

or III.D for exceptions.

G Block 5: 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 Block

5 of the FPCA. Political party choice is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

H Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

I Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.You must sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Registration is waived.

To apply for an absentee ballot, the local election official

must receive your FPCA ballot request not later than 10

days before the Election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be received in

the local election office by 7:00 p.m. on election day or by

the 14th day following the election if postmarked by the

day before 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 
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D. 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, you must submit the

original FPCA by mail.

 Illinois does not allow you to receive the blank ballot

by fax or email.

 The City of Chicago and Suburban Cook County will

accept requests for absentee ballots and send you the

blank ballot by fax or email. After emailing, in order

for the ballot to be counted, the signed original FPCA

must be received by election day or by the 14th day

following the election if postmarked by the day before

election day. Completed ballots must be returned by

regular mail.

 Illinois does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting Election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Illinois has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB - Standard Form 186). The instructions

described in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same,

except that Illinois allows eligible voters to use the FWAB to

vote in any election (primary, special, and general) and for

any office (Federal, state and local). Note: Illinois requires

that you enter your party preference in Block 5 of the

FWAB when voting in primary elections for Federal and

state offices.

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. 

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned for any crime may not register or vote.

However, persons on parole are not prohibited from voting.

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Illinois shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection.

K. 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. 

L. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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. Defined as:

 Illinois residents temporarily residing outside the U.S.

(Consult Section B below for ballot type eligibility)

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 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
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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 non-resident civilian citizen,

otherwise qualified to vote in Illinois, you may make

application to the election authority having jurisdiction over

your precinct of former resident for an absentee ballot

containing the Federal offices only. The application must be

received not less than 10 days before a Federal election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be received in

the local election office by 7:00 p.m. on election day or by

the 14th day following the election if postmarked by the

day before 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Generally, Illinois does not allow electronic transmission

of the FPCA, the blank absentee ballot or the voted

ballot. However, the City of Chicago and Suburban Cook

County will accept requests for absentee ballots and send

you the blank ballot by fax or email. After emailing, in

order for the ballot to be counted, the signed original

FPCA must be received by election day or by the 14th day

following the election if postmarked by the day before

election day.

City of Chicago and Suburban Cook County residents

should refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers: DSN 223-5527, (703) 693-5527, 1-

800-368-8683, (from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico,

Virgin Islands only). See inside back cover for International

toll-free fax numbers.

Completed ballots must be returned by regular mail.

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Illinois has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB - Standard Form 186). The instructions

described in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same,

except that Illinois allows eligible voters to use the FWAB to

vote in any election (primary, special, and general) and for

any office (Federal, state and local). Note: Illinois requires

that you enter your party preference in Block 5 of the

FWAB when voting in primary elections for Federal and

state offices.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned for any crime may not register or vote.

However, persons on parole are not prohibited from voting.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Illinois shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection.

J. 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. 

K. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, City Board of

Election Commissioners, or County Board of Election

Commissioners in your county or city of voting residence

as listed below:
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County Clerk

County Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Clerk

507 Vermont, PO Box 1169

Quincy, IL 62306-1169

Alexander Alexander County Clerk

2000 Washington

Cairo, IL 62914-1717

Bond Bond County Clerk

200 W. College

Greenville, IL 62246-1088

Boone Boone County Clerk

601 N. Main, Suite 202

Belvidere, IL 61008-2644

Brown Brown County Clerk

#1 Court Street

Mount Sterling, IL 62353-1285

Bureau Bureau County Clerk

700 S. Main

Princeton, IL 61356-2078

Calhoun Calhoun County Clerk

PO Box 187

Hardin, IL 62047-0187

Carroll Carroll County Clerk

PO Box 152

Mount Caroll, IL 61053-1044

Cass Cass County Clerk

Courthouse

100 E. Springfield Street

Virginia, IL 62691-1322

Champaign Champaign County Clerk

1776 E. Washington

Urbana, IL 61802-4578

Christian Christian County Clerk 

PO Box 647

Taylorville, IL 62568-0647

Clark Clark County Clerk

Courthouse

501 Archer Avenue

Marshall, IL 62441-1275

Clay Clay County Clerk

PO Box 160

Louisville, IL 62858-0160

Clinton Clinton County Clerk

PO Box 308

Carlyle, IL 62231-0308

Coles Coles County Clerk

651 Jackson Avenue, Room 122

Charleston, IL 61920-2053

Cook Cook County Clerk

69 W. Washington, 5th Floor

Chicago, IL 60602-1304

Crawford Crawford County Clerk

PO Box 616

Robinson, IL 62454-0602

Cumberland Cumberland County Clerk

PO Box 146

Toledo, IL 62468-0146

De Kalb De Kalb County Clerk

110 E. Sycamore

Sycamore, IL 60178-1497

De Witt De Witt County Clerk

201 W. Washington Street, PO Box 43

Clinton, IL 61727-1628

Douglas Douglas County Clerk

PO Box 467

Tuscola, IL 61953-0467

Edgar Edgar County Clerk

115 W. Court Street, Room “J”

Paris, IL 61944-1785

Edwards Edwards County Clerk

50 E. Main Street

Albion, IL 62806-1262

Effingham Effingham County Clerk

101 N. 4th, Box 628

Effingham, IL 62401-0628

Fayette Fayette County Clerk

PO Box 401

Vandalia, IL 62471-0401

Ford Ford County Clerk

200 W. State Street, Room 101

PO Box 568

Paxton, IL 60957-1199

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

202 W. Main, PO Box 607

Benton, IL 62812-0607

Fulton Fulton County Clerk

PO Box 226

Lewistown, IL 61542-0226

Gallatin Gallatin County Clerk

PO Box 550

Shawneetown, IL 62984-0550

Greene Greene County Clerk

519 N. Main

Carrollton, IL 62016-0133

Grundy Grundy County Clerk

111 E. Washington, PO Box 675

Morris, IL 60450-0675

Hamilton Hamilton County Clerk

Courthouse

100 S. Jackson Street

McLeansboro, IL 62859-1489

Hancock Hancock County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 39

Carthage, IL 62321-0039

Hardin Hardin County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 187

Elizabethtown, IL 62931-0187

Henderson Henderson County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 308

Oquawka, IL 61469-0308

Henry Henry County Clerk

307 W. Center Street

Cambridge, IL 61238-1232

Iroquois Iroquois County Clerk

1001 E. Grant

Watseka, IL 60970-1882

Jackson Jackson County Clerk

Courthouse

1001 Walnut

Murphysboro, IL 62966-2177

Jasper Jasper County Clerk

204 W. Washington

Newton, IL 62448-1973

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk

100 South 10th Street, Room 105

Mount Vernon, IL 62864-4012

Jersey Jersey County Clerk

201 W. Pearl

Jerseyville, IL 62052-1662

Jo Daviess Jo Daviess County Clerk

330 N. Bench

Galena, IL 61036-1323

Johnson Johnson County Clerk

PO Box 96 

Vienna, IL 62995-0096

Kane Kane County Clerk

719 S. Batavia, PO Box 70

Geneva, IL 60134-0070

Kankakee Kankakee County Clerk

189 E. Court Street

Kankakee, IL 60901-3892

Kendall Kendall County Clerk

111 W. Fox

Yorkville, IL 60560-1621

Knox Knox County Clerk

Courthouse

200 S. Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401-4991

Lake Lake County Clerk

18 N. County Road, Room 101

Waukegan, IL 60085-4364

La Salle La Salle County Clerk

707 Etna Road, PO Box 430

Ottawa, IL 61350-0430

County Mailing Address
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Lawrence Lawrence County Clerk

Courthouse

1100 State Street

Lawrenceville, IL 62439-2341

Lee Lee County Clerk

PO Box 329

Dixon, IL 61021-0385

Livingston Livingston County Clerk

112 W. Madison Street

Pontiac, IL 61764-1629

Logan Logan County Clerk

PO Box 278

Lincoln, IL 62656-0278

Macon Macon County Clerk

141 S. Main, Room 104

Decatur, IL 62523-1235

Macoupin Macoupin County Clerk

PO Box 107

Carlinville, IL 62626-0107

Madison Madison County Clerk

157 N. Main Street, Suite 109, PO Box 218

Edwardsville, IL 62025-0218

Marion Marion County Clerk

PO Box 637

Salem, IL 62881-0637

Marshall Marshall County Clerk

122 N. Prairie, PO Box 328

Lacon, IL 61540-0328

Mason Mason County Clerk

PO Box 77

Havana, IL 62644-0077

Massac Massac County Clerk

PO Box 429

Metropolis, IL 62960-0429

McDonough McDonough County Clerk

Elections #10 McDonough Co Courthouse

Macomb, IL 61455-2200

McHenry McHenry County Clerk

2200 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock, IL 60098-2693

McLean McLean County Clerk

115 E. Washington, Room 102, Box 2400

Bloomington, IL 61702-2400

Menard Menard County Clerk

PO Box 465

Petersburg, IL 62675-0465

Mercer Mercer County Clerk

PO Box 66

Aledo, IL 61231-0066

Monroe Monroe County Clerk

100 S. Main

Waterloo, IL 62298-1399

Montgomery Montgomery County Clerk

PO Box 595

Hillsboro, IL 62049-0465

Morgan Morgan County Clerk

PO Box 1387

Jacksonville, IL 62651-1387

Moultrie Moultrie County Clerk

Courthouse

10 S. Main

Sullivan, IL 61951-1969

Ogle Ogle County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 357

Oregon, IL 61061-0357

Peoria Peoria County Clerk

Courthouse

324 Main Street

Peoria, IL 61602-1319

Perry Perry County Clerk

PO Box 438

Pinckneyville, IL 62274-0438

Piatt Piatt County Clerk

101 W. Washington, PO Box 558 

Monticello, IL 61856-0558

County Mailing Address

Pike Pike County Clerk

Courthouse,

100 E. Washington Street

Pittsfield, IL 62363-1496

Pope Pope County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 216

Golconda, IL 62938-0216

Pulaski Pulaski County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 118

Mound City, IL 62963-0109

Putnam Putnam County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 236

Hennepin, IL 61327-0236

Randolph Randolph County Clerk

Courthouse

1 Taylor Street, Room 202

Chester, IL 62233-0309

Richland Richland County Clerk

Courthouse

103 W. Main Street

Olney, IL 62450-2170

Rock Island Rock Island County Clerk

County Building

1504 3rd Avenue

Rock Island, IL 61201-8646

Saline Saline County Clerk

Courthouse

10 E. Poplar

Harrisburg, IL 62946-1703

Sangamon Sangamon County Clerk

200 S. 9th Street

Springfield, IL 62701-1632

Schuyler Schuyler County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 200

Rushville, IL 62681-0200

Scott Scott County Clerk

Courthouse

35 E. Market Street

Winchester, IL 62694-1238

Shelby Shelby County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 230

Shelbyville, IL 62565-0230

Stark Stark County Clerk

130 W. Main, PO Box 97

Toulon, IL 61483-0097

St. Clair St. Clair County Clerk

10 Public Square

Belleville, IL 62220-1639

Stephenson Stephenson County Clerk

15 N. Galena Avenue, Suite 2

Freeport, IL 61032-4399

Tazewell Tazewell County Clerk

11 S. 4th St.

Suite 203

Pekin, IL 61554-4281

Union Union County Clerk

Courthouse

309 W. Market, PO Box H

Jonesboro, IL 62952-0478

Vermilion Vermilion County Clerk

Courthouse

6 N. Vermilion 

Danville, IL 61832-5879

Wabash Wabash County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 277

Mt. Carmel, IL 62863-0277

Warren Warren County Clerk

Courthouse

100 W. Broadway

Monmouth, IL 61462-1797

Washington Washington County Clerk

101 East St Louis Street

Nashville, IL 62263-1100

County Mailing Address
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County Board of Election Commissioners

City Board of Election Commissioners: Wayne Wayne County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 187

Fairfield, IL 62837-0187

White White County Clerk

Courthouse

PO Box 339

Carmi, IL 62821-0339

Whiteside Whiteside County Clerk

Couthouse

200 E. Knox

Morrison, IL 61270-2819

Will Will County Clerk

302 N. Chicago

Joliet, IL 60432-4060

Williamson Williamson County Clerk

200 W. Jefferson, PO Box 1108

Marion, IL 62959-2494

Winnebago Winnebago County Clerk

404 Elm Street

Rockford, IL 61101-1276

Woodford Woodford County Clerk

115 N. Main, Room 202

Eureka, IL 61530-1274

County Mailing Address

Dupage Dupage County Board of Election Commissioners

421 N. County Farm Road, PO Box 1087 

Wheaton, IL 60189-1087

County Mailing Address

City Mailing Address

Aurora Aurora City Board of Election Commissioners

77 S. Stolp Avenue

Aurora, IL 60506

Bloomington Bloomington City Board of Election Commissioners

115 E. Washington Street, Room 403

Bloomington, IL 61701-5048

Chicago Chicago City Board of Election Commissioners

69 W. Washington, Suite 600-800

Chicago, IL 60602-3012

Danville Danville City Board of Election Commissioners

6 N. Vermillion

Danville, IL 61832-5842

E. St. Louis E. St. Louis City Board of Election Commissioners

8740 State Street, Suite 200

E. St. Louis, IL 62203-2099

Galesburg Galesburg City Board of Election Commissioners

55 W. Tompkins, PO Box 1387

Galesburg, IL 61402-1387

Peoria BEC Peoria BEC City Board of Election Commissioners

542 SW Adams

Peoria, IL 61602-1553

Rockford Rockford City Board of Election Commissioners

301 S. 6th Street

Rockford, IL 61104-2195

Make a note, and remember to VOTE!

by Dorisann Flynn, Navy, Waukegan, IL
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: May 6, 2008 

State Primary Date: May 6, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 7, 2008 April 7, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008 October 27, 2008

Ballot Return May 6, 2008 May 6, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 7, 2008 April 7, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008 October 27, 2008

Ballot Return May 6, 2008 May 6, 2008 November 4, 2008

Indiana

INDIANA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.in.gov/sos/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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INDIANA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Provide your Indiana driver’s

license number as issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor

Vehicles. If you do not have an Indiana driver’s license,

provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you do not possess either of these identifications, the

State shall assign a number that will serve to identify you

for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4

and must be within the county where you claim legal voting

residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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

Block 5 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 Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. The

provisions also apply to members of the Indiana National

Guard deployed or on assignment outside Indiana and their

family members.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline:

For ballots mailed to voters within the U.S., the 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.

For ballots mailed to voters outside the U.S., the voted

ballot must be postmarked no later than election day and

must arrive at the local circuit court clerk no later than noon

10 days after election day.

Local election officials mail ballots beginning 45 days

before primary and general elections, 38 days before

presidential elections, and 32 days before special elections.
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If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two and Section II.E.

C. 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.”

D. 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 allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax. 

 Indiana allows you to return the voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

Indiana will allow you to receive and return an absentee

ballot by electronic mail if:

(1) you do so under a program authorized and administered

by the Federal Voting Assistance Program, and

(2) the message includes a scanned copy of your signature

on a waiver of ballot secrecy.

E. 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 writein absentee ballot will be voided if local election officials

timely receive your regular absentee ballot.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently imprisoned following conviction for a

crime are prohibited from registering or voting.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled upon receipt of written request for

cancellation by the voter.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Separate notice of registration is sent by the county voter

registration officer following processing of your

application.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the county voter registration office

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

Specific appeal procedures exist for denial of registration.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

J. Late Registration

An absent Uniform Services voter (or the voter's spouse or

dependent) may apply to register to vote after registration

closes and the poll list is printed until noon election day if

the voter:

 is otherwise entitled to vote in Indiana;

 was absent from Indiana during the previous

registration period;

 shows the county registration office a discharge dated

on or after the beginning of the preceding registration

period or a government movement order with a

reporting date on or after the beginning of the

preceding registration period;

 completes a registration application;

 signs an affidavit that the voter has not voted at any

other precinct in the election.

This voter is then entitled to vote in the upcoming election

at the office of the circuit court clerk any time after the

voter registers but before noon election day.
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III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens,

residents of Indiana 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 Indiana.

 Indiana residents temporarily residing outside the U.S.

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: 

For ballots mailed to voters within the U.S., the 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.

For ballots mailed to voters outside the U.S., the voted

ballot must be postmarked no later than election day and

must arrive at the local circuit court clerk no later than noon

10 days after election day.

Local election officials mail ballots beginning 45 days

before primary and general elections, 38 days before

presidential 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 Two and Section III. E.

C. 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.”

D. 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 allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 Indiana allows you to return the voted ballot by fax. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

Indiana will allow you to receive and return an absentee

ballot by electronic mail if:

(1) you do so under a program authorized and administered

by the Federal Voting Assistance Program, and

(2) the message includes a scanned copy of your signature

on a waiver of ballot secrecy.

E. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Indiana provides a state special write-in absentee ballot for

Indiana residents temporarily residing outside the U.S. This

absentee ballot is 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 writein absentee ballot will be voided if local election officials

timely receive your regular absentee ballot.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently imprisoned following conviction for a

crime are prohibited from registering or voting.
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G. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled upon receipt of written request for

cancellation by the voter.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Separate notice of registration is sent by the county voter

registration officer following processing of your

application.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the county voter registration office

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

Specific appeal procedures exist for denial of registration.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

J. Late Registration

An absent Uniform Services voter (or the voter's spouse or

dependent) may apply to register to vote after registration

closes and the poll list is printed until noon election day if

the voter:

 is otherwise entitled to vote in Indiana;

 was absent from Indiana during the previous

registration period;

 shows the county registration office a discharge dated

on or after the beginning of the preceding registration

period or a government movement order with a

reporting date on or after the beginning of the

preceding registration period;

 completes a registration application;

 signs an affidavit that the voter has not voted at any

other precinct in the election.

This voter is then entitled to vote in the upcoming election

at the office of the circuit court clerk any time after the

voter registers but before noon election day.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the county voter registration officer at

the county of voting residence as listed below:

County Address

Adams Adams County Circuit Court Clerk

112 S. Second

Decatur, IN 46733-0189

Allen Allen County Board of Voter Registration

1 East Main Street, Room 132 

Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1809

Bartholomew Bartholomew County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 924 

Columbus, IN 47202-0924

Benton Benton County Circuit Court Clerk

706 E. 5th Street, Suite 37

Fowler, IN 47944-1556

Blackford Blackford County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse 

110 W. Washington Street

Hartford City, IN 47348-2298

Boone Boone County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse Square, Room 212

Lebanon, IN 46052-2100

Brown Brown County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 85

Nashville, IN 47448-0085

Carroll Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk

101 W. Main Street

Delphi, IN 46923-1566

Cass Cass County Circuit Court Clerk

200 Court Park, Room 103

Logansport, IN 46947-3192

Clark Clark County Circuit Court Clerk 

501 E. Court Avenue

Jeffersonville, IN 47130-4090

Clay Clay County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 33

609 E. National Avenue

Brazil, IN 47834-0033

Clinton Clinton County Circuit Court Clerk

265 Courthouse Square

Frankfort, IN 46041-1993

Crawford Crawford County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 375

Court Street

English, IN 47118-0375

Daviess Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk

200 E. Walnut Street

PO Box 739

Washington, IN 47501-0739

Dearborn Dearborn County Circuit Court Clerk

215 W. High Street

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-1909

Decatur Decatur County Circuit Court Clerk

150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244

Greensburg, IN 47240-2080

De Kalb De Kalb County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 230

100 S. Main Street

Auburn, IN 46706-0230

Delaware Delaware County Board of Voter Registration

100 West Main Street, Room 200

Muncie, IN 47305-2836

Dubois Dubois County Circuit Court Clerk

One Courthouse Square, Room 104

Jasper, IN 47546-3058

Elkhart Elkhart County Board of Voter Registration

County Office Building

117 N. 2nd Street, Room L4 

Goshen, IN 46526-3243

Fayette Fayette County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 607

Connersville, IN 47331-0607

Floyd Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk

311 W. First Street, Room 235

PO Box 1056

New Albany, IN 47150-1056

Fountain Fountain County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 183 

Covington, IN 46932-0183

Franklin Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk 

459 Main Street

Brookville, IN 47012-1486

Fulton Fulton County Circuit Court Clerk

815 Main Street

Rochester, IN 46975-0524

Gibson County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 630

Princeton, IN 47670-0630

County Address
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Grant Grant County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, Suite B-9

101 E. 4th Street

Marion, IN 46952-4055

Greene Greene County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 229

Bloomfield, IN 47424-0229

Hamilton Hamilton County Board of Voter Registration

1 Hamilton County Square, Suite 13 

Noblesville, IN 46060-2230

Hancock Hancock County Board of Voter Registration

9 East Main Street, Room 202

Greenfield, IN 46140-2320

Harrison Harrison County Circuit Court Clerk 

Courthouse, Room 203

300 North Capitol Avenue

Corydon, IN 47112-1155

Hendricks Hendricks County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 599

Danville, IN 46122-0599

Henry Henry County Board of Voter Registration

PO Box B

New Castle, IN 47362-1044

Howard Howard County Board of Voter Registration

Courthouse, Room 106

104 North Buckeye Street

Kokomo, IN 46901-9004

Huntington Huntington County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 228

201 North Jefferson Street

Huntington, IN 46750-2896

Jackson Jackson County Circuit Court Clerk

111 South Main Street

PO Box 122

Brownstown, IN 47220-0122

Jasper Jasper County Circuit Court Clerk

115 West Washington

Rensselaer, IN 47978-2829

Jay Jay County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse

120 North Court

Portland, IN 47371-2195

Jefferson Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, Room 203

300 East Main Street

Madison, IN 47250-3594

Jennings Jennings County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 385

Vernon, IN 47282-0385

Johnson Johnson County Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 451

Franklin, IN 46131-0451

Knox Knox County Circuit Court Clerk

101 North 7th Street

Vincennes, IN 47591-2022

Kosciusko Kosciusko County Circuit Court Clerk

121 North Lake Street

Warsaw, IN 46580-2788

LaGrange LaGrange County Circuit Court Clerk

105 North Detroit Street

LaGrange, IN 46761-1801

Lake Lake County Board of Voter Registration

2293 North Main Street, Suite 16

Crown Point, IN 46307-1854

La Porte La Porte County Board of Voter Registration

813 Lincolnway Suite 108

La Porte, IN 46350-3401

Lawrence Lawrence County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse

916 15th Street, Room 31

Bedford, IN 47421-3800

Madison Madison County Board of Voter Registration

16 East 9th Street, Suite 208

Anderson, IN 46016-1588

Marion Marion County Board of Voter Registration

200 East Washington, Room W131

Indianapolis, IN 46204-3355

County Address

Marshall Marshall County Circuit Court Clerk

211 West Madison Street

Plymouth, IN 46563-1762

Martin Martin County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 120

111 Main Street

Shoals, IN 47581-0120

Miami Miami County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 184

Peru, IN 46970-0184

Monroe Monroe County Board of Voter Registration

301 North College Avenue, Room 202

Bloomington, IN 47404-3865

Montgomery Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk

100 East Main Street, Room 203

PO Box 768

Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0768

Morgan Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 1556

Martinsville, IN 46151-1556

Newton Newton Circuit County Court Clerk

PO Box 49

Kentland, IN 47951-0049

Noble Noble County Circuit Court Clerk

101 North Orange Street

Albion, IN 46701-1092

Ohio Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 185

Rising Sun, IN 47040-0185

Orange Orange County Circuit Court Clerk

1 Court Street

Paoli, IN 47454-9632

Owen Owen County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 146

Spencer, IN 47460-0146

Parke Parke County Circuit Court Clerk

116 West High Street, Room 204

Rockville, IN 47872-1781

Perry Perry County Circuit Court Clerk

2219 Payne Street

Tell City, IN 47586-2832

Pike Pike County Circuit Court Clerk

801 Main Street, 2nd Floor

Petersburg, IN 47567-1298

Porter Porter County Board of Voter Registration

Administration Center 

155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 105

Valparaiso, IN 46383-5555

Posey Posey County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 606

Mount Vernon, IN 47620-0606

Pulaski Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk

112 East Main, Room 230

Winamac, IN 46966-1394

Putnam Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 546

Greencastle, IN 46135-0546

Randolph Randolph County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 230

Winchester, IN 47394-0230

Ripley Ripley County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 177

115 N. Main Street

Versailles, IN 47042-0177

Rush Rush County Circuit Court Clerk

101 East 2nd Street 

PO Box 429

Rushville, IN 46173-0429

St Joseph St Joseph County Board of Voter Registration

City-County Building 

227 West Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor

South Bend, IN 46601-1871

Scott Scott County Circuit Court Clerk

1 East McClain Avenue

Scottsburg, IN 47170-1885

Shelby Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 198

Shelbyville, IN 46176-0198

County Address
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Spencer Spencer County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 12, 200 Main

Rockport, IN 47635-0012

Starke Starke County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse

53 East Washington Street, Room E

Knox, IN 46534-1197

Steuben Steuben County Circuit Court Clerk

55 South Public Square

Angola, IN 46703-1945

Sullivan Sullivan County Circuit Court Clerk

100 Courthouse Square, Room 370

Sullivan, IN 47882-0370

Switzerland Switzerland County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse

212 West Main

Vevay, IN 47043-1180

Tippecanoe Tippecanoe County Board of Voter Registration

301 Main Street

Lafayette, IN 47901-1360

Tipton Tipton County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse

101 East Jefferson

Tipton, IN 46072-1901

Union Union County Circuit Court Clerk

26 West Union Street

Liberty, IN 47353-1396

Vanderburgh Vanderburgh County Board of Voter Registration

Civic Center Complex 

1 NW Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Room 106

Evansville, IN 47708-1828

Vermillion Vermillion County Circuit Court Clerk 

PO Box 10

Newport, IN 47966-0008

County Address

Vigo Vigo County Board of Voter Registration 

Courthouse

33 South 3rd Street, Room 3

Terre Haute, IN 47808-3472

Wabash Wabash County Circuit Court Clerk

One West Hill Street, Suite 6

Wabash, IN 46992-3175

Warren Warren County Circuit Court Clerk

125 North Monroe Street, Suite 11

Williamsport, IN 47993-1198

Warrick Warrick County Circuit Court Clerk

1 County Square, Suite 220

Boonville, IN 47601-1594

Washington Washington County Circuit Court Clerk 

Courthouse

99 Public Square North

Salem, IN 47167-2098

Wayne Wayne County Circuit Court Clerk

301 E. Main Street

Richmond, IN 47374

Wells Wells County Circuit Court Clerk

102 West Market Street

Suite 201

Bluffton, IN 46714-2091

White White County Circuit Court Clerk

PO Box 350

Monticello, IN 47960-0350

Whitley Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk

101 West Van Buren Street

Columbia City, IN 46725-2087

County Address

Set the example - VOTE!

by CWO3 Martine W. Dankanich (USMC), Quanitco, VA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

**Iowa law permits all UOCAVA voters to register to vote using the affidavit on the absentee ballot envelope. Registration in

advance is not necessary. Iowa has same-day registration. Requests for registration and for an absentee ballot must be made

early enough to permit transmittal of the ballot to the voter and to allow the voter to return the ballot on time.

***Iowa does not have a Presidential Primary. The Iowa Caucuses were held January 3, 2008.

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable***

State Primary Date: June 3, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)***

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable** Not Applicable**

Ballot Request Not Applicable Not Applicable** Not Applicable**

Ballot Return Not Applicable June 9, 2008 November 10, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)***

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable** Not Applicable**

Ballot Request Not Applicable Not Applicable** Not Applicable**

Ballot Return Not Applicable June 9, 2008 November 10, 2008

Iowa

IOWA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.ia.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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IOWA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Iowa Driver’s License number or

the last four digits of your Social Security number is required

for voter registration. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, you must write “none” in the space provided.

The State shall assign a number that will serve to identify you

for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county or township where

you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5:If you do not list a party affiliation, you cannot

vote in primary elections. You must indicate your political

party affiliation in Block 5 when applying for a primary ballot

(Example: Democrat or Republican). 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 Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next

two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish

to receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election

for Federal office by noting your choice here.

Refer to Section II.F. or III.F. for additional instructions.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct. 

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

To request registration and/or an absentee ballot, the local

County Auditor must receive your FPCA in time for the ballot

to be sent to you and to be returned on time.

B. 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 registered to vote when you return the voted

ballot, if you are not already registered. 

You may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions below. 

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Iowa allows you to send the FPCA for registration and

absentee ballot request by fax or email. 

 Iowa allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax or email. 

 Iowa allows you to return the voted ballot by fax or

email if you are casting the ballot from an area in

which members of the Armed Forces are eligible to

receive imminent danger pay.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

numbers below:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527
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1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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. Proxy applications

must be on the official form, which is available from the

County Auditors and the Secretary of State.

F. 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, or any election except the general election.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Block 6 of the FPCA, write: “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.” 

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. 

G. Federal 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 (FWAB). 

Iowa has expanded the use of the FWAB. The instructions

described in Chapter Two 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. Congress and Iowa Legislature. 

Iowa also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to be

used as an application for registration if the person is otherwise

eligible to vote in Iowa. 

For further instructions on the FWAB see Chapter Two.

H. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or declared mentally

incompetent to vote may not register or vote, unless the voting

rights are restored.

I. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled after your name is on the inactive list

for two successive general elections. A registration becomes

inactive if the U.S. Postal Service indicates the voter has

moved.

J. Action on Registration Requests

The local election official will send an acknowledgment to the

applicant at the mailing address provided on the FPCA.

K. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Iowa shall provide you with the reason(s) for the

rejection. Persons denied registration or ballot should contact

the Iowa Secretary of State for additional information. 

L. 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.

M. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

 overseas citizens 

 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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

To request registration and/or an absentee ballot, the local

County Auditor must receive your FPCA in time for the ballot

to be sent to you and to be returned on time.

B. 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.
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Iowa

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 registered to vote when you return the voted

ballot, if you are not already registered. 

You may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions below. 

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Iowa allows you to send the FPCA for registration and

absentee ballot request by fax or email. 

 Iowa allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax or email. 

 Iowa allows you to return the voted ballot by fax or

email if you are casting the ballot from an area in

which members of the Armed Forces are eligible to

receive imminent danger pay.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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. Proxy applications

must be on the official form, which is available from the

County Auditors and the Secretary of State.

F. 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, or any election except the general election.

The FPCA may be used to request this state special write-in

ballot. In Block 6 of the FPCA, write: “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.” 

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. 

G. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

If you did not receive your state ballot in a timely manner, use

the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). 

Iowa has expanded the use of the FWAB. The instructions

described in Chapter Two 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. Congress and Iowa Legislature. 

Iowa also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to be

used as an application for registration if the person is otherwise

eligible to vote in Iowa.

For further instructions on the FWAB see Chapter Two.

H. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony or declared mentally

incompetent to vote may not register or vote, unless the voting

rights are restored.

I. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled after your name is on the inactive list

for two successive general elections. A registration becomes

inactive if the U.S. Postal Service indicates the voter has

moved.

J. Action on Registration Requests

The local election official will send an acknowledgment to the

applicant at the mailing address provided on the FPCA.

K. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Iowa shall provide you with the reason(s) for the

rejection. Persons denied registration or ballot should contact

the Iowa Secretary of State for additional information. 

L. 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.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor at the county of

voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adair Adair County Auditor

400 Public Square Ste 5

Greenfield, IA 50849-1259

Adams Adams County Auditor

PO Box 28

Corning, IA 50841-0028

Allamakee Allamakee County Auditor

110 Allamakee Street

Waukon, IA 52172-1744

Appanoose Appanoose County Auditor

201 N. 12th Street

Centerville, IA 52544-1711

Audubon Audubon County Auditor

318 Leroy Street #4

Audubon, IA 50025-0549

Benton Benton County Auditor

PO Box 549

Vinton, IA 52349-4712

Black Hawk Black Hawk County Auditor

316 E. 5th Street

Waterloo, IA 50703-3922

Boone Boone County Auditor

201 State Street

Boone, IA 50036-3536

Bremer Bremer County Auditor

415 E. Bremer Avenue

Waverly, IA 50677-0317

Buchanan Buchanan County Auditor

PO Box 317

Independence, IA 50644-0220

Buena Vista Buena Vista County

Auditor

PO Box 220

Storm Lake, IA 50588-0325

Butler Butler County Auditor

PO Box 325

Allison, IA 50602-1428

Calhoun Calhoun County Auditor

416 4th Street Ste 1

Rockwell City, IA 50579-2400

Carroll Carroll County Auditor

114 E. 6th Street

Carroll, IA 51401-2400

Cass Cass County Auditor

5 W. 7th Street

Atlantic, IA 50022-1461

Cedar Cedar County Auditor

400 Cedar Street

Tipton, IA 52772-1748

Cerro Gordo Cerro Gordo County Auditor

220 N. Washington Ave.

Mason City, IA 50401-3220

Cherokee Cherokee County Auditor

520 W. Main Drawer H

Cherokee, IA 51012-1700

Chickasaw Chickasaw County Auditor

Box 311

New Hampton, IA 50659-0311

Clarke Clarke County Auditor

100 S. Main

Osceola, IA 50213-2411

Clay Clay County Auditor

300 W. 4th Street Ste. 4

Spencer, IA 51301-3806

Clayton Clayton County Auditor

PO Box 416

Elkader, IA 52043-0416

Clinton Clinton County Auditor

PO Box 2957

Clinton, IA 52733-2957

Crawford Crawford County Auditor

1202 Broadway

Denison, IA 51442-2646

Dallas Dallas County Auditor

801 Court St. Rm 200

Adel, IA 50003-1490

Davis Davis County Auditor

100 Courthouse Square Ste. 2

Bloomfield, IA 52537-1600

Decatur Decatur County Auditor

207 N. Main Street

Leon, IA 50144-1647

Delaware Delaware County Auditor

301 E. Main St. Rm 210

Manchester, IA 52057-1739

Des Moines Des Moines County Auditor

PO Box 784

Burlington, IA 52601-0784

Dickinson Dickinson County Auditor

1802 Hill Avenue

Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1259

Dubuque Dubuque County Auditor

720 Central Avenue

Dubuque, IA 52001-7079

Emmet Emmet County Auditor

609 1st Avenue N.

Estherville, IA 51334-2245

Fayette Fayette County Auditor

PO Box 267

West Union, IA 52175-0267

Floyd Floyd County Auditor

101 S. Main Street #302

Charles City, IA 50616-2756

Franklin Franklin County Auditor

PO Box 26

Hampton, IA 50441-0026

Fremont Fremont County Auditor

506 Filmore

Sidney, IA 51652-0610

Greene Greene County Auditor

114 N. Chestnut

Jefferson, IA 50129-2144

Grundy Grundy County Auditor

706 G Avenue

Grundy Center, IA 50638-2456

Guthrie Guthrie County Auditor

200 N. 5th Street

Guthrie Center, IA 50115-1300

Hamilton Hamilton County Auditor

2300 Superior Street

Webster City, IA 50595-3158

Hancock Hancock County Auditor

855 State St. PO Box 70

Garner, IA 50438-0070

Hardin Hardin County Auditor

1215 Edgington Avenue Ste 1

Eldora, IA 50627-1700

Harrison Harrison County Auditor

111 N. 2nd Avenue

Logan, IA 51546-1370

Henry Henry County Auditor

100 E. Washington Street, Ste. 202

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-0149

Howard Howard County Auditor

137 N. Elm Street

Cresco, IA 52136-1501

Humboldt Humboldt County Auditor

PO Box 100

Dakota City, IA 50529-0100

Ida Ida County Auditor

401 Moorehead Street

Ida Grove, IA 51445-1429

Iowa Iowa County Auditor

970 Court Avenue

Marengo, IA 52301-0126

Jackson Jackson County Auditor

201 W. Platt Street

Maquoketa, IA 52060-2243

County Mailing Address
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Jasper Jasper County Auditor

PO Box 944

Newton, IA 50208-0944

Jefferson Jefferson County Auditor

51 E. Briggs

Fairfield, IA 52556-2820

Johnson Johnson County Auditor

913 S. Dubuque St., Ste 101

Iowa City, IA 52240-4273

Jones Jones County Auditor

PO Box 109

Anamosa, IA 52205-0109

Keokuk Keokuk County Auditor

101 S. Main

Sigourney, IA 52591-1419

Kossuth Kossuth County Auditor

114 W. State Street

Algona, IA 50511-2613

Lee Lee County Auditor

County Office Bldg., PO Box 190

Fort Madison, IA 52627-0190

Linn Linn County Auditor

PO Box 1328

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1328

Louisa Louisa County Auditor

PO Box 186

Wapello, IA 52653-0186

Lucas Lucas County Auditor

916 Braden Avenue

Chariton, IA 50049-1700

Lyon Lyon County Auditor

206 S. 2nd Avenue

Rock Rapids, IA 51246-1538

Madison Madison County Auditor

PO Box 152

Winterset, IA 50273-0152

Mahaska Mahaska County Auditor

106 S. 1st Street

Oskaloosa, IA 52577-2869

Marion Marion County Auditor

214 E. Main

Knoxville, IA 50138-2545

Marshall Marshall County Auditor

1 E. Main Street

Marshalltown, IA 50158-4915

Mills Mills County Auditor

418 Sharp Street

Glenwood, IA 51534-1774

Mitchell Mitchell County Auditor

508 State Street

Osage, IA 50461-1250

Monona Monona County Auditor

610 Iowa Avenue

Onawa, IA 51041-1626

Monroe Monroe County Auditor

10 Benton Avenue E

Albia, IA 52531-2056

Montgomery Montgomery County Auditor

PO Box 469

Red Oak, IA 51566-0469

Muscatine Muscatine County Auditor

414 E. 3rd Street

Muscatine, IA 52761-4141

O'Brien O'Brien County Auditor

PO Box M

Primghar, IA 51245-0803

Osceola Osceola County Auditor

300 7th Street

Sibley, IA 51249-1648

Page Page County Auditor

112 E. Main

Clarinda, IA 51632-2141

Palo Alto Palo Alto County Auditor

PO Box 95

Emmetsburg, IA 50536-0095

County Mailing Address

Plymouth Plymouth County Auditor

215 4th Avenue SE

Le Mars, IA 51031-2169

Pocahontas Pocahontas County Auditor

99 Court Square

Pocahontas, IA 50574

Polk Polk County Auditor

120 2nd Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309-4757

Pottawattamie Pottawattamie County Auditor

Box 649

Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0649

Poweshiek Poweshiek County Auditor

PO Box 57

Montezuma, IA 50171-0057

Ringgold Ringgold County Auditor

109 W. Madison

Mount Ayr, IA 50854-1642

Sac Sac County Auditor

100 NW State Street, Box 1

Sac City, IA 50583-0001

Scott Scott County Auditor

600 W. 4th Street

Davenport, IA 52801-1004

Shelby Shelby County Auditor

612 Court Street

Harlan, IA 51537-1464

Sioux Sioux County Auditor

PO Box 18

Orange City, IA 51041-0018

Story Story County Auditor

900 6th Street

Nevada, IA 50201-2004

Tama Tama County Auditor

PO Box 61

Toledo, IA 52342-0061

Taylor Taylor County Auditor

405 Jefferson Street

Bedford, IA 50833-1300

Union Union County Auditor

300 N. Pine St. Ste.2

Creston, IA 50801-2400

Van Buren Van Buren County Auditor

PO Box 475

Keosauqua, IA 52565-0475

Wapello Wapello County Auditor

101 W. 4th

Ottumwa, IA 52501-2510

Warren Warren County Auditor

301 N. Buxton Ste. 101

Indianola, IA 50125-1801

Washington Washington County Auditor

PO Box 889

Washington. IA 52353-0889

Wayne Wayne County Auditor

PO Box 435

Corydon, IA 50060-0435

Webster Webster County Auditor

703 Central Avenue

Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3872

Winnebago Winnebago County Auditor

126 S. Clark Street

Forest City, IA 50436-1706

Winneshiek Winneshiek County Auditor

201 W. Main Street

Decorah, IA 52101-1713

Woodbury Woodbury County Auditor

620 Douglas St., Rm 103

Sioux City, IA 51101-1248

Worth Worth County Auditor

1000 Central Avenue

Northwood, IA 50459-1539

Wright Wright County Auditor

PO Box 147

Clarion, IA 50525-0147

County Mailing Address

Turn a whisper into a shout, VOTE!

by Lianna Fitzpatrick (USAF), Pope AFB, NC
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*Kansas does not have a Presidential Primary.

**Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable*

State Primary Date: August 5, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES**

Presidential Primary*

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Waived Waived

Ballot Request Not Applicable August 1, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable August 5, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.**

Presidential Primary*

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Waived Waived

Ballot Request Not Applicable August 1, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable August 5, 2008 November 4, 2008

Kansas

KANSAS

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.kssos.org

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number or your Kansas Driver’s License number

is required for voter registration. If you do not possess

either of these identifications, the State shall assign a

number that will serve to identify you for voter registration

purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 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 Block 2.b.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block

5 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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Your registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot for the August primary

election, the county election official must receive your

FPCA on or before 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 on or before the last business day of the week before

the November general election.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Kansas allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and ballot request by fax or email. After faxing or

emailing, submit the FPCA by mail.

 Kansas allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax or

email.

 Kansas allows you to return the voted ballot by fax or

email.
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Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony cannot vote until completion

of their authorized sentence. Re-registration is required.

F. Action on Application Requests

The local election official sends an absentee ballot and a

Kansas registration application to the applicant to the

address provided on the FPCA.

G. Action If Registration Is Denied

The local election official notifies the applicant of the

reason(s) for the rejection of his or her application.

H. 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 noon on the

day before the election for that election only.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Your registration is waived.

To request an absentee ballot for the August primary

election, the county election official must receive your

FPCA on or before 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 on or before the last business day of the week before

the November general election.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Kansas allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and ballot request by fax or email. After faxing or

emailing, submit the FPCA by mail.

 Kansas allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax or

email.

 Kansas allows you to return the voted ballot by fax or

email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony cannot vote until completion

of their authorized sentence. Re-registration is required.

F. Action on Application Requests

The local election official sends an absentee ballot and a

Kansas registration application to the applicant to the

address provided on the FPCA.

G. Action If Registration Is Denied

The local election official notifies the applicant of the

reason(s) for the rejection of his or her application.
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H. 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 noon on the

day before the election for that election only.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Using the address as listed, mail the FPCA to the County

Clerk, in your county of voting residence: (In Johnson,

Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte Counties, mail to

County Election Commissioner).

County Mailing Address

Allen Allen County Clerk

Iola, KS 66749-2895

Anderson Anderson County Clerk

Garnett, KS 66032-1596

Atchison Atchison County Clerk

Atchison, KS 66002-1821

Barber Barber County Clerk

Medicine Lodge, KS 67104-1499

Barton Barton County Clerk

Great Bend, KS 67530-1089

Bourbon Bourbon County Clerk

Fort Scott, KS 66701-1328

Brown Brown County Clerk

Hiawatha, KS 66434-2283

Butler Butler County Clerk

El Dorado, KS 67042-2193

Chase Chase County Clerk

Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845-0547

Chautauqua Chautauqua County Clerk

Sedan, KS 67361-1395

Cherokee Cherokee County Clerk

Columbus, KS 66725-0014

Cheyenne Cheyenne County Clerk

Saint Francis, KS 67756-0985

Clark Clark County Clerk

Ashland, KS 67831-0886

Clay Clay County Clerk

Clay Center, KS 67432-0098

Cloud Cloud County Clerk

Concordia, KS 66901-3415

Coffey Coffey County Clerk

Burlington, KS 66839-1796

Comanche Comanche County Clerk

Coldwater, KS 67029-0397

Cowley Cowley County Clerk

Winfield, KS 67156-2864

Crawford Crawford County Clerk

Girard, KS 66743-0249

Decatur Decatur County Clerk

Oberlin, KS 67749-0028

Dickinson Dickinson County Clerk

Abilene, KS 67410-0248

Doniphan Doniphan County Clerk

Troy, KS 66087-0278

Douglas Douglas County Clerk

Lawrence, KS 66044-3096

Edwards Edwards County Clerk

Kinsley, KS 67547-1099

Elk Elk County Clerk

Howard, KS 67349-0606

Ellis Ellis County Clerk

Hays, KS 67601-3899

Ellsworth Ellsworth County Clerk

Ellsworth, KS 67439-3118

Finney Finney County Clerk

Garden City, KS 67846-0450

Ford Ford County Clerk

Dodge City, KS 67801-1575

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

Ottawa, KS 66067-2331

Geary Geary County Clerk

Junction City, KS 66441-2589

Gove Gove County Clerk

Gove, KS 67736-0128

Graham Graham County Clerk

Hill City, KS 67642-1697

Grant Grant County Clerk

Ulysses, KS 67880-2599

Gray Gray County Clerk

Cimarron, KS 67835-0487

Greeley Greeley County Clerk

Tribune, KS 67879-0277

Greenwood Greenwood County Clerk

Eureka, KS 67045-0268

Hamilton Hamilton County Clerk

Syracuse, KS 67878-8025

Harper Harper County Clerk

Anthony, KS 67003-2748

Harvey Harvey County Clerk

Newton, KS 67114-0687

Haskell Haskell County Clerk

Sublette, KS 67877-0518

Hodgeman Hodgeman County Clerk

Jetmore, KS 67854-0247

Jackson Jackson County Clerk

Holton, KS 66436-1787

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk

Oskaloosa, KS 66066-0321

Jewell Jewell County Clerk

Mankato, KS 66956-2095

Johnson Johnson County Election Commissioner

Olathe, KS 66061-6002

Kearny Kearny County Clerk

Lakin, KS 67860-0086

Kingman Kingman County Clerk

Kingman, KS 67068-1697

Kiowa Kiowa County Clerk

Greensburg, KS 67054-2294

Labette Labette County Clerk

Oswego, KS 67356-0387

Lane Lane County Clerk

Dighton, KS 67839-0788

Leavenworth Leavenworth County Clerk

Leavenworth, KS 66048-2748

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

Lincoln, KS 67455-2098

Linn Linn County Clerk

Mound City, KS 66056-0350

Logan Logan County Clerk

Oakley, KS 67748-1233

Lyon Lyon County Clerk

Emporia, KS 66801-7212

McPherson McPherson County Clerk

McPherson, KS 67460-0676

Marion Marion County Clerk

Marion, KS 66861-0219

Marshall Marshall County Clerk

Marysville, KS 66508-1844

Meade Meade County Clerk

Meade, KS 67864-0278

Miami Miami County Clerk

Paola, KS 66071-1795

Mitchell Mitchell County Clerk

Beloit, KS 67420-0190

Montgomery Montgomery County Clerk

Independence, KS 67301-0446

County Mailing Address
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Morris Morris County Clerk

Council Grove, KS 66846-1791

Morton Morton County Clerk

Elkhart, KS 67950-1116

Nemaha Nemaha County Clerk

Seneca, KS 66538-1795

Neosho Neosho County Clerk

Erie, KS 66733-0138

Ness Ness County Clerk

Ness City, KS 67560-1558

Norton Norton County Clerk

Norton, KS 67654-0070

Osage Osage County Clerk

Lyndon, KS 66451-0226

Osborne Osborne County Clerk

Osborne, KS 67473-2302

Ottawa Ottawa County Clerk

Minneapolis, KS 67467-2140

Pawnee Pawnee County Clerk

Larned, KS 67550-3098

Phillips Phillips County Clerk

Phillipsburg, KS 67661-1929

Pottawatomie Pottawatomie County Clerk

Westmoreland, KS 66549-9998

Pratt Pratt County Clerk

Pratt, KS 67124-0885

Rawlins Rawlins County Clerk

Atwood, KS 67730-1896

Reno Reno County Clerk

Hutchinson, KS 67501-5245

Republic Republic County Clerk

Belleville, KS 66935-0429

Rice Rice County Clerk

Lyons, KS 67554-2799

Riley Riley County Clerk

Manhattan, KS 66502-0109

Rooks Rooks County Clerk

Stockton, KS 67669-1666

Rush Rush County Clerk

LaCrosse, KS 67548-0220 

Russell Russell County Clerk

Russell, KS 67665-0113

County Mailing Address

Saline Saline County Clerk

Salina, KS 67401-2396 

Scott Scott County Clerk

Scott City, KS 67871-1197

Sedgwick Sedgwick County Election Commissioner

Wichita, KS 67203-3798

Seward Seward County Clerk

Liberal, KS 67901-3473

Shawnee Shawnee County Election Commissioner

Topeka, KS 66611-2378

Sheridan Sheridan County Clerk

Hoxie, KS 67740-0899

Sherman Sherman County Clerk

Goodland, KS 67735-0011

Smith Smith County Clerk

Smith Center, KS 66967-2798

Stafford Stafford County Clerk

Saint John, KS 67576-2042

Stanton Stanton County Clerk

Johnson, KS 67855-0190

Stevens Stevens County Clerk

Hugoton, KS 67951-2606

Sumner Sumner County Clerk

Wellington, KS 67152-4070

Thomas Thomas County Clerk

Colby, KS 67701-2421

Trego Trego County Clerk

WaKeeney, KS 67672-2187

Wabaunsee Wabaunsee County Clerk

Alma, KS 66401-9797

Wallace Wallace County Clerk

Sharon Springs, KS 67758-0070

Washington Washington County Clerk

Washington, KS 66968-1985

Wichita Wichita County Clerk

Leoti, KS 67861-0279

Wilson Wilson County Clerk

Fredonia, KS 66736-1382

Woodson Woodson County Clerk

Yates Center, KS 66783-1497

Wyandotte Wyandotte County Election Office

850 State Avenue

Kansas City, KS 66101-2502

County Mailing Address

There is an “I” in voting, make a difference!

by Kevin A. Gootee (DAFC), McConnell AFB, KS
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: May 20, 2008 

State Primary Date: May 20, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 21, 2008 April 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request May 13, 2008 May 13, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 21, 2008 April 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request May 13, 2008 May 13, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008 November 4, 2008

Kentucky

KENTUCKY

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elect.ky.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f: Your Social Security number is required. If

you do not possess a Social Security number, the State shall

assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

B Blocks 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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.

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

2007 and want to vote in the Republican primary in 2008,

the change in political party must occur by December 31,

2007. If you voted in the 2007 Republican primary and

want to vote in the 2008 Democratic primary, you must

change political party affiliation by December 31, 2007.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

County Clerk office by close of polls on election day.

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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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.
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Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless his/her civil rights

have been restored by the Governor) or those declared

mentally incompetent may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is not canceled for failure to vote.

G. 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.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.Upon denial of your voter

registration application or absentee ballot request, Kentucky

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 Kentucky residents residing outside the U.S. (for local,

state and Federal office ballots).

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an absentee ballot, mail or fax the

completed FPCA to the County Clerk. A mailed FPCA

must be postmarked not later than 29 days before the

election.To register only, mail a completed FPCA to the

County Clerk.

If you are already registered and wish to request an

absentee ballot, mail or fax a completed FPCA to the

County Clerk so that it arrives not later than the close of

business 7 days before the election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

County Clerk office by close of polls on election day.

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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Kentucky allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot request by fax. A faxed FPCA must

arrive at the County Clerk’s office not later than 29 days

before the election. 

 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless his/her civil rights

have been restored by the Governor) or those declared

mentally incompetent may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is not canceled for failure to vote.

G. 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.
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H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration should consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.Upon denial of your voter

registration application or absentee ballot request, Kentucky

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 Mailing Address

Adair Adair County Clerk 

424 Public Square, Suite 3

Columbia, KY 42728-1493

Allen Allen County Clerk

201 W Main Street, Room 6

Scottsville, KY 42164-1161

Anderson Anderson County Clerk

151 South Main Street

Lawrenceburg, KY 40342-1192

Ballard Ballard County Clerk

PO Box 145

Wickliffe, KY 41087-0145

Barren Barren County Clerk

117 N Public Square, Suite 1A

Glasgow, KY 42141-2869

Bath Bath County Clerk

PO Box 609

Owingsville, KY 40360-0609

Bell Bell County Clerk

PO Box 157

Pineville, KY 40977-0157

Boone Boone County Clerk

PO Box 874

Burlington, KY 41005-0874

Bourbon Bourbon County Clerk

PO Box 312

Paris, KY 40362-0312

Boyd Boyd County Clerk

PO Box 523

Catlettsburg, KY 41129-0523

Boyle Boyle County Clerk

321 West Main Street, Suite 123

Danville, KY 40422-1848

Bracken Bracken County Clerk

PO Box 147

Brooksville, KY 41004-0147

Breathitt Breathitt County Clerk

1137 Main Street

Jackson, KY 41339-1194

Breckinridge Breckinridge County Clerk

PO Box 538

Hardinsburg, KY 40413-0538

Bullitt Bullitt County Clerk

PO Box 6

Shepherdsville, KY 40165-0006

Butler Butler County Clerk

PO Box 449

Morgantown, KY 42261-0449

Caldwell Caldwell County Clerk

100 E Market Street, Room 23

Princeton, KY 42445-1696

Calloway Calloway County Clerk

101 S 5th Street, Suite 5

Murray, KY 42071-2569

Campbell Campbell County Clerk

340 York Street, Suite 2A

Newport, KY 41071-1682

Carlisle Carlisle County Clerk

PO Box 176

Bardwell, KY 42023-0176

Carroll Carroll County Clerk

440 Main Street

Carrollton, KY 41008-1064

Carter Carter County Clerk

300 W Main Street, Room 232

Grayson, KY 41143-1298

Casey Casey County Clerk

PO Box 310

Liberty, KY 42539-0310

Christian Christian County Clerk

511 South Main Street, Suite 15

Hopkinsville, KY 42240-2300

Clark Clark County Clerk

PO Box 4060,

Winchester, KY 40392-4060

Clay Clay County Clerk

102 Richmond Road, Suite 101

Manchester, KY 40962-1392

Clinton Clinton County Clerk

100 S. Cross Street

Albany, KY 42602-1263

Crittenden Crittenden County Clerk

107 S. Main Street, Suite 203

Marion, KY 42604-1563

Cumberland Cumberland County Clerk

PO Box 275

Burkesville, KY 42717-0275

Daviess Daviess County Clerk

PO Box 609 

Owensboro, KY 42302-0609

Edmonson Edmonson County Clerk

PO Box 830,

Brownsville, KY 42210-0830

Elliott Elliot County Clerk

PO Box 225

Sandy Hook, KY 41171-0225

Estill Estill County Clerk

PO Box 59

Irvine, KY 40336-0059

Fayette Fayette County Clerk

162 East Main Street, Room 131

Lexington, KY 40507-1334

Fleming Fleming County Clerk

100 Court Square, Suite E

Flemingsburg, KY 41041-1398

Floyd Floyd County Clerk

PO Box 1089

Prestonsburg, KY 41653-5089

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

PO Box 338

Frankfort, KY 40602-0338

Fulton Fulton County Clerk

PO Box 126

Hickman, KY 42050-0126

Gallatin Gallatin County Clerk

PO Box 1309

Warsaw, KY 41095-1309

Garrard Garrard County Clerk

15 Public Square, Suite 5

Lancaster, KY 40444-8151

Grant Grant County Clerk

107 N. Main Street

Williamstown, KY 41097-1107

Graves Graves County Clerk

101 E South Street, Suite 2

Mayfield, KY 42066-2324

Grayson Grayson County Clerk

10 Public Square 

Leitchfield, KY 42754-1199

Green Green County Clerk

203 West Court Street

Greensburg, KY 42743-1552

County Mailing Address
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Greenup Greenup County Clerk

PO Box 686

Greenup, KY 41144-0686

Hancock Hancock County Clerk

PO Box 146

Hawesville, KY 42348-0146

Hardin Hardin County Clerk

PO Box 1030

Elizabethtown, KY 42702-1030

Harlan Harlan County Clerk

PO Box 670

Harlan, KY 40831-0670

Harrison Harrison County Clerk

313 Oddville Avenue

Cynthiana, KY 41031-1242

Hart Hart County Clerk

PO Box 277

Munfordville, KY 42765-0277

Henderson Henderson County Clerk

PO Box 374

Henderson, KY 42419-0374

Henry Henry County Clerk

PO Box 615

New Castle, KY 40050-0615

Hickman Hickman County Clerk

110 E Clay Street, Suite E

Clinton, KY 42031-1296

Hopkins Hopkins County Clerk

24 Main Street

Madisonville, KY 42431-1782

Jackson Jackson County Clerk

PO Box 339

McKee, KY 40447-0339

Jefferson Jefferson County Board of Elections

810 Barret Avenue, Suite 103

Louisville, KY 40204-1766

Jessamine Jessamine County Clerk

101 N. Main Street

Nicholasville, KY 40356-1270

Johnson Johnson County Clerk

230 Court Street, Suite 124

Paintsville, KY 41240-1607

Kenton Kenton County Clerk

PO Box 1109

Covington, KY 41012-1109

Knott Knott County Clerk

PO Box 446

Hindman, KY 41822-0446

Knox Knox County Clerk

401 Court Square, Suite 102

Barbourville, KY 40906-1463

Larue Larue County Clerk

209 W High Street, Suite 3

Hodgenville, KY 42748-1543

Laurel Laurel County Clerk

101 S Main Street, Room 203

London, KY 40741-2308

Lawrence Lawrence County Clerk

122 South Main Cross Street

Louisa, KY 41230-1393

Lee Lee County Clerk

PO Box 551

Beattyville, KY 41311-0551

Leslie Leslie County Clerk

PO Box 916

Hyden, KY 41719-0916

Letcher Letcher County Clerk

156 Main Street, Suite 102

Whitesburg, KY 41858-7286

Lewis Lewis County Clerk

PO Box 129

Vanceburg, KY 41179-0129

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

102 E Main Street, Suite 3

Stanford, KY 40484-1298

Livingston Livingston County Clerk

PO Box 400

Smithland, KY 42081-0400

County Mailing Address

Logan Logan County Clerk

PO Box 358

Russellville, KY 42276-0358

Lyon Lyon County Clerk

PO Box 310

Eddyville, KY 42038-0310

McCracken McCracken County Clerk

PO Box 609

Paducah, KY 42002-0609

McCreary McCreary County Clerk

PO Box 699

Whitley City, KY 42653-0699

McLean McLean County Clerk

PO Box 57

Calhoun, KY 42327-0057

Madison Madison County Clerk

101 W Main Street

Richmond, KY 40475-1415

Magoffin Magoffin County Clerk

PO Box 1535

Salyersville, KY 41465-1535

Marion Marion County Clerk

223 N Spalding Avenue, Suite 102

Lebanon, KY 40033-1584

Marshall Marshall County Clerk

1101 Main Street

Benton, KY 42025-1498

Martin Martin County Clerk

PO Box 460

Inez, KY 41224-0460

Mason Mason County Clerk

PO Box 234

Maysville, KY 41056-0234

Meade Meade County Clerk

PO Box 614

Brandenburg, KY 40108-0614

Menifee Menifee County Clerk

PO Box 123

Frenchburg, KY 40322-0123

Mercer Mercer County Clerk

PO Box 426

Harrodsburg, KY 40330-0426

Metcalfe Metcalfe County Clerk

PO Box 25

Edmonton, KY 42129-0025

Monroe Monroe County Clerk

200 N Main Street, Suite D

Tompkinsville, KY 42167-1548

Montgomery Montgomery County Clerk

1 Court Street, Suite 2

Mount Sterling, KY 40353-1363

Morgan Morgan County Clerk

PO Box 26

West Liberty, KY 41472-0026

Muhlenberg Muhlenberg County Clerk

PO 525

Greenville, KY 42345-0525

Nelson Nelson County Clerk

PO Box 312

Bardstown, KY 40004-0312

Nicholas Nicholas County Clerk

PO Box 227

Carlisle, KY 40311-0227

Ohio Ohio County Clerk

301 S Main Street, Suite 201

Hartford, KY 42347-1176

Oldham Oldham County Clerk

100 W Jefferson Street

LaGrange, KY 40031-1189

Owen Owen County Clerk

136 West Bryan Street

Owenton, KY 40359-1440

Owsley Owsley County Clerk

PO Box 500

Booneville, KY 41314-0500

Pendleton Pendleton County Clerk

PO Box 112

Falmouth, KY 41040-0112

County Mailing Address
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Perry Perry County Clerk

PO Box 150

Hazard, KY 41702-0150

Pike Pike County Clerk

PO Box 631

Pikeville, KY 41502-0631

Powell Powell County Clerk

PO Box 548

Stanton, KY 40380-0548

Pulaski Pulaski County Clerk

PO Box 739

Somerset, KY 42502-0739

Robertson Robertson County Clerk

PO Box 75

Mount Olivet, KY 41064-0075

Rockcastle Rockcastle County Clerk

205 East Main Street, #6

Mount Vernon, KY 40456-2211

Rowan Rowan County Clerk

627 E Main

Morehead, KY 40351-1390

Russell Russell County Clerk

PO Box 579

Jamestown, KY 42629-0579

Scott Scott County Clerk

101 E Main Street

Georgetown, KY 40324-1794

Shelby Shelby County Clerk

PO Box 819

Shelbyville, KY 40066-0819

Simpson Simpson County Clerk

PO Box 268

Franklin, KY 42135-0268

Spencer Spencer County Clerk

PO Box 544

Taylorsville, KY 40071-0544

County Mailing Address

Taylor Taylor County Clerk

203 N Court Street, Suite 5

Campbellsville, KY 42718-2298

Todd Todd County Clerk

PO Box 307

Elkton, KY 42220-0307

Trigg Trigg County Clerk

PO Box 1310

Cadiz, KY 42211-1310

Trimble Trimble County Clerk

PO Box 262

Bedford, KY 40006-0262

Union Union County Clerk

PO Box 119

Morganfield, KY 42437-0119

Warren Warren County Clerk

PO Box 478

Bowling Green, KY 42102-0478

Washington Washington County Clerk

PO Box 446

Springfield, KY 40069-0446

Wayne Wayne County Clerk

PO Box 565

Monticello, KY 42633-0565

Webster Webster County Clerk

PO Box 19

Dixon, KY 42409-0019

Whitley Whitley County Clerk

PO Box 8

Williamsburg, KY 40769-0008

Wolfe Wolfe County Clerk

PO Box 400

Campton, KY 41301-0400

Woodford Woodford County Clerk

103 S Main Street, Suite 120

Versailles, KY 40383-1298

County Mailing Address

Register, Vote and Be Counted!

by Jack Snodgrass, Newport, KY
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Preference/Primary Date: February 9, 2008 

Congress 1st Party Primary Date: September 6, 2008

Congress 2nd Party Primary: October 4, 2008

State Primary Date: October 4, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

Congress 1st Congress 2nd 

Primary & 

State Primary

General Election

Party Primary

Registration January 9, 2008 August 6, 2008 September 3, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request February 8, 2008 September 5, 2008 October 3, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return February 9, 2008 September 6, 2008 October 4, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE

U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

Congress 1st Congress 2nd 

Primary & 

State Primary

General Election

Party Primary

Registration January 9, 2008 August 6, 2008 September 3, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request February 8, 2008 September 5, 2008 October 3, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return February 9, 2008 September 6, 2008 October 4, 2008 November 4, 2008

Louisiana

LOUISIANA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.geauxvote.com

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

A

M

P

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F

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: A Louisiana Driver’s License

number, if issued, or the last four digits of your Social

Security number is required for voter registration, the full

Social Security number may be provided on a voluntary

basis. If you do not possess either of these identifications,

you may use; a current and valid photo identification or a

current utility bill, bank statement, government check,

paycheck, or other government document showing the

name and address of the applicant.

B Blocks 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the parish

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: If you do not list a party affiliation with a

recognized political party, you cannot vote in the

Presidential preference primary. However, a recognized

political party may allow, in its by-laws, a voter who is

not affiliated with any political party to vote in the

Presidential preference primary. Each qualified voter

who is not affiliated with a recognized political party

may choose to vote in a recognized political party’s

primary elections for the Congressional 1st and 2nd

Party Primary elections, unless the state central

committee prohibits in its rules and regulations

prohibits unaffiliated voters from participating. 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 Block 6 if your FPCA is being submitted only

to change your party choice.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct. 

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections held during a period which extends from the date

the request is received in the office of the registrar of voters

through two subsequent Federal general elections (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 later than 4:30p.m. on the day before the election

for which it is requested. The request shall remain valid

through two subsequent Federal general elections from the

date of receipt of the application in the registrar’s office.

B. 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 and congressional

1st and 2nd Party Primary 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

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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 received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required

Returning a Ballot: Sign the ballot return envelope

certificate in the presence of two witnesses. These

witnesses must also sign the envelope.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under order of imprisonment for conviction of a

felony or interdicted after being judicially declared to be

mentally incompetent as a result of a full interdiction

proceeding may not register to vote. 

G. 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.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration is sent.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied 

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Louisiana shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 civilian employees of the U.S. Government serving

outside the U.S. and their spouses and dependents.

 members of religious or welfare groups attached to

and serving with the Armed Forces and their spouses

and dependents. 

 other residents of Louisiana temporarily residing

outside the U.S.

 overseas citizens 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You may use a single FPCA to request ballots for all

elections held during a period which extends from the date

the request is received in the office of the registrar of voters

through two subsequent Federal general elections (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
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FPCA not later than 4:30p.m. on the day before the election

for which it is requested. The request shall remain valid

through two subsequent Federal general elections from the

date of receipt of the application in the registrar’s office.

B. 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 and congressional

1st and 2nd party primary 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 received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: Sign the ballot return envelope

certificate in the presence of two witnesses. These

witnesses must also sign the envelope.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under order of imprisonment for conviction of a

felony or indicted after being judicially declared to be

mentally incompetent may not register to vote. 

G. 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.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration is sent.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied 

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Louisiana shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Submit the FPCA to the Registrar of Voters at the parish

of voting residence as listed below:

Parish Parish Seat

Acadia Acadia Parish Registrar of Voters

Courthouse, #115

Crowley, LA 70526-4363

Allen Allen Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 150

Oberlin, LA 70655-0150

Ascension Ascension Parish Registrar of Voters

828 S. Irma Blvd., #205

Gonzales, LA 70737-3631
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Assumption Assumption Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 578

Napoleonville, LA 70390-0578

Avoyelles Avoyelles Parish Registrar of Voters

312 N. Main Street, #E

Marksville, LA 71351-2409

Beauregard Beauregard Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 952

DeRidder, LA 70634-0952

Bienville Bienville Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 697

Arcadia, LA 71001-0697

Bossier Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 635

Benton, LA 71006-0635

Caddo Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 1253

Shreveport, LA 71163-1253

Calcasieu Calcasieu Parish Registrar of Voters

1000 Ryan Street, #7

Lake Charles, LA 70601-5250

Caldwell Caldwell Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 1107

Columbia, LA 71418-1107

Cameron Cameron Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 1

Cameron, LA 70631-0001

Catahoula Catahoula Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 215

Harrisonburg, LA 71340-0215

Claiborne Claiborne Parish Registrar of Voters

507 W. Main Street, #1

Homer, LA 71040-3914

Concordia Concordia Parish Registrar of Voters

4001 Carter Street, #4

Vidalia, LA 71373-3021

DeSoto DeSoto Parish Registrar of Voters

105 Franklin Street

Mansfield, LA 71052-2046

E. Baton Rouge E. Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters

222 St. Louis Street, #201

Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5860

East Carroll East Carroll Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 708

Lake Providence, LA 71254-0708

East Feliciana East Feliciana Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 488

Clinton, LA 70722-0488

Evangeline Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters

200 Court Street, Suite 102

Ville Platte, LA 70586-4463

Franklin Franklin Parish Registrar of Voters

Courthouse, 6560 Main Street

Winnsboro, LA 71295-2750

Grant Grant Parish Registrar of Voters

200 Main Street, Courthouse

Colfax, LA 71417-1828

Iberia Iberia Parish Registrar of Voters

300 Iberia Street, #110

New Iberia, LA 70560-4543

Iberville Iberville Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 554

Plaquemine, LA 70765-0554

Jackson Jackson Parish Registrar of Voters

500 E. Court Street, #102

Jonesboro, LA 71251-3400

Jefferson Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 10494

Jefferson, LA 70181-0494

Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis Parish Registrar of Voters

Courthouse, Room 107

300 State Street 

Jennings, LA 70546-5361

Lafayette Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters

1010 Lafayette, #313

Lafayette, LA 70501-6885

Parish Parish Seat

Lafourche Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters

307 West 4th Street

Thibodaux, LA 70301-3105

LaSalle LaSalle Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 2439

Jena, LA 71342-2439

Lincoln Lincoln Parish Registrar of Voters

100 W. Texas Avenue, #10

Ruston, LA 71270-4463

Livingston Livingston Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 968

Livingston, LA 70754-0968

Madison Madison Parish Registrar of Voters

100 N. Cedar Street

Tallulah, LA 71282-3892

Morehouse Morehouse Parish Registrar of Voters

129 N. Franklin Street

Bastrop, LA 71220-3815

Natchitoches Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 677

Natchitoches, LA 71458-0677

Orleans Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters

1300 Perdido, #1W23

New Orleans, LA 70112-2127

Ouachita Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters

122 Saint John Street, Room 114

Monroe, LA 71201-7342

Plaquemines Plaquemines Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 989

Port Sulphur, LA 70083-0989

Pointe Coupee Pointe Coupee Parish Registrar of Voters

211 E. Main Street, #103

New Roads, LA 70760-3661

Rapides Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters

701 Murray St.

Alexandria, LA 71301-8099

Red River Red River Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 432

Coushatta, LA 71019-0432

Richland Richland Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 368

Rayville, LA 71269-0368

Sabine Sabine Parish Registrar of Voters

400 Capitol Street, #107

Many, LA 71449-3099

St Bernard St. Bernard Parish Registrar of Voters

8201 W. Judge Perez, Room 104

Chalmette, LA 70043-1696

St Charles St. Charles Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 315

Hahnville, LA 70057-0315

St Helena St. Helena Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 543

Greensburg, LA 70441-0543

St James St. James Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 179

Convent, LA 70723-0179

St John the Baptist St. John Parish Registrar of Voters

1801 W. Airline Highway Room 112

LaPlace, LA 70068-3344

St Landry St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 818

Opelousas, LA 70571-0818

St Martin St. Martin Parish Registrar of Voters

Courthouse, 415 S. Main

St Martinville, LA 70582-4549

St Mary St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters

Courthouse

500 Main Street, #301

Franklin, LA 70538-6144

St Tammany St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters

701 N. Columbia Street

Covington, LA 70433-

Tangipahoa Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 895

Amite, LA 70422-0892

Parish Parish Seat
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Tensas Tensas Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 183

St. Joseph, LA 71366-0183

Terrebonne Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 9189

Houma, LA 70361-9189

Union Union Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 235

Farmerville, LA 71241-0235

Vermilion Vermilion Parish Registrar of Voters

100 N. State Street, Suite 120

Abbeville, LA 70510

Vernon Vernon Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 626

Leesville, LA 71496-0626

Washington Washington Parish Registrar of Voters

900 Washington Street, #105

Franklinton, LA 70438-1719

Parish Parish Seat

Webster Webster Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 674

Minden, LA 71058-0674

W. Baton Rouge W. Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 31

Port Allen, LA 70767-0031

W. Carroll W. Carroll Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 71

Oak Grove, LA 71263-0071

W. Feliciana W. Feliciana Parish Registrar of Voters

PO Box 2490

St. Francisville, LA 70775-2490

Winn Winn Parish Registrar of Voters

119 W. Main Street, Rm 105

Winnfield, LA 71483-3238

Parish Parish Seat

Want to change the world? VOTE!

by Robert Kuzelka, Naval Health Clinic, Great Lakes, IL
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable

State Primary Date: June 10, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE

U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

Maine

MAINE

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Provide your Maine Driver’s License

number; or if you do not have a Maine Driver’s License, the

last four digits of your Social Security Number; or write

“NONE” if you don’t have either identification. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the State shall assign a

number that will serve to identify you for voter registration

purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 4. 

C Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent — usually your current mailing address.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: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, Green Independent, or Republican) or write “none”

in Block 5 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 and have been enrolled in the

political party for at least three months, 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.

F Block 6: 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 Block 3. If you have not registered to vote

before, write “none”. 

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive ballots

for all Federal elections held through the next two regularly

scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to receive

ballots for that length of time, you may request a ballot for each

election for Federal office held in the next election year OR a

ballot for only the next scheduled election for Federal office by

noting your choice here. 

Refer to Section II.G. and III.G. for additional instructions.

G Block 7: Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 21st day

before election day.

An absentee voter who is not registered may submit a

registration application after the 21st 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. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: The municipality must receive

your absentee ballot by 8 p.m. on election day in order for

your ballot to be counted.
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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.

A Member 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required. 

Returning a Ballot: 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

II.E. for additional notary/witness requirements. 

D. 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 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 ballot

by fax. 

 In certain emergency situations, such as combat

situations, Maine may allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Your immediate family member (spouse or domestic

partner, parent, child, sister, brother, stepparent, stepchild,

stepsister, stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law,

brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,

grandparent, grandchild, step-grandparent, step-grandchild,

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).

F. 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.

G. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

H. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is permanent. However, you may have your

name removed from the voter list by making a written
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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

appropriate notification by the registrar of voters in the

registrant’s new voting jurisdiction.

I. Action on Registration Requests

All applicants are notified whether or not their registration

applications were accepted, rejected, or incomplete.

J. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Maine shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

 overseas citizens whose last residence immediately

before leaving the U.S. was in Maine. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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, 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 21st

business day before election day.

An absentee voter who is not registered may submit a

registration application after the 21st 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. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: The municipality must receive

your absentee ballot by 8 p.m. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required. 

Returning a Ballot: 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

Section III.E. for notary/witness requirements. 

D. 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
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ballot by fax. You must submit the original FPCA or

written application by mail when requesting

registration and a ballot.

 In certain emergency situations, Maine may allow you

to receive the ballot by fax. 

 In certain emergency situations, Maine may allow you

to return the voted ballot by fax. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Your immediate family member (spouse or domestic

partner, parent, child, sister, brother, stepparent, stepchild,

stepsister, stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law,

brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,

grandparent, grandchild, step-grandparent, step-grandchild,

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).

F. 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.

G. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

H. 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

appropriate notification by the registrar of voters in the

registrant’s new voting jurisdiction.

I. Action on Registration Requests

All applicants are notified whether or not their registration

applications were accepted, rejected, or incomplete.

J. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Maine shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

A. 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
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Maine

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 503 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 website address for the

Elections Division is http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/.

Or, you may contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program

at (703) 588-1584, 1-800-438-8683 (VOTE), DSN 425-

1584 (military) or by email at vote@fvap.ncr.gov.

City or Town Mailing Address

Auburn (Fill in appropriate official)

60 Court Street, Suite 150

Auburn, ME 04210-5965

Augusta (Fill in appropriate official)

City Center Plaza

16 Cony Street 

Augusta, ME 04330-5200

Bangor (Fill in appropriate official)

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, ME 04401-5118

Bath (Fill in appropriate official)

55 Front Street

Bath, ME 04530-2572

Belfast (Fill in appropriate official)

131 Church Street

Belfast, ME 04915

Biddeford (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 586

Biddeford, ME 04005-0586

Boothbay Harbor (Fill in appropriate official)

11 Howard Street

Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-0819

Brewer (Fill in appropriate official)

80 North Main Street

Brewer, ME 04412-2010

Brunswick (Fill in appropriate official)

28 Federal Street, Suite 2

Brunswick, ME 04011-1510

Calais (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 413

Calais, ME 04169-0413

Cape Elizabeth (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 6260

Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-0060

Caribou (Fill in appropriate official)

25 High Street

Caribou, ME 04736-2710

Dover-Foxcroft (Fill in appropriate official)

152 East Main Street

Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426-1397

Ellsworth (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 586

Ellsworth, ME 04605-0586

Falmouth (Fill in appropriate official)

271 Falmouth Road

Falmouth, ME 04105-2005

Farmington (Fill in appropriate official)

153 Farmington Falls Road

Farmington, ME 04938-6403

Gorham (Fill in appropriate official)

75 South Street, Suite I

Gorham, ME 04038

Houlton (Fill in appropriate official)

21 Water Street

Houlton, ME 04730-2104

Jackman (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 269

Jackman, ME 04945-0269

Jay (Fill in appropriate official)

99 Main Street

Jay, ME 04239-1620

Lewiston (Fill in appropriate official)

27 Pine Street

Lewiston, ME 04240-7297

Limestone (Fill in appropriate official)

93 Main Street

Limestone, ME 04750-1114

Lubec (Fill in appropriate official)

40 School Street

Lubec, ME 04652-1152

Machias (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 418

Machias, ME 04654-0418

Millinocket (Fill in appropriate official)

197 Penobscot Avenue

Millinocket, ME04462-1430

Old Orchard Beach (Fill in appropriate official)

1 Portland Avenue

Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064-2245

Old Town (Fill in appropriate official)

150 Brunswick Street

Old Town. ME04468-1408

Portland (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 17796

Portland, ME 04112-7796

Presque Isle (Fill in appropriate official)

12 Second Street

Presque Isle, ME 04769-2459 

Rockland (Fill in appropriate official)

270 Pleasant Street

Rockland, ME 04841-5305

Rumford (Fill in appropriate official)

145 Congress Street

Rumford, ME 04276-2071

Saco (Fill in appropriate official)

300 Main Street

Saco, ME 04072-1515

Sanford (Fill in appropriate official)

919 Main Street

Sanford, ME 04073-3587

Scarborough (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 360

Scarborough, ME 04073-3587

Skowhegan (Fill in appropriate official)

225 Water Street

Skowhegan, ME 04976-1711

South Portland (Fill in appropriate official)

PO Box 9422

South Portland, ME 041106-9412

Waterville (Fill in appropriate official)

1 Common Street

Waterville, ME 04901-6643

Westbrook (Fill in appropriate official)

2 York Street 

Westbrook, ME 04092-4750

York (Fill in appropriate official)

186 York Street

York, ME 03909-1314

City or Town Mailing Address

It matters. VOTE!

by Arthur J. Basa, USAF, Vandenberg AFB, CA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 12, 2008 

State Primary Date: February 12, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2008 February 5, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008 November 14, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2008 February 5, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008 November 14, 2008

Maryland

MARYLAND

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elections.state.md.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Maryland

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: If you have a current, valid

Maryland Driver’s License or MVA identification card,

enter the identification number in Item 2.g. Only if you do

not have a current, valid Maryland Driver’s License or

MVA identification card, enter at least the last four digits of

your Social Security number in Block 2.f. If you do not

possess any of these forms of identifications, Maryland will

assign a number that will identify you for voter registration

purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

to which this application is being mailed.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III D.

E Block 5: Generally, you must be affiliated with a

political party to vote in that party’s primary elections.

If you do not list a party affiliation, you will be registered as

“unaffiliated.” 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 “unaffiliated,” to the local Board of Elections not less

than 84 days before the primary election. 

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. By

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local Board of Elections

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). Visit the State Board of

Elections’ website (www.elections.state.md.us) to verify if

you are registered to vote and the address at which you are

registered.

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, telephone number and your date of birth, and

request an absentee ballot.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Make sure your voted ballot is

postmarked on or before election day. Your voted ballot

must arrive at the local Board of Elections by U.S. Postal

Service or a private mail carrier according to the following

timetable:

 For a gubernatorial primary or Baltimore City- on or

before 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday after

election day.

 For a general or special election or for a Presidential

primary - on or before 10 a.m. on the second Friday

after 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. 

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions below in item E and in Chapter Two.
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C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration and voting materials do not need to be

notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Maryland allows you to fax or email the FPCA if you

are using it to request an absentee ballot. After faxing

or emailing, submit the FPCA by mail. You may not

fax or email the FPCA if you are using it to register to

vote.

 Maryland allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax

or email.

 Maryland does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Maryland allows Uniformed Services voters to use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to vote in any election for

any Federal, state or local office.

Maryland also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration if the person is

otherwise eligible to vote in Maryland. 

F. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Until 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.

The application must be made under penalty of perjury. 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 voter’s ballot

 must be designated by the voter in writing and signed

under penalty of perjury

 must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

The following persons may not register or vote:

 An individual who has been convicted of a felony and

is actually serving a court-ordered sentence of

imprisonment, including any term of parole or

probation for the conviction.

 An individual under guardianship for mental disability.

 An individual convicted of buying or selling votes.

H. 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 any change of address by the

deadline to register to vote before an election. If it is

apparent that a person has moved out of Maryland entirely

and does not qualify to vote in Maryland under UOCAVA,

the person can be removed from the voter rolls under the

National Voter Registration Act of 1993 for failing to

provide a current address and then failing to vote in two

consecutive general elections.

I. Action on FPCA Requests

Local Boards of Elections process voter registration and

absentee ballots. To register or request an absentee ballot,

you should contact the board in your Maryland county of

residence.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

If a local Board of Elections denies your voter registration

application or absentee ballot request, the local Board of

Elections will provide you with the reason(s) for the

rejection. A person denied registration may file an

administrative complaint with the State Board of Elections.

Consult your legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 (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 (for

local, state and Federal office ballots)
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 other overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local Board of Elections

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). Visit the State Board of

Elections’ website (www.elections.state.md.us) to verify if

you are registered to vote and the address at which you are

registered.

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, telephone number and your date of birth, and

request an absentee ballot.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Make sure your voted ballot is

postmarked on or before election day. Your voted ballot

must arrive at the local Board of Elections by U.S. Postal

Service or private mail carrier according to the following

timetable:

 For a gubernatorial or Baltimore City primary - on or

before 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday after

election day.

 For a general or special election or for a Presidential

primary - on or before 10 a.m. on the second Friday

after 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. 

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions below in item E and in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration and voting materials do not need to be

notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Maryland allows you to fax or email the FPCA if you

are using it to request an absentee ballot. After faxing

or emailing, submit the FPCA by mail. You may not

fax or email the FPCA if you are using it to register to

vote.

 Maryland allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax

or email.

 Maryland does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Maryland allows eligible overseas voters to use the Federal

Write-In Absentee Ballot to vote in any election for any

Federal, state or local office.

Maryland also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration if the person is

otherwise eligible to vote in Maryland. 

F. Application for Ballot by Proxy

Until 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.

The application must be made under penalty of perjury. 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 voter’s ballot

 must be designated by the voter, in writing and signed

under penalty of perjury

 must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

The following persons may not register or vote:

 An individual who has been convicted of a felony and

is actually serving a court-ordered sentence of

imprisonment, including any term of parole or

probation for the conviction.

 An individual under guardianship for mental disability.

 An individual convicted of buying or selling votes.
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H. 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 any change of address by the

deadline to register to vote before an election. If it is

apparent that a person has moved out of Maryland entirely

and does not qualify to vote in Maryland under UOCAVA,

the person can be removed from the voter rolls under the

National Voter Registration Act of 1993 for failing to

provide a current address and then failing to vote in two

consecutive general elections.

I. Action on FPCA Requests

Local Boards of Elections process voter registration and

absentee ballots. To register or request an absentee ballot,

you should contact the board in your Maryland county of

residence.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

If a local Board of Elections denies your voter registration

application or absentee ballot request, the local Board of

Elections will provide you with the reason(s) for the

rejection. A person denied registration may file an

administrative complaint with the State Board of Elections.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Elections in your Maryland

county of residence at the appropriate address listed below.

Use the PO Box address, if available, for regular mailing

and the street address if using a private mail carrier or no

PO Box address is available.

County Mailing Address

Allegany Allegany Board of Elections

701 Kelly Road, Suite 213

Cumberland, MD 21502-3401

Anne Arundel Anne Arundel Board of Elections

PO Box 490

Glen Burnie, MD 21060-0490

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Anne Arundel Board of Elections

7320 Ritchie Highway, Second Floor

Glen Burnie, MD 21060-0490

Baltimore City Baltimore City Board of Elections

Benton Office Bldg., Room 129

417 E. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21202-3432

Baltimore County Baltimore County Board of Elections

106 Bloomsbury Avenue 

Baltimore, MD 21228-5220

Calvert Calvert Board of Elections

PO Box 798

Prince Frederick, MD 20678-0798

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Calvert Board of Elections

30 Duke Street, Lower Level

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Caroline Caroline Board of Elections

Health & Public Services Building

403 S. 7th Street, Suite 247

Denton, MD 21629-1335

Carroll Carroll Board of Elections

300 S.Center Street, Room 212

Westminster, MD 21157-5248

Cecil Cecil Board of Elections

200 Chesapeake Boulevard

Suite 1900

Elkton, MD 21921-6395

Charles Charles Board of Elections

PO Box 908 

La Plata, MD 20646-0908

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Charles Board of Elections

201 East Charles Street

La Plata, MD 20646

Dorchester Dorchester Board of Elections

PO Box 414 

Cambridge, MD 21613-0414

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Dorchester Board of Elections

501 Court Lane, Room 105

Cambridge, MD 21613

Frederick Frederick Board of Elections

Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church Street 

Frederick, MD 21701-5447

Garrett Garrett Board of Elections

2008 Maryland Highway, Suite 1 

Mountain Lake Park, MD 21550-6349

Harford Harford Board of Elections

133 Industry Lane

Forest Hill, MD 21050-162

Howard Howard Board of Elections

8900 Columbia 100 Parkway 

Columbia, MD 21045-2339

Kent Kent Board of Elections

135 Dixon Drive

Chestertown, MD 21620-1141
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Montgomery Montgomery Board of Elections

PO Box 10369

Rockville, MD 20849-0369

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Montgomery Board of Elections

751 Twinbrook Parkway

Rockville, MD 20851-1428

Prince George's Prince George's Board of Elections

16201 Trade Zone Avenue

Suite 108

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8758

Queen Anne's Queen Anne's Board of Elections

PO Box 274

Centreville, MD 21617-0274

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Queen Anne's Board of Election

208 North Commerce Street

Centreville, MD 21617

St Mary's St Mary's Board of Elections

PO Box 197

Leonardtown, MD 20650

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

St Mary's Board of Elections

41650 Tudor Hall Road

Leonardtown, MD 20650-0197

Somerset Somerset Board of Elections

PO Box 96

Princess Anne, MD 21853-0096

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Somerset Board of Elections

County Office Building

11916 Somerset Avenue

Princess Anne, MD 21853

Talbot Talbot Board of Elections

PO Box 353

Easton, MD 21601-0353

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Talbot Board of Elections

142 N. Harrison Street

Easton, MD 21601

Washington Washington Board of Elections

35 W. Washington Street, Room 101

Hagerstown, MD 21740-4834

Wicomico Wicomico Board of Elections

PO Box 4091

Salisbury, MD 21803-4091

Street Address for Private Mail Carrier:

Wicomico Board of Elections

123 Bateman Street

Salisbury, MD 21804

Worcester Worcester Board of Elections

100 Belt Street

Snow Hill, MD 21804

County Mailing Address

Absent but counted - Vote!

by Mary Ann Markley, Sparks, MD
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*Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details. 

**Postmarked by election day.

State information is current as of July 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 16, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES

FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Waived Waived Waived

Ballot Request Noon, February 4, 2008 Noon, September 15, 2008 Noon, November 3, 2008

Ballot Return 8 pm, February 5, 2008 8 pm, September 16, 2008 Inside U.S.: 8 pm November 4, 2008

Outside U.S.: 8 pm November 14, 2008**

DEADLINES

FOR CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE

U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Waived Waived Waived

Ballot Request Noon, February 4, 2008 Noon, September 15, 2008 Noon, November 3, 2008

Ballot Return 8 pm, February 5, 2008 8 pm, September 16, 2008 8 pm, November 14, 2008**

Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/ele, Email: elections@sec.state.ma.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the city or town where you claim legal voting

residence. Enter the date you last lived at this address in

block 6.

B Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

C Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Massachusetts does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

D Block 5: 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, Green-Rainbow and

Working Families.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

F Block 7: You must sign the FPCA. By signing, you are

swearing or affirming the information is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA, or any other form of written

communication, to your local election official early every

year and whenever you change your mailing address (see

Chapter Two).

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, date of birth, former

residence and present residence not later than noon the day

before the election. 

B. 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 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 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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E. 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under a legal guardianship which specifically

prohibits voting, persons temporarily or permanently

disqualified by law from voting because of corrupt practices

in respect to election, and persons currently incarcerated for

a felony conviction may not register or vote. 

G. 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.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Written notice of denial is sent. You have the option to be

heard and/or appeal.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Massachusetts shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S. but have a

parent who is eligible to vote in Massachusetts are eligible

to vote at the same voting residence claimed by their parent

(for local, state and Federal office ballots).

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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).

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA, or any other form of written

communication, to your local election official early every

year and whenever you change your mailing address (see

Chapter Two).

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, date of birth, former

residence and present residence not later than noon the day

before the election. 

B. 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 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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
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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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons under a legal guardianship which specifically

prohibits voting, persons temporarily or permanently

disqualified by law from voting because of corrupt practices

in respect to election, and persons currently incarcerated for

a felony conviction may not register or vote. 

G. 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.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Written notice of denial is sent. You have the option to be

heard and/or appeal.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Massachusetts shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S. but have a

parent who is eligible to vote in Massachusetts are eligible

to vote at the same voting residence claimed by their parent

(for local, state and Federal office ballots).

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the local election official in your city or

town of voting residence.

City or Town Mailing Address

Abington Abington Town Clerk

Town Hall

500 Gliniewicz Way

Abington, MA 02351-2058

Acton Acton Town Clerk

Town Hall

472 Main Street

Acton, MA 01720-3939

Acushnet Acushnet Town Clerk

Town Hall

122 Main Street

Acushnet, MA 02743-1548

Adams Adams Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 Park Street

Adams, MA 01220-2053

Agawam Agawam Town Clerk

Town Hall

36 Main Street

Agawam, MA 01001-1801

Alford Alford Town Clerk

Town Hall

5 Alford Center Road

Alford, MA 01230-8920

Amesbury Amesbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

62 Friend Street

Amesbury, MA 01913-2825

Amherst Amherst Town Clerk

Town Hall

4 Boltwood Avenue

Amherst, MA 01002-2301

Andover Andover Town Clerk

Town Hall

36 Bartlet Street

Andover, MA 01810-3813

Aquinnah Aquinnah Town Clerk

Town Hall

65 State Road

Aquinnah, MA 02535-1345

Arlington Arlington Town Clerk

Town Hall

730 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02476-4906

Ashburnham Ashburnham Town Clerk

Town Hall

15 Oakmont Drive

Ashburnham, MA 01430-1241

Ashby Ashby Town Clerk

Town Hall

895 Main Street

Ashby, MA 01431-2322

Ashfield Ashfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

412 Main Street

PO Box 560

Ashfield, MA 01330

Ashland Ashland Town Clerk

Town Hall

101 Main Street

Ashland, MA 01721

Athol Athol Town Clerk

Town Hall

584 Main Street, Suite 10

Athol, MA 01331-1824

Attleboro Attleboro Election Commission

City Hall

77 Park Street

Attleboro, MA 02703-2334

Auburn Auburn Town Clerk

Town Hall

104 Central Street

Auburn, MA 01501-2310

Avon Avon Town Clerk

Town Hall

65 East Main Street

Avon, MA 023221435

Ayer Ayer Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Main Street

PO Box 308

Ayer, MA 01432-1325

Barnstable Barnstable Town Clerk

Town Hall

367 Main Street

Hyannis, MA 02601-3919

Barre Barre Town Clerk

Town Hall

40 West Street

PO Box 418

Barre, MA 01005-9138

Becket Becket Town Clerk

Town Hall

557 Main Street

Becket, MA 01223-3252

Bedford Bedford Town Clerk

Town Hall

10 Mudge Way

Bedford, MA 01730-2193

City or Town Mailing Address
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Belchertown Belchertown Town Clerk

Town Hall

2 Jabish Street

PO Box 629

Belchertown, MA 01007-9840

Bellingham Bellingham Town Clerk

Town Hall

10 Mechanic Street

Bellingham, MA 02019-1676

Belmont Belmont Town Clerk

Town Hall

455 Concord Avenue

Belmont, MA 02478-2514

Berkley Berkley Town Clerk

Town Hall

One North Main Street

Berkley, MA 02779-1336

Berlin Berlin Town Clerk

Town Hall

23 Linden Street

Box 8

Berlin, MA 01503-1669

Bernardston Bernardston Town Clerk

Town Hall

38 Church Street

PO Box 504

Bernardston, MA 01337

Beverly Beverly City Clerk

City Hall

191 Cabot Street

Beverly, MA 01915-5849

Billerica Billerica Town Clerk

Town Hall

365 Boston Rd.

Billerica, MA 01821-1888

Blackstone Blackstone Town Clerk

Town Hall

15 St. Paul Street

Blackstone, MA 01504-2276

Blandford Blandford Town Clerk

Town Hall

102 Main Street

PO Box 101

Blandford, MA 01008-9800

Bolton Bolton Town Clerk

Town Hall

663 Main Street

PO Box 278

Bolton, MA 01740-1307

Boston Boston Election Commissioner

Boston City Hall

One City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02201-4309

Bourne Bourne Town Clerk

Town Hall

24 Perry Avenue 

Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3441

Boxborough Boxborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

29 Middle Road

Boxborough, MA 01719-1430

Boxford Boxford Town Clerk

Town Hall

7A Spofford Road

Boxford, MA 01921-1501

Boylston Boylston Town Clerk

Town Hall

221 Main Street

Boylston, MA 01505-2037

Braintree Braintree Town Clerk

Town Hall

1 JFK Memorial Drive

Braintree, MA 02184-6425

Brewster Brewster Town Clerk

Town Hall

2198 Main Street

Brewster, MA 02631-1852

City or Town Mailing Address

Bridgewater Bridgewater Town Clerk

Town Hall

64 Central Square

Bridgewater, MA 02324-2550

Brimfield Brimfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

21 Main Street

PO Box 508

Brimfield, MA 01010-9744

Brockton Brockton Election Commission

City Hall

45 School Street

Brockton, MA 02301-4049

Brookfield Brookfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

6 Central Street

Brookfield, MA 01506-1612

Brookline Brookline Town Clerk

Town Hall

333 Washington Street

Brookline, MA 02445-6853

Buckland Buckland Town Clerk

Town Hall

17 State Street

PO Box 159

Buckland, MA 01338

Burlington Burlington Town Clerk

Town Hall

29 Center Street

Burlington, MA 01803-3058

Cambridge Cambridge Election Commissioner

City Hall

51 Inman Street 

1st Floor

Cambridge, MA 02139-1732

Canton Canton Town Clerk

Town Hall

801 Washington Street

Canton, MA 02021-2500

Carlisle Carlisle Town Clerk

Town Hall

66 Westford Street

Carlisle, MA 01741-1582

Carver Carver Town Clerk

Town Hall

108 Main Street

Carver, MA 02330-2025

Charlemont Charlemont Town Clerk

Town Hall

157 Main Street

PO Box 605

Charlemont, MA 01339-9703

Charlton Charlton Town Clerk

Town Hall

37 Main Street

Charlton, MA 01507-1382

Chatham Chatham Town Clerk

Town Hall

549 Main Street

Chatham, MA 02633-2279

Chelmsford Chelmsford Town Clerk

Town Hall

50 Billerica Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824-3162

Chelsea Chelsea City Clerk

City Hall

500 Broadway, Room 209

Chelsea, MA 02150-2996

Cheshire Cheshire Town Clerk

Town Hall

80 Church Street

Box S

Cheshire, MA 01225-9657

Chester Chester Town Clerk

Town Hall

15 Middlefield Road

PO Box 9

Chester, MA 01011-9805

City or Town Mailing Address
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Chesterfield Chesterfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

422 Main Road

PO Box 13

Chesterfield, MA 01012-9708

Chicopee Chicopee Election Commission

City Hall

17 Springfield Street

Chicopee, MA 01013-2681

Chilmark Chilmark Town Clerk

Town Hall

401 Middle Road

P O Box 119

Chilmark, MA 02535-1995

Clarksburg Clarksburg Town Clerk

Town Hall

111 River Road

Clarksburg, MA 01247-2147

Clinton Clinton Town Clerk

Town Hall

242 Church Street

Clinton, MA 01510-2631

Cohasset Cohasset Town Clerk

Town Hall

41 Highland Avenue

Cohasset, MA 02025-1822

Colrain Colrain Town Clerk

Town Hall

55 Main Road

Colrain, MA 01340-5501

Concord Concord Town Clerk

Town Hall

22 Monument Square

PO Box 535

Concord, MA 01742-1826

Conway Conway Town Clerk

Town Hall

32 Main Street

PO Box 240

Conway, MA 01341

Cummington Cummington Town Clerk

Town Hall

33 Main Street

PO Box 124

Cummington, MA 01026-9742

Dalton Dalton Town Clerk

Town Hall

462 Main Street

Dalton, MA 01226-1677

Danvers Danvers Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Sylvan Street

Danvers, MA 01923-2790

Dartmouth Dartmouth Town Clerk

Town Hall

400 Slocum Road

Dartmouth, MA 02747-3953

Dedham Dedham Town Clerk

Town Hall

26 Bryant Street

PO Box 306

Dedham, MA 02027-3329

Deerfield Deerfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 Conway Street

South Deerfield, MA 01373-1313

Dennis Dennis Town Clerk

Town Hall

485 Main Street

Box 2060

South Dennis, MA 02660-4455

Dighton Dighton Town Clerk

Town Hall

979 Somerset Ave.

Dighton, MA 02715-

Douglas Douglas Town Clerk

Town Hall

29 Depot Street

Douglas, MA 01516-2323

City or Town Mailing Address

Dover Dover Town Clerk

Town Hall

5 Springdale Avenue

PO Box 250

Dover, MA 02030-2376

Dracut Dracut Town Clerk

Town Hall

62 Arlington Street

Dracut, MA 01826-3953

Dudley Dudley Town Clerk

Town Hall

71 West Main Street

Dudley, MA 01571-3329

Dunstable Dunstable Town Clerk

Town Hall

511 Main Street

Dunstable, MA 01827-1313

Duxbury Duxbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

878 Tremont Street

Duxbury, MA 02332-4455

East Bridgewater East Bridgewater Town Clerk

Town Hall

175 Central Street

PO Box 387

East Bridgewater, MA 02333

East Brookfield East Brookfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

122 Connie Mack Drive

PO Box 568

East Brookfield, MA 01515-2457

East Longmeadow East Longmeadow Town Clerk

Town Hall

60 Center Square

East Longmeadow, MA 01028-2589

Eastham Eastham Town Clerk

Town Hall

2500 State Highway

Eastham, MA 02642-1470

Easthampton Easthampton Town Clerk

Town Hall

50 Payson Avenue, Suite 100

Easthampton, MA 01027-1462

Easton Easton Town Clerk

Town Hall

136 Elm Street

North Easton, MA 02356-8238

Edgartown Edgartown Town Clerk

Town Hall

70 Main Street

PO Box 35

Edgartown, MA 02539

Egremont Egremont Town Clerk

Town Hall

171 Egremont Plain Road

PO Box 56

Egremont, MA 01258-9717

Erving Erving Town Clerk

Town Hall

12 East Main Street

Erving, MA 01344-1235

Essex Essex Town Clerk

Town Hall

30 Martin Street

Essex, MA 01929-3694

Everett Everett Board of Registrars

City Hall

484 Broadway

Everett, MA 02149-2332

Fairhaven Fairhaven Town Clerk

Town Hall

40 Center Street

Fairhaven, MA 02719-7700

Fall River Fall River Election Commissioner

City Hall

One Government Center

Fall River, MA 02722-2761

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Falmouth Falmouth Town Clerk

Town Hall

59 Town Hall Square

PO Box 904

Falmouth, MA 02541-2761

Fitchburg Fitchburg City Clerk

City Hall

718 Main Street

Fitchberg, MA 01420-3155

Florida Florida Town Clerk

Town Hall

379 Mohawk Trail

Drury, MA 01343-9606

Foxborough Foxborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

40 South Street

Foxborough, MA 02035-2397

Framingham Framingham Town Clerk

Town Hall

150 Concord Street

Framingham, MA 01702-8306

Franklin Franklin Town Clerk

Town Hall

355 East Central Street

Franklin, MA 02038-1352

Freetown Freetown Town Clerk

Town Office Building

3 North Main Street

PO Box 438

Assonet, MA 02702-1117

Gardner Gardner City Clerk

City Hall

95 Pleasant Street

Gardner, MA 01440-2630

Georgetown Georgetown Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Library Street

Georgetown, MA 01833-2058

Gill Gill Town Clerk

Town Hall

325 Main Street

Gill, MA 01376-9758

Gloucester Gloucester City Clerk

City Hall

9 Dale Avenue

Gloucester, MA 01930-3009

Goshen Goshen Town Clerk

Town Hall

42 Main Street

PO Box 124

Goshen, MA 01032-9610

Gosnold Gosnold Town Clerk

Town Hall

28 Tower Hill Road

PO Box 28

Cuttyhunk, MA 02713

Grafton Grafton Town Clerk

Town Hall

30 Providence Road

Grafton, MA 01519-1511

Granby Granby Town Clerk

Town Hall

250 State Street

Granby, MA 01033-9417

Granville Granville Town Clerk

Town Hall

707 Main Road

PO Box 247

Granville, MA 01034-9797

Great Barrington Great Barrington Town Clerk

Town Hall

334 Main Street

Great Barrington, MA 01230-1845

Greenfield Greenfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

14 Court Square

Greenfield, MA 01301-3547

City or Town Mailing Address

Groton Groton Town Clerk

Town Hall

173 Main Street

Groton, MA 01450-4231

Groveland Groveland Town Clerk

Town Hall

183 Main Street

Groveland, MA 01834-1377

Hadley Hadley Town Clerk

Town Hall

100 Middle Street

Hadley, MA 01035-9429

Halifax Halifax Town Clerk

Town Hall

499 Plymouth Street

Halifax, MA 02338-1377

Hamilton Hamilton Town Clerk

Town Hall

577 Bay Road

PO Box 429

Hamilton, MA 01936-9429

Hampden Hampden Town Clerk

Town Hall

625 Main Street

PO Box 215

Hampden, MA 01036-1338

Hancock Hancock Town Clerk

Town Hall

3650 Hancock Road

PO Box 1098

Hancock, MA 01237-1032

Hanover Hanover Town Clerk

Town Hall

550 Hanover Street, Suite 10

Hanover, MA 02339-9000

Hanson Hanson Town Clerk

Town Hall

542 Liberty Street

Hanson, MA 02341

Hardwick Hardwick Town Clerk

Town Hall

307 Main Street

PO Box 575

Gilbertville, MA 01031-2242

Harvard Harvard Town Clerk

Town Hall

13 Ayer Road

Harvard, MA 01451-1627

Harwich Harwich Town Clerk

Town Hall

732 Main Street

Harwich, MA 02645

Hatfield Hatfield Town Clerk

Memorial Town Hall

59 Main Street

Hatfield, MA 01038-1411

Haverhill Haverhill City Clerk

City Hall

4 Summer Street, Room 118

Haverhill, MA 01830-2717

Hawley Hawley Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 Pudding Hollow Road

Hawley, MA 01339-9702

Heath Heath Town Clerk

Town Hall

One East Main Street

Heath, MA 01346-6559

Hingham Hingham Town Clerk

Town Hall

210 Central Street

Hingham, MA 02043-9621

Hinsdale Hinsdale Town Clerk

Town Hall

39 South Street

PO Box 803

Hinsdale, MA 01235-9706

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Holbrook Holbrook Town Clerk

Town Hall

50 North Franklin Street

Holbrook, MA 02343-1560

Holden Holden Town Clerk

Town Hall

1196 Main Street

Holden, MA 01520-1016

Holland Holland Town Clerk

Town Hall,

27 Sturbridge Road

Holland, MA 01521-3151

Holliston Holliston Town Clerk

Town Hall

703 Washington Street

Holliston, MA 01746-2168

Holyoke Holyoke City Clerk

City Hall

536 Dwight Street

Holyoke, MA 01040-5019

Hopedale Hopedale Town Clerk

Town Hall

78 Hopedale Street

PO Box 7

Hopedale, MA 01747-1716

Hopkinton Hopkinton Town Clerk

Town Hall

18 Main Street

Hopkinton, MA 01748-1212

Hubbardston Hubbardston Town Clerk

Town Hall

7 Main Street

PO Box H

Hubbardston, MA 01452-1437

Hudson Hudson Town Clerk

Town Hall

78 Main Street

Hudson, MA 01749-2134

Hull Hull Town Clerk

Town Hall

253 Atlantic Avenue

Hull, MA 02045

Huntington Huntington Town Clerk

Town Hall

24 Russell Road

PO Box 523 

Huntington, MA 01050-9776

Ipswich Ipswich Town Clerk

Town Hall

25 Green Street

Ipswich, MA 01938-2229

Kingston Kingston Town Clerk

Town Hall

26 Evergreen Street

Kingston, MA 02364-1426

Lakeville Lakeville Town Clerk

Town Hall

346 Bedford Street

Lakeville, MA 02347-2150

Lancaster Lancaster Town Clerk

Town Hall

695 Main Street

PO Box 97

Lancaster, MA 01523-2245

Lanesborough Lanesborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

83 North Main Street

PO Box 1492

Lanesborough, MA 01237-1517

Lawrence Lawrence City Clerk

City Hall

200 Common Street

Lawrence, MA 01840-1612

Lee Lee Town Clerk

Town Hall

32 Main Street

Lee, MA 01238-1333

City or Town Mailing Address

Leicester Leicester Town Clerk

Town Hall

Three Washburn Square

Leicester, MA 01524-1333

Lenox Lenox Town Clerk

Town Hall

6 Walker Street

Lenox, MA 01240-2741

Leominister Leominister City Clerk

City Hall

25 West Street

Leominster, MA 01453

Leverett Leverett Town Clerk

Town Hall

9 Montague Road

PO Box 178

Leverett, MA 01054-9737

Lexington Lexington Town Clerk

Town Hall

1625 Massachusetts Avenue

Lexington, MA 02420-3801

Leyden Leyden Town Clerk

Town Hall

16 West Leyden Road

Leyden, MA 01337-9737

Lincoln Lincoln Town Clerk

Town Hall

16 Lincoln Road

PO Box 6353

Lincoln, MA 01773-2009

Littleton Town Hall

37 Shattuck Street

PO Box 1305

Littleton, MA 01460-1263

Longmeadow Longmeadow Town Clerk

Town Hall

20 Williams Street

Longmeadow, MA 01106

Lowell Lowell Election Commissioner

City Hall

375 Merrimack Street

Lowell, MA 01852-1950

Ludlow Ludlow Town Clerk

Town Hall

488 Chapin Street

Ludlow, MA 01056-5909

Lunenburg Lunenburg Town Clerk

Town Hall

17 Main Street

PO Box 135

Lunenburg, MA 01462-1248

Lynn Lynn City Clerk

Lynn City Clerk

3 City Hall Square, Room 201

Lynn, MA 01901-1019

Lynnfield Lynnfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

55 Summer Street

Lynnfield, MA 01940-1823

Malden Malden City Clerk

City Hall

200 Pleasant Street

Malden, MA 02148-4802

Manchester-by-the-Sea Manchester-by-the-Sea Town Clerk

Town Hall

10 Central Street

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944-1308

Mansfield Mansfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

6 Park Row

Mansfield, MA 02048-2433

Marblehead Marblehead Town Clerk

Town Hall

188 Washington Street

Marblehead, MA 01945-3341

Marion Marion Town Clerk

Town Hall

2 Spring Street

Marion, MA 02738-1519

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Marlborough Marlborough City Clerk

City Hall

140 Main Street

Marlborough, MA 01752-3812

Marshfield Marshfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

870 Moraine Street

Marshfield, MA 02050-3498

Mashpee Mashpee Town Clerk

Town Hall

16 Great Neck Road North

Mashpee, MA 02649-2528

Mattapoisett Mattapoisett Town Clerk

Town Hall

16 Main Street

PO Box 89

Mattapoisett, MA 02739-2613

Maynard Maynard Town Clerk

Town Hall

195 Main Street

Maynard, MA 01754-2509

Medfield Medfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

459 Main Street

Medfield, MA 02052-2009

Medford Medford Board of Registrars

City Hall

85 George P. Hassett Drive,

Room 103

Medford, MA 02155-3256

Medway Medway Town Clerk

Town Hall

155 Village Street

Medway, MA 02053-1147

Melrose Melrose City Clerk

City Hall

562 Main Street

PO Box C

Melrose, MA 02176-3142

Mendon Mendon Town Clerk

Town Hall

20 Main Street

PO Box 54

Mendon, MA 01756-1130

Merrimac Merrimac Town Clerk

Town Hall

2 School Street

Merrimac, MA 01860-1915

Methuen Methuen Town Clerk

Town Hall

41 Pleasant Street, Room 112

Methuen, MA 01844-3179

Middleborough Middleborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

20 Centre Street, 1st Floor

Middleborough, MA 02346-2270

Middlefield Middlefield Town Clerk

Town Hall

188 Skyline Trail

PO Box 265

Middlefield, MA 01243-9800

Middleton Middleton Town Clerk

Town Hall

48 South Main Street

Middleton, MA 01949-2253

Milford Milford Town Clerk

Town Hall

52 Main Street

Milford, MA 01757-2611

Millbury Millbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

127 Elm Street

Milbury, MA 01527-2632

Millis Millis Town Clerk

Town Hall

900 Main Street

Millis, MA 02054-1512

City or Town Mailing Address

Millville Millville Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 Central Street

PO Box 703

Millville, MA 01529-1750

Milton Milton Town Clerk

Town Hall

525 Canton Avenue

Milton, MA 02186-3240

Monroe Monroe Town Clerk

Town Hall

3C School Street

Monroe, MA 01350-9600

Monson Monson Town Clerk

Town Hall

110 Main Street, Suite 4

Monson, MA 01057-1348

Montague Montague Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376-1128

Monterey Monterey Town Clerk

Town Hall

435 Main Road

PO Box 277

Monterey, MA 01254-9716

Montgomery Montgomery Town Clerk

Town Hall

161 Main Road

Montgomery, MA 01085-9525

Mount Washington Mount Washington Town Clerk

Town Hall

118 East Street

Mount Washington, MA 01258-9710

Nahant Nahant Town Clerk

Town Hall

334 Nahant Road

Nahant, MA 01908-1469

Nantucket Nantucket Town Clerk

Town Hall

16 Broad Street

Nantucket, MA 02554-3500

Natick Natick Town Clerk

Town Hall

13 East Central Street

Natick, MA 01760-4629

Needham Needham Town Clerk

Town Hall

1471 Highland Avenue

PO Box 920663

Needham, MA 02492-2605

New Ashford New Ashford Town Clerk

Town Hall

188 Mallery Road

New Ashford, MA 01237-9611

New Bedford New Bedford Election Commissioner

City Hall

133 William Street, Room 114

New Bedford, MA 02740-6132

New Braintree New Braintree Town Clerk

Town Hall

20 Memorial Drive, Room 5

New Braintree, MA 01531

New Marlborough New Marlborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

Mill River South Field Road

PO Box 99

Mill River, MA 01244

New Salem New Salem Town Clerk

Town Hall

15 South Main Street

New Salem, MA 01355-9713

Newbury Newbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

25 High Road

Newbury, MA 01951-1236

Newburyport Newburyport City Clerk

City Hall

60 Pleasant Street

PO Box 550

Newburyport, MA 01950-2627

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Newton Newton Election Commissioner

City Hall

1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02459-1449

Norfolk Norfolk Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Liberty Lane

Norfolk, MA 02056-1499

North Adams North Adams City Clerk

City Hall

10 Main Street

Room 109

North Adams, MA 01247-3419

North Andover North Andover Town Clerk

Town Hall

120 Main Street

North Andover, MA 01845-2420

North Attleborough North Attleborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

43 South Washington Street

North Attleborough, MA 02761-1642

North Brookfield North Brookfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

167 North Main Street

North Brookfield, MA 01535-1938

North Reading North Reading Town Clerk

Town Hall

235 North Street

North Reading, MA 01864-1258

Northampton Northampton Board of Registrars

City Hall

210 Main Street

Northampton, MA 01060-3196

Northborough Northborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

63 Main Street

Northborough, MA 01532-1943

Northbridge Northbridge Town Clerk

Town Hall

7 Main Street

Whitinsville, MA 01588-2210

Northfield Northfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

69 Main Street

Northfield, MA 01360-1017

Norton Norton Town Clerk

Town Hall

70 East Main Street

Norton, MA 02766-2310

Norwell Norwell Town Clerk

Town Hall

345 Main Street

PO Box 295

Norwell, MA 02061-2449

Norwood Norwood Town Clerk

Town Hall

566 Washington Street

PO Box 40

Norwood, MA 02062-2203

Oak Bluffs Oak Bluffs Town Clerk

Town Hall

56 Oak Bluffs Avenue

PO Box 2490

Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Oakham Oakham Town Clerk

Town Hall

Two Coldbrook Road

PO Box 222

Oakham, MA 01068

Orange Orange Town Clerk

Town Hall

6 Prospect Street

Orange, MA 01364-1133

Orleans Orleans Town Clerk

Town Hall

19 School Road

Orleans, MA 02653-2309

City or Town Mailing Address

Otis Otis Town Clerk

Town Hall

1 North Main Road

PO Box 237

Otis, MA 01253-9800

Oxford Oxford Town Clerk

Town Hall

325 Main Street

Oxford, MA 01540-1774

Palmer Palmer Town Clerk

Town Hall

4417 Main Street

Palmer, MA 01069-6901

Paxton Paxton Town Clerk

Town Hall

697 Pleasant Street

Paxton, MA 01612-1026

Peabody Peabody City Clerk

City Hall

24 Lowell Street

Peabody, MA 01960-5449

Pelham Pelham Town Clerk

Town Hall

351 Amherst Road

Pelham, MA 01002-9714

Pembroke Pembroke Town Clerk

Town Hall

100 Center Street

Pembroke, MA 02359-2207

Pepperell Pepperell Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Main Street

Pepperell, MA 01463-9755

Peru Peru Town Clerk

Town Hall

3 West Main Road

PO Box 1175

Peru, MA 01235-9736

Petersham Petersham Town Clerk

Town Hall

3 South Main Street

PO Box 486

Petersham, MA 01366-6250

Phillipston Phillipston Town Clerk

Town Hall

50 On The Common

Phillipston, MA 01331

Pittsfield Pittsfield Board of Registrars

City Hall

70 Allen Street 

Pittsfield, MA 01201-1917

Plainfield Plainfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

12 Broom Street

Plainfield, MA 01070-3325

Plainville Plainville Town Clerk

Town Hall

142 South Street

PO Box 1717

Plainville, MA 02762-1123

Plymouth Plymouth Town Clerk

Town Hall

11 Lincoln Street

Plymouth, MA 02360-1129

Plympton Plympton Town Clerk

Town Hall

5 Palmer Road

Plympton, MA 02367-2213

Princeton Princeton Town Clerk

Town Hall

6 Town Hall Drive

Princeton, MA 01541-5119

Provincetown Provincetown Town Clerk

Town Hall

260 Commercial Street

Provincetown, MA 02657-2213

Quincy Quincy City Clerk

City Hall

1305 Hancock Street

Quincy, MA 02169-5119

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Randolph Randolph Town Clerk

Town Hall

41 South Main Street

Randolph, MA 02368-4839

Raynham Raynham Town Clerk

Town Hall

53 Orchard Street

Raynham, MA 02767-5332

Reading Reading Town Clerk

Town Hall

16 Lowell Street

Reading, MA 01867-2601

Rehoboth Rehoboth Town Clerk

Town Hall

148 Peck Street

Rehoboth, MA 02769-3009

Revere Revere Election Commission

City Hall

281 Broadway

Revere, MA 021515027

Richmond Richmond Town Clerk

Town Hall

1529 State Road

PO Box 81

Richmond, MA 01254-5094

Rochester Rochester Town Clerk

Town Hall

1 Constitution Way

Rochester, MA 02770-2029

Rockland Rockland Town Clerk

Town Hall

242 Union Street

Rockland, MA 02370-1804

Rockport Rockport Town Clerk

Town Hall

34 Broadway

PO Box 429

Rockport, MA 01966-1537

Rowe Rowe Town Clerk

Town Hall

321 Zoar Road

PO Box 308

Rowe, MA 01367-9728

Rowley Rowley Town Clerk

Town Hall

139 Main Street

PO Box 351

Rowley, MA 01969-1811

Royalston Royalston Town Clerk

Whitney Hall-On the Common

PO Box 127

Royalston, MA 01368

Russell Russell Town Clerk

Town Hall

65 Main Street

Russell, MA 01071

Rutland Rutland Town Clerk

Town Hall

250 Main Street

Rutland, MA 01543-1300

Salem Salem City Clerk

City Hall

93 Washington Street

Salem, MA 01970-3527

Salisbury Salisbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

5 Beach Road

Salisbury, MA 01952-2006

Sandisfield Sandisfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

3 Silverbrook Road

PO Box 163

Sandisfield, MA 01255-9770

Sandwich Sandwich Town Clerk

Town Hall

145 Main Street

Sandwich, MA 02563-2280

City or Town Mailing Address

Saugus Saugus Town Clerk

Town Hall

298 Central Street

Saugus, MA 01906-2152

Savoy Savoy Town Clerk

Town Hall

720 Main Road

Savoy, MA 01256-9387

Scituate Scituate Town Clerk

Town Hall

600 Chief Justice Cushing Way

Scituate, MA 02066-3229

Seekonk Seekonk Town Clerk

Town Hall

100 Peck Street

Seekonk, MA 02771-5116

Sharon Sharon Town Clerk

Town Hall

90 South Main Street

Sharon, MA 02067-1954

Sheffield Sheffield Town Clerk

Town Hall

21 Depot Square

PO Box 175

Sheffield, MA 01257

Shelburne Shelburne Town Clerk

Town Hall

51 Bridge Street

Shelburne Falls, MA 01370-1102

Sherborn Sherborn Town Clerk

Town Hall

19 Washington Street

Sherborn, MA 01770-1026

Shirley Shirley Town Clerk

Town Hall

7 Keady Way

Shirley, MA 01464-2630

Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

100 Maple Avenue

Shrewsbury, MA 01545-5338

Shutesbury Shutesbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

1 Cooleyville Road

PO Box 264

Shutesbury, MA 01072-9766

Somerset Somerset Town Clerk

Town Hall

140 Wood Street

Somerset, MA 02726-5225

Somerville Somerville Election Commissioner

City Hall

93 Highland Avenue

Somerville, MA 02143-1702

South Hadley South Hadley Town Clerk

Town Hall

116 Main Street, Room 108

South Hadley, MA 01075-2833

Southampton Southampton Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 East Street

PO Box 276

Southampton, MA 01073-9266

Southborough Southborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

17 Common Street

Southborough, MA 01772-1691

Southbridge Southbridge Town Clerk

Town Hall

41 Elm Street

Southbridge, MA 01550-2645

Southwick Southwick Town Clerk

Town Hall

454 College Highway

Southwick, MA 01077-9267

Spencer Spencer Town Clerk

Town Hall

157 Main Street

Spencer, MA 01562-2123

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Springfield Springfield Election Commissioner

City Hall

36 Court Street

Springfield, MA 01103-1699

Sterling Sterling Town Clerk

Town Hall

1 Park Street

Sterling, MA 01564-2132

Stockbridge Stockbridge Town Clerk

Town Hall

6 Main Street

PO Box 417

Stockbridge, MA 01262-9701

Stoneham Stoneham Town Clerk

Town Hall

35 Central Street

Stoneham, MA 02180-2055

Stoughton Stoughton Town Clerk

Town Hall

10 Pearl Street

Stoughhton, MA 02072-2364

Stow Stow Town Clerk

Town Hall

380 Great Road

Stow, MA 01775-1122

Sturbridge Sturbridge Town Clerk

Town Hall

308 Main Street

Sturbridge, MA 01566-1006

Sudbury Sudbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

322 Concord Road

Sudbury, MA 01776-1819

Sunderland Sunderland Town Clerk

Town Offices

12 School Street

Sunderland, MA 01375-9503

Sutton Sutton Town Clerk

Town Hall

4 Uxbridge Road

Sutton, MA 01590-1702

Swampscott Swampscott Town Clerk

Town Hall

22 Monument Avenue

Swampscott, MA 01907-1197

Swansea Swansea Town Clerk

Town Hall

81 Main Street

Swansa, MA 02777-4616

Taunton Taunton City Clerk

CIty Hall

15 Summer Street

Taunton, MA 02780-3430

Templeton Templeton Town Clerk

Town Hall

4 Elm Street

Baldwinville, MA 01436-1225

Tewksbury Tewksbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

1009 Main Street

Tewkesbury, MA 01876-4737

Tisbury Tisbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

51 Spring Street

PO Box 606

Vineyard Haven, MA 02568-5501

Tolland Tolland Town Clerk

Town Hall

241 West Granville Road

Tolland, MA 01034-9543

Topsfield Topsfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 West Common Street

Topsfield, MA 01983-1427

Townsend Townsend Town Clerk

Memorial Hall

272 Main Street

Townsend, MA 01469-1074

City or Town Mailing Address

Truro Truro Town Clerk

Town Hall

24 Town Hall Road

PO Box 2012

Truro, MA 02666

Tyngsborough Tyngsborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

25 Bryants Lane

Tyngsborough, MA 01879-1042

Tyringham Tyringham Town Clerk

Town Hall

116 Main Road

PO Box 271

Tyringham, MA 01264-9700

Upton Upton Town Clerk

Town Hall

1 Main Street

PO Box 969

Upton, MA 01568-1619

Uxbridge Uxbridge Town Clerk

Town Hall

21 South Main Street

Uxbridge, MA 01569-1675

Wakefield Wakefield Town Clerk

Memorial Town Hall

One Lafayette Street

Wakefield, MA 01880-2339

Wales Wales Town Clerk

Town Hall

3 Hollow Road

PO Box 834

Wales, MA 01081-9755

Walpole Walpole Town Clerk

Town Hall

135 School Street

Walpole, MA 02081-2844

Waltham Waltham City Clerk

City Hall

610 Main Street

Waltham, MA 02452-5580

Ware Ware Town Clerk

Town Hall

126 Main Street

Ware, MA 01082-1360

Wareham Wareham Town Clerk

Town Hall

54 Marion Road

Wareham, MA 02571-5580

Warren Warren Town Clerk

Town Hall

48 High Street

PO Box 603

Warren, MA 01083

Warwick Warwick Town Clerk

Town Hall

12 Athol Road

Warwick, MA 01378-9301

Washington Washington Town Clerk

Town Hall

8 Summit Hill Road

Washington, MA 01223-9627

Watertown Watertown Town Clerk

Town Hall

149 Main Street

Watertown, MA 02472-4410

Wayland Wayland Town Clerk

Town Hall

41 Cochituate Road

Wayland, MA 01778-2604

Webster Webster Town Clerk

Town Hall

350 Main Street

Webster, MA 01570-2292

Wellesley Wellesley Town Clerk

Town Hall

525 Washington Street

Wellesley, MA 02482-5918

Wellfleet Wellfleet Town Clerk

Town Hall

300 Main Street

Wellfleet, MA 02667-7471

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Wendell Wendell Town Clerk

Town Hall

270 Wendell Depot Rd.

Wendell Depot, MA 01380

Wenham Wenham Town Clerk

Town Hall

138 Main Street

Wenham, MA 01984-1555

West Boylston West Boylston Town Clerk

Mixter Municipal Office Building

120 Prescott Street

West Boylston, MA 01583-1106

West Bridgewater West Bridgewater Town Clerk

Town Hall

65 North Main Street

West Bridgewater, MA 02379-1799

West Brookfield West Brookfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

2 East Main Street

PO Box 766

West Brookfield, MA 01585-2903

West Newbury West Newbury Town Clerk

Town Hall

381 Main Street

West Newbury, MA 01985-1446

West Springfield West Springfield Town Clerk

Town Hall

26 Central Street, Suite 8

West Springfield, MA 01089-2753

West Stockbridge West Stockbridge Town Clerk

Town Hall

9 Main Street

PO Box 163

West Stockbridge, MA 01266-9707

West Tisbury West Tisbury Town Clerk

West Tisbury

1059 State Road

PO Box 278

West Tisbury, MA 02575

Westborough Westborough Town Clerk

Town Hall

34 West Main Street

Westborough, MA 01581-1902

Westfield Westfield City Clerk

City Hall

59 Court Street

Westfield, MA 01085-3520

Westford Westford Town Clerk

Town Hall

55 Main Street

Westford, MA 01886-2551

Westhampton Westhampton Town Clerk

Town Hall

One South Road

Westhampton, MA 01027-9661

Westminister Westminister Town Clerk

Town Hall

3 Bacon Street

PO Box 456

Westminister, MA 01473-1545

Weston Weston Town Clerk

Town Hall, 

356 Boston Post Road

PO Box 378

Weston, MA 02493-1540

Westport Westport Town Clerk

Town Hall

816 Main Road

Westport, MA 02790-4311

Westwood Westwood Town Clerk

Town Hall

580 High Street

Westwood, MA 02090-1607

City or Town Mailing Address

Weymouth Weymouth Town Clerk

Town Hall

75 Middle Street

Weymouth, MA 02189-1359

Whately Whately Town Clerk

Town Hall

218 Chestnut Plain Road

PO Box 89

Whately, MA 01093

Whitman Whitman Town Clerk

Town Hall

54 South Avenue

PO Box 426

Whitman, MA 02382-2052

Wilbraham Wilbraham Town Clerk

Town Hall

240 Springfield Street

Wilbraham, MA 01095-2257

Williamsburg Williamsburg Town Clerk

Town Hall

141 Main Street

PO Box 447

Haydenville, MA 01039-9704

Williamstown Williamstown Town Clerk

Town Hall

31 North Street

Williamstown, MA 01267-2003

Wilmington Wilmington Town Clerk

Town Hall

121 Glen Road

Wilmington, MA 01887-3500

Winchendon Winchendon Town Clerk

Town Hall

109 Front Street

Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

Winchester Winchester Town Clerk

Town Hall

71 Mt. Vernon Street

Winchester, MA 01890-2706

Windsor Windsor Town Clerk

Town Hall

3 Hindsdale Road

PO Box 277

Windsor, MA 01270-9687

Winthrop Winthrop Town Clerk

Town Hall

One Metcalf Square

Winthrop, MA 02152-3159

Woburn Woburn City Clerk

City Hall

10 Common Street

Woburn, MA 01801-6702

Worcester Worcester Election Commisioner

City Hall

455 Main Street

Room 208 

Worcester, MA 01608-1801

Worthington Worthington Town Clerk

Town Hall

160 Huntington Road

PO Box 247

Worthington, MA 01098-9505

Wrentham Wrentham Town Clerk

Town Hall

79 South Street

Wrentham, MA 02093-2211

Yarmouth Yarmouth Town Clerk

Town Hall

1146 Route 28

South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4463

City or Town Mailing Address

Over there, continue to care. Vote America!

by Augusta Humphrey, Gt. Barrington, MA
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*Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of July 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: January 15, 2008

State Primary Date: August 5, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 15, 2008 August 5, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request January 12, 2008 2pm August 2, 2008 2pm November 1, 2008 2pm

Ballot Return January 15, 2008 8pm August 5, 2008 8pm November 4, 2008 8pm

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 15, 2008 August 5, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request January 12, 2008 2pm August 2, 2008 2pm November 1, 2008 2pm

Ballot Return January 15, 2008 8pm August 5, 2008 8pm November 4, 2008 8pm

Michigan

MICHIGAN

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.michigan.gov/sos

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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MICHIGAN

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your Michigan Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, Michigan shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

B Block 2.h through 2.j: Provide an email address that

you can access and/or a phone number (including all

country and local prefixes) 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. 

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the city or township where you claim legal voting

residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Michigan does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

G Block 7: You must sign the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming the information is true and

correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). 

To request an absentee ballot if already registered, send

a completed FPCA or handwritten letter to the City or

Township Clerk so that it arrives not later than the Saturday

before the election. 

To request an absentee ballot and you are not registered,

send a completed FPCA or handwritten letter to the City or

Township Clerk so that it arrives not later than the Saturday

before the election. However, a completed FPCA or state

registration form must be received by the City or Township

Clerk by election day in order for the ballot to be counted.

You will receive ballots for all Federal elections held

through the next two regularly scheduled general elections.

Uniformed Service members overseas, in addition, will

receive a ballot for every election in their jurisdiction

through the balance of the calendar year the request was

received unless otherwise noted on the application. Be sure

to provide your election official with your up-to-date

mailing address.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.
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D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

A person may not register or vote while serving a prison

sentence.

F. 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.

G. Action on Registration Requests

A voter identification card is sent.

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Michigan shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. Denial of registration may be

appealed. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

I. Voting by Citizens Who Have Never Lived 

in the U.S.

Michigan allows a U.S. overseas citizen who is 18 years

old, not registered to vote anywhere else in the U.S. and

who is a spouse or dependent of a Michigan resident to

register and vote in Michigan elections even though they

have never established Michigan residency.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to U.S. citizens who are 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 

 Michigan residents residing outside the U.S., and their

spouses and dependents 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To request an absentee ballot if already registered, send

a completed FPCA or handwritten letter to the City or

Township Clerk so that it arrives not later than the Saturday

before the election. 

To request an absentee ballot and you are not registered,

send a completed FPCA or handwritten letter to the City or

Township Clerk so that it arrives not later than the Saturday

before the election. However, a completed FPCA or state

registration form must be received by the City or Township

Clerk by election day in order for the ballot to be counted.

You will receive ballots for all Federal elections held

through the next two regularly scheduled general elections.

In addition, you will receive a ballot for every election in

your jurisdiction through the balance of the calendar year

the request was received unless otherwise noted on the

application. Be sure to provide your election official with

your up-to-date mailing address.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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.
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Michigan

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

A person may not register or vote while serving a prison

sentence.

F. 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.

G. Action on Registration Requests

A voter identification card is sent.

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Michigan shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. Denial of registration may be

appealed. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

I. Voting by Citizens Who Have Never Lived 

in the U.S.

Michigan allows a U.S. overseas citizen who is 18 years

old, not registered to vote anywhere else in the U.S. and

who is a spouse or dependent of a Michigan resident to

register and vote in Michigan elections even though they

have never established Michigan residency.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the City or Township Clerk in the city

or township of your voting residence. Addresses not listed

below can be found in Michigan’s Voter Information Center

at www.michigan.gov/sos, “Elections in Michigan.” A

partial list of major cities follows:

City Mailing Address

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor City Clerk

PO Box 8647

Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647

Battle Creek Battle Creek City Clerk

10 N. Division 

Battle Creek, MI 49014-4004

Bay City Bay City Clerk

301 Washington Avenue

Bay City, MI 48708-5866

Dearborn Heights Dearborn Heights City Clerk

6045 Fenton

Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-3294

Dearborn Dearborn City Clerk

13615 Michigan Avenue

Dearborn, MI 48126-3586

Detroit Detroit City Clerk

2978 W. Grand Boulevard

Detroit, MI 48202-3069

East Lansing East Lansing City Clerk

410 Abbott Road

East Lansing, MI 48823-3388

Farmington Hills Farmington Hills City Clerk

31555 W. Eleven Mile Road 

Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1165

Flint Flint City Clerk

1101 S. Saginaw Street

Flint, MI 48502-1416

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids City Clerk

300 Monroe Avenue NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2281

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo City Clerk

241 W. South Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4796

Lansing Lansing City Clerk

124 W. Michigan

Lansing, MI 48933-1694

Lincoln Park Lincoln Park City Clerk

1355 Southfield Road

Lincoln Park, MI 48146-2380

Livonia Livonia City Clerk

33000 Civic Center Drive

Livornia, MI 48154-3097

Pontiac Pontiac City Clerk

47450 Woodward 

Pontiac, MI 48342-5021

Roseville Roseville City Clerk

29777 Gratiot

Roseville, MI 48066-0290

Royal Oak Royal Oak City Clerk

PO Box 64

Royal Oak, MI 48068-0064

Saginaw Saginaw City Clerk

1315 S. Washington Avenue

Saginaw, MI 48601-2599

St. Clair Shores St. Clair Shores City Clerk

27600 Jefferson Circle Drive 

St. Clair Shores, MI 48081-2093

Southfield Southfield City Clerk

PO Box 2055

Southfield, MI 48037-2055

Sterling Heights Sterling Heights City Clerk

PO Box 8009

Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009

Taylor Taylor City Clerk

23555 Goddard

Taylor, MI 48180-4117

Troy Troy City Clerk

500 W. Big Beaver Road

Troy, MI 48084-5285
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If you are unable to determine the address of your City or

Township Clerk, you can send the FPCA to the County

Clerk (see listing below). NOTE: If you send the FPCA to

the County Clerk, it will take longer for you to receive your

absentee ballot.

Warren Warren City Clerk

Suite 205

One City Square

Warren, MI 48093-2393

Westland Westland City Clerk

36601 Ford Road 

Westland, MI 48185-2298

Wyoming Wyoming City Clerk

PO Box 905

Wyoming, MI 49509-0905

County Mailing Address

Alcona Alcona County Clerk

PO Box 308

Harrisville, MI 48740-0308

Alger Alger County Clerk

101 Court Street

Munising, MI 49862-1196

Allegan Allegan County Clerk

113 Chestnut

Allegan, MI 49010-1350

Alpena AlpenaCounty Clerk

720 Chisholm

Alpena, MI 49707-2488

Antrim Antrim County Clerk

205 E. Cayuga

Bellaire, MI 49615-0520

Arenac Arenac County Clerk

PO Box 747

Standish, MI 48658-0747

Baraga Baraga County Clerk

16 N. 3rd Street 

L'Anse, MI 49946-1085

Barry Barry County Clerk

220 W. State Street

Hastings, MI 49058-0220

Bay Bay County Clerk

515 Center Street

Bay City, MI 48708-5994

Benzie Benzie County Clerk

PO Box 377

Beulah, MI 49617-0377

Berrien Berrien County Clerk

811 Port Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085-1198

Branch Branch County Clerk

31 Division

Coldwater, MI 49036-1990

Calhoun Calhoun County Clerk

315 W. Green

Marshall, MI 49068-1585

Cass Cass County Clerk

PO Box 355

Cassopolis, MI 49031-0355

Charlevoix Charlevoix County Clerk

203 Antrim Street

Charlevoix, MI 49720-1397

Cheboygan Cheboygan County Clerk

PO Box 70

Cheboygan, MI 49721-0070

Chippewa Chippewa County Clerk

319 Court Street 

Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783-2194

Clare Clare County Clerk

PO Box 438

Harrison, MI 48625-0438

Clinton Clinton County Clerk

100 E. State Street, Suite 2600

St. Johns, MI 48879-1580

City Mailing Address

Crawford Crawford County Clerk

200 W. Michigan

Grayling, MI 49738-1798

Delta Delta County Clerk

310 Ludington Street

Escanaba, MI 49829-4057

Dickinson Dickinson County Clerk

PO Box 609

Iron Mountain, MI 49801-0609

Eaton Eaton County Clerk

1045 Independence Blvd

Charlotte, MI 48813-1095

Emmet Emmet County Clerk

200 Division

Petoskey, MI 49770-2444

Genesee Genesee County Clerk

900 S. Saginaw

Flint, MI 48502-1571

Gladwin Gladwin County Clerk

401 W. Cedar

Gladwin, MI 49624-2088

Gogebic Gogebic County Clerk

200 N. Moore

Bessemer, MI 49911-1052

Grand Traverse Grand Traverse County Clerk

400 Boardman Avenue

Traverse City, MI 49684-2577

Gratiot Gratiot County Clerk

PO Drawer 437

Ithaca, MI 48847-0437

Hillsdale Hillsdale County Clerk

29 N. Howell

Hillsdale, MI 49242-1698

Houghton Houghton County Clerk

401 E. Houghton Avenue

Houghton, MI 49931-2099

Huron Huron County Clerk

250 E. Huron

Bad Axe, MI 48413-1386

Ingham Ingham County Clerk

PO Box 179

Mason, MI 48854-0179

Ionia Ionia County Clerk

100 Main Street

Ionia, MI 48846-1697

Iosco Iosco County Clerk

PO Box 838

Tawas City, MI 48764-0838

Iron Iron County Clerk

2 S. 6th Street

Crystal Falls, MI 49920-1495

Isabella Isabella County Clerk

200 N. Main Street

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-2393

Jackson Jackson County Clerk

312 S. Jackson Street

Jackson, MI 49201-1315

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Clerk

201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3777

Kalkaska Kalkaska County Clerk

PO Box 10

Kalkaska, MI 49646-0010

Kent Kent County Clerk

300 Monroe NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2288

Keweenaw Keweenaw County Clerk

5095 4th Street

Eagle River, MI 49950-9624

Lake Lake County Clerk

800 Tenth Street, Suite 200

Baldwin, MI 49304-7971

Lapeer Lapeer County Clerk

255 Clay Street

Lapeer, MI 48446-2298

Leelanau Leelanau County Clerk

PO Box 467

Leland, MI 49654-0467

County Mailing Address
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Lenawee Lenawee County Clerk

425 N. Main

Adrian, MI 49221-2198

Livingston Livingston County Clerk

200 E. Grand River

Howell, MI 48843-2399

Luce Luce County Clerk

407 W. Harrie Street

Newberry, MI 49868-1299

Mackinac Mackinac County Clerk

100 N. Marley Street

St. Ignace, MI 49781-1491

Macomb Macomb County Clerk

40 N. Main

Mt. Clemens, MI 48043-5661

Manistee Manistee County Clerk

415 3rd Street

Manistee, MI 49660-1606

Marquette Marquette County Clerk

234 W. Baraga Avenue

Marquette, MI 49855-4710

Mason Mason County Clerk

304 E. Ludington Avenue

Ludington, MI 49431-2121

Mecosta Mecosta County Clerk

400 Elm

Big Rapids, MI 49307-1849

Menominee Menominee County Clerk

839 10th Avenue

Menominee, MI 49858-3000

Midland Midland County Clerk

220 W. Ellsworth Street

Midland, MI 48640-5194

Missaukee Missaukee County Clerk

PO Box 800

Lake City, MI 49651-0800

Monroe Monroe County Clerk

106 E. 1st Street

Monroe, MI 48161-2185

Montcalm Montcalm County Clerk

PO Box 368

Stanton, MI 48888-0368

Montmorency Montmorency County Clerk

PO Box 789

Atlanta, MI 49709-0789

Muskegon Muskegon County Clerk

990 Terrace

Muskegon, MI 49442-3378

Newaygo Newaygo County Clerk

PO Box 885

White Cloud, MI 49349-0885

Oakland Oakland County Clerk

1200 N. Telegraph

Pontiac, MI 48341-0413

Oceana Oceana County Clerk

100 State Street, Suite 1

Hart, MI 49420-1188

County Mailing Address

Ogemaw Ogemaw County Clerk

806 W. Houghton Avenue

West Branch, MI 48661-1215

Ontonagon Ontonagon County Clerk

725 Greenland Road

Ontonagon, MI 49953-1492

Osceola Osceola County Clerk

301 W. Upton

Reed City, MI 49677-1149

Oscoda Oscoda County Clerk

PO Box 399

Mio, MI 48647-0399

Otsego Otsego County Clerk

225 W. Main Street

Gaylord, MI 49735-1393

Ottawa Ottawa County Clerk

414 Washington

Grand Haven, MI 49417-1494

Presque Isle Presque Isle County Clerk

PO Box 110

Rogers City, MI 49779-0110

Roscommon Roscommon County Clerk

PO Box 98

Roscommon, MI 48653-0098

Saginaw Saginaw County Clerk

111 S. Michigan

Saginaw, MI 48602-2086

Sanilac Sanilac County Clerk

60 W. Sanilac

Sandusky, MI 48471-1094

Schoolcraft Schoolcraft County Clerk

300 Walnut

Manistique, MI 49854-1487

Shiawassee Shiawassee County Clerk

208 N. Shiawassee

Corunna, MI 48817-1491

St. Clair St. Clair County Clerk

201 McMorran Blvd.

Port Huron, MI 48060-4082

St. Joseph St. Joseph County Clerk

PO Box 189

Centreville, MI 49032-0189

Tuscola Tuscola County Clerk

440 N. State Street

Caro, MI 48723-1592

Van Buren Van Buren County Clerk

212 E. Paw Paw Street, Suite 101

Paw Paw, MI 49079-1496

Washtenaw Washtenaw County Clerk

PO Box 8645

Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645

Wayne Wayne County Clerk

2 Woodward Avenue, Room 502

Detroit, MI 48226-3463

Wexford Wexford County Clerk

437 E. Division

Cadillac, MI 49601-1905

County Mailing Address

Be it on US soil or foreign soil, your vote always counts! 

America Needs You!

by Linda Davis Alley, Belleville, MI
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary: Not Applicable

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable No Deadline No Deadline

Ballot Request Not Applicable September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable No Deadline No Deadline

Ballot Request Not Applicable September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

Minnesota

MINNESOTA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.mn.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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MINNESOTA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. 

STATE

e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.g: You must provide your passport number,

Minnesota driver’s license number, state identification

number, or the last four digits of your social security

number. If you do not have access to any of these

documents or numbers, you may submit the form after

signing the affirmation. 

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. This

address must be different from the one provided in Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: 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 he or she is related to you.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens,

residents of Minnesota and members of the Uniformed

Services, the merchant marine, and their family members. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your fax

number, mailing address, or email address, depending on

your preference selected in Block 4.c. (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No notary or witness required. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Minnesota allows you to send the signed FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax or email. 

 Minnesota allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email. 

 Minnesota does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting 

The following may not vote: convicted felons whose felony

sentence has not expired (been completed) or who have not

been discharged from their sentence; persons under courtordered guardianship in which the court order revoked the

right to vote; or persons found by the court to be legally

incomptetent to vote.
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F. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request 

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Minnesota shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection.

G. Write-In Absentee Ballot

Minnesota allows the use of a Write-In Absentee Ballot for

eligible voters who will be outside the territorial limits of

the United States during the 180 days prior to the state

general election. After requesting an official absentee

ballot, eligible voters may use the Write-In Absentee Ballot.

For federal offices, write in either a candidate name or

political party. For state or local offices, write in a candidate

name. If both the official ballot and the Write-In Absentee

Ballot are returned prior to the close of the polls on Election

Day, only the official ballot will be counted. 

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 Minnesota residents temporarily residing outside the

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

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your fax

number, mailing address, or email address, depending on

your preference selected in Block 4.c. (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No witness or notary is required. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Minnesota allows you to send the signed FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax or email. 

 Minnesota allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email. 

 Minnesota does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

The following may not vote: convicted felons whose felony

sentence has not expired (been completed) or who have not

been discharged from their sentence; persons under courtordered guardianship in which the court order revoked the

right to vote; or persons found by the court to be legally

incompetent to vote.

F. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request 

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Minnesota shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection.

G. Write-In Absentee Ballot

Minnesota allows the use of a Write-In Absentee Ballot for

eligible voters who will be outside the territorial limits of

the United States during the 180 days prior to the state

general election. After requesting an official absentee

ballot, eligible voters may use the Write-In Absentee Ballot.

For federal offices, write in either a candidate name or

political party. For state or local offices, write in a candidate

name. If both the official ballot and the Write-In Absentee

Ballot are returned prior to the close of the polls on Election

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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Using the address as listed, mail the FPCA to the County

Auditor in your county of voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Aitkin Aitkin County Auditor

Aitkin, MN 56431-1292

Anoka Anoka County Auditor

Anoka, MN 55303-2465

Becker Becker County Auditor

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-3403

Beltrami Beltrami County Auditor

Bemidji, MN 56601-3178

Benton Benton County Auditor

Foley, MN 56329-0129

Big Stone Big Stone County Auditor

Ortonville, MN 56278-1544

Blue Earth Blue Earth

Mankato, MN 56002-3524

Brown Brown County Auditor

New Ulm, MN 56073-0115

Carlton Carlton County Auditor

Carlton, MN 55718-0130

Carver Carver County Auditor

Chaska, MN 55318-2184

Cass Cass County Auditor

Walker, MN 56484-3000

Chippewa Chippewa County Auditor

Montevideo, MN 56265-1652

Chisago Chisago County Auditor

Center City, MN 55012-9663

Clay Clay County Auditor

Moorhead, MN 56560-0280

Clearwater Clearwater County Auditor

Bagley, MN 56621-8304

Cook Cook County Auditor

Grand Marais, MN 55604-1150

Cottonwood Cottonwood County Auditor

Windom, MN 56101-1645

Crow Wing Crow Wing County Auditor

Brainerd, MN 56401-3590

Dakota Dakota County Auditor

Hastings, MN 55033-2380

Dodge Dodge County Auditor

Mantorville, MN 55955-2200

Douglas Douglas County Auditor

Alexandria, MN 56308-1793

Faribault Faribault County Auditor

Blue Earth, MN 56013-0130

Fillmore Filmore County Auditor

Preston, MN 55965-0466

Freeborn Freeborn County Auditor

Albert Lea, MN 56007-1147

Goodhue Goodhue County Auditor

Red Wing, MN 55066-0408

Grant Grant County Auditor

Elbow Lake, MN 56531-4300

Hennepin Hennepin County Auditor

Minneapolis, MN 55487-0060

Houston Houston County Auditor

Caledonia, MN 55921-1330

Hubbard Hubbard County Auditor

Park Rapids, MN 56470-1483

Isanti Isanti County Auditor

Cambridge, MN 55008-9386

Itasca Itasca County Auditor

Grand Rapids, MN 55744-2600

Jackson Jackson County Auditor

Jackson, MN 56143-1529

Kanabec Kanabec County Auditor

Mora, MN 55051-1386

Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County Auditor

Willmar, MN 56201-0936

Kittson Kittson County Auditor

Hallock, MN 56728-4141

Koochiching Koochiching County Auditor

International Falls, MN 56649-2486

Lac Qui Parle Lac Qui Parle County Auditor

Madison, MN 56256-1296

Lake Lake County Auditor

Two Harbors, MN 55616-1565

Lake of the Woods Lake of the Woods

Baudette, MN 56623-0808

Le Sueur Le Sueur

Le Center, MN 56057-1600

Lincoln Lincoln County Auditor

Ivanhoe, MN 56142-0029

Lyon Lyon County Auditor

Marshall, MN 56258-3099

McLeod McLeod County Auditor

Glencoe, MN 55336-2200

Mahnomen Mahnomen County Auditor

Mahnomen, MN 56557-0379

Marshall Marshall County Auditor

Warren, MN 56762-1697

Martin Martin County Auditor

Fairmont, MN 56031-1852

Meeker Meeker County Auditor

Litchfield, MN 55355-2189

Mille Lacs Millle Lacs

Milaca, MN 56353-1396

Morrison Morrison County Auditor

Little Falls, MN 56345-3199

Mower Mower County Auditor

Austin, MN 55912-3475

Murray Murray County Auditor

Slayton, MN 56172-0057

Nicollet Nicollet County Auditor

Saint Peter, MN 56082-0089

Nobles Nobles County Auditor

Worthington, MN 56187-0757

Norman Norman County Auditor

Ada, MN 56510-0266

Olmsted Olmsted County Auditor

Rochester, MN 55904-3709

Otter Tail Otter Tail County Auditor

Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1364

Pennington Pennington County Auditor

Thief River Falls, MN 56701-0616

Pine Pine County Auditor

Pine City, MN 55063-1694

Pipestone Pipestone County Auditor

Pipestone, MN 56164-0455

Polk Polk County Auditor

Crookston, MN 56716-1452

Pope Pope County Auditor

Glenwood, MN 56334-1628

Ramsey Ramsey County Auditor

P.O. Box 64098

Saint Paul, MN 55164-0098

Red Lake Red Lake County Auditor

Red Lake Falls, MN 56750-0367

County Mailing Address
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Redwood Redwood County Auditor

Redwood Falls, MN 56283-0130

Renville Renville County Auditor

Olivia, MN 56277-1396

Rice Rice County Auditor

Fairbault, MN 55021-6141

Rock Rock County Auditor

Luverne, MN 56156-0100

Roseau Roseau County Auditor

Roseau, MN 56751-1477

St. Louis St. Louis County Auditor

Duluth, MN 55802-1293

Scott Scott County Auditor

Shakopee, MN 55379-1379

Sherburne Sherburne County Auditor

Elk River, MN 55330-4601

Sibley Sibley County Auditor

Gaylord, MN 55334-0171

Stearns Stearns County Auditor

Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4781

Steele Steele County Auditor

Owatonna, MN 55060-0890

Stevens Stevens County Auditor

Morris, MN 56267-0530

County Mailing Address

Swift Swift County Auditor

Benson, MN 56215-0288

Todd Todd County Auditor

Long Prairie, MN 56347-1390

Traverse Traverse County Auditor

Wheaton, MN 56296-0428

Wabasha Wabasha County Auditor

Wabasha, MN 55981-1594

Wadena Wadena County Auditor

Wadena, MN 56482-1595

Waseca Waseca County Auditor

Waseca, MN 56093-2993

Washington Washington County Auditor

Stillwater, MN 55082-0006

Watonwan Watonwan County Auditor

Saint James, MN 56081-0518

Wilkin Wilkin County Auditor

Breckenridge, MN 56520-0409

Winona Winona County Auditor

Winona, MN 55987-3102

Wright Wright County Auditor

Buffalo, MN 55313-1195

Yellow Medicine Yellow Medicine County Auditor

Granite Falls, MN 56241-1367

County Mailing Address

Take part in the political process - VOTE!

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*Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: March 11, 2008

State Primary Date: March 11, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: April 1, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff General Election

Primary

Registration February 10, 2008 February 10, 2008 February 10, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Request February 10, 2008 February 10, 2008 February 29, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Return March 10, 2008 March 10, 2008 March 31, 2008 November 3, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

ACTIVE DUTY

MILITARY OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff General Election

Primary

Registration February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008 March 18, 2008 October 21, 2008

Ballot Request February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008 March 18, 2008 October 21, 2008

Ballot Return March 11, 2008 March 11, 2008 April 1, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff General Election

Primary

Registration February 10, 2008 February 10, 2008 February 10, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Request February 10, 2008 February 10, 2008 February 29, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Return March 10, 2008 March 10, 2008 March 31, 2008 November 3, 2008

Mississippi

MISSISSIPPI

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/elections.asp

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your current and valid Mississippi

Driver’s License number or the last four digits of your

Social Security number is required for voter registration. If

you do not possess either of these identification numbers,

the State shall assign a number that will serve to identify

you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming the information

provided is true and correct. 

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. However, anyone on active duty outside the

United States has until 14 days before an election to return

their FPCA.

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 5 p.m. the day before the election. However, anyone

on active duty outside the United States has until 7 p.m. on

election day to return their voted ballot.

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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: 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.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Mississippi allows you to send the FPCA for voter

registration and absentee ballot request by fax (or

email by active duty overseas citizens to

UOCAVA@sos.state.ms.us.) After faxing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

 Mississippi allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax (or email for active duty overseas citizens)

 Mississippi allows you to return the voted ballot by fax

(or email for active duty overseas citizens to

UOCAVA@sos.state.ms.us.)
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Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of certain felonies or declared mentally

incompetent by a court may not vote.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

H. 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. Upon denial of

your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request, Mississippi shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 

 civilians attached to and serving outside the U.S. with

the U.S. Armed Forces, merchant marine or American

Red Cross 

 other residents of Mississippi temporarily residing

outside the U.S. 

 spouses and dependents of the above 

 overseas citizens 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: 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.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of certain felonies or declared mentally

incompetent by a court may not vote.
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F. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

G. 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. Upon denial of

your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request, Mississippi shall provide you with the reason(s) for

the rejection.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Registrar at the county of

voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Registrar

PO Box 1224

Natchez, MS 39121

Alcorn Alcorn County Registrar

PO Box 430

Corinth, MS 38835

Amite Amite County Registrar

PO Box 312

Liberty, MS 39645

Attala Attala County Registrar

118 W Washington

Kosciusko, MS 39090

Benton Benton County Registrar

PO Box 262

Ashland, MS 38603

Bolivar Bolivar County Registrar

PO Box 670

Cleveland, MS 38732

Calhoun Calhoun County Registrar

PO Box 25

Pittsboro, MS 38951

Carroll Carroll County Registrar

PO Box 6

Vaiden, MS 39176

Chickasaw Chickasaw County Registrar

1 Pinson Square Road, Room 2

Houston, MS 38851

Choctaw Choctaw County Registrar

PO Box 34

Ackerman, MS 39735

Claiborne Claiborne County Registrar

PO Box 549

Port Gibson, MS 39150

Clarke Clarke County Registrar

PO Box 216

Quitman, MS 39355

Clay Clay County Registrar

PO Box 364

West Point, MS 39773

Coahoma Coahoma County Registrar

PO Box 849

Clarksdale, MS 38614

Copiah Copiah County Registrar

PO Box 467

Hazelhurst, MS 39083

Covington Covington County Registrar

PO Box 667

Collins, MS 39428

DeSoto DeSoto County Registrar

2535 Hwy. 51 S

Hernando, MS 38632

Forrest Forrest County Registrar

PO Drawer 992

Hattiesburg, MS 39403

Franklin Franklin County Registrar

PO Box 267

Meadville, MS 39653

George George County Registrar

355 Cox Street, #C

Lucedale, MS 39452

Greene Greene County Registrar

PO Box 310

Leakesville, MS 39451

Grenada Grenada County Registrar

PO Box 1517

Grenada, MS 38902

Hancock Hancock County Registrar

PO Box 249,

Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Harrison Harrison County Registrar

PO Box 998

Gulfport, MS 39502

Hinds Hinds County Registrar

PO Box 327

Jackson, MS 39205

Holmes Holmes County Registrar

PO Box 718

Lexington, MS 39095

Humphreys Humphreys County Registrar

PO Box 696

Belzoni, MS 39038

Issaquena Issaquena County Registrar

PO Box 27

Mayersville, MS 39113

Itawamba Itawamba County Registrar

201 W. Main Street

Fulton, MS 38843

Jackson Jackson County Registrar

PO Box 998

Pascagoula, MS 39568

Jasper Jasper County Registrar

PO Box 447

Bay Springs, MS 39422

Jefferson Jefferson County Registrar

PO Box 305

Fayette, MS 39069

Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis County Registrar

PO Box 1082

Prentiss, MS 39474

Jones Jones County Registrar

PO Box 1336

Laurel, MS 39441

Kemper Kemper County Registrar

PO Box 130

De Kalb, MS 39328

Lafayette Lafayette County Registrar

1 County Courthouse, Suite 201

Oxford, MS 38655

Lamar Lamar County Registrar

PO Box 369

Purvis, MS 39475

Lauderdale Lauderdale County Registrar

PO Box 1005

Meridian, MS 39302

Lawrence Lawrence County Registrar

PO Box 1249

Monticello, MS 39654

Leake Leake County Registrar

PO Box 67

Carthage, MS 39051

Lee Lee County Registrar

PO Box 762

Tupelo, MS 38802

Leflore Leflore County Registrar

PO Box 1953

Greenwood, MS 38935

County Mailing Address
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Lincoln Lincoln County Registrar

PO Box 357

Brookhaven, MS 39602

Lowndes Lowndes County Registrar

PO Box 31

Columbus, MS 39703

Madison Madison County Registrar

PO Drawer 1626

Canton, MS 39046

Marion Marion County Registrar

250 Broad Street, #1

Columbia, MS 39429

Marshall Marshall County Registrar

PO Box 459

Holly Springs, MS 38635

Monroe Monroe County Registrar

PO Box 843

Aberdeen, MS 39730

Montgomery Montgomery County Registrar

PO Box 765

Winona, MS 38967

Neshoba Neshoba County Registrar

401 E. Beacon, Suite 110

Philadelphia, MS 39350

Newton Newton County Registrar

PO Box 447

Decatur, MS 39327

Noxubee Noxubee County Registrar

PO Box 431

Macon, MS 39341

Oktibbeha Oktibbeha County Registrar

101 E Main Street

Starkville, MS 39759

Panola Panola County Registrar

PO Box 346

Batesville, MS 38606

Pearl River Pearl River County Registrar

200 S. Main

Poplarville, MS 39470

Perry Perry County Registrar

PO Box 198

New Augusta, MS 39462

Pike Pike County Registrar

PO Drawer 31

Magnolia, MS 39652

Pontotoc Pontotoc County Registrar

PO Box 428

Pontotoc, MS 38863

Prentiss Prentiss County Registrar

PO Box 727

Booneville, MS 38829

Quitman Quitman County Registrar

230 Chesnut Street

Marks, MS 38646

Rankin Rankin County Registrar

PO Box 1599

Brandon, MS 39043

Scott Scott County Registrar

PO Box 371

Forest, MS 39074

County Mailing Address

Sharkey Sharkey County Registrar

PO Box 218

Rolling Fork, MS 39159

Simpson Simpson County Registrar

PO Box 307

Mendenhall, MS 39114

Smith Smith County Registrar

PO Box 517

Raleigh, MS 39153

Stone Stone County Registrar

323 Cavers Avenue

Wiggins, MS 39577

Sunflower Sunflower County Registrar

PO Box 576

Indianola, MS 38751

Tallahatchie Tallahatchie County Registrar

PO Box 86

Charleston, MS 38921

Tate Tate County Registrar

201 Ward Street

Senatobia, MS 38668

Tippah Tippah County Registrar

Courthouse

Ripley, MS 38663

Tishomingo Tishomingo County Registrar

1008 Battleground Drive

Iuka, MS 38852

Tunica Tunica County Registrar

PO Box 184

Tunica, MS 38676

Union Union County Registrar

PO Box 298

New Albany, MS 38652

Walthall Walthall County Registrar

200 Ball Avenue

Tylertown, MS 39667

Warren Warren County Registrar

PO Box 351

Vicksburg, MS 39181

Washington Washington County Registrar

PO Box 1276

Greenville, MS 38702

Wayne Wayne County Registrar

PO Box 428

Waynesboro, MS 39367

Webster Webster County Registrar

PO Box 308

Walthall, MS 39771

Wilkinson Wilkinson County Registrar

PO Box 327

Woodville, MS 39669

Winston Winston County Registrar

PO Box 785

Louisville, MS 39339

Yalobusha Yalobusha County Registrar

PO Box 1431

Water Valley, MS 38965

Yazoo Yazoo County Registrar

PO Box 108

Yazoo City, MS 39194

County Mailing Address

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Note: Election dates and information are current as of March 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website

at www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

**Ballot Request deadline is the day prior to the election if requested in person.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: August 5, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration 

(not required)

January 9, 2008 July 9, 2008 October 8, 2008

Ballot Request January 30, 2008** July 30, 2008** October 29, 2008**

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 August 5, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration

(not required)

January 9, 2008 July 9, 2008 October 8, 2008

Ballot Request January 30, 2008** July 30, 2008** October 29, 2008**

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 August 5, 2008 November 4, 2008 

Missouri

MISSOURI

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.mo.gov

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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. 

STATE

e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your completed voter registration

form must contain your Missouri issued driver’s license

number. Your completed voter registration form must also

include the last four digits of your social security number. If

you do not have a Missouri driver’s license or a social

security number, please write “NONE” on the form. A

unique identifying number will be assigned by the State. 

B Block 3a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or city where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Missouri does not allow you to receive

or return the absentee ballot electronically. See Section

II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: You must request a particular party’s

ballot to apply for a primary election ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Block 5 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 Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here.

See special instructions in Sections II.F. and III.F.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are sharing or affirming the information is true

and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 so that it

arrives not later than the fourth Wednesday (27 days)

before the election. 

To request an absentee ballot only, send a completed

FPCA to the local election official so that it arrives 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.

B. 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Missouri allows you to send the FPCA as an absentee

ballot request by fax or email. An FPCA submitted by

email must be signed, scanned, and sent as an

attachment directly to your local election authority.

After faxing or emailing, 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 or electronic transmission unless a special

declaration is made by the Secretary of State in

advance of the election. Please refer to the State’s
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website, www.sos.mo.gov, to see if a declaration has

been made. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write “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.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Verification notices are sent within seven (7) working days

of receipt of application. Upon denial of your voter

registration application or absentee ballot request, Missouri

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

Rejection notices are sent within seven (7) working days of

receipt of application.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 if

registered, (for local, state and Federal office ballots)-

if not registered (Federal ballots only)

 members of religious or welfare groups attached to the

military overseas and their spouses and dependents, if

registered, (for local, state and Federal office ballots)-

if not registered (Federal ballots only)

 other Missouri residents temporarily outside the U.S.,

if registered (for local, state and Federal office ballots)

 overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 so that it

arrives not later than the fourth Wednesday (27 days)

before the election. 

If you are a Missouri resident temporarily 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 later

than the Wednesday before the election. All applications for

absentee ballots received prior to the sixth Tuesday before
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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.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Missouri allows you to send the FPCA as an absentee

ballot request by fax or email. An FPCA submitted by

email must be signed, scanned, and sent as an

attachment directly to your local election authority.

After faxing or emailing, 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 or electronic transmission unless a special

declaration is made by the Secretary of State in

advance of the election. Please refer to the State’s

website, www.sos.mo.gov, to see if a declaration has

been made. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. 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 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write “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.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Verification notices are sent within seven (7) working days

of receipt of application. Upon denial of your voter

registration application or absentee ballot request, Missouri

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

Rejection notices are sent within seven (7) working days of

receipt of application.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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):

County Mailing Address

Adair Adair County Clerk

106 W. Washington, 2nd Floor

Kirksville, MO 63501-2890

Andrew Andrew County Clerk

411 Court Street, PO Box 206 

Savannah, MO 64485-1683

Atchison Atchison County Clerk

400 S. Washington Street, PO Box 280

Rock Port, MO 64482-1200

Audrain Audrain County Clerk

101 N. Jefferson, Room 101

Mexico, MO 65265-2769

Barry Barry County Clerk

700 Main, Suite 2

Cassville, MO 65625-1467

Barton Barton County Clerk

1004 Gulf, Room 102

Lamar, MO 64759-1498

Bates Bates County Clerk

1 N. Delaware

Butler, MO 64730-2266

Benton Benton County Clerk

316 Van Buren St., PO Box 1238 

Warsaw, MO 65355-1238

Bollinger Bollinger County Clerk

204 E. High Street, PO Box 110

Marble Hill, MO 63764-0110

Boone Boone County Clerk

801 E. Walnut Street, Room 236

Columbia, MO 65201-4890

Buchanan Buchanan County Clerk

411 Jules, Room 121

Saint Joseph, MO 64501-1729

Butler Butler County Clerk

100 N. Main, Room 202

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-5809

Caldwell Caldwell County Clerk

49 E. Main, PO Box 67

Kingston, MO 64650-0067

Callaway Callaway County Clerk

10 E. Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251-1713

Camden Camden County Clerk

#1 Court Circle, Suite 2

Camdenton, MO 65020-8501

Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau County Clerk

1 Barton Square

Jackson, MO 63755-1891

Carroll Carroll County Clerk

8 S. Main, Ste 6

Carrollton, MO 64633-1680

Carter Carter County Clerk

105 Main Street, PO Box 517

Van Buren, MO 63965-0517

Cass Cass County Clerk

102 E. Wall 

Harrisonville, MO 64701-2451

Cedar Cedar County Clerk

113 South Street, PO Box 126

Stockton, MO 65785-8531

Chariton Chariton County Clerk

306 S. Cherry

Keytesville, MO 65261-1026

Christian Christian County Clerk

100 W. Church, Room 206

Ozark, MO 65721-6901

Clark Clark County Clerk

111 E. Clark

Kahoka, MO 63445-1268

Clay Clay County Board of Elections

100 W. Mississippi

Liberty, MO 64068-1263

Clinton Clinton County Clerk

207 N. Main St., PO Box 245

Plattsburg, MO 64477-0245

Cole Cole County Clerk

311 E. High Street, Room 201

Jefferson City, MO 65101-3250

Cooper Cooper County Clerk

200 Main Street, Room 23 

Boonville, MO 65233-1276

Crawford Crawford County Clerk

203 Main St., PO Box AS

Steelville, MO 65565-0620

Dade Dade County Clerk

300 W. Water Street

Greenfield, MO 65661-1351

Dallas Dallas County Clerk

102 S. Cedar, PO Box 436

Buffalo, MO 65622-0436

Daviess Daviess County Clerk

102 N. Main, 

Gallatin, MO 64640-1152

De Kalb De Kalb County Clerk

109 W. Main Street, PO Box 248

Maysville, MO 64469-0248

Dent Dent County Clerk

400 N. Main Street

Salem, MO 65560-4144

Douglas Douglas County Clerk

203 S.E. Second, PO Box 398

Ava, MO 65608-0398

Dunklin Dunklin County Clerk

1 Courthouse Sq., Rm 201, PO Box 188

Kennett, MO 63857-0188

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

300 East Main, Room 201

Union, MO 63084-1675

Gasconade Gasconade County Clerk

119 E. First Street, Suite 2

Hermann, MO 65041-1185

Gentry Gentry County Clerk

200 W. Clay

Albany, MO 64402-1600

Greene Greene County Clerk

940 Boonville, Room 113 

Springfield, MO 65802-3802

Grundy Grundy County Clerk

700 Main Street 

Trenton, MO 64683-2010

Harrison Harrison County Clerk

1500 Main Street, PO Box 525 

Bethany, MO 64424-0525

Henry Henry County Clerk

100 W. Franklin

Clinton, MO 64735-2080

Hickory Hickory County Clerk

PO Box 3 

Hermitage, MO 65668-0003

Holt Holt County Clerk

102 W. Nodaway, PO Box 437

Oregon, MO 64473

Howard Howard County Clerk

#1 Courthouse Square

Fayette, MO 65248-1283

Howell Howell County Clerk

1 Courthouse Square

West Plains, MO 65775-3400

Iron Iron County Clerk

250 S. Main, PO Box 42

Ironton, MO 63650-0042

County Mailing Address
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Missouri

Jackson Jackson County Board of Elections

215 N. Liberty, PO Box 296,

Independence, MO 64051-0296

Jasper Jasper County Clerk

302 S. Main Street, Room 102

Carthage, MO 64836-1690

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk

729 Maple St., Rm. 217, PO Box 100 

Hillsboro, MO 63050-0100

Johnson Johnson County Clerk

300 North Holden

Warrensburg, MO 64093-1708

Kansas City Kansas City Board of Elections

1828 Walnut, Suite 300 

Kansas City, MO 64108-1867

Knox Knox County Clerk

107 N. 4th Street

Edina, MO 63537-1470

Laclede Laclede County Clerk

200 N. Adams Ave.

Lebanon, MO 65536-3046

Lafayette Lafayette County Clerk

1001 Main, Room 103

Lexington, MO 64067-1344

Lawrence Lawrence County Clerk

1 E. Courthouse Square, Suite 101 

Mount Vernon, MO 65712-1466

Lewis Lewis County Clerk

100 E. Lafayette, PO Box 67

Monticello, MO 63457-0067

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

201 Main Street

Troy, MO 63379-1127

Linn Linn County Clerk

108 N. High Street, PO Box 92

Linneus, MO 64653-0092

Livingston Livingston County Clerk

700 Webster Street, Suite 10

Chillicothe, MO 64601-2253

Macon Macon County Clerk

101 E. Washington, PO Box 96

Macon, MO 63552-0096

Madison Madison County Clerk

1 Courthouse Square

Fredericktown, MO 63645-1137

Maries Maries County Clerk

211 4th St., PO Box 205

Vienna, MO 65582-0205

Marion Marion County Clerk

100 S. Main, Room 107

Palmyra, MO 63461-1661

McDonald McDonald County Clerk

602 Main St., PO Box 665

Pineville, MO 64856-0665

Mercer Mercer County Clerk

802 Main Street

Princeton, MO 64673-1240

Miller Miller County Clerk

2001 Highway 52, PO Box 12 

Tuscumbia, MO65082-0012

Mississippi Mississippi County Clerk

200 N. Main, PO Box 369

Charleston, MO 63834-0369

Moniteau Moniteau County Clerk

200 E. Main Street, Room 106

California, MO 65018-1675

Monroe Monroe County Clerk

300 N. Main Street, Room 204

Paris, MO 65275-1399

Montgomery Montgomery County Clerk

211 E. Third Street

Montgomery City, MO 63361-1956

Morgan Morgan County Clerk

100 E. Newton

Versailles, MO 65084-1221

New Madrid New Madrid County Clerk

450 Main St., PO Box 68

New Madrid, MO 63869-0068

County Mailing Address

Newton Newton County Clerk

101 S. Wood Street, PO Box 488

Neosho, MO 64850-0488

Nodaway Nodaway County Clerk

Nodaway County Courthouse

305 N. Main, PO Box 218 

Maryville, MO 64468-0218

Oregon Oregon County Clerk

Oregon County Courthouse, 1st Fl, Rm 1

PO Box 324

Alton, MO 65606-0324

Osage Osage County Clerk

PO Box 826

Linn, MO 65051-0826

Ozark Ozark County Clerk

PO Box 416

Gainesville, MO 65655-0416

Pemiscot Pemiscot County Clerk

610 Ward Avenue, Ste. 2-A

Caruthersville, MO 63830-1644

Perry Perry County Clerk

321 N. Main, No. 2

Perryville, MO 63775-1315

Pettis Pettis County Clerk

415 S. Ohio

Sedalia, MO65301-4435

Phelps Phelps County Clerk

200 N. Main Street

Rolla, MO 65401-3061

Pike Pike County Clerk

115 W. Main

Bowling Green, MO 63334-1665

Platte Platte County Board of Elections

2600 NW Prairie View Rd., PO Box 560

Platte City, MO 64079-0560

Polk Polk County Clerk

102 E. Broadway, Room 11

Bolivar, MO 65613-1622

Pulaski Pulaski County Clerk

201 Historic 66 E., Suite 101

Waynesville, MO 65583-2600

Putnam Putnam County Clerk

1601 Main St., Room 204

Unionville, MO 63565-1600

Ralls Ralls County Clerk

311 S. Main, PO Box 400

New London, MO 63459-0400

Randolph Randolph County Clerk

110 South Main Street

Huntsville, MO 65259-1009

Ray Ray County Clerk

100 W. Main,

Richmond, MO 64085-1755

Reynolds Reynolds County Clerk

Hwy 21 Courthouse Square, PO Box 10

Centerville, MO 63633-0100

Ripley Ripley County Clerk

100 Courthouse Square, Suite 2

Doniphan, MO 63935-1642

Saline Saline County Clerk

101 E. Arrow, Room 202

Marshall, MO 65340-2124

Schuyler Schuyler County Clerk

1 Courthouse Sq., PO Box 187

Lancaster, MO 63548-0187

Scotland Scotland County Clerk

117 S. Market, Suite 100

Memphis, MO 63555-1488

Scott Scott County Clerk

131 S. Winchester, PO Box 188

Benton, MO 63736-0188

Shannon Shannon County Clerk

106 Main, PO Box 187

Eminence, MO 65466-0187

Shelby Shelby County Clerk

100 E. Main, PO Box 186

Shelbyville, MO 63469-0186

County Mailing Address
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St. Charles St. Charles County Election Authority

397 Turner Boulevard

St. Peters, MO 63376

St. Clair St. Clair County Clerk

655 Second Street, PO Box 525

Osceola, MO 64776-0525

St. Francois St. Francois County Clerk

1 W. Liberty Street, Suite 300

Farmington, MO 63640

St. Louis City St. Louis City Board of Elections

300 N. Tucker

St. Louis, MO 63101-1914

St. Louis County St. Louis County Board of Elections

12 Sunnen Drive, Suite 126

Maplewood, MO 63143-3810

Ste. Genevieve Ste. Genevieve County Clerk

55 S. Third

Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670-1601

Stoddard Stoddard County Clerk

316 S Prairie, PO Box 110

Bloomfield, MO 63825-0110

Stone Stone County Clerk

108 E. 4th St., PO Box 45

Galena, MO 65656-0045

Sullivan Sullivan County Clerk

109 N. Main

Milan, MO 63556-1369

County Mailing Address

Taney Taney County Clerk

139 David Street, PO Box 156

Forsyth, MO 65653-0156

Texas Texas County Clerk

210 N. Grand Avenue

Houston, MO 65483-1226

Vernon Vernon County Clerk

100 W. Cherry, Suite 6

Nevada, MO 64772-3375

Warren Warren County Clerk

104 W. Main, Suite B

Warrenton, MO 63383-1998

Washington Washington County Clerk

102 N. Missouri Street 

Potosi, MO 63664-1799

Wayne Wayne County Clerk

109 Walnut Street, PO Box 48

Greenville, MO 63944-0048

Webster Webster County Clerk

101 S. Crittenden, Room 11

Marshfield, MO 65706-0048

Worth Worth County Clerk

Fourth & Front Street, PO Box 450

Grant City, MO 64456-0450

Wright Wright County Clerk

125 Court Square, PO Box 98

Hartville, MO 65667-0098

County Mailing Address

Our voice is more easily heard when we speak - VOTE.

by Billie Jae Tookmanian, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of July 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: June 3, 2008 

State Primary Date: June 3, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request If Registered:

June 2, 2008

Not Registered:

May 5, 2008

If Registered:

June 2, 2008

Not Registered:

May 5, 2008

If Registered:

November 3, 2008

Not Registered:

October 6, 2008

Ballot Return June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request If Registered:

June 2, 2008

Not Registered:

May 5, 2008

If Registered:

June 2, 2008

Not Registered:

May 5, 2008

If Registered:

November 3, 2008

Not Registered:

October 6, 2008

Ballot Return June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

Montana

MONTANA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/Military_Overseas.asp; Email: soselection@mt.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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MONTANA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Montana

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Montana Driver's License

number OR, only if you do not have a Montana driver’s

license number, the last four digits of your Social Security

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the State shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

B Block 2.h through 2.j: Provide an email address that

you can access and/or a phone number (including all

country and local prefixes) 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. 

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming the information is

true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register, send a completed FPCA to the local County

Election Administrator so that it arrives not later than 30

days before the election. If the registration application is

received less than 30 days before the election, the

registration application will be processed for the next

election. (See also Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot,

Section E below.)

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, your FPCA must be received by the

County Election Administrator by noon on the day before

the election. 

You will receive ballots for all Federal elections held

through the next two regularly scheduled general elections

and ballots for state and local elections in your jurisdiction

through the balance of the calendar year the request was

received unless otherwise noted on the application. Be sure

to provide your election official with your up-to-date

mailing address.

To access the Montana Voter Information Pamphlet, link to

the Montana state election website from www.fvap.gov.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by 8:00

p.m. on election day. (See also Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot, Section E below.)

Local election officials mail absentee ballots approximately

30 days before primary elections for Federal office and

approximately 45 days before general elections for Federal

office. For other elections, ballots are mailed approximately

20 days before the election.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Once your identity has been confirmed, Montana law

allows counties the following options, if they have the

facilities available:

 Accepting the FPCA and FWAB for registration and

absentee ballot by fax or email. After faxing or

emailing, you are encouraged to submit the form by

mail.

 Sending you the blank ballot by fax or email.

 Accepting the voted ballot by fax or email.
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The following Montana counties currently have facilities

for sending and/or receiving certain election materials via

fax: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Carter,

Cascade, Custer, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead,

Gallatin, Garfield, Golden Valley, Hill, Jefferson, Lake,

Lincoln, Madison, McCone, Mineral, Missoula,

Musselshell, Park, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli,

Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan,

Silverbow, Stillwater, Teton, Toole and Yellowstone.

Residents of other Montana counties should use the mail.

Check the online Guide at www.fvap.gov for updates on

counties with faxing facilities.

Check with your County Election Administrator or the

Montana state election website for counties that have

facilities for voting via email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Montana has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB - SF 186). 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. The FWAB

may also be used to vote in any election (primary, special,

and general) and for any office (Federal, state and local).

Note: Montana law requires that you enter your party

preference in Block 5 of the FWAB when voting in

primaries.

Montana also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration and ballot request

if the person is otherwise eligible to vote in Montana. To

register using the FWAB it must be sent to the local County

Election Administrator so that it arrives not later than 30

days before the election.

If you are already registered the FWAB must be sent by

8:00 p.m. on election day, and received by 3 p.m. on the

Monday after election day, in order to be counted. The

FWAB will be counted even if the county election office

did not receive a request for a regular absentee ballot from

you.

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, only the

regular ballot will be counted.

For FWAB mailing instructions see page 22 of the Guide or

visit www.fvap.gov.

F. 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, and may alternatively

use late registration procedures available to other electors.

G. 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.

H. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled if the voter fails to respond to

certain confirmation mailings and fails to vote in two

subsequent consecutive general elections for Federal office.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Montana shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

K. 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. Montana has an administrative procedure for filing

complaints about the Federal election process.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

 overseas electors 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).
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Montana

To register, send a completed FPCA to the local County

Election Administrator so that it arrives not later than 30

days before the election. If the registration application is

received less than 30 days before the election, the

registration application will be processed for the next

election. (See also Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot,

Section E below.)

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, your FPCA must be received by the

County Election Administrator by noon on the day before

the election.

You will receive ballots for all Federal elections held

through the next two regularly scheduled general elections

and ballots for state and local elections in your jurisdiction

through the balance of the calendar year the request was

received unless otherwise noted on the application. Be sure

to provide your election official with your up-to-date

mailing address.

To access the Montana Voter Information Pamphlet, link to

the Montana state election website from www.fvap.gov.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by 8:00

p.m. on election day. (See also Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot, Section E below.)

Local election officials mail absentee ballots approximately

30 days before primary elections for Federal office and

approximately 45 days before general elections for Federal

office. For other elections, ballots are mailed approximately

20 days before the election.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Once your identity has been confirmed, Montana law

allows counties the following options, if they have the

facilities available:

 Accepting the FPCA and FWAB for registration and

absentee ballot by fax or email. After faxing or

emailing, you are encouraged to submit the form by

mail.

 Sending you the blank ballot by fax or email.

 Accepting the voted ballot by fax or email.

The following Montana counties currently have facilities

for sending and/or receiving certain election materials via

fax: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Carter,

Cascade, Custer, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead,

Gallatin, Garfield, Golden Valley, Hill, Jefferson, Lake,

Lincoln, Madison, McCone, Mineral, Missoula,

Musselshell, Park, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli,

Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan,

Silverbow, Stillwater, Teton, Toole and Yellowstone.

Residents of other Montana counties should use the mail.

Check the online Guide at www.fvap.gov for updates on

counties with faxing facilities.

Check with your County Election Administrator or the

Montana state election website for counties that have

facilities for voting via email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Montana has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB - SF 186). 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. The FWAB

may also be used to vote in any election (primary, special,

and general) and for any office (Federal, state and local).

Note: Montana law requires that you enter your party

preference in Block 5 of the FWAB when voting in

primaries.

Montana also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration and ballot request

if the person is otherwise eligible to vote in Montana. To

register using the FWAB it must be sent to the local County

Election Administrator so that it arrives not later than 30

days before the election.

If you are already registered the FWAB must be sent by

8:00 p.m. on election day, and received by 3 p.m. on the

Monday after election day, in order to be counted. The

FWAB will be counted even if the county election office

did not receive a request for a regular absentee ballot from

you.

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, only the

regular ballot will be counted.

For FWAB mailing instructions see page 22 of the Guide or

visit www.fvap.gov.

F. Late Registration

Honorably discharged military personnel and citizens

terminated from employment outside the territorial limits of
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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, and may alternatively

use late registration procedures available to other electors.

G. 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.

H. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled if the voter fails to respond to

certain confirmation mailings and fails to vote in two

subsequent consecutive general elections for Federal office.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of registration or denial is sent.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Montana shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

K. 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. Montana has an administrative procedure for filing

complaints about the Federal election process.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Election Administrator,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Beaverhead Beaverhead County Election Administrator

2 South Pacific Street, #3

Dillon, MT 59725-2799

Big Horn Big Horn County Election Administrator

PO Box 908

Hardin, MT 59034-0908

Blaine Blaine County Election Administrator

Box 278

Chinook, MT 59523-0278

Broadwater Broadwater County Election Administrator

515 Broadway Street

Townsend, MT 59644-2397

Carbon Carbon County Election Administrator

Box 887

Red Lodge, MT 59068-0887

Carter Carter County Election Administrator

Box 315

Ekalaka, MT 59324-0315

Cascade Cascade County Election Administrator

Box 2305

Great Falls, MT 59403-2305

Chouteau Chouteau County Election Administrator

Box 459

Fort Benton, MT 59442-0459

Custer Custer County Election Administrator

1010 Main

Miles City, MT 59301-3496

Daniels Daniels County Election Administrator

Box 247

Scobey, MT 59263-0247

Dawson Dawson County Election Administrator

207 West Bell

Glendive, MT 59330-1616

Deer Lodge Deer Lodge County Election Administrator

800 Main

Anaconda, MT 59711-2950

Fallon Fallon County Election Administrator

Box 846

Baker, MT 59313-0846

Fergus Fergus County Election Administrator

712 West Main

Lewistown, MT 59457-2562

Flathead Flathead County Election Administrator

800 South Main

Kalispell, MT 59901-5435

Gallatin Gallatin County Election Administrator

311 W Main, Room 103

Bozeman, MT 59715-4502

Garfield Garfield County Election Administrator

Box 7

Jordan, MT 59337-0007

Glacier Glacier County Election Administrator

512 East Main

Cut Bank, MT 59427-3075

Golden Valley Golden Valley County Election Administrator

PO Box 10

Ryegate, MT 59074-0010

Granite Granite County Election Administrator

Box 925

Philipsburg, MT 59858-0925

Hill Hill County Election Administrator

315 4th Street

Havre, MT 59501-3923

Jefferson Jefferson County Election Administrator

Box H

Boulder, MT 59632-0249

Judith Basin Judith Basin County Election Administrator

Box 427

Stanford, MT 59479-0427

Lake Lake County Election Administrator

106 4th Avenue East

Polson, MT 59860-2125

Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark County Election Administrator

316 N. Park Ave., Rm. 168

Helena, MT 59623-0001

Liberty Liberty County Election Administrator

Box 459

Chester, MT 59522-0459

Lincoln Lincoln County Election Administrator

512 California

Libby, MT 59923-1942

Madison Madison County Election Administrator

Box 366

Virginia City, MT 59755-0366

McCone McCone County Election Administrator

Box 199

Circle, MT 59215-0199

Meagher Meagher County Election Administrator

Box 309

White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645-0309

Mineral Mineral County Election Administrator

Box 550

Superior, MT 59872-0550

Missoula Missoula County Election Administrator

200 W Broadway

Missoula, MT 59802-4216

Musselshell Musselshell County Election Administrator

506 Main

Roundup, MT 59072-2426

Park Park County Election Administrator

414 Callendar St.

Livingston, MT 59047-2746

County Mailing Address
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Petroleum Petroleum County Election Administrator

Box 226

Winnett, MT 59087-0226

Phillips Phillips County Election Administrator

Box 360

Malta, MT 59538-0360

Pondera Pondera County Election Administrator

20 4th Avenue SW

Conrad, MT 59425-2383

Powder River Powder River County Election Administrator

Box 270

Broadus, MT 59317-0270

Powell Powell County Election Administrator

409 Missouri

Deer Lodge, MT 59722-1078

Prairie Prairie County Election Administrator

Box 125

Terry, MT 59349-0125

Ravalli Ravalli County Election Administrator

215 S 4th Street, Suite C

Hamilton, MT 59840-2703

Richland Richland County Election Administrator

201 West Main

Sidney, MT 59270-4087

Roosevelt Roosevelt County Election Administrator

400 2nd Avenue South

Wolf Point, MT 59201-1600

Rosebud Rosebud County Election Administrator

Box 47

Forsyth, MT 59327-0047

Sanders Sanders County Election Administrator

Box 519

Thompson Falls, MT 59873-0519

County Mailing Address

Sheridan Sheridan County Election Administrator

100 W. Laurel Avenue

Plentywood, MT 59254-1647

Silver Bow Silver Bow County Election Administrator

155 W Granite, Room 208

Butte, MT 59701-9256

Stillwater Stillwater County Election Administrator

Box 149

Columbus, MT 59019-0149

Sweet Grass Sweet Grass County Election Administrator

Box 888

Big Timber, MT 59011-0888

Teton Teton County Election Administrator

Box 610

Choteau, MT 59422-0610

Toole Toole County Election Administrator

226 1st Street South

Shelby, MT 59474-1990

Treasure Treasure County Election Administrator

Box 392

Hysham, MT 59038-0392

Valley Valley County Election Administrator

501 Court Square, Box 2

Glasgow, MT 59230-2405

Wheatland Wheatland County Election Administrator

Box 1903

Harlowton, MT 59036-1903

Wibaux Wibaux County Election Administrator

PO Box 199

Wibaux, MT 59353-0199

Yellowstone Yellowstone County Election Administrator

Box 35002

Billings, MT 59107-5002

County Mailing Address

Red, White, and You. Vote Today!

by Teresa G. Burgess, AFPC
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: May 13, 2008 

State Primary Date: May 13, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008 October 17, 2008

Ballot Request If Registered:

May 7, 2008

Not Registered:

April 28, 2008

If Registered:

May 7, 2008

Not Registered:

April 28, 2008

If Registered:

October 29, 2008

Not Registered:

October 17, 2008

Ballot Return May 13, 2008 May 13, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008 October 17, 2008

Ballot Request If Registered:

May 7, 2008

Not Registered:

April 28, 2008

If Registered:

May 7, 2008

Not Registered:

April 28, 2008

If Registered:

October 29, 2008

Not Registered:

October 17, 2008

Ballot Return May 13, 2008 May 13, 2008 November 4, 2008

Nebraska

NEBRASKA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.ne.us/elec/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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NEBRASKA .Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Nebraska

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.b: If you are a married woman who has

assumed her husband’s surname, write your maiden name

here. 

B Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your Nebraska Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the State shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

C Block 2.h and 2.i: Indicate your email address and a

telephone number (including all country and local prefixes)

where you can be reached.

D Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

E Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

F Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

G Block 5: You must write the name of your political

party affiliation (Democrat, Republican, Nebraska, or

Green) or write “none” in Block 5 of the FPCA. In

Nebraska, persons not choosing a party (non-partisan

registrants) vote the non-partisan ballot and may also vote

in the partisan primary for U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate.

A non-partisan voter may select one recognized party ballot

for these two offices. He or she may not vote in other

partisan races. Political party affiliation is not required if

only requesting early voting 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 third Friday before the election.

H Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Refer to Section II.F. or III.F. for additional instructions.

I Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming the information is

true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register, send a completed FPCA to the County Clerk or

Election Commissioner so that it arrives not later than the

third Friday (18 days) before the election. 

To register and request an early voting ballot and you

do not have access to an FPCA, apply in writing for a

state registration form and an early voting 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, Nebraska, Green or 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 the third Friday (18 days) before the

election.

If your FPCA, written request or state registration form is

received after the third Friday (18 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.

If you are already registered and wish only to request an

early voting ballot, send a completed FPCA or written

request to the County Clerk or Election Commissioner so

that it arrives not later than the Wednesday (6 days) before

the election.
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B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballots must arrive at the

Election Commissioner’s or County Clerk’s office before

the close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail early voting 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Section G below and Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Nebraska allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

 Nebraska allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax

if you are outside the United States.

 Nebraska does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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 early

voting ballot for you.

F. 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.

Use the FPCA to request this state special write-in ballot. In

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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 60 days

before the election. Vote it by writing in the names of

specific candidates.

G. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Nebraska has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186, for overseas voters. The

instructions described in Chapter Two of this Guide remain

the same, except that Nebraska also allows eligible overseas

voters to use the FWAB for all Federal, State and local

elections.

Nebraska also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration if the person is

otherwise eligible to vote in Nebraska.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB,

you may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both

ballots are properly executed and received before the close

of polls on election day, only the regular ballot will be

counted.

H. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons with felony convictions may not register and vote

until two years after having completed prison sentence or

finishing terms of parole or probation.

I. 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.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or early

voting ballot request, Nebraska shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection.

K. 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.

L. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

M. 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.
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Nebraska

N. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

U.S. citizens of voting age who have never resided in the

U.S. but have a parent who is eligible to vote in Nebraska,

and have not registered to vote in any other state of the

U.S., are eligible to register to vote in one county in which

either of their parents claimed residence (for local, state and

Federal office ballots). The citizen must include with the

registration a signed form provided by the Nebraska

Election Commissioner or County Clerk.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens

and residents of Nebraska, 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 Nebraska.

 residents of Nebraska temporarily residing outside the

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

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register, send a completed FPCA to the County Clerk or

Election Commissioner so that it arrives not later than on

the third Friday (18 days) before the election. 

To register and request an early voting ballot and you

do not have access to an FPCA, apply in writing for a

state registration form and an early voting 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, Nebraska, Green or 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 the third Friday (18 days) before the

election.

If your FPCA, written request or state registration form is

received after the third Friday (18 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.

If you are already registered and wish only to request an

early voting ballot, send a completed FPCA or written

request to the County Clerk or Election Commissioner so

that it arrives not later than the Wednesday (6 days) before

the election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballots must arrive at the

Election Commissioner’s or County Clerk’s office before

the close of polls on election day.

Local election officials mail early voting 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 Section G below and Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Nebraska allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot request by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

 Nebraska allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax

if you are outside the United States.

 Nebraska does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers.

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(see inside back cover)

E. 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 early

voting ballot for you.

F. 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

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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 60 days

before the election. Vote it by writing in the names of

specific candidates.
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G. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Nebraska has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186, for overseas voters. The

instructions described in Chapter Two of this Guide remain

the same, except that Nebraska also allows eligible overseas

voters to use the FWAB for all Federal, State and local

elections.

Nebraska also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to

be used as an application for registration if the person is

otherwise eligible to vote in Nebraska.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB,

you may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both

ballots are properly executed and received before the close

of polls on election day, only the regular ballot will be

counted.

H. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons with felony convictions may not register and vote

until two years after having completed prison sentence or

finishing terms of parole or probation.

I. 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.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or early

voting ballot request, Nebraska shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection.

K. 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.

L. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel.

M. 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.

N. Voting By Citizens Who Have Never 

Lived in the U.S.

U.S. citizens of voting age who have never resided in the

U.S. but have a parent who is eligible to vote in Nebraska,

and have not registered to vote in any other state of the

U.S., are eligible to register to vote in one county in which

either of their parents claimed residence (for local, state and

Federal office ballots). The citizen must include with the

registration a signed form provided by the Nebraska

Election Commissioner or County Clerk.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, (or where noted by an

asterisk, to the Election Commissioner) in your county of

voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Clerk

PO Box 2067

Hastings, NE 68902-2067

Antelope Antelope County Clerk

PO Box 26

Neligh, NE 68756-0026

Arthur Arthur County Clerk

PO Box 126

Arthur, NE 69121-0126

Banner Banner County Clerk

PO Box 67

Harrisburg, NE 69345-0067

Blaine Blaine County Clerk

145 Lincoln Avenue

Brewster, NE 68821-9700

Boone Boone County Clerk

222 South 4th Street

Albion, NE 68620-1247

Box Butte Box Butte County Clerk

PO Box 678

Alliance, NE 69301-0678

Boyd Boyd County Clerk

PO Box 26

Butte, NE 68722-0028

Brown Brown County Clerk

148 West 4th Street

Ainsworth, NE 69210-1647

Buffalo* Buffalo Election Commissioner

PO Box 1270

Kearney, NE 68848-1270

Burt Burt County Clerk

PO Box 87

Tekamah, NE 68061-1096

Butler Butler County Clerk

PO Box 289

David City, NE 68632-0289

Cass* Cass Election Commissioner

346 Main Street

Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1957

Cedar Cedar County Clerk

PO Box 47

Hartington, NE 68739-0047

Chase Chase County Clerk

PO Box 1299

Imperial, NE 69033-1299

Cherry Cherry County Clerk

PO box 120

Valentine, NE 69201-0120
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Cheyenne Cheyenne County Clerk

PO Box 217

Sidney, NE 69162-0217

Clay Clay County Clerk

PO Box 67

Clay Center, NE 68933-1499

Colfax Colfax County Clerk

411 East 11th Street

Schuyler, NE 68661-1987

Cuming Cuming County Clerk

PO Box 290

West Point, NE 68788-0290

Custer Custer County Clerk

431 South 10th Street

Broken Bow, NE 68822-2099

Dakota Dakota County Clerk

PO Box 39

Dakota City, NE 68731-0038

Dawes Dawes County Clerk

451 Main Street

Chadron, NE 69337-2698

Dawson Dawson County Clerk

PO Box 370

Lexington, NE 68850-0370

Deuel Deuel County Clerk

PO Box 327

Chappell, NE 69129-0327

Dixon Dixon County Clerk

PO Box 546

Ponca, NE 68770-0546

Dodge Dodge County Clerk

435 North Park Avenue

Fremont, NE 68025-4967

Douglas* Douglas Election Commissioner

225 North 115th Street

Omaha, NE 68154-2520

Dundy Dundy County Clerk

PO Box 506

Benkelman, NE 69021-0506

Fillmore Fillmore County Clerk

PO Box 307

Geneva, NE 69361-0307

Franklin Franklin County Clerk

PO Box 146

Franklin, NE 68939-0146

Frontier Frontier County Clerk

PO Box 40

Stockville, NE 69042-0040

Furnas Furnas County Clerk

PO Box 387

Beaver City, NE 68926-0387

Gage Gage County Clerk

PO Box 429

Beatrice, NE 68310-0429

Garden Garden County Clerk

PO Box 486

Oshkosh, NE 69154-0486

Garfield Garfield County Clerk

PO Box 218

Burwell, NE 68823-0218

Gosper Gosper County Clerk

PO Box 136

Elwood, NE 68937-0136

Grant Grant County Clerk

PO Box 139

Hyannis, NE 69350-0139

Greeley Greeley County Clerk

PO Box 287

Greeley, NE 68842-0287

Hall* Hall Election Commissioner

121 South Pine Street

Grand Island, NE 68801-6099

County Mailing Address

Hamilton Hamilton County Clerk

1111 13th Street, Suite 1

Aurora, NE 68818-2017

Harlan Harlan County Clerk

PO box 698

Alma, NE 68920-0379

Hayes Hayes County Clerk

PO Box 370

Hayes Center, NE 69032-0370

Hitchcock Hitchcock County Clerk

PO Box 248

Trenton, NE 69044-0248

Holt Holt County Clerk

PO Box 329

O'Neil, NE 68763-0329

Hooker Hooker County Clerk

PO Box 184

Mullen, NE 69152-0184

Howard Howard County Clerk

PO Box 25

Saint Paul, NE 68873-0025

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk

411 4th Street

Fairbury, NE 68352-2536

Johnson Johnson County Clerk

PO Box 416

Tecumseh, NE 68450-0416

Kearney Kearney County Clerk

PO Box 339

Minden, NE 68959-0339

Keith Keith County Clerk

511 N. Spruce Street, Suite 102

Ogallala, NE 69153-2146

Keya Paha Keya Paha County Clerk

PO Box 349

Springview, NE 68778-0349

Kimball Kimball County Clerk

114 East 3rd St.

Kimball, NE 69145-1296

Knox Knox County Clerk

PO Box 166 

Center, NE 68724-0166

Lancaster* Lancaster Election Commissioner

601 North 46th Steet

Lincoln, NE 68503-3720

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

301 N. Jeffers, Room 101

North Platte, NE 69101-3997

Logan Logan County Clerk

PO Box 8

Stapleton, NE 69163-0008

Loup Loup County Clerk

PO Box 187

Taylor, NE 68879-0187

McPherson McPherson County Clerk

PO Box 122

Tryon, NE 69167-0122

Madison Madison County Clerk

PO Box 290

Madison, NE 68748-0290

Merrick Merrick County Clerk

PO Box 27

Central City, NE 68826-0027

Morrill Morrill County Clerk

PO Box 610

Bridgeport, NE 69336-0610

Nance Nance County Clerk

PO Box 338 

Fullerton, NE 68638-0338

Nemaha Nemaha County Clerk

1824 N Street

Auburn, NE 68305-2399

County Mailing Address
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Nuckolls Nuckolls County Clerk

PO Box 366

Nelson, NE 68961-0366

Otoe Otoe County Clerk

PO Box 249

Nebraska City, NE 68410-0249

Pawnee Pawnee County Clerk

PO Box 431

Pawnee City, NE 68420-0431

Perkins Perkins County Clerk

PO Box 156

Grant, NE 69140-0156

Phelps Phelps County Clerk

PO Box 404

Holdrege, NE 68949-0404

Pierce Pierce County Clerk

111 W. Court Room 1

Pierce, NE 68767-0218

Platte* Platte Election Commissioner

PO Box 513

Columbus, NE 68602-0513

Polk Polk County Clerk

PO Box 276

Osceola, NE 68651-0276

Red Willow Red Willow County Clerk

502 Norris Avenue

McCook, NE 69001-3159

Richardson Richardson County Clerk

1700 Stone Street

Falls City, NE 68355-2091

Rock Rock County Clerk

PO Box 367

Bassett, NE 68714-0367

Saline Saline County Clerk

PO Box 865

Wilber, NE 68465-0865

Sarpy* Sarpy Election Commissioner

1261 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 6E

Papillion, NE 68046-2845

Saunders Saunders County Clerk

PO Box 61

Wahoo, NE 68066-0061

Scotts Bluff Scotts Bluff County Clerk

1825 10th Street

Gering, NE 69341-2487

County Mailing Address

Seward Seward County Clerk

PO Box 190

Seward, NE 68434-0190

Sheridan Sheridan County Clerk

PO Box 39

Rushville, NE 69360-0039

Sherman Sherman County Clerk

PO Box 456

Loup City, NE 68853-0456

Sioux Sioux County Clerk

PO Box 158

Harrison, NE 69346-0158

Stanton Stanton County Clerk

PO Box 347

Stanton, NE 68779-0347

Thayer Thayer County Clerk

PO Box 208

Hebron, NE 68370-0208

Thomas Thomas County Clerk

PO Box 226

Thedford, NE 69166-0226

Thurston Thurston County Clerk

PO Box G 

Pender, NE 68047-0138

Valley Valley County Clerk

125 South 15th Street, Suite 202

Ord, NE 68862-1444

Washington Washington County Clerk

PO Box 466

Blair, NE 68008-0466

Wayne Wayne County Clerk

PO Box 248

Wayne, NE 68787-0248

Webster Webster County Clerk

PO Box 250

Red Cloud, NE 68970-2399

Wheeler Wheeler County Clerk

PO Box 127

Bartlett, NE 68622-0127

York York County Clerk

510 Lincoln Avenue

York, NE 6847-2945

*Mail to the Election Commissioner.

County Mailing Address

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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

** Nevada does not hold a Presidential Primary Election. A Democratic Party Caucus and Republican Party Caucus will be

held on January 19, 2008.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary: Not Applicable**

State Primary Date: August 12, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable** July 12, 2008 October 4, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable** August 5, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable** August 12, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable** July 12, 2008 October 4, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable** August 5, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable** August 12, 2008 November 4, 2008

Nevada

NEVADA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://sos.state.nv.us/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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Nevada

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: If you have a current and valid

Nevada driver’s license or identification card issued by the

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, you must provide

your current and valid driver’s license or identification card

number. If you do not have a Nevada driver’s license or

identification card, you must provide at least the last four

digits of your Social Security number. If you do not possess

any of the above identification, you will need to provide a

signed affidavit swearing to that fact, and the local election

official will issue a unique identification number to you.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: Provide the complete street

address of your Nevada voting residence. Do not list a post

office box or business address (unless you actually live

there). If your address includes a rural route, describe its

location in Block 6. For example: “on Highway _____, 2

miles past Highway _____, across the street from the _____

gas station.” The street address must be different from the

one provided in Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: You must indicate your party affiliation or

if you are not affiliated with a political party

(nonpartisan). If you leave this block blank, you will be

registered as nonpartisan. If you are registered as

nonpartisan or with a minor party affiliation, you will

receive a nonpartisan ballot for each nonpartisan Primary

election. Political party affiliation does not affect the type of

ballot that you will receive for the General Election. 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 be able to

vote in the Primary under your new affiliation, your FPCA

must be postmarked or received no later than 30 days

before the election.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). If you wish to receive an

absentee ballot for municipal elections, please specify this

in Block 6 of your FPCA. 

If you are NOT currently registered, your FPCA to

register and request an absentee ballot must be received or

postmarked no later than the 30th day before the election. 

If you are already registered, your FPCA to request an

absentee ballot must be received no later than the seventh

calendar day before the election.

To receive a sample ballot in large font, specify this request

in Block 6 of your FPCA.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.
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D. 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 before 5:00 p.m. on the

seventh calendar day 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 allows you to return the voted ballot by fax if

you live outside the continental U.S.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers.

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony who have not had their voting

rights restored and persons declared mentally incompetent

may not register or vote. 

F. Action on Receipt of Application

A voter registration card, request for information, or notice

of denial will be sent.

G. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Nevada shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. If registration is denied, consult

a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. 

H. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

These procedures apply to persons who are U.S. citizens,

residents of Nevada 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 Nevada.

 civilian employees of the U.S. Government outside

Nevada and their spouses and dependents 

 members of religious or welfare groups officially

attached to and serving with the Armed Forces 

 Nevada residents temporarily residing abroad

 overseas electors 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). If you wish to receive an

absentee ballot for municipal elections, please specify this

in Block 6 of your FPCA.

If you are NOT currently registered, your FPCA to

register and request an absentee ballot must be received or

postmarked no later than the 30th day before the election. 

If you are already registered, your FPCA to request an

absentee ballot must be received no later than the seventh

calendar day before the election.

To receive a sample ballot in large font, specify this request in

Block 6 of your FPCA.

B. 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 two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed.

D. 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 before 5:00 p.m. on the

seventh day 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 allows you to return the voted ballot by fax if

you live outside the continental U.S.
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Nevada

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony who have not had their voting

rights restored and persons declared mentally incompetent

may not register or vote. 

F. Action on Receipt of Application

A voter registration card, request for information, or notice

of denial will be sent.

G. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Nevada shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. If registration is denied, consult

a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. 

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk at the county of voting

residence as listed below: (In Clark County and Washoe

County, mail to Registrar of Voters):

County Mailing Address

Carson City Carson City County Clerk

885 E. Musser Street, Suite 1025

Carson City, NV 89701-4475

Churchill Churchill County Clerk

155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 110

Fallon, NV 89406-2748

Clark Clark County Registrar of Voters

Clark County Elections Department

Mail Requests, PO Box 3909

Las Vegas, NV 89127

Douglas Douglas County Clerk

1594 Esmeralda Street, PO Box 218 

Minden, NV 89423-0218

Elko Elko County Clerk

571 Idaho Street, 3rd Floor

County Courthouse

Elko, NV 89801-3700

Esmeralda Esmeralda County Clerk

Corner of Crook & Euclid, PO Box 547 Goldfield, 

NV 89013-0547

Eureka Eureka County Clerk

County Courthouse

Main Street, PO Box 677

Eureka, NV 89316-0677

Humboldt Humboldt County Clerk

50 W. 5th Street, #207

Winnemucca, NV 89445-3199

Lander Lander County Clerk

315 S. Humboldt Street

Battle Mountain, NV 89820-9998

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

1 North Main Street, PO Box 90

Pioche, NV 89043-0090

Lyon Lyon County Clerk

27 S. Main Street

Yerington, NV 89447-2571

Mineral Mineral County Clerk

105 S, “A” Street, Suite 1, PO Box 1450 

Hawthorne, NV 89415-1450

Nye Nye County Clerk

101 Radar Road, PO Box 1031

Tonopah, NV 89049-1031

Pershing Pershing County Clerk

398 Main Street, PO Box 820

Lovelock, NV 89419-0820

Storey Storey County Clerk

County Courthouse

“B” Street, Drawer “D”

Virginia City, NV 89440-0139

Washoe Washoe Registrar of Voters

1001 E. Ninth Street, PO Box 11130

Reno, NV 89520-0027

White Pine White Pine County Clerk

801 Clark Street, Suite 4

Ely, NV 89301-1994

County Mailing Address

Make your choice - VOTE!

by Tiffany Patterson (USA), San Antonio, TX
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

**New Hampshire waives your registration if you are a member of the Uniformed Services. You may request an absentee

ballot without registering as long as you entered the Armed Forces from New Hampshire.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: January 8, 2008

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration** Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request Before the Election September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return By 5pm on Day of 

Election

September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Before the Election September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request Before the Election September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return By 5pm on Day of 

Election

September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

New Hampshire

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.nh.gov/electionsnew.htm

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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New Hampshire

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your New Hampshire Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not possess

either of these identifications, the state shall assign a number

that will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the

county or township where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. New Hampshire does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See Section

II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: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 Block 5 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. 

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next

two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish

to receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election

for Federal office by noting your choice here.

Refer to Section II.E. and III.E. for additional instructions.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming the information is true

and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

New Hampshire waives your registration.

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

To request an absentee ballot, the local city or town clerk

must receive your FPCA at any time before the election. You

may fax the FPCA, but remember to allow for sufficient mail

transit time of the blank absentee ballot and the voted absentee

ballot. If your blank ballot does not reach you in time, you may

use the FWAB (see instructions in Chapter Two) or the State

Special Write-In Absentee Ballot (see section II.E)

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 New Hampshire allows you to send the FPCA for both

registration and requests for absentee ballots by fax.

 New Hampshire does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

 New Hampshire does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.
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E. 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

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.” 

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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote until

they have completed their sentences. 

G. 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 III.A above.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice is sent only if a request is denied. 

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, New Hampshire shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration may file

a complaint in superior court. Consult a legal assistance officer

or civilian counsel.

J. 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. They will then be

allowed to vote at that election and be registered to vote at

subsequent elections.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 New Hampshire residents temporarily residing outside the

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

 Federal overseas voters (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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. You may fax the FPCA, but remember to allow for

sufficient mail transit time of the blank absentee ballot and the

voted absentee ballot. If your blank ballot does not reach you

in time, you may use the FWAB (see instructions in Chapter

Two) or the State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot (see section

III.E)

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.

B. 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 Two.

C. 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. 

Returning a Ballot: No notary or witness required.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 New Hampshire allows you to send the FPCA for both

registration and requests for absentee ballots by fax.

 New Hampshire does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

 New Hampshire does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax

E. 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

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “I am unable to vote by regular

absentee ballot or in person due to requirements of military
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service or due to living in isolated areas outside the United

States 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote until

they have completed their sentences. 

G. 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 III.A above.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice is sent only if a request is denied. 

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, New Hampshire shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration may file

a complaint in superior court. Consult a legal assistance officer

or civilian counsel.

J. 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. They will then be

allowed to vote at that election and be registered to vote at

subsequent elections.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the City Clerk or Town Clerk of the town

or city of voting residence as listed below:

City Mailing Address

Berlin City Clerk of Berlin

City Hall 186 Main Street

Berlin, NH 03570

Claremont City Clerk of Claremont

58 Opera House Square

Claremont, NH 03743

Concord City Clerk of Concord

41 Green Street

Concord, NH 03301-4255

Dover City Clerk of Dover

288 Central Avenue

Dover, NH 03820-4198

Franklin City Clerk of Franklin

316 Central Street

Franklin, NH 03235-1774

Keene City Clerk of Keene

3 Washington Street

Keene, NH 03431-3124

Laconia City Clerk of Laconia

P.O. Box 489

Laconia, NH 03246

Lebanon City Clerk of Lebanon

51 N. Park Street

Lebanon, NH 03766-1317

Manchester City Clerk of Manchester

904 Elm Street

Manchester, NH 03101

Nashua City Clerk of Nashua

229 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03060-2938

Portsmouth City Clerk of Portsmouth

1 Junkins Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-4561

Rochester City Clerk of Rochester

31 Wakefield Street

Rochester, NH 03867-1916

Somersworth City Clerk of Somersworth

One Government Way

Somersworth, NH 03878-3113

Town Mailing Address

Acworth Town Clerk of Acworth

P.O.Box 37

Acworth, NH 03061

Albany Town Clerk of Albany

1972B NH RT 16, Suite B

Albany, NH 03818-2699

Alexandria Town Clerk of Alexandria

47A Washburn Road

Alexandria, NH 0322-6618

Allenstown Town Clerk of Allenstown

16 School Street

Allenstown, NH 03275-1917

Alstead Town Clerk of Alstead

PO Box 65

Alstead, NH 03602

Alton Town Clerk of Alton

PO Box 637

Alton, NH 03809

Amherst Town Clerk of Amherst

PO Box 960

Amherst, NH 03031

Andover Town Clerk of Andover

PO Box 61

Andover, NH 03216

Antrim Town Clerk of Antrim

PO Box 517

Antrim, NH 03440

Ashland Town Clerk of Ashland

PO Box 517

Ashland, NH 03217

Atkinson Town Clerk of Atkinson

21 Academy Street

Atkinson, NH 03811-2204

Auburn Town Clerk of Auburn

PO Box 309

Auburn, NH 03032

Barnstead Town Clerk of Barnstead

PO Box 11

Barnstead, NH 03225

Barrington Town Clerk of Barrington

41 Province Lane

Barrington, NH 03825-3937

Bartlett Town Clerk of Bartlett

RR #1, Box 50

Intervale, NH 03845

Bath Town Clerk of Bath

PO Box 165

Bath, NH 03740

Bedford Town Clerk of Bedford

24 N. Amherst Road

Bedford, NH 03110-5404

Belmont Town Clerk of Belmont

PO Box 310

Belmont, NH 03220

City Mailing Address
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Bennington Town Clerk of Bennington

7 School Street, Unit 101

Bennington, NH 03442-4125

Benton Town Clerk of Benton

110 Flanders Road

Benton, NH 03785-6402

Bethlehem Town Clerk of Bethlehem

PO Box 189

Bethlehem, NH 03574

Boscawen Town Clerk of Boscawen

116 N. Main Street

Boscawen, NH 03303-1123

Bow Town Clerk of Bow

10 Grandview Road

Bow, NH 03304-3415

Bradford Town Clerk of Bradford

PO Box 607

Bradford, NH 03221

Brentwood Town Clerk of Brentwood

1 Dalton Road

Brentwood, NH 03533-6011

Bridgewater Town Clerk of Bridgewater

PO Box 419

Bridgewater, NH 03264

Bristol Town Clerk of Bristol

230 Lake Street

Bristol, NH 03222-3572

Brookfield Town Clerk of Brookfield

PO Box 756

Brookfield, NH 03872

Brookline Town Clerk of Brookline

PO Box 336

Brookline, NH 03033

Campton Town Clerk of Campton

1307 NH Rte 175

Campton, NH 03223-4801

Canaan Town Clerk of Canaan

PO Box 38

Canaan, NH 03741

Candia Town Clerk of Candia

74 High Street

Candia, NH 03034-2751

Canterbury Town Clerk of Canterbury

PO Box 500

Canterbury, NH 03224

Carroll Town Clerk of Carroll

PO Box 88

Twin Mountain, NH 03595

Center Harbor Town Clerk of Center Harbor

PO Box 140

Center Harbor, NH 03226

Charlestown Town Clerk of Charlestown

PO Box 834

Charlestown, NH 03603

Chatham Town Clerk of Chatham

1681 Main Road

Chatham, NH 03813-5205

Chester Town Clerk of Chester

84 Chester Street

Chester, NH 03036

Chesterfield Town Clerk of Chesterfield

PO Box 64

Chesterfield, NH 03443

Chichester Town Clerk of Chichester

54 Main Street

Chichester, NH 03234-6508

Clarksville Town Clerk of Clarksville

408 NH Rt. 145

Clarksville, NH 03592-7229

Colebrook Town Clerk of Colebrook

17 Bridge Street

Colebrook, NH 03576-3032

Columbia Town Clerk of Columbia

PO Box 157

Colebrook, NH 03576

Conway Town Clerk of Conway

1634 E. Main Ctr.

Conway, NH 03813-4117

Town Mailing Address

Cornish Town Clerk of Cornish

PO Box 183

Cornish Flat, NH 03746

Croydon Town Clerk of Croydon

879 NH RT 10

Croydon, NH 03773-6102

Dalton Town Clerk of Dalton

741 Dalton Road

Dalton, NH 03598-5712

Danbury Town Clerk of Danbury

23 High Street

Danbury, NH 03230-4740

Danville Town Clerk of Danville

PO Box 11

Danville, NH 03819

Deerfield Town Clerk of Deerfield

PO Box 159

Deerfield, NH 03037

Deering Town Clerk of Deering

762 Deering Crt Road or PO Box 1947

Deering, NH 03244-6509

Derry Town Clerk of Derry

14 Manning Street

Derry, NH 03038-3201

Dixville Town Clerk of Dixville

1000 Cold Spring Road

Dixville Notch, NH 03576

Dorchester Town Clerk of Dorchester

368 N Dorchester Road

Dorchester, NH 03266-6210

Dublin Town Clerk of Dublin

Box 62

Dublin, NH 03444

Dummer Town Clerk of Dummer

75 Hill Road

Dummer, NH 03588-5425

Dunbarton Town Clerk of Dunbarton

1011 School Street

Dunbarton, NH 03045-4816

Durham Town Clerk of Durham

15 Newmarket Road

Durham, NH 03824-2815

East Kingston Town Clerk of East Kingston

P.O. Box 249

East Kingston, NH 03287

Easton Town Clerk of Easton

1060 Easton Valley Road

Easton, NH 03580-5015

Eaton Town Clerk of Eaton

PO Box 118

Eaton Center, NH 03832

Effingham Town Clerk of Effingham

PO Box 48

S Effingham, NH 03882

Ellsworth Town Clerk of Ellsworth

12 Ellsworth Pond Road

Campton, NH 03223-8101

Enfield Town Clerk of Enfield

PO Box 373

Enfield, NH 03748

Epping Town Clerk of Epping

157 Main Street

Epping, NH 03042-2440

Epsom Town Clerk of Epsom

PO Box 10

Epsom, NH 03234

Errol Town Clerk of Errol

PO Box 100

Errol, NH 03579

Exeter Town Clerk of Exeter

10 Front Street

Exeter, NH 03833-2737

Farmington Town Clerk of Farmington

356 Main Street

Farmington, NH 03835

Fitzwilliam Town Clerk of Fitzwilliam

PO Box 504

Fitzwilliam, NH 03447

Town Mailing Address
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Francestown Town Clerk of Francestown

PO Box 67

Francestown, NH 03043

Franconia Town Clerk of Franconia

PO Box 900

Franconia, NH 03580

Freedom Town Clerk of Freedom

PO. Box 457

Freedom, NH 03836

Fremont Town Clerk of Fremont

PO Box 120

Fremont, NH 03044

Gilford Town Clerk of Gilford

47 Cherry Valley Road

Gilford, NH 03249-6843

Gilmanton Town Clerk of Gilmanton

PO Box 550

Gilmanton, NH 03237

Gilsum Town Clerk of Gilsum

PO Box 36

Gilsum, NH 03448

Goffstown Town Clerk of Goffstown

16 Main Street

Golffstown, NH 03045-1761

Gorham Town Clerk of Gorham

20 Park Street

Gorham, NH 03581-1644

Goshen Town Clerk of Goshen

PO Box 58

Goshen, NH 03752

Grafton Town Clerk of Grafton

PO Box 297

Grafton, NH 03240

Grantham Town Clerk of Grantham

300 Rte 10 South

Grantham, NH 03753

Greenfield Town Clerk of Greenfield

PO. Box 256

Greenfield, NH 03047

Greenland Town Clerk of Greenland

PO Box 100

Greenland, NH 03840

Greenville Town Clerk of Greenville

46 Main Street

Greenville, NH 03046

Groton Town Clerk of Groton

754-A N. Groton Road

Groton, NH 03241-4529

Hampstead Town Clerk of Hampstead

PO Box 298

Hampstead, NH 03841

Hampton Town Clerk of Hampton

100 Winnachunnet Road

Hampton, NH 03842-2119

Hampton Falls Town Clerk of Hampton Falls

1 Drinkwater Road Town Hall

Hampton Falls, NH 03844-2116

Hancock Town Clerk of Hancock

PO Box 6

Hancock, NH 03449

Hanover Town Clerk of Hanover

PO Box 483

Hanover, NH 03755

Harrisville Town Clerk of Harrisville

PO Box 284

Harrisville, NH 03450

Harts Location Town Clerk of Harts Location

5 Forest Road

Harts Location, NH 03812-4102

Haverhill Town Clerk of Haverhill

2975 Dartmouth College Highway

No. Haverhill, NH 03774-4535

Hebron Town Clerk of Hebron

PO Box 55

E. Hebron, NH 03241

Henniker Town Clerk of Henniker

18 Depot Hill Road

Henniker, NH 03242-3447

Town Mailing Address

Hill Town Clerk of Hill

PO Box 251

Hill, NH 03242

Hillsborough Town Clerk of Hillsborough

PO Box 1699

Hillsborough, NH 03244

Hinsdale Town Clerk of Hinsdale

PO Box 31

Hinsdale, NH 03451

Holderness Town Clerk of Holderness

PO Box 203

Holdemess, NH 03245

Hollis Town Clerk of Hollis

7 Moument Square

Hollis, NH 03049-6102

Hooksett Town Clerk of Hooksett

16 Main Street

Hooksett, NH 03106-1312

Hopkinton Town Clerk of Hopkinton

PO Box 446

Hopkinton, NH 03229

Hudson Town Clerk of Hudson

12 School Street

Hudson, NH 03051-4243

Jackson Town Clerk of Jackson

PO Box 336

Jackson, NH 03846

Jaffrey Town Clerk of Jaffrey

10 Goodnow Street

Jaffrey, NH 03452-5415

Jefferson Town Clerk of Jefferson

84 Stage Hollow Road

Jefferson, NH 03583-6828

Kensington Town Clerk of Kensington

95 Amesbury Road

Kensington, NH 03833-5620

Kingston Town Clerk of Kingston

PO Box 657

Kingston, NH 03848

Lancaster Town Clerk of Lancaster

25 Main Street

Lancaster, NH 03584-3005

Landaff Town Clerk of Landaff

PO Box 125

Landaff, NH 03585

Langdon Town Clerk of Langdon

5 Walker Hill Road

Langdon, NH 03602-8409

Lee Town Clerk of Lee

7 Mast Road

Lee, NH 03824-6567 

Lempster Town Clerk of Lempster

PO Box 33

Lempster, NH 03605

Lincoln Town Clerk of Lincoln

PO Box 39

Lincoln, NH 03251

Lisbon Town Clerk of Lisbon

45 School Street

Lison, NH 03585-6512

Litchfield Town Clerk of Litchfield

2 Liberty Way, Suite 3

Litchfield, NH 03051-2345

Littleton Town Clerk of Littleton

125 Main Street, Suite 202

Littleton, NH 03561-4061 

Londonderry Town Clerk of Londonderry

268B Mammoth Road

Londonderry, NH 03053-3400

Loudon Town Clerk of Loudon

PO Box 7837

Loudon, NH 0331

Lyman Town Clerk of Lyman

65 Parker Hill 

Lyman, NH 03585-3409

Lyme Town Clerk of Lyme

PO Box 342

Lyme, NH 03768

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Lyndeborough Town Clerk of Lyndeborough

PO Box 6

Lyndeborough, NH 03082

Madbury Town Clerk Madbury

13 Town Hall Road

Madbury, NH 03820

Madison Town Clerk of Madison

PO Box 248

Madison, NH 03849

Marlborough Town Clerk of Marlborough

PO Box 487

Marborough, NH 06455

Marlow Town Clerk of Marlow

P.O. Box 184

Marlow, NH 03456

Mason Town Clerk of Mason

16 Darling Road

Mason, NH 03048-4615

Meredith Town Clerk of Meredith

41 Main Street

Meredith, NH 03253-5836

Merrimack Town Clerk of Merrimack

PO Box 27

Merrimack, NH 03054

Middleton Town Clerk of Middleton

182 Kings Highway

Middleton, NH 03887-6201

Milan Town Clerk of Milan

PO Box 158

Milan, NH 03588

Milford Town Clerk of Milford

1 Union Square

Milford, NH 03055-4230

Millsfield Town Clerk of Millsfield

PO Box 190

Errol, NH 03579

Milton Town Clerk of Milton

PO Box 180

Milton, NH 03851

Monroe Town Clerk of Monroe

PO Box 63

Monroe, NH 03771-3337

Mont Vernon Town Clerk of Mount Vernon

PO Box 417

Mont Vernon, NH 03507

Moultonborough Town Clerk of Moultonborough

PO Box 15

Moultonborough, NH 03254

Nelson Town Clerk of Nelson

7 Nelson Common Road

Nelson, NH 03457

New Boston Town Clerk of New Boston

PO Box 250

New Boston, NH 03070

New Castle Town Clerk of New Castle

PO Box 367

New Castle, NH 03854

New Durham Town Clerk of New Durham

PO Box 207

New Durham, NH 03855

New Hampton Town Clerk of New Hampton

PO Box 538

New Hampton, NH 03256

New Ipswich Town Clerk of New Ipswich

661 Turnpike Road

New Ipswich, NH 03071-3738

New London Town Clerk of New London

PO Box 314

New London, NH 03257

Newbury Town Clerk of Newbury

PO Box 253

Newbury, NH 03255

Newfields Town Clerk of Newfields

65 Main Street

Newfields, NH 03856

Newington Town Clerk of Newington

205 Nimble Hill Road

Newington, NH 03081-2726

Town Mailing Address

Newmarket Town Clerk of Newmarket

186 Main Street

Newmarket, NH 03857-1838

Newport Town Clerk of Newport

15 Sunapee Street

Newport, NH 03773-1462

Newton Town Clerk of Newton

PO Box 375

Newton, NH 03858

North Hampton Town Clerk of North Hampton

PO Box 141

North Hampton, NH 03862

Northfield Town Clerk of Northfield

21 Summer Street

Northfield, NH 03276-1616

Northumberland Town Clerk of Northumberland

3 State Street

Groveton, NH 06582-4082

Northwood Town Clerk of Northwood

818 First NH Turnpike

Northwood, NH 03261-3342

Nottingham Town Clerk of Nottingham

PO Box 114

Nottingham, NH 03290

Orange Town Clerk of Orange

293 Turtle Hill Road

Orange, NH 03741-5105

Orford Town Clerk of Orford

59 Archertown Road

Orford, NH 03777-4200

Ossipee Town Clerk of Ossipee

PO Box 67

Center Ossipee, NH 03814

Pelham Town Clerk of Pelham

6 Village Green

Pelham, NH 03076

Pembroke Town Clerk of Pembroke

311 Pembroke Street

Pembroke, NH 03275-3234

Peterborough Town Clerk of Peterborough

1 Grove Street

Peterborough, NH 03458-1422

Piermont Town Clerk of Piermont

573 Rt 25C

Piermont, NH 03779

Pittsburg Town Clerk of Pittsburg

1526 Main Street

Pittsburg, NH 03592

Pittsfield Town Clerk of Pittsfield

PO Box 98

Pittsfield, NH 03263

Plainfield Town Clerk of Plainfield

PO Box 2

Meriden, NH 03770

Plaistow Town Clerk of Plaistow

145 Main Street, Suite 2

Plaistow, NH 03865-3057

Plymouth Town Clerk of Plymouth

6 Post Office Square

Plymouth, NH 03264

Randolph Town Clerk of Randolph

130 Durand Road

Randolph, NH 03570

Raymond Town Clerk of Raymond

4 Epping Street

Raymond, NH 03077-1219

Richmond Town Clerk of Richmond

105 Old Homestead Highway

Richmond, NH 03470-4708

Rindge Town Clerk of Rindge

PO Box 11

Rindge, NH03461

Rollinsford Town Clerk of Rollinsford

PO Box 309

Rollinsford, NH 03869

Roxbury Town Clerk of Roxury

404 Branch Road

Roxbury, NH 03431-8601

Town Mailing Address
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Rumney Town Clerk of Rumney

PO Box 275

Rumney, NH 03266

Rye Town Clerk of Rye

10 Central Road

Rye, NH 03870-2522

Salem Town Clerk of Salem

33 Geremonty Drive

Salem, NH 03079-3314

Salisbury Town Clerk of Salisbury

PO Box 180

Salisbury, NH 03268

Sanbornton Town Clerk of Sanborton

573 Sanbornton Road

Sanbornton, NH 03269

Sandown Town Clerk of Sandown

PO Box 583 

Sandown, NH 03873

Sandwich Town Clerk of Sandwhich

PO Box 194 

Ctr. Sandwich, NH 03227

Seabrook Town Clerk of Seabrook

PO Box 476

Seabrook, NH 03874

Sharon Town Clerk of Sharon

432 Route 123

Sharon, NH 03458

Shelburne Town Clerk of Shelburne

74 Village Road

Shelburne, NH 03581-3212

South Hampton Town Clerk of South Hampton

3 Hilldale Avenue

South Hampton, NH 03827-3513

Springfield Town Clerk of Springfield

PO Box 22

Springfield, NH 03284

Stark Town Clerk of Stark

1189 Stark Highway

Stark, NH 03582-6214

Stewartstown Town Clerk of Stewarstown

PO Box 119

Stewartstown, NH 03597

Stoddard Town Clerk of Stoddard

2175 RT 9

Stoddard, NH 03464-4353

Strafford Town Clerk of Strafford

PO Box 169

Strafford, NH 03884

Stratford Town Clerk of Stratford

1422 US RT 3

N Stratford, NH 03590

Stratham Town Clerk of Stratham

10 Bunker Hill Avenue

Stratham, NH 03885-2403

Sugar Hill Town Clerk of Sugar Hill

PO Box 574

Sugar Hill, NH 03585

Sullivan Town Clerk of Sullivan

PO Box 110

Sullivan, NH 03445

Sunapee Town Clerk of Sunapee

PO Box 303

Sunapee, NH 03782

Surry Town Clerk of Surry

1 Village Road

Surry, NH 03431-8112

Sutton Town Clerk of Sutton

PO Box 487

North Sutton, NH 03273

Swanzey Town Clerk of Swanzey

PO Box 10009

Swanzey, NH 03446

Town Mailing Address

Tamworth Town Clerk of Tamworth

PO Box 279

Tamworth, NH 03886

Temple Town Clerk of Temple

PO Box 69

Temple, NH 03084

Thornton Town Clerk of Thornton

16 Merrill Access Road

Thornton, NH 03223-6127

Tilton Town Clerk of Tilton

257 Main Street

Tilton, NH 03276-2113

Troy Town Clerk of Troy

PO Box 249

Troy, NH 03465

Tuftonboro Town Clerk of Tuftonboro

PO Box 98

Tuftonboro, NH 03816

Unity Town Clerk of Unity

13 Center Road #1

Unity, NH 03773

Wakefield Town Clerk of Wakefield

2 High Street

Sanbornville, NH 03872-4395

Walpole Town Clerk of Walpole

PO Box 756

Walpole, NH 03608

Warner Town Clerk of Warner

PO Box 5

Warner, NH 03278

Warren Town Clerk of Warren

8 Water Street

Warren, NH 03279

Washington Town Clerk of Washington

7 Half Moon Pond Road

Washington, NH 03280-3102

Waterville Valley Town Clerk of Waterville Valley

PO Box 500

Waterville Valley, NH 03215

Weare Town Clerk of Weare

PO Box 190

Weare, NH 03281

Webster Town Clerk of Webster

945 Battle Street

Webster, NH 03303-7306

Wentworth Town Clerk of Wentworth

PO Box 2

Wentworth, NH 03282

Westmoreland Town Clerk of Westmoreland

PO Box 111

Westmoreland, NH 03467

Whitefield Town Clerk of Whitefield

7 Jefferson Road

Whitefield, NH 03598-3101

Wilmot Town Clerk of Wilmot

PO Box 94

Wilmot, NH 03287

Wilton Town Clerk of Wilton

PO Box 83

Wilton, NH 03086

Winchester Town Clerk of Winchester

35 Knee Road

Winchester, NH 03470

Windham Town Clerk of Windham

PO Box 120

Windham, NH 03087

Town Mailing Address

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Windsor Town Clerk of Windsor

24 Rocky Ledge Road

Windsor, NH 03244

Wolfeboro Town Clerk of Wolfeboro

PO Box 1207

Wolfeboro, NH 03894

Woodstock Town Clerk of Woodtock

Box 156 

Woodstock, NH 03262

Town Mailing Address
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: June 3, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 1, 2008 May 13. 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 May 27, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008 

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 1, 2008 May 13. 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 May 27, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

New Jersey

NEW JERSEY

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/electionshome.html

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. 

STATE

e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your New Jersey Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not have

a New Jersey Driver's License, you must provide the last

four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, the state shall assign

a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct. 

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 want a Federal office 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.)

B. 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 a general election for Federal office, you

may use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witness.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 New Jersey allows you to send the FPCA request for

an absentee ballot for Federal offices by fax or email.

You must also submit the original FPCA by airmail to

the appropriate County Clerk. 

 New Jersey allows you to receive the blank Federal

office ballot by fax or email. If you wish to receive the

blank Federal office ballot by fax or email, the County

Clerk must receive your FPCA not later than 4 days

before the election.

 New Jersey allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax or email, 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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 by first showing this

discharge or a certification of service to the county

commissioner of registration.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

 overseas Federal election voters. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 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. (See

Section D below for more details.)

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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 or email. 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 office ballot by fax or email. If you

wish to receive the blank Federal office ballot by fax

or email, 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 or email, no 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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
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indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or

of the U.S., may not register to vote.

F. 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 by first showing this

discharge or a certification of service to the county

commissioner of registration.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 New Jersey

State Division of Elections at PO Box 304, Trenton, New

Jersey 08625.

If you are requesting an absentee ballot, mail the FPCA

to the County Clerk of the county in which you were

formally registered.

County Mailing Address

Atlantic Atlantic County Clerk

5901 Main Street

Mays Landing, NJ 08330-1797

Bergen Bergen County Clerk

One Bergen Plaza, Room 130

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Burlington Burlington County Clerk

Court Complex, PO Box 6000

49 Rancocas Road

Mount Holly, NJ 08060-1397

Camden Camden County Clerk

Election Division, 6th Street Entrance

Suite 316, PO Box 150

600 Market Street

Camden, NJ 08101-0150

Cape May Cape May County Clerk

7 N. Main Street, PO Box 5000

Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210-5000

Cumberland Cumberland County Clerk

PO Box 716, 60 W. Broad Street

Bridgeton, NJ 08302-2665

Essex Essex County Clerk

465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Room 247

Newark, NJ 07102-1795

Gloucester Gloucester County Clerk

Court House, 1st Floor

P.O. Box 129

1 North Broad Street

Woodbury, NJ 08096-3327

Hudson Hudson County Clerk

583 Newark Avenue

Jersey City, NJ 07306-2018

Hunterdon Hunterdon County Clerk

Hall of Records

71 Main Street

P.O. Box 2900

Flemington, NJ 08822-2900

Mercer Mercer County Clerk

Court House

PO Box 8068, 209 S. Broad Street

Trenton, NJ 08650-8068

Middlesex Middlesex County Clerk

PO Box 1110, 75 Bayard Street, 4th Fl. New 

Brunswick, NJ 08901-1110

Monmouth Monmouth County Clerk

300 Halls Mill Road

Freehold, NJ 07728-1254

Morris Morris County Clerk

PO Box 315, Court Street

Morristown, NJ 07963-0315

Ocean Ocean County Clerk

Court House, Room 107

PO Box 2191, 118 Washington Street

Toms River, NJ 08754-2191

Passaic Passaic County Clerk

401 Grand Street

Paterson, NJ 07505

Salem Salem County Clerk

92 Market Street, PO Box 18

Salem, NJ 08079-1913

Somerset Somerset County Clerk

Administration Building

PO Box 3000, 20 Grove Street 

Somerville, NJ 08876-1262

Sussex Sussex County Clerk

83 Spring Street, Suite 304

Newton, NJ 07860

Union Union County Clerk

Court House, 1st Floor, Room 115

2 Broad Street

Elizabeth, NJ 07207-6099

Warren Warren County Clerk

Court House

413 Second Street

Belvidere, NJ 07823-1500

County Mailing Address

Show you care - VOTE!

by LCDR William A. Hill (USN), Great Lakes, IL
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* Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

**New Mexico allows UOCAVA absentee voters to participate in Caucuses.

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Democratic Party Presidential Caucus Date: February 5, 2008

Republican Party Presidential Primary Date: June 3, 2008

State Primary Date: June 3, 2008

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Democratic Party 

Presidential 

Caucus**

Republican Party 

Presidential 

Primary

State Primary General Election

Registration Waived Waived Waived Waived

Ballot Request January 21, 2008 May 30, 2008 May 30, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return January 28, 2008 June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE

U.S.*

Democratic Party 

Presidential 

Caucus**

Republican Party 

Presidential 

Primary

State Primary General Election

Registration Waived Waived Waived Waived

Ballot Request January 21, 2008 May 30, 2008 May 30, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return January 28, 2008 June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 November 4, 2008

New Mexico

NEW MEXICO

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.nm.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f. and 2.g: Your full Social Security number

is required only if you are a first-time voter in New

Mexico. If you do not have a Social Security number, your

New Mexico Driver’s License number is required for firsttime voter registration. If you do not possess either of

these identifications, New Mexico shall assign a number

that will serve to identify you for voter registration

purposes.

B Block 3: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county or

township where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: If you do not list a party affiliation, you

cannot vote in primary elections. You must indicate your

major political party affiliation when applying for a primary

ballot (Example: Democrat, Republican, or other qualified

major party) or write “none” in Block 5 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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

New Mexico waives your registration.

To request an absentee ballot, the local County Clerk

must receive your FPCA not later than 5:00 p.m. the Friday

before the election. 

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 New Mexico allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax or email. After faxing or

emailing, submit the FPCA by mail. 

 New Mexico allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email.

 New Mexico allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:
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DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

New Mexico allows the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) to be used in a primary, general or special election

where Federal offices will be elected. In order to be eligible

to use the FWAB the County Clerk must receive the voter’s

request for a regular ballot not later than 5:00 p.m. the

Friday before the election.

The FWAB can be used as a voter registration and absentee

ballot request form in New Mexico if the voter is eligible to

register and vote in the state. New Mexico waives your

registration.

F. 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.

G. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, New Mexico shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 New Mexico residents temporarily residing outside the

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

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

New Mexico waives your registration.

To request an absentee ballot the local County Clerk must

receive your FPCA not later than 5:00 p.m. the Friday

before the election. 

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 New Mexico allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax or email. After faxing or

emailing, submit the FPCA by mail. 

 New Mexico allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email.

 New Mexico allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

New Mexico allows the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) to be used in a primary, general or special election

where Federal offices will be elected. In order to be eligible

to use the FWAB the County Clerk must receive the voter’s

request for a regular ballot not later than 5:00 p.m. the

Friday before the election.

The FWAB can be used as a voter registration and absentee

ballot request form in New Mexico if the voter is eligible to

register and vote in the state. New Mexico waives your

registration.
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F. 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.

G. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, New Mexico shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk of the county of

voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Bernalillo Bernalillo County Clerk

1 Civic Plaza, NW, 6th Floor

Albuquerque, NM 87102-2169

Catron Catron County Clerk

Box 197

Reserve, NM 87830-0197

Chaves Chaves County Clerk

Box 580

Roswell, NM 88202-0580

Cibola Cibola County Clerk

515 High Street

Grants, NM 87020

Colfax Colfax County Clerk

Box 159

Raton, NM 87740-0159

Curry Curry County Clerk

PO Box 1168

Clovis, NM 88102-1168

De Baca De Baca County Clerk

Box 347

Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0347

Dona Ana Dona Ana County Bureau of Elections

Office of the County Clerk

845 N. Motel Blvd.

Las Cruces, NM 88007

Eddy Eddy County Clerk

101 West Greene St., Suite 312

Carlsbad, NM 88220

Grant Grant County Clerk

Box 898

Silver City, NM 88062-0898

Guadalupe Guadalupe County Clerk

420 Parker Ave., Suite 1

Santa Rosa, NM 88435

Harding Harding County Clerk

35 Pine Street

Mosquero, NM 87733

Hidalgo Hidalgo County Clerk

300 S. Shakespeare Street

Lordsburg, NM 88045-1939

Lea Lea County Clerk

Box 1507

Lovington, NM 88260-1507

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

Box 338

Carrizozo, NM 88301-0338

Los Alamos Los Alamos County Clerk

2300 Trinity Drive, Box 30

Los Alamos, NM 87544-0030

Luna Luna County Clerk

PO Box 1838

Deming, NM 88031-1838

McKinley McKinley County Clerk

Box 1268

Gallup, NM 87305-1268

County Mailing Address

Our country, our flag, our vote!

by Don Goodall, White Sands Missile Range, NM
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Mora Mora County Clerk

Box 360

Mora, NM 87732-0360

Otero Otero County Clerk

1000 New York Avenue, Room 108 

Alamogordo, NM 88310-6932

Quay Quay County Clerk

Box 1225

Tucumcari, NM 88401-1225

Rio Arriba Rio Arriba County Clerk

P O Box 158

Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575

Roosevelt Roosevelt County Clerk

Roosevelt County Court House, Room 106

Portales, NM 88130-5901

Sandoval Sandoval County Clerk

Box 40

Bernalillo, NM 87004-0040

San Juan San Juan County Clerk

Box 550

Aztec, NM 87410-0550

San Miguel San Miguel County Clerk

500 West National Avenue

Las Vegas, NM 87701-3703

Santa Fe Santa Fe County Clerk

Box 1985

Santa Fe, NM 87504-1985

Sierra Sierra County Clerk

100 N. Date Street

T or C, NM 87901-2398

Socorro Socorro County Clerk

Box I

Socorro, NM 87801-0001

Taos Taos County Clerk

105 Albirght Street, Suite G

Taos, NM 87571

County Mailing Address

Torrance County Clerk

Box 767

Estancia, NM 87106

Union County Clerk

Box 430

Clayton, NM 88415

Valencia County Clerk

Box 969

Los Lunas, NM 87031

County Mailing Address
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 11, 2008 August 15, 2008 October 10, 2008

Ballot Request January 29, 2008 August 15, 2008 October 24, 2008

Ballot Return Postmarked by:

February 4, 2008

Received by:

February 12, 2008

Postmarked by: 

September 8, 2008

Received by:

September 16, 2008

Postmarked by: 

November 3, 2008

Received by:

November 17, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Postmarked by:

January 11, 2008

Received by:

January 16, 2008

August 15, 2008 October 10, 2008

Ballot Request January 29, 2008 September 2, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return Postmarked by:

February 4, 2008

Received by:

February 12, 2008

Postmarked by: 

September 8, 2008

Received by:

September 16, 2008

Postmarked by 

November 3, 2008 

Returned by: 

November 17, 2008

New York

NEW YORK

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elections.state.ny.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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NEW YORK

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

New York

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Provide your New York Driver's

License number. If you do not have a driver’s license

number, you may provide the last 4 digits of your Social

Security number.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. New York does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. 

E Block 5: You must indicate your political party

affiliation when applying for a primary ballot (Example:

Democrat, Republican) or write “none” in Block 5 of the

FPCA. If you write “none”, some political party rules may

permit you to participate in their primary. 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 2002

Republican primary and wants to vote in the 2004

Democratic primary, the voter must return a change of

political party choice so that it is received by the voter’s

respective local board of elections not later than 25 days

before the 2003 general election. Following the election, the

change will be officially recorded.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

G Block 7: You sign and date the FPCA. When signing,

you are swearing or affirming that the information is true

and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. You are encouraged to send in your request as

early as possible, as 7 days is not always enough time to get

a ballot to you and returned to your election board office.

B. 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 any election and not later than thirteen days

following the day of a general election. Ask the mail clerk

to hand stamp the ballot envelope to ensure a date appears

on the envelope. The mailing envelope may be witnessed,

in the space provided, indicating that the ballot was mailed

not later than the day before the election. This action may

help ensure that ballots arriving at boards of election with

no postmarks or other date/time markings or indicia, can be

counted.

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.
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If you a have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration materials must be notarized or witnessed.

Mailing envelopes containing voted ballots may be

witnessed, to help ensure that they can be counted, in cases

where they lack required postmarks or other date/time

markings or indicia.

D. 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. 

E. 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Convicted felons serving a term of imprisonment (including

parole) and those found mentally incompetent may not

register or vote.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled after a voter has been designated as

inactive AND fails to vote in two federal general elections.

H. 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.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, New York shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. Consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

J. 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).

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. 

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. You are encouraged to send in your

request as early as possible, as 7 days is not always enough

time to get a ballot to you and returned to your election

board office.

B. 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 any election. Ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the

ballot envelope to ensure a date appears on the envelope.

The mailing envelope may be witnessed, in the space

provided, indicating that the ballot was mailed not later than

the day before the election. This action may help ensure that

ballots arriving at boards of election with no postmarks or

other date/time markings or indicia, can be counted.
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Local election officials mail absentee ballots approximately

New York

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration materials must be notarized or witnessed.

Mailing envelopes containing voted ballots may be

witnessed, to help ensure that they can be counted, in cases

where they lack required postmarks or other date/time

markings or indicia. See paragraph III. B above.

D. 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. 

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Convicted felons serving a term of imprisonment (including

parole) and those found mentally incompetent may not

register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

Registration is canceled after a voter has been designated as

inactive AND fails to vote in two federal general elections.

G. 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.

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, New York shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. Consult a legal assistance

officer or civilian counsel.

I. 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).

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County or Borough Board of

Elections of your voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Albany County Board of Elections

32 N. Russell Road

Albany, NY 12206-1019

Allegany County Board of Elections

6 Schuyler Street

Belmont, NY 14813-1015

Broome County Board of Elections

44 Hawley Street, PO Box 1766

Binghamton, NY 13902-3722

Cattaraugus County Board of Elections

302 N. Street

Little Valley, NY 14755-1091

Cayuga County Board of Elections

Gerace Office Building

7 N. Erie Street

Mayville, NY 14757-1007

Chautauqua County Board of Elections

Gerace Office Building

3 N. Erie Street

Mayville, NY 14757-1007

Chemung County Board of Elections

378 S. Main Street

Elmira, NY 14902-0588

Chenango County Board of Elections

5 Court Street 

Norwich, NY 13815-1676

Clinton County Board of Elections

137 Margaret Street

Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2933

Columbia County Board of Elections

401 State Street

Hudson, NY 12534-1996

Cortland County Board of Elections

County Court House

60 Central, Room 102

Cortland, NY 13045-3703

Delaware County Board of Elections

3 Gallant Avenue

Delhi, NY 13753-1095

Dutchess County Board of Elections

47 Cannon Street

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3270

Erie County Board of Elections

134 W. Eagle Street

Buffalo, NY 14202-3896

Essex County Board of Elections

County Court House

PO Box 217 

Elizabethtown, NY 12932-9801

Franklin County Board of Elections

355 West Main Street

Malone, NY 12953-1821

Fulton County Board of Elections

2714 STHWY 29, Suite 1

Johnstown, NY 12095-9946

Genesee County Board of Elections

15 Main Street, PO Box 284

Batavia, NY 14021

Greene County Board of Elections

411 Main Street, 4th Floor

Catskill, NY 12414-1445

Hamilton County Board of Elections

County Complex

Route 8, PO Box 175 

Lake Pleasant, NY 12108-9801
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Herkimer County Board of Elections

109 Mary Street, Suite 1306

Herkimer, NY 13350-0527

Jefferson County Board of Elections

175 Arsenal Street

Watertown, NY 13601-2543

Lewis County Board of Elections

7660 North State Street

Lowville, NY 13367-9801

Livingston County Board of Elections

6 Court Street, Room 104

Geneseo, NY 14454-1043

Madison County Board of Elections

N. Court Street, PO Box 666

Wampsville, NY 13163-9998

Monroe County Board of Elections

39 Main Street West

Rochester, NY 14614-1408

Montgomery County Board of Elections

Old Court House, PO Box 1500

Fonda, NY 12068-1500

Nassau County Board of Elections

New Admin Building

400 County Seat Drive

Mineola, NY 11501-4800

Niagara County Board of Elections

111 Main Street, Suite 100

Lockport, NY 14094-3718

Oneida County Board of Elections

Union Station

321 Main Street, 3rd Floor

Utica, NY 13501

Onondaga County Board of Elections

Civic Center

421 Montgomery Street 

Syracuse, NY 13202-2999

Ontario County Board of Elections

20 Ontario Street

Canandaigua, NY 14424-1801

Orange County Board of Elections

25 Court Lane, PO Box 30

Goshen, NY 10924-1508

Orleans County Board of Elections

County Office Building

14016 Route 31

Albion, NY 14411-9382

Oswego County Board of Elections

18 E. Seneca Street

Oswego, NY 13126-2118

Otsego County Board of Elections

County Office Building

Suite 2, 140 County Highway

Cooperstown, NY 13326-1193

Putnam County Board of Elections

1 Geneva Road

Brewster, NY 10509-2339

Rensselaer County Board of Elections

1600 7th Avenue

Troy, NY 12180-4098

Rockland County Board of Elections

11 New Hempstead Road

New City, NY 10956-3600

St. Lawrence County Board of Elections

48 Court Street

Canton, NY 13617-9987

Saratoga County Board of Elections

50 W. High Street

Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1979

Schenectady County Board of Elections

388 Broadway, Suite E

Schenectady, NY 12305-2520

County Mailing Address

Schoharie County Board of Elections

County Office Building

284 Main Street, PO Box 99

Schoharie, NY 12157-9998

Schuyler County Board of Elections

County Office Building

105 9th Street, Unit 13

Watkins Glen, NY 14891-9972

Seneca County Board of Elections

1 DiPronio Drive

Waterloo, NY 13165-1681

Steuben County Board of Elections

3 E. Pulteney Square

Bath, NY 14810-1510

Suffolk County Board of Elections

Yaphank Avenue, PO Box 700

Yaphank, NY 11980-9733

Sullivan County Board of Elections

100 North St., PO Box 5012

Monticello, NY 12701-5192

Tioga County Board of Elections

County Office Building

56 Main Street

Owego, NY 13827-1595

Tompkins County Board of Elections

Court House Annex 

128 E. Buffalo Street

Ithaca, NY 14850-4207

Ulster County Board of Elections

284 Wall Street

Kingston, NY 12401-3641

Warren County Board of Elections

1340 St. Route 9

Lake George, NY 12845-9803

Washington County Board of Elections

383 Broadway

Fort Edward, NY 12828-1021

Wayne County Board of Elections

157 Montezuma Street Ext, PO Box 636 

Lyons, NY 14489-0636

Westchester County Board of Elections

25 Quarropas Street

White Plains, NY 10601-4824

Wyoming County Board of Elections

76 North Main Street

Warsaw, NY 14569-1329

Yates County Board of Elections

417 Liberty Street, Suite 1124

Penn Yan, NY 14527-1100

New York City (Send to Borough Board of Elections)

Borough Mailing Address

NY (Manhattan) Borough Board of Elections

200 Varick Street

New York, NY 10014-4810

Bronx Borough Board of Elections

1780 Grand Concourse

Bronx, NY 10457-5500

Kings (Brooklyn) Borough Board of Elections

345 Adams Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201-3719

Queens Borough Board of Elections

126-06 Queens Blvd.

Kew Gardens, NY 11415-1500

Richmond (Staten Island) Borough Board of Elections

1 Edgewater Plaza

Staten Island, NY 10305-4900

County Mailing Address

Vote 2008 - Be clever and pull the lever!

by Jared Keith Hansen, USMC, Hicksville, NY
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: May 6, 2008

 State Primary Date: May 6, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: June 24, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 November 3, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return May 5, 2008 May 5, 2008 November 3, 2008

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sboe.state.nc.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
280

NORTH CAROLINA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.d: You are requested to fill out this box. This

information is requested from some states by the

Department of Justice in its 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), Multi-racial (M), Other (O), or Undesignated (U). For

example, a person with Hispanic ethnicity who is white

would write “HLW” in the space provided.

B Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number OR your North Carolina Driver's License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, North Carolina shall

assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

C Block 2.g: Though optional when applying for an

absentee ballot only, providing your Driver’s License

number in this blank would be helpful in processing your

application.

D Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 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 Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

F Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

G Block 5: 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 Block 5 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.

H Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

I Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. North

Carolina expands the definition of Uniformed Services to

include civilians attached to and serving with the U.S.

Armed Forces outside the U.S. or disabled war veterans in

U.S. Government hospitals and members of the Peace

Corps.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your County Board of

Elections early every year and whenever you change your

mailing address (see Chapter Two).

To register, send a completed FPCA by mail, fax, or email

to the County Board of Elections by the day prior to

Election day.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA by mail, fax,

Email or written request to the County Board of Elections

by the day prior to Election day.

B. 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.
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If you have not received your requested state ballot in a

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

See instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: 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.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 North Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

registration by fax or email. After faxing or emailing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

 North Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax or email. 

 North Carolina allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax upon request. 

 North Carolina allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Action on Registration Requests

North Carolina sends a notice of registration. Mental

competence is not a requirement to register and vote in

North Carolina.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, North Carolina shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. Provide the information

requested in the notice of denial. If a second denial is

received, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

 North Carolina registered voters temporarily outside

the U.S. who are unaffiliated with the U.S.

government (for local, state and Federal office

ballots).

 overseas citizens who have never registered (for

Federal office ballots only).

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your County Board of

Elections early every year and whenever you change your

mailing address (see Chapter Two).

To register, overseas citizens should send a completed

FPCA by mail, fax, or email to the County Board of

Elections by the day prior to Election day.

If you are already registered and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA by mail, fax,

email or written request to the County Board of Elections

by the day prior to Election day.

B. 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 requested state ballot in a

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

See instructions in Chapter Two.
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C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA/Affidavit-Application: No notary or witness

required.

Returning a Ballot: 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.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 North Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

registration by fax or email. After faxing or emailing,

submit the FPCA by mail.

 North Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax or email. 

 North Carolina allows you to receive the blank ballot

by fax upon request. 

 North Carolina allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Action on Registration Requests

North Carolina sends a notice of registration. Mental

competence is not a requirement to register and vote in

North Carolina.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, North Carolina shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. Provide the information

requested in the notice of denial. If a second denial is

received, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Late Registration

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Board of Elections in the

county of voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Alamance Alamance County Board of Elections

115 South Maple Street

Graham, NC 27253-2804

Alexander Alexander County Board of Elections

PO Box 326

Taylorsville, NC 28681-0321

Alleghany Alleghany County Board of Elections

PO Box 65

Sparta, NC 28675-0065

Anson Anson County Board of Elections

PO Box 768

Wadesboro, NC 28170-0768

Ashe Ashe County Board of Elections

150 Gov. Circle, Suite 2100

Jefferson, NC 28640-9378

Avery Avery County Board of Elections

PO Box 145

Newland, NC 28657-0145

Beaufort Beaufort County Board of Elections

PO Box 1016

Washington, NC 27889-1016

Bertie Bertie County Board of Elections

PO Box 312

Windsor, NC 27983-0312

Bladen Bladen County Board of Elections

PO Box 512

Elizabethtown, NC 28337-0512

Brunswick Brunswick County Board of Elections

PO Box 2

Bolivia, NC 28422-0002

Buncombe Buncombe County Board of Elections

PO Box 7468

Asheville, NC 28802-7468

Burke Burke County Board of Elections

PO Box 798

Morganton, NC 28680-0798

Cabarrus Cabarrus County Board of Elections

PO Box 1315

Concord, NC 28026-1315

Caldwell Caldwell County Board of Elections

PO Box 564

Lenoir, NC 28645-0564

Camden Camden County Board of Elections

PO Box 206

Camden, NC 27921-0206
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Carteret Carteret County Board of Elections

1510 Live Oak Street

Beaufort, NC 28516-1898

Caswell Caswell County Board of Elections

PO Box 698,

Yanceyville, NC 27379-0698

Catawba Catawba County Board of Elections

PO Box 132

Newton, NC 28658-0389

Chatham Chatham County Board of Elections

PO Box 111

Pittsboro, NC 27312-0111

Cherokee Cherokee County Board of Elections

17 Peachtree Street, Suite B

Murphy, NC 28906-0816

Chowan Chowan County Board of Elections

PO Box 133

Edenton, NC 27932-0133

Clay Clay County Board of Elections

PO Box 687

Hayesville, NC 28904-0687

Cleveland Cleveland County Board of Elections

PO Box 1299

Shelby, NC 28151-1299

Columbus Columbus County Board of Elections

PO Box 37

Whiteville, NC 28472-0037

Craven Craven County Board of Elections

406 Craven Street

New Bern, NC 28560-4911

Cumberland Cumberland County Board of Elections

301 East Russell Street

Fayetteville, NC 28301-5743

Currituck Currituck County Board of Elections

PO Box 177

Currituck, NC 27929-0177

Dare Dare County Board of Elections

PO Box 1000

Manteo, NC 27954-1000

Davidson Davidson County Board of Elections

PO Box 1084

Lexington, NC 27293-1084

Davie Davie County Board of Elections

161 Poplar Street, Suite 102

Mocksville, NC 27028-2148

Duplin Duplin County Board of Elections

PO Box 975

Kenansville, NC 28349-0975

Durham Durham County Board of Elections

PO Box 868

Durham, NC 27702-0868

Edgecombe Edgecombe County Board of Elections

PO Box 10

Tarboro, NC 27886-0010

Forsyth Forsyth County Board of Elections

201 N. Chestnut Street

Winston Salem, NC 27101-4120

Franklin Franklin County Board of Elections

PO Box 180

Louisburg, NC 27549-0180

Gaston Gaston County Board of Elections

PO Box 1396

Gastonia, NC 28053-1396

Gates Gates County Board of Elections

PO Box 621

Gatesville, NC 27938-0621

Graham Graham County Board of Elections

PO Box 1239

Robbinsville, NC 28771-1239

Granville Granville County Board of Elections

PO Box 83

Oxford, NC 27565-0083

Greene Greene County Board of Elections

PO Box 583

Snow Hill, NC 28580-0583

Guilford Guilford County Board of Elections

PO Box 3427

Greensboro, NC 27402-3927

County Mailing Address

Halifax Halifax County Board of Elections

PO Box 101

Halifax, NC 27839-0101

Harnett Harnett County Board of Elections

PO Box 356

Lillington, NC 27546-0356

Haywood Haywood County Board of Elections

1233 N. Main Street, Annex II

Waynesville, NC 28786-2599

Henderson Henderson County Board of Elections

PO Box 2090

Hendersonville, NC 28793-2090

Hertford Hertford County Board of Elections

PO Box 416

Winton, NC 27986-0416

Hoke Hoke County Board of Elections

PO Box 1565

Raeford, NC 28376-1565

Hyde Hyde County Board of Elections

PO Box 152

Swanquarter, NC 27885-0152

Iredell Iredell County Board of Elections

203 Stockton Street, B-1

Statesville, NC 28677-5245

Jackson Jackson County Board of Elections

401 Grindstaff Cove Road

Sylva, NC 28779-2705

Johnston Johnston County Board of Elections

PO Box 1172

Smithfield, NC 27577-1172

Jones Jones County Board of Elections

PO Box 263

Trenton, NC 28585-0263

Lee Lee County Board of Elections

PO Box 1443

Sanford, NC 27331-1443

Lenoir Lenoir County Board of Elections

PO Box 3503

Kinston, NC 28502-3503

Lincoln Lincoln County Board of Elections

115 W. Main Street, Room 201

Lincolnton, NC 28092-2601

Macon Macon County Board of Elections

5 West Main Street

Franklin, NC 28734-3005

Madison Madison County Board of Elections

PO Box 142

Marshall, NC 28753-0142

Martin Martin County Board of Elections

PO Box 801

Williamston, NC 27892-0801

McDowell McDowell County Board of Elections

PO Box 1509

Marion, NC 28752-1509

Mecklenburg Mecklenburg County Board of Elections

PO Box 31788

Charlotte, NC 28231-1788

Mitchell Mitchell County Board of Elections

PO Box 381

Bakersville, NC 28705-0381

Montgomery Montgomery County Board of Elections

PO Box 607

Troy, NC 27371-0607

Moore Moore County Board of Elections

PO Box 787

Carthage, NC 28327-0787

Nash Nash County Board of Elections

PO Box 305

Nashville, NC 27856-0305

New Hanover New Hanover County Board of Elections

230 Government Center Drive, Suite 180

Wilmington, NC 28403-1672

Northampton Northampton County Board of Elections

PO Box 603

Jackson, NC 27845-0603

Onslow Onslow County Board of Elections

521 Mill Avenue

Jacksonville, NC 28540-4258

County Mailing Address
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Orange Orange County Board of Elections

PO Box 220

Hillsborough, NC 27278-0220

Pamlico Pamlico County Board of Elections

PO Box 464

Bayboro, NC 28515-0464

Pasquotank Pasquotank County Board of Elections

PO Box 28

Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0028

Pender Pender County Board of Elections

PO Box 1232

Burgaw, NC 28425-1232

Perquimans Perquimans County Board of Elections

PO Box 336

Hertford, NC 27944-0336

Person Person County Board of Election

331 South Morgan Street

Roxboro, NC 27573-5223

Pitt Pitt County Board of Elections

PO Drawer 56

Greenville, NC 27835-0056

Polk Polk County Board of Elections

PO Box 253

Columbus, NC 28722-0253

Randolph Randolph County Board of Elections

Shaw Building

158 Worth Street

Asheboro, NC 27203-5518

Richmond Richmond County Board of Elections

PO Box 1843

Rockingham, NC 28380-1843

Robeson Robeson County Board of Elections

PO Box 2159

Lumberton, NC 28359-2159

Rockingham Rockingham County Board of Elections

PO Box 208

Wentworth, NC 27375-0208

Rowan Rowan County Board of Elections

130 W. Innes Street

Salisbury, NC 28144-4365

Rutherford Rutherford County Board of Elections

PO Box 927

Rutherfordton, NC 28139-0927

Sampson Sampson County Board of Elections

PO Box 33

Clinton, NC 28329-0033

Scotland Scotland County Board of Elections

231 E. Cronly Street, Suite 305

Laurinburg, NC 28352-3820

Stanly Stanly County Board of Elections

1000 North First Street, Suite 16

Albemarle, NC 28001-5741

County Mailing Address

Stokes Stokes County Board of Elections

PO Box 34

Danbury, NC 27016-0034

Surry Surry County Board of Elections

PO Box 372

Dobson, NC 27017-0372

Swain Swain County Board of Elections

PO Box 133

Bryson City, NC 28713-0133

Transylvania Transylvania County Board of Elections

PO Box 868

Brevard, NC 28712-0868

Tyrrell Tyrrell County Board of Elections

PO Box 449

Columbia, NC 27925-0449

Union Union County Board of Elections

PO Box 1106

Monroe, NC 28111-1106

Vance Vance County Board of Elections

300 S. Garnett Street

Henderson, NC 27536-4566

Wake Wake County Board of Elections

PO Box 695

Raleigh, NC 27602-0695

Warren Warren County Board of Elections

PO Box 803

Warrenton, NC 27589-0803

Washington Washington County Board of Elections

PO Box 1007

Plymouth, NC 27962-1007

Watauga Watauga County Board of Elections

PO Box 528

Boone, NC 28607-0528

Wayne Wayne County Board of Elections

209 South William Street

Goldsboro, NC 27530

Wilkes Wilkes County Board of Elections

110 North Street, Room 315

Wilkesboro, NC 28697-2428

Wilson Wilson County Board of Elections

PO Box 2121

Wilson, NC 27894-2121

Yadkin Yadkin County Board of Elections

PO Box 877

Yadkinville, NC 27055-0877

Yancey Yancey County Board of Elections

PO Box 763

Burnsville, NC 28714-0763

County Mailing Address

It’s more than a vote, it’s your Freedom!

by 2nd Lt Boedy J. Franklin (USAF), Pope AFB, NC
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*Presidential Caucus will be held February 5, 2008

**Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

***Ballot must be postmarked by the day before the election.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable*

State Primary Date: June 10, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES**

Presidential Primary

(or preference)*

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request Not Applicable May 1, 2008 September 25, 2008

Ballot Return*** Not Applicable June 13, 2008 November 7, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.**

Presidential Primary

(or preference)*

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request Not Applicable May 1, 2008 September 25, 2008

Ballot Return*** Not Applicable June 13, 2008 November 7, 2008

North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. 

STATE

e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is the primary

form for requesting 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 correspond to the circled letters

on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.g: Enter your North Dakota Driver’s License

or State issued ID number to assist North Dakota’s election

officials in connecting your absentee ballot application to

the correct entry in the state’s voter database. 

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the county or township where you claim legal voting

residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: In order to receive ballots and other

accompanying voting materials via fax or electronic mail

transmission, your application must include your signature

and your fax number or email address. See Sections II.D.

or III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Refer to Section II.F or III.F for additional instructions.

F Block 7: You must sign the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Requesting an Absentee Ballot

North Dakota has no voter registration.

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Requesting an absentee ballot: Although the County

Auditor will accept a completed FPCA or North Dakota

Ballot application at any time before the election, you

should submit it to the County Auditor in time for you to

receive, vote and return the absentee ballot by mail to the

county.

B. 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. (Other

official date stamps will be accepted as well.)

Local election officials mail or send 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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No voting materials are notarized or witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 North Dakota allows you to send the FPCA for ballot

request by fax or email. After faxing or emailing,

submit the FPCA by mail (see Instructions for FPCA

Block 4.c). 

 North Dakota allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email if you are stationed away from your

voting residence. (see Instructions for FPCA Block

4.c). 

 North Dakota allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax if you are stationed away from your voting

residence. North Dakota also allows you to return a

scanned copy of the voted ballot and other required

voting materials by email if you are stationed away

from your voting residence. The local election official

will compare the signature on the voter’s affidavit

accompanying the ballot with the signature on the

FPCA. After faxing or emailing, submit the voted

ballot by mail.

For county auditors fax numbers and email addresses,

check the North Dakota website at: 

www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/voting/index.html.
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Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

North Dakota has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. A North Dakota

qualified voter may use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot for general, special, and primary elections for local,

state, federal offices, or measures. The voter may use the

declaration/affirmation simultaneously as an absentee ballot

request along with the voted ballot.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB,

you may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both

ballots are properly executed and received before the close

of polls on election day, only the regular ballot will be

counted.

F. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

G. Bars to 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.

H. Action Upon Denial of Absentee Ballot 

Request

Upon denial of your absentee ballot request, North Dakota

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

I. 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 vote in

Federal elections only in the county where a parent would

be eligible to vote. 

Note: The only electors limited to a Federal only ballot are

those children of qualified electors who have never lived

within the U.S.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

 residents of North Dakota temporarily residing outside

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

 overseas citizens (for local, state and Federal office

ballots)

Note: The only electors limited to a Federal only ballot are

those children of qualified electors who have never lived

within the U.S. (See Section III.I).

A. Requesting an Absentee Ballot

North Dakota has no voter registration.

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Requesting an absentee ballot: Although the County

Auditor will accept a completed FPCA at any time before

the election, you should submit it to the County Auditor in

time for you to receive, vote and return the absentee ballot

by mail to the county. 

B. 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. (Other

official date stamps will be accepted as well.)

Local election officials mail or send 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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

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D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots. 

 North Dakota allows you to send the FPCA for ballot

request by fax or email. After faxing or emailing,

submit the FPCA by mail (see Instructions for FPCA

Block 4.c). 

 North Dakota allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email (see Instructions for FPCA Block 4.c). 

 North Dakota allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax. North Dakota allows you to return a scanned copy

of the voted ballot and other required voting materials

by email. The local election official will compare the

signature on the voter’s affidavit accompanying the

ballot with the signature on the FPCA. After faxing or

emailing, submit the voted ballot by mail.

For county auditors fax numbers and email addresses,

check the North Dakota website at: 

www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/voting/index.html.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

North Dakota has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. A North Dakota

qualified voter may use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot for general, special, and primary elections for local,

state, or federal offices.The voter may use the declaration/

affirmation simultaneously as an absentee ballot request

along with the voted ballot.

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB,

you may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both

ballots are properly executed and received before the close

of polls on election day, only the regular ballot will be

counted.

F. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

G. Bars to 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.

H. Action Upon Denial of Absentee Ballot 

Request

Upon denial of your absentee ballot request, North Dakota

shall provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

I. 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 vote in

Federal elections only in the county where a parent would

be eligible to vote. 

Note: The only electors limited to a Federal only ballot are

those children of qualified electors who have never lived

within the U.S.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Auditor

PO Box 589

Hettinger, ND 58639-0589

Barnes Barnes County Auditor

230 4th Street NW, Room 202

Valley City, ND 58072-2947

Benson Benson County Auditor

PO Box 206

Minnewaukan, ND 58351-0206

Billings Billings County Auditor

PO Box 168

Medora, ND 58645-0168

Bottineau Bottineau County Auditor

314 W. 5th Street, Suite 10

Bottineau, ND 58318-1268

Bowman Bowman County Auditor

PO Box 439

Bowman, ND 58623-4342

Burke Burke County Auditor

PO Box 310

Bowbells, ND 58721-0310
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Burleigh Burleigh County Auditor

PO Box 5518

Bismarck, ND 58506-5518

Cass Cass County Auditor

PO Box 2806

Fargo, ND 58108-2806

Cavalier Cavalier County Auditor

901 3rd Street, Suite 15

Langdon, ND 58249-2457

Dickey Dickey County Auditor

PO Box 215

Ellendale, ND 58436-0215

Divide Divide County Auditor

PO Box 49

Crosby, ND 58730-0049

Dunn Dunn County Auditor

PO Box 105

Manning, ND 58642-0105

Eddy Eddy County Auditor

524 Central Avenue, Suite 201

New Rockford, ND 58356-1652

Emmons Emmons County Auditor

PO Box 129

Linton, ND 58552-0129

Foster Foster County Auditor

PO Box 104

Carrington, ND 58421-0104

Golden Valley Golden Valley County Auditor

PO Box 67 

Beach, ND 58621-0067

Grand Forks Grand Forks County Auditor

PO Box 5726

Grand Forks, ND 58206-5726

Grant Grant County Auditor

PO Box 227

Carson, ND 58529-0227

Griggs Griggs County Auditor

PO Box 511

Cooperstown, ND 58425-0511

Hettinger Hettinger County Auditor

PO Box 668

Mott, ND 58646-0668

Kidder Kidder County Auditor

PO Box 167

Steele, ND 58482-0167

LaMoure LaMoure County Auditor

PO Box 128

LaMoure, ND 58458-0128

Logan Logan County Auditor

301 Broadway

Napoleon, ND 58561-7010

McHenry McHenry County Auditor

PO Box 147

Towner, ND 58788-4048

McIntosh McIntosh County Auditor

PO Box 39

Ashley, ND 58413-0019

McKenzie McKenzie County Auditor

PO Box 543

Watford City, ND 58854-0543

McLean McLean County Auditor

PO Box 1108

Washburn, ND 58577-1108

Mercer Mercer County Auditor

PO Box 39

Stanton, ND 58571-0039

Morton Morton County Auditor

210 2nd Avenue, NW

Mandan, ND 58554-3158

County Mailing Address

Mountrail Mountrail County Auditor

PO Box 69

Stanley, ND 58784-0069

Nelson Nelson County Auditor

210 B Avenue West, Suite 201

Lakota, ND 58344-7410

Oliver Oliver County Auditor

PO Box 188

Center, ND 58530-0188

Pembina Pembina County Auditor

301 Dakota Street W, Unit1

Cavalier, ND 58220-4100

Pierce Pierce County Auditor

240 SE 2nd Street, Suite 5

Rugby, ND 58368-1897

Ramsey Ramsey County Auditor

524 4th Avenue NE, Unit 6

Devils Lake, ND 58301-2487

Ransom Ransom County Auditor

PO Box 668

Lisbon, ND 58054-0668

Renville Renville County Auditor

PO Box 68

Mohall, ND 58761-0068

Richland Richland County Auditor

418 2nd Avenue N, Office 21

Wahpeton, ND 58075-4400

Rolette Rolette County Auditor

PO Box 939

Rolla, ND 58367-0939

Sargent Sargent County Auditor

355 Main Street S, Suite 1

Forman, ND 58032-4149

Sheridan Sheridan County Auditor

PO Box 439

McClusky, ND 58463-0439

Sioux Sioux County Auditor

PO Box L

Fort Yates, ND 58538-0529

Slope Slope County Auditor

PO Box NN

Amidon, ND 58620-0449

Stark Stark County Auditor

PO Box 130

Dickinson, ND 58602-0130

Steele Steele County Auditor

PO Box 275

Finley, ND 58230-0275

Stutsman Stutsman County Auditor

511 2nd Avenue SE, Room 102

Jamestown, ND 58401-4298

Towner Towner County Auditor

PO Box 603

Cando, ND 58324-0603

Traill Traill County Auditor

PO Box 429,

Hillsboro, ND 58045-0429

Walsh Walsh County Audior

600 Cooper Avenue

Grafton, ND 58237-1535

Ward Ward County Auditor

PO Box 5005

Minot, ND 58702-5005

Wells Wells County Auditor

PO Box 37

Fessenden, ND 58438-0037

Williams Williams County Auditor

PO Box 2047

Williston, ND 58802-2047

County Mailing Address

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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: March 4, 2008 

State Primary Date: March 4, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 4, 2008 February 4, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request March 1, 2008 March 1, 2008 November 1, 2008

Ballot Return (from 

within the U.S.)

March 4, 2008 March 4, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return (from 

outside the U.S.)

March 24, 2008 March 24, 2008 November 14, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 4, 2008 February 4, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request March 1, 2008 March 1, 2008 November 1, 2008

Ballot Return March 24, 2008 March 24, 2008 November 14, 2008

Ohio

OHIO

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.oh.us

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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number or your Ohio Driver’s License number is

required for voter registration. If you do not possess either

of these identifications, the state shall assign a number that

will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block 5 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. 

F Block 6: Fill in the length of time you resided in Ohio

immediately before leaving Ohio. (“I was an Ohio resident

for __________.”) 

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

If you are an absent uniformed services voter, or an

overseas voter, submitting an FPCA for both voter

registration and absentee ballot application under the

UOCAVA, you may request that your FPCA be considered

an application for an absentee ballot for each subsequent

election for Federal office held in Ohio for which you are

eligible to vote, through the next two regularly scheduled

elections for Federal office.

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 and only wish to request an

absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the county

board of elections so that it arrives not later than noon on

the third day before the election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: When returned within the U.S.,

the voted ballot must arrive at the appropriate county

board of election’s office not later than the close of polls

on election day. 

If you are voting from outside the U.S., your ballot will

be counted if it arrives at the appropriate county board of

elections not later than 10 days after an election or 20

days after a presidential primary 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instruction in Chapter Two.
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C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Voting registration forms and absentee voting materials are

not required to be notarized or witnessed.

D. 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 B 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

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Application for Ballot by Proxy

If you are a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or

the spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed Forces

on active duty, your father, mother, father-in-law, motherin-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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons adjudicated incompetent for voting purposes or

currently incarcerated for a felony may not register or vote.

G. Cancellation of Registration

The registration of any elector to whom confirmation notice

is sent shall not be cancelled unless the elector: (1) during

the period of two federal elections subsequent to the

mailing of the confirmation notice: (a) fails to respond to

the confirmation notice or otherwise update the registration,

and (b) fails to vote in any election; or (2) sends a written

request, bearing the elector’s original signature, to the

appropriate county board of elections requesting election

officials to cancel the elector’s voter registration in that

county.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the county board of elections will

provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

J. Late Registration

If a member of the U.S. Armed Forces is discharged after

the voter registration deadline, that person and the person’s

spouse are permitted to vote before election day at the

office of the board of elections in the county in which he or

she is eligible to register.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

If you are an overseas voter submitting an FPCA for both

voter registration and absentee ballot application under the

UOCAVA, you may request that your FPCA be considered

an application for an absentee ballot for each subsequent

election for Federal office held in Ohio for which you are

eligible to vote, through the next two regularly scheduled

elections for Federal office.

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 later than noon on the third

day before the election.

B. 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 at the

appropriate county board of elections not later than 10 days

after an election or 20 days after a presidential primary

election.
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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 received your regular absentee ballot for a

Federal general election in a timely manner, use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in

chapter two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Voting registration forms and absentee voting materials are

not required to be notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Ohio does not allow electronic transmission of the FPCA,

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons adjudicated incompetent for voting purposes or

currently incarcerated for a felony may not register or vote.

F. Cancellation of Registration

The registration of any elector to whom confirmation notice

is sent shall not be cancelled unless the elector: (1) during

the period of two federal elections subsequent to the

mailing of the confirmation notice: (a) fails to respond to

the confirmation notice or otherwise update the registration,

and (b) fails to vote in any election; or (2) sends a written

request, bearing the elector’s original signature, to the

appropriate county board of elections requesting election

officials to cancel the elector’s voter registration in that

county.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the county board of elections will

provide you with the reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

I. Late Registration

If a member of the U.S. Armed Forces is discharged after

the voter registration deadline, that person and the person’s

spouse are permitted to vote before election day at the

office of the board of elections in the county in which he or

she is eligible to register.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Director, County Board of

Elections of the county of voting residence as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adams Director, Adams County Board of Elections

215 N. Cross Street, Room 103 

West Union, OH 45693-1389

Allen Director, Allen County Board of Elections

204 N. Main Street 

Lima, OH 45801-4433

Ashland Director, Ashland County Board of Elections

110 Cottage Street 

Ashland, OH 44805-2183

Ashtabula Director, Ashtabula County Board of Elections

8 W. Walnut Street 

Jefferson, OH 44047-1097

Athens Director, Athens County Board of Elections

15 S. Court Street, Room 130 

Athens, OH 45701-2836

Auglaize Director, Auglaize County Board of Elections

209 S. Blackhoof, Room 205

Wapakoneta, OH 45895-1983

Belmont Director, Belmont County Board of Elections

103 Plaza Drive, Suite B

PO Box 663 

St. Clairsville, OH 43950

Brown Director, Brown County Board of Elections

800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111

Georgetown, OH 45121-1283

Butler Director, Butler County Board of Elections

1820 Princeton Road

Hamilton, OH 45011-4742

Carroll Director, Carroll County Board of Elections

Court House

119 S. Lisbon Street, Suite 102

Carrolton, OH 44615-1489

Champaign Director, Champaign County Board of Elections

1512 S. U.S. Highway 68, Suite L100

Urbana, OH 43078-9288

Clark Director, Clark County Board of Elections

25 W. Pleasant Street, PO Box 1766 

Springfield, OH 45501-1766

Clermont Director, Clermont County Board of Elections

76 S. RIverside Drive

Batavia, OH 45103-2961

Clinton Director, Clinton County Board of Elections

46 S. South Street, 1st Floor 

Wilmington, OH 45177-2214

Columbiana Director, Columbiana County Board of Elections

41 N. Park Avenue 

Lisbon, OH 44432-1258

Coshocton Director, Coshocton County Board of Elections

724 S. Seventh Street, Room 100

Coshocton, OH 43812-2397

Crawford Director, Crawford County Board of Elections

130 N. Walnut Street, Suite A

Bucyrus, OH 44820-2383

Cuyahoga Director, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

2925 Euclid Avenue 

Cleveland, OH 44115-2497

Darke Director, Darke County Board of Elections

300 Garst Avenue

Greenville, OH 45331-1409
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Defiance Director, Defiance County Board of Elections

1300 E. Second St., Ste. 103

Defiance, OH 43512-2255

Delaware Director, Delaware County Board of Elections

140 N. Sandusky Street

Delaware, OH 43015

Erie Director, Erie County Board of Elections

2900 Columbus Avenue, Room 101

Sandusky, OH 44870-5553

Fairfield Director, Fairfield County Board of Elections

951 Liberty Drive

Lancaster, OH 43130-8045

Fayette Director, Fayette County Board of Elections

133 S. Main Street, Suite 404

Washington Court House, OH 43160

Franklin Director, Franklin County Board of Elections

280 E. Broad Street, 1st Floor

Columbus, OH 43215-4572

Fulton Director, Fulton County Board of Elections

525 N. Shoop Avenue

Wauseon, OH 43567-1235

Gallia Director, Gallia County Board of Elections

18 Locust St., Room 1266, 2nd Floor 

Gallipolis, OH 45631-1292

Geauga Director, Geauga County Board of Elections

470 Center Street, Bldg. 6-A

Chardon, OH 44024-1243

Greene Director, Greene County Board of Elections

651 Dayton-Xenia Road

Xenia, OH 45385-2605

Guernsey Director, Guernsey County Board of Elections

627 Wheeling Avenue, Suite 101

Cambridge, OH 43725-2284

Hamilton Director, Hamilton County Board of Elections

824 Broadway

Cincinnati, OH 45202-1345

Hancock Director, Hancock County Board of Elections

209 West Main Cross Street, Suite 103

Findlay, OH 45840-3301

Hardin Director, Hardin County Board of Elections

1 Court House Square, Suite 170 

Kenton, OH 43326-2387

Harrison Director, Harrison County Board of Elections

Court House

100 W. Market Street 

Cadiz, OH 43907-1197

Henry Director, Henry County Board of Elections

1813 Oakwood Avenue

Napoleon, OH 43545-9243

Highland Director, Highland County Board of Elections

1575 N. High St., Suite 200

Hillsboro, OH 45133-1089

Hocking Director, Hocking County Board of Elections

1 E. Main Street, PO Box 109 

Logan, OH 43138-1207

Holmes Director, Holmes County Board of Elections

75 E. Clinton Street, Suite 108 

Millersburg, OH 44654-1269

Huron Director, Huron County Board of Elections

180 Milan Avenue

Norwalk, OH 44857-1168

Jackson Director, Jackson County Board of Elections

275 Portsmouth St., Suite 2 

Jackson, OH 45640-1769

Jefferson Director, Jefferson County Board of Elections

117 N. 3rd Street

Steubenville, OH 43952-4499

Knox Director, Knox County Board of Elections

117 E. Hight Street, Suite 210 

Mount Vernon, OH 43050-3401

County Mailing Address

Lake Director, Lake County Board of Elections

105 Main Street, PO Box 490

Painesville, OH 44077-0490

Lawrence Director, Lawrence County Board of Elections

111 S. 4th Street, Veterans Square

Ironton, OH 45638-1521

Licking Director, Licking County Board of Elections

20 S. 2nd Street P.O. Box 4261

Newark, OH 43055-5663

Logan Director, Logan County Board of Elections

Court House

101 S. Main Street, Room 1

Bellefontaine, OH 43311-2075

Lorain Director, Lorain County Board of Elections

1985 N. Ridge Road, East

Lorain, OH 44055-3344

Lucas Director, Lucas County Board of Elections

One Government Center, Suite 300 

Toledo, OH 43604-2250

Madison Director, Madison County Board of Elections

117 W. High Street, Suite 102

London, OH 43140-1095

Mahoning Director, Mahoning County Board of Elections

2801 Market Street

Youngstown, OH 44507-1695

Marion Director, Marion County Board of Elections

222 W. Center Street

Marion, OH 43302-3646

Medina Director, Medina County Board of Elections

4210 N. Jefferson St., PO Box 506

Medina, OH 44258-1974

Meigs Director, Meigs County Board of Elections

117 E. Memorial Drive, PO BOX 688

Pomeroy, OH 45769-0688

Mercer Director, Mercer County Board of Elections

101 N. Main St., Room 107

Celina, OH 45822-1790

Miami Director, Miami County Board of Elections

215 W. Main Street

Troy, OH 45373-3263

Monroe Director, Monroe County Board of Elections

101 N. Main Street, Room 15

Woodsfield, OH 43793-1001

Montgomery Director, Montgomery County Board of Elections

451 West Third St., PO Box 8705 

Dayton, OH 45481-8705

Morgan Director, Morgan County Board of Elections

155 E. Main Street, Room 157

McConnelsville, OH 43756-1296

Morrow Director, Morrow County Board of Elections

619 Marion Road Room 146

Mount Gilead, OH 43338-1097

Muskingum Director, Muskingum County Board of Elections

205 N. Seventh Street

Zanesville, OH 43701-3709

Noble Director, Noble County Board of Elections

190 Court House

Caldwell, OH 43724-1243

Ottawa Director, Ottawa County Board of Elections

8444 W. State Route 163, Suite 101

Oak Harbor, OH 43449-8884

Paulding Director, Paulding County Board of Elections

105 E. Perry Street

Paulding, OH 45879-1412

Perry Director, Perry County Board of Elections

121 W. Brown Street, PO Box 187 

New Lexington, OH 43764-1241

Pickaway Director, Pickaway County Board of Elections

141 W. Main Street, Suite 800

Circleville, OH 43113-1601

County Mailing Address
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Pike Director, Pike County Board of Elections

230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 1100

Waverly, OH 45690-1288

Portage Director, Portage County Board of Elections

449 S. Meridian Street Room 101

Ravenna, OH 44266-2963

Preble Director, Preble County Board of Elections

101 E. Main Street

Eaton, OH 45320-1758

Putnam Director, Putnam County Board of Elections

336 E. Main Street, Annex Bldg.

Ottawa, OH 45875-1957

Richland Director, Richland County Board of Elections

1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101

Mansfield, OH 44906

Ross Director, Ross County Board of Elections

475 Western Avenue, Suite D 

PO Box 1663

Chillicothe, OH 45601-3207

Sandusky Director, Sandusky County Board of Elections

2020 Countryside Drive 

Fremont, OH 43420-9574

Scioto Director, Scioto County Board of Elections

Court House

602 Seventh Street, Room 105 

Portsmouth, OH 45662-3927

Seneca Director, Seneca County Board of Elections

71 S. Washington Street, Suite 1101

Tiffin, OH 44883-2302

Shelby Director, Shelby County Board of Elections

Annex Building

129 E. Court Street 

Sidney, OH 45365-3060

Stark Director, Stark County Board of Elections

201 3rd Street, NE

Canton, OH 44702-1296

Summit Director, Summit County Board of Elections

470 Grant Street

Akron, OH 44311-1157

County Mailing Address

Trumbull Director, Trumbull County Board of Elections

2947 Youngstown Road, SE,

Warren, OH 44484-5294

Tuscarawas Director, Tuscarawas County Board of Elections

Courthouse Square, 101 E. High Ave. 

PO Box 69

New Philadelphia, OH 44663-2599

Union Director, Union County Board of Elections

940 London Avenue, Suite 1000

Marysville, OH 43040-8036

Van Wert Director, County Board of Elections

120 E. Main Street 

Van Wert, OH 45891-1425

Vinton Director, Van Wert County Board of Elections

31935 SR 93, Unit 1, Community Bldg., 

PO Box 314

McArthur, OH 45651

Warren Director, Warren County Board of Elections

406 Justice Drive, Room 323 

Lebanon, OH 45036-2314

Washington Director, Washington County Board of Elections

205 Putnam Street 

Marietta, OH 45750-3014

Wayne Director, Wayne County Board of Elections

200 Vanover Street, Suite 1

Wooster, OH 44691-4849

Williams Director, Williams County Board of Elections

228 S. Main Street 

Bryan, OH 43506-1751

Wood Director, Wood County Board of Elections

1Courthouse Square 

Bowling Green, OH 43402-2427

Wyandot Director, Wyandot County Board of Elections

109 South Sandusky Avenue Room 12

Upper Sandusky, OH 43351-1423

County Mailing Address

Don’t hesitate in 2008 - VOTE!

by SK2 Matthew M. Duck (USN), Blount Island Command
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

** For Federal offices only

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008

 State Primary Date: July 29, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: August 26, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election

Registration Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required

Ballot Request January 30, 2008 July 23, 2008 August 20, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 July 29, 2008 September 9, 2008** November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election

Registration Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required

Ballot Request January 30, 2008 July 23, 2008 August 20, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 July 29, 2008 September 9, 2008** November 4, 2008

Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elections.state.ok.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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OKLAHOMA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.g: Your current and valid Oklahoma driver’s

license number is required in 2.g.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Bock 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block

5 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. 

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

Refer to section II.E or III.E for additional instructions.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 7 p.m. on election day. Special provision is made for

Runoff Primary Election Ballots containing candidates for

Federal office, which must be returned by 5 p.m. on the

fourteenth day following the election.

Local election officials mail out ballots approximately 30

days before an election (as soon as the County Election

Board receives them from the printer).

You may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

See instructions below. 

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. 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.

 Under certain limited circumstances, Oklahoma allows

you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 Under certain limited circumstances, Oklahoma allows

you to return the voted ballot by fax. You may return a

voted ballot by fax to the State Election Board if your

absentee ballot is received in the mail 30 days or less

prior to the election day.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:
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DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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 Block 6 of the

FPCA or in your letter write: “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 from the list

of candidates provided by the election board. In general

elections, you may write in party preference for each office.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Oklahoma has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

Chapter Two of this guide remain the same except that

Oklahoma allows UOCAVA citizens to vote and submit the

FWAB for all Federal elections and even if the citizen has

not requested the regular state ballot. 

For further instructions on the FWAB see Chapter Two.

G. 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.

H. Late Registration

If you are honorably discharged or on leave from the U.S.

Uniformed Services 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.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Oklahoma shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. 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 Oklahoma voter, then he or

she is eligible to register and vote where his or her parent is

a qualified voter.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 7 p.m. on election day. Special provision is made for

Runoff Primary Election Ballots containing candidates for

Federal office, which must be returned by 5 p.m. on the

fourteenth day following the election.

Local election officials mail out ballots approximately 30

days before an election (as soon as the County Election

Board receives them from the printer).

You may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

See instructions below. 

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.
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D. 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.

 Under certain limited circumstances, Oklahoma allows

you to receive the blank ballot by fax.

 Under certain limited circumstances, Oklahoma allows

you to return the voted ballot by fax. You may return a

voted ballot by fax to the State Election Board if your

absentee ballot is received in the mail 30 days or less

prior to the election day.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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 Block 6 of the

FPCA or in your letter write: “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 from the list of candidates provided by the

election board. In general elections, you may write in party

preference for each office.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Oklahoma has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

Chapter Two of this guide remain the same except that

Oklahoma allows UOCAVA citizens to vote and submit the

FWAB for all Federal elections, even if the citizen has not

requested the regular state ballot.

For further instructions on the FWAB see Chapter Two.

G. 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.

H. Late Registration

If you are honorably discharged or on leave from the U.S.

Uniformed Services 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.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Oklahoma shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. 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 Oklahoma voter, then he or

she is eligible to register and vote where his or her parent is

a qualified voter.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Secretary, County Election Board,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adair Secretary, Adair County Election Board

PO Box 6

Stilwell, OK 74960-0006

Alfalfa Secretary, Alfalfa County Election Board

300 S Grand Avenue

Cherokee, OK 73728

Atoka Secretary, Atoka County Election Board

200 E Court Street, Suite 106E

Atoka, OK 74525-2056

Beaver Secretary, Beaver County Election Board

PO Box 639 

Beaver, OK 73932-0639

Beckham Secretary, Beckham County Election Board

Courthouse Annex

Sayre, OK 73932-0639

Blaine Secretary, Blaine County Election Board

212 N Weigle Avenue, Room 6

Watonga, OK 73772

Bryan Secretary, Bryan County Election Board

217 N 16th Avenue

Durant, OK 74701

Caddo Secretary, Caddo County Election Board

PO Box 277

Anadarko, OK 73005-0277
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Canadian Secretary, Canadian County Election Board

PO Box 307

El Reno, OK 73036-0307

Carter Secretary, Carter County Election Board

106 Hinkle Street SW

Ardmore, OK 73401-6412

Cherokee Secretary, Cherokee County Election Board

914 S College Avenue

Tahlequah, OK 74464

Choctaw Secretary, Choctaw County Election Board

PO Box 517

Hugo, OK 74743-0517

Cimarron Secretary, Cimarron County Election Board

PO Box 331

Boise City, OK 73933-0331

Cleveland Secretary, Cleveland County Election Board

122 S Peters Avenue

Norman, OK 73933-0331

Coal Secretary, Coal County Election Board

PO Box 202

Coalgate, OK 74538-0202

Comanche Secretary, Comanche County Election Board

315 SW 5th Street, Room 206

Lawton, OK 73501-4326

Cotton Secretary, Cotton County Election Board

301 N Broadway Street, Room 3

Walters, OK 73572-1291

Craig Secretary, Craig County Election Board

PO Box 861

Vinita, OK 74301-0861

Creek Secretary, Creek County Election Board

PO Box 990

Sapulpa, OK 74067-0990

Custer Secretary, Custer County Election Board

PO Box 1326

Clinton, OK 73601-1326

Delaware Secretary, Delaware County Election Board

PO Box 589

Jay, OK 74346-0589

Dewey Secretary, Dewey County Election Board

PO Box 115

Taloga, OK 73667-0115

Ellis Secretary, Ellis County Election Board

PO Box 492

Arnett, OK 73832-0492

Garfield Secretary, Garfield County Election Board

PO Box 1872

Enid, OK 73702-1872

Garvin Secretary, Garvin County Election Board

201 W Grant Avenue, Room 8

Pauls Valley, OK 73075-3234

Grady Secretary, Grady County Election Board

PO Box 1226

Chickasha, OK 73023-1226

Grant Secretary, Grant County Election Board

PO Box 68

Medford, OK 73759-0068

Greer Secretary, Greer County Election Board

Courthouse

Mangum, OK 73554

Harmon Secretary, Harmon County Election Board

114 W Hollis Street, Rm 2-5

Hollis, OK 73550-3098

Harper Secretary, Harper County Election Board

PO Box 541

Buffalo, OK 73834-0541

Haskell Secretary, Haskell County Election Board

PO Box 300

Stigler, OK 74462-0300

Hughes Secretary, Hughes County Election Board

200 N Broadway, Suite 3

Holdenville, OK 74848-3400

Jackson Secretary, Jackson County Election Board

PO Box 154

Altus, OK 73522-0154

Jefferson Secretary, Jefferson County Election Board

220 N Main Street, Room 203

Waurika, OK 73573-2236

County Mailing Address

Johnston Secretary, Johnston County Election Board

403 W Main Street

Tishomingo, OK 73460-1730

Kay Secretary, Kay County Election Board

PO Box 331

Newkirk, OK 74647-0331

Kingfisher Secretary, Kingfisher County Election Board

101 S Main Street, Suite 8 

Kingfisher, OK 73750-3241

Kiowa Secretary, Kiowa County Election Board

316 S Main Street

Hobart, OK 73651

Latimer Secretary, Latimer County Election Board

109 N Central Street, Suite 102

Wilburton, OK 74578-2440

LeFlore Secretary, LeFlore County Election Board

PO Box 249

Poteau, OK 74953-0249

Lincoln Secretary, Lincoln County Election Board

PO Box 97

Chandler, OK 74834-0097

Logan Secretary, Logan County Election Board

224 E Vilas Avenue

Guthrie, OK 73044-4834

Love Secretary, Love County Election Board

405 W Main Street, Suite 103 

Marietta, OK 73448-2849

McClain Secretary, McClain County Election Board 

PO Box 759

Purcell, OK 73080-0759

McCurtain Secretary, McCurtain County Election Board

108 N Central Avenue

Idabel, OK 74745

McIntosh Secretary, McIntosh County Election Board

PO Box 1022

Eufaula, OK 74432-1022

Major Secretary, Major County Election Board

500 E Broadway, 2nd Floor

Fairview, OK 73737

Marshall Secretary, Marshall County Election Board

PO Box 9

Madill, OK 73446-0009

Mayes Secretary, Mayes County Election Board

1 Court Place, Suite 130

Pryor, OK 74361-2455

Murray Secretary, Murray County Election Board

PO Box 556

Sulphur, OK 73086-0556

Muskogee Secretary, Muskogee County Election Board

PO Box 216

Muskogee, OK 74402-0216

Noble Secretary, Noble County Election Board

300 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2

Perry, OK 73077-6649

Nowata Secretary, Nowata County Election Board

228 N Maple Street

Nowata, OK 74048-2626

Okfuskee Secretary, Okfuskee County Election Board

209 N 3rd Street

Okemah, OK 74859

Oklahoma Secretary, Oklahoma County Election Board

4201 N Lincoln Blvd. 

Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5210

Okmulgee Secretary, Okmulge County Election Board

314 W 7th Street, Suite 102

Okmulgee, OK 74447-5028

Osage Secretary, Osage County Election Board

PO Box 929

Pawhuska, OK 74056-0929

Ottawa Secretary, Ottawa County Election Board

102 E Central Avenue, Suite 104

Miami, OK 74354-7009

Pawnee Secretary, Pawnee County Election Board

PO Box 38

Pawnee, OK 74058-0038

Payne Secretary, Payne County Election Board

315 W 6th Avenue, Suite 207

Stillwater, OK 74074-4080

County Mailing Address
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Pittsburg Secretary, Pittsburg County Election Board

115 E Carl Albert Parkway

McAlester, OK 74501

Pontotoc Secretary, Pontotoc County Election Board

PO Box 302

Ada, OK 74501

Pottawatomie Secretary, Pottawatomie County Election Board

325 N. Broadway Avenue, Suite 105

Shawnee, OK 74801-693

Pushmataha Secretary, Pushmataha County Election Board

303 SW C St.

Antlers, OK 74523-3864

Roger Mills Secretary, Roger Mills County Election Board

PO Box 147

Cheyenne, OK 73628-0147

Rogers Secretary, Rogers County Election Board

PO Box 1029

Claremore, OK 74018-1029

Seminole Secretary, Seminole County Election Board

110 S Wewoka Avenue, Suite 101

Wewoka, OK 74884-2645

Sequoyah Secretary, Sequoyah County Election Board

117 S Oak Street 

Sallisaw, OK 74955

Stephens Secretary, Stephens County Election Board

101 S 11th Street, Suite 100

Duncan, OK 73533-4758

County Mailing Address

Texas Secretary, Texas County Election Board

PO Box 607

Guymon, OK 73942-0607

Tillman Secretary, Tillman County Election Board

201 N Main Street, Room 5

Frederick, OK 73542-5489

Tulsa Secretary, Tulsa County Election Board

555 N Denver Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74103-1014

Wagoner Secretary, Wagoner County Election Board

PO Box 714

Wagoner, OK 74477-0714

Washington Secretary, Washington County Election Board

420 S Johnstone Avenue, Suite 101

Bartlesville, OK 74003-6602

Washita Secretary, Washita County Election Board

111 E Main Street, Suite 2

Cordell, OK 73632-4831

Woods Secretary, Woods County Election Board

PO Box 184

Alva, OK 73717-0184

Woodward Secretary, Woodward County Election Board

PO Box 613

Woodward, OK 73802-0613

County Mailing Address

Voting Counts - Make your vote count by registering today!

by Jon D. Susalski, Fort Sill, OK
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: May 20, 2008 

State Primary Date: May 20, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

State Primary General Election

Registration April 29, 2008 April 29, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Request If registered:

May 15, 2008

Not registered:

April 29, 2008

If registered:

May 15, 2008

Not registered:

April 29, 2008

If registered:

October 30, 2008

Not registered:

October 14, 2008

Ballot Return May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

State Primary General Election

Registration April 29, 2008 April 29, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Request If registered:

May 15, 2008

Not registered:

April 29, 2008

If registered:

May 15, 2008

Not registered:

April 29, 2008

If registered:

October 30, 2008

Not registered:

October 14, 2008

Ballot Return May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008 November 4, 2008

Oregon

OREGON

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.or.us/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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OREGON

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Oregon

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Oregon Driver's License

number OR if you do not have an Oregon driver’s license,

the last four digits of your Social Security number is

required for voter registration. The state shall assign a

number that will serve to identify you for voter registration

purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. For example: “on Highway

_____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across the street from

the _____ gas station.” This address is different from the

one provided in Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

is different from the address you provided in Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: Print the name of a political party or write,

“not affiliated with a party.” If you do not complete Block

5, 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 Block 6: “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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Refer to Section II.E. or III.E. for additional instructions.

G Block 7: 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.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address, except if you are requesting a special write-in

ballot (See Section II.E. and also Chapter Two).

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, as long as there is adequate time to receive and

return a ballot by mail no later than 8:00 p.m. on election

day.

B. 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 Two and Section II.D.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Oregon allows you to send the FPCA for registration

by fax or email. After faxing or emailing, you must

submit the original FPCA by mail. However, the

signed original must be received or postmarked by the

21st day before the election. 

 If using the FPCA for ballot request only, Oregon

allows you to send the FPCA for absentee ballot
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request by fax or email. The signed original FPCA

must arrive by the Thursday before the election.

 Oregon allows you to receive the blank absentee ballot

by fax or email.

 Oregon does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Oregon expanded use of the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. An Oregon qualified voter may

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot for general,

special, and primary elections for Federal offices. The voter

may use the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation simultaneously

as registration and ballot request, as long as the voter is

otherwise qualified to register in Oregon and has signed and

completed the information of the FWAB required to register

in Oregon.

If you receive your regular absentee ballot after you have

returned the FWAB, you may vote your regular absentee

ballot and return it. If your regular absentee ballot is

received before the FWAB is processed, your regular

absentee ballot will be counted. If you have any questions,

please contact the Secretary of State's Office.

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

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.” 

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.

G. 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 II to register

and vote.

H. 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.

I. 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 he or she receives 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 nor

updated the registration for a period of not less than five

years.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Oregon shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration may

appeal to the county clerk. Consult a legal assistance officer

or civilian counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

 overseas citizens from Oregon (for Federal office

ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address, except if you are requesting a special write-in

ballot (See Section III.E and also Chapter Two).

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.
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Oregon

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, as long as there is adequate time to receive and

return a ballot by mail no later than 8:00 p.m. on election

day

B. 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 Two and Section III.D.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Oregon allows you to send the FPCA for registration

by fax or email. After faxing or emailing, you must

submit the original FPCA by mail. However, the

signed original must be received or postmarked by the

21st day before the election. 

 If using the FPCA for ballot request only, Oregon

allows you to send the FPCA for absentee ballot

request by fax or email. The signed original FPCA

must arrive by the Thursday before the election.

 Oregon allows you to receive the blank absentee ballot

by fax or email.

 Oregon does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email. 

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Oregon expanded use of the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. An Oregon qualified voter may

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot for general,

special, and primary elections for Federal offices. The voter

may use the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation simultaneously

as registration and ballot request, as long as the voter is

otherwise qualified to register in Oregon and has signed and

completed the information of the FWAB required to register

in Oregon.

If you receive your regular absentee ballot after you have

returned the FWAB, you may vote your regular absentee

ballot and return it. If your regular absentee ballot is

received before the FWAB is processed, your regular

absentee ballot will be counted. If you have any questions,

please contact the Secretary of State's Office.

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

Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.” 

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.

G. 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 II to register

and vote.

H. 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.

I. 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 he or she receives 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 nor
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updated the registration for a period of not less than five

years.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Oregon shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration may

appeal to the county clerk. Consult a legal assistance officer

or civilian counsel.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk--Elections Office,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Baker Baker County Clerk, Elections Office

1995 3rd Street, Suite 150

Baker City, OR 97814-3398

Benton Benton County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 888

Corvallis, OR 97339-0888

Clackamas Clackamas County Clerk, Elections Office

825 Portland Avenue

Gladstone, OR 97027-2150

Clatsop Clatsop County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 178

Astoria, OR 97103-0178

Columbia Columbia County Clerk, Elections Office

Columbia County Courthouse

230 Strand Street 

Saint Helens, OR 97051-2089

Coos Coos County Clerk, Elections Office

Coos County Courthouse

250 N. Baxter

Coquille, OR 97423-1899

Crook Crook County Clerk, Elections Office

300 NE 3rd, Room 23

Prineville, OR 97754-1919

Curry Curry County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 746

Gold Beach, OR 97444-0746

Deschutes Deschutes County Clerk, Elections Office

1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200

Bend, OR 97701-1960

Douglas Douglas County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 10

Roseburg, OR 97470-0004

Gilliam Gilliam County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 427

Condon, OR 97823-0427

Grant Grant County Clerk, Elections Office

201 Humbolt, Suite 290

Canyon City, OR 97820-6186

Harney Harney County Clerk, Elections Office

Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista

Burns, OR 97720-1533

Hood River Hood River County Clerk, Elections Office

601 State Street

Hood River, OR 97031-2093

Jackson Jackson County Clerk, Elections Office

1101 W. Main Street, Suite 201

Medford, OR 97501-2369

Jefferson Jefferson County Clerk, Elections Office

66 SE “D” Street, Suite C 

Madras, OR 97741-1739

Josephine Josephine County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 69

Grants Pass, OR 97528-0203

Klamath Klamath County Clerk, Elections Office

305 Main Street

Klamath Falls, OR 97601-6332

Lake Lake County Clerk, Elections Office

513 Center Street

Lakeview, OR 97630-1539

Lane Lane County Clerk, Elections Office

275 W. 10th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401-3008

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk, Elections Office

225 W. Olive Street, Room 201

Newport, OR 97365-3869

Linn Linn County Clerk, Elections Office

300 4th Avenue SW

Albany, OR 97321-2393

Malheur Malheur County Clerk, Elections Office

251 B Street W, Suite 4

Vale, OR 97918-1375

Marion Marion County Clerk, Elections Office

4263 Commercial Street SE, #300

Salem, OR 97302-3987

Morrow Morrow County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 338

Heppner, OR 97836-0338

Multnomah Multnomah County Clerk, Elections Office

1040 SE Morrison

Portland, OR 97214-2495

Polk Polk County Clerk, Elections Office

850 Main Street

Dallas, OR 97338-3128

Sherman Sherman County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 365

Moro, OR 97039-0365

Tillamook Tillamook County Clerk, Elections Office

201 Laurel Avenue

Tillamook, OR 97141-2311

Umatilla Umatilla County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 1227

Pendleton, OR 97801-0719

Union Union County Clerk, Elections Office

1001 4th Street, Suite D

La Grande, OR 97850-2100

Wallowa Wallowa County Clerk, Elections Office

101 S. River Street, Room 100 

Enterprise, OR 97828-1363

Wasco Wasco County Clerk, Elections Office

511 Washington Street, Room 201

The Dalles, OR 97058-2266

Washington Washington County Clerk, Elections Office

3700 SW Murray Blvd., Suite 101 

Beaverton, OR 97005-2365

Wheeler Wheeler County Clerk, Elections Office

PO Box 327

Fossil, OR 97830-0327

Yamhill Yamhill County Clerk, Elections Office

414 NE Evans Street

McMinnville, OR 97128-4607

County Mailing Address

Freedom of voice yields freedom of choice. VOTE!

by ENS Jamar Q. Green (USN), USS Boxer, San Diego, CA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of August 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: April 22, 2008 

State Primary Date: April 22, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request April 22, 2008 April 22, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return Postmarked by

April 21, 2008

Returned by 

April 29, 2008

Postmarked by

April 21, 2008

Returned by 

April 29, 2008

Postmarked by

November 3, 2008

Returned by 

November 12, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration March 24, 2008 March 24, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request April 22, 2008 April 22, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return Postmarked by

April 21, 2008

Returned by 

April 29, 2008

Postmarked by

April 21, 2008

Returned by 

April 29, 2008

Postmarked by

November 3, 2008

Returned by 

November 12, 2008

Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.dos.state.pa.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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PENNSYLVANIA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

A

M

P

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F

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A B

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

If you are a civilian employee of the U.S. government or the

spouse or dependant of such an employee, please check

block 1 (b).

A Block 2.d: Designation of race is optional in

Pennsylvania. This information is requested from some

states by the Department of Justice in its 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 Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Pennsylvania Driver's License

is required for voter registration. If you do not have a

Pennsylvania Driver's License, you must include the last

four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not

possess either of these identifications, Pennsylvania will

assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. For example: “2

miles past Highway _____, across the street from the

___________ gas station.” This address must be different

from the one provided in Block 4 and must be within the

county where you claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

E Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot. In certain situations, Pennsylvania allows

you to receive the absentee ballot by fax, but does not allow

you to return the voted ballot by fax. See Section II.D or

III.D.

F Block 5: 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 Block

5 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if

only requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

G Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

Refer to Section II.E or III.E for additional instructions if

you are now living or performing military service in a

remote area of the world.

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your County Board of

Elections early every year and whenever you change your

mailing address (see Chapter Two).

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 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 may 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. 
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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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot envelope must be

postmarked not later than the day before the election and

received in the County Board of Elections office by the

seventh day following an 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 for the general

election in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter Two. 

If you are using a Federal or state write-in absentee ballot

and wish to obtain your state house and senate districts, go

to www.house.state.pa.us and click on “Find Members by

Zip Code.” For a list of all Federal and state candidates by

district, go to www.dos.state.pa.us/elections.

Pennsylvania allows you to return your voted ballot by first

class mail, express mail or overnight mail. Insert the voted

ballot into the inner envelope provided or into the security

envelope if you are using the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB). Then insert the inner envelope or security

envelope into the outer envelope or return envelope (if you

are using the FWAB). If you use express or overnight mail,

then insert the outer or return envelope into the overnight

mail package and return it to your county board of

elections.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Pennsylvania allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail. The original FPCA must be

received prior to the election by the county election

office in order for the ballot to count.

 Pennsylvania allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax if you are in a designated hostile fire, imminent

danger pay, combat zone or qualified hazardous duty

area. 

If you receive the blank ballot by fax, you may use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot return envelope and

security envelope on the FVAP’s website (www.fvap.gov)

to return your ballot in secret so it will be counted.

 Pennsylvania law does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

A state special write-in absentee ballot is used when official

absentee ballots are not yet printed. Vote the special write-in

absentee ballot by writing in the names of specific

candidates from the list provided. These ballots may be

requested before the election, and the county must begin

mailing them according to the deadlines below.

If you have requested an absentee ballot and are unable to

vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living or performing military service in a remote area of

the world, your county must send a special write-in

absentee ballot to you at least 50 days prior to a primary

election and 70 days before a general election. You may use

the FPCA to request this ballot. In Block 6 of the FPCA,

write the following: “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.”

If you are not in a remote or isolated area, you may be sent

a special write-in absentee ballot 45 days before a primary

or general election when your county has not yet printed its

official absentee ballots.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned for a felony conviction may not vote

absentee. 

G. Action on Registration Requests

Pennsylvania sends notification of registration. 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.

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Pennsylvania will provide you with
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the reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration

should consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

I. Late Registration

If you are a military voter and you are present in your

voting district of residence on election day and have not

already voted, you may apply in person at the county board

of elections for the absentee ballot and vote it in person.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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). If so, please check block 1(b) on the

FPCA.

 other residents of Pennsylvania temporarily residing

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

ballots).

 overseas electors residing outside the U.S.

permanently as defined above (for Federal office

ballots only).

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your County Board of

Elections early every year and whenever you change your

mailing address (see Chapter Two).

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 may 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., you may apply at any time before

a primary election for an absentee ballot.

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. You may receive, along with your ballot, a state

VRMA if the County Board of Elections cannot determine

from the information on the FPCA whether you meet all the

requirements to vote in the county. The completed state

VRMA must arrive at least 30 days before the election for

the ballot to be counted for all offices. 

If you are an overseas elector who does not meet the

state residency requirement, you will receive a ballot for

Federal offices only.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot envelope must be

postmarked not later than the day before the election and

received in the County Board of Elections office by the

seventh day following an 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 for the general

election in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot. See instructions in Chapter Two.

If you are using a Federal or state write-in absentee ballot

and wish to obtain your state house and senate districts, go

to www.house.state.pa.us and click on “Find Members by

Zip Code.” For a list of all Federal and state candidates by

district, go to www.dos.state.pa.us/elections.

Pennsylvania allows you to return your voted ballot by first

class mail, express mail or overnight mail. Insert the voted

ballot into the inner envelope provided or into the security

envelope if you are using the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot (FWAB). Then insert the inner envelope or security

envelope into the outer envelope or return envelope (if you

are using the FWAB). If you use express or overnight mail,

then insert the outer or return envelope into the overnight

mail package and return it to your county board of

elections.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Pennsylvania allows you to send the FPCA for

registration and absentee ballot by fax. After faxing,

submit the FPCA by mail. The original FPCA must be

received prior to the election by the county election

office in order for the ballot to count.

 Pennsylvania allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax if you are in a designated hostile fire, imminent
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danger pay, combat zone or qualified hazardous duty

area. 

If you receive the blank ballot by fax, you may use the

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot return envelope and

security envelope on the FVAP’s website (www.fvap.gov)

to return your ballot in secret so it will be counted.

 Pennsylvania law does not allow you to return the

voted ballot by fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

A state special write-in absentee ballot is used when official

absentee ballots are not yet printed. Vote the special write-in

absentee ballot by writing in the names of specific

candidates from the list provided. These ballots may be

requested before the election, and the county must begin

mailing them according to the deadlines below.

If you have requested an absentee ballot and are unable to

vote during the regular absentee balloting period by reason

of living in a remote area of the world, your county must

send a special write-in absentee ballot to you at least 50

days prior to a primary election and 70 days before a

general election. You may use the FPCA to request this

ballot. In Block 6 of the FPCA, write the following: “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.”

If you are not in a remote or isolated area, you may be sent

a special write-in absentee ballot 45 days before a primary

or general election when your county has not yet printed its

official absentee ballots.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons imprisoned for a felony conviction may not vote

absentee. 

G. Action on Registration Requests

Pennsylvania sends notification of registration. 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.

H. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Pennsylvania will provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. Persons denied registration

should consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Board of Elections, county

of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Board of Elections

Adams County Courthouse

111-117 Baltimore Street

Gettysburg, PA 17325-2313

Allegheny Allegheny County Board of Elections

604 County Office Building

542 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953

Armstrong Armstrong County Board of Elections

Armstrong County Courthouse

Complex/Administration Building

500 East Market Street

Kittanning, PA 16201-1429

Beaver Beaver County Board of Elections

Beaver County Courthouse

810 Third Street

Beaver, PA 15009-2139

Bedford Bedford County Board of Elections

200 South Juliana Street, 3rd Floor

Bedford, PA 15522-0166

Berks Berks County Board of Elections

Berks County Courthouse/Services Ctr.

633 Court Street

Reading, PA 19601-4302

Blair Blair County Board of Elections

Blair County Courthouse

423 Allegheny Street, Suite 43

Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-2022

Bradford Bradford County Board of Elections

301 Main Street

Towanda, PA 18848-1878

Bucks Bucks County Board of Elections

55 E. Court St.

Doylestown, PA 18901-4318

Butler Butler County Board of Elections

124 W. Diamond Street

PO Box 1208

Butler, PA 16003-1208

Cambria Cambria County Board of Elections

PO Box 269

200 S. Center Street

Ebensburg, PA 15931-1947

Cameron Cameron County Board of Elections

20 E. 5th Street

Emporium, PA 15834-1469

Carbon Carbon County Board of Elections

76 Susquehanna Street

P.O. Box 170

Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0170

Centre Centre County Board of Elections

420 Holmes Street

Bellefonte, PA 16823-1488
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Chester Chester County Board of Elections

601 Westtown Road, Suite 150

P.O. Box 2747

West Chester, PA 19380-0990

Clarion Clarion County Board of Elections

421 Main Street, Suite 19

Clarion, PA 16214-1093

Clearfield Clearfield County Board of Elections

230 E. Market Street, Suite 108

Clearfield, PA 16830-2448

Clinton Clinton County Board of Elections

232 E. Main Street

Garden Building, 3rd Floor

Lock Haven, PA 17745-1385

Columbia Columbia County Board of Elections

35 W. Main Street

PO Box 380

Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0380

Crawford Crawford County Board of Elections

Crawford County Courthouse

903 Diamond Park

Meadville, PA 16335-2678

Cumberland Cumberland County Board of Elections

310 Allen Road

Carlisle, PA 17013

Dauphin Dauphin County Board of Elections

PO Box 1295

2 S. 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA 17108-1295

Delaware Delaware County Board of Elections

Government Center Building

201 W. Front Street

Media, PA 19063-2708

Elk Elk County Board of Elections

300 Center Street

PO Box 448

Ridgway, PA 15853-4659

Erie Erie County Board of Elections

140 W. 6th Street, Room 105

Erie, PA 16501-1029

Fayette Fayette County Board of Elections

Fayette County Public Service Building

22 E. Main Street

Uniontown, PA 15401-3412

Forest Forest County Board of Elections

PO Box 3

526 Elm Street

Tionesta, PA 16353-9724

Franklin Franklin County Board of Elections

157 Lincoln Way East

Chambersburg, PA 17201-1824

Fulton Fulton County Board of Elections

116 W. Market Street, Suite 203

McConnelsburg, PA 17233-1018

Greene Greene County Board of Elections

County Office Building

93 E. High Street, Room 102

Waynesburg, PA 15370-1839

Huntingdon Huntingdon County Board of Elections

Huntington County Courthouse

223 Penn Street

Huntingdon, PA 16652-1457

Indiana Indiana County Board of Elections

825 Philadelphia Street

Indiana, PA 15701-3934

Jefferson Jefferson County Board of Elections

155 Main Street, 2nd Floor

Brookville, PA 15825-1269

Juniata Juniata County Board of Elections

Bridge Street

PO Box 68

Mifflintown, PA 17059

Lackawanna Lackawanna County Board of Elections

135 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100

Scranton, PA 18503-1700

Lancaster Lancaster County Board of Elections

150 N. Queen Street, Suite 102

Lancaster, PA 17603-3562

County Mailing Address

Lawrence Lawrence County Board of Elections

Lawrence County Government Center

430 Court Street

New Castle, PA 16101-3593

Lebanon Lebanon County Board of Elections

Municipal Building, Room 209

400 S. 8th Street

Lebanon, PA 17042-6794

Lehigh Lehigh County Board of Elections

Lehigh County Government Center

17 S. 7th Street

Allentown, PA 18101-2401

Luzerne Luzerne County Board of Elections

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 207

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-3505

Lycoming Lycoming County Board of Elections

48 W. Third Street

Williamsport, PA 17701-0536

McKean McKean County Board of Elections

McKean County Courthouse

500 W. Main Street

Smethport, PA 16749-1149

Mercer Mercer County Board of Elections

5 Courthouse

Mercer, PA 16137-1227

Mifflin Mifflin County Board of Elections

Mifflin County Courthouse

20 N. Wayne Street

Lewistown, PA 17044-1770

Monroe Monroe County Board of Elections

Monroe County Administration Offices

One Quaker Plaza, Room 105

Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2170

Montgomery Montgomery County Board of Elections

Montgomery County Courthouse

PO Box 311

Airy and Swede Streets

Norristown, PA 19404-0311

Montour Montour County Board of Elections

Montour County Courthouse

29 Mill Street

Danville, PA 17821-1999

Northampton Northampton County Board of Elections

670 Wolf Avenue

Easton, PA 18042-4343

Northumberland Northumberland County Board of Elections

609 Market Street

Sunbury, PA 17801-2360

Perry Perry County Board of Elections

25 West Main Street

PO Box 37

New Bloomfield, PA 17068-0037

Philadelphia 

(Registration ONLY)

Philidelphia Voter Registration Office

520 North Deleware Avenue

Philidelphia, PA 19123

Philidelphia (Ballot 

Request and 

Absentee Ballots 

ONLY)

Philadelphia County Board of Elections

142 City Hall

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Pike Pike County Board of Elections

506 Broad Street

Milford, PA 18337-1535

Potter Potter County Board of Elections

1 North Main Street

Coudersport, PA 16915-1690

Schuylkill Schuylkill County Board of Elections

420 N. Center Street

Pottsville, PA 17901

Snyder Snyder County Board of Elections

9 West Market Street

PO Box 217

Middleburg, PA 17842-0217

Somerset Somerset County Board of Elections

300 N. Center Avenue, Suite 510

Somerset, PA 15501-1472

Sullivan Sullivan County Board of Elections

245 Muncy Street, Suite 200

PO Box 157

Laporte, PA 18626-0157

County Mailing Address
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Susquehanna Susquehanna County Board of Elections

Susquehana County Courthouse

PO Box 218

11 Maple Street

Montrose, PA 18801-0218

Tioga Tioga County Board of Elections

PO Box 589

118 Main Street

Wellsboro, PA 16901-0589

Union Union County Board of Elections

155 N. 15th Street

Lewisburg, PA 17837-8822

Venango Venango County Board of Elections

Courthouse Annex

PO Box 831

1174 Elk Street

Franklin, PA 16323-0831

Warren Warren County Board of Elections

Warren County Courthouse

204 Fourth Avenue

Warren, PA 16365-2399

County Mailing Address

Washington Washington County Board of Elections

100 W. Beau Street, Room 206

Washington, PA 15301-4432

Wayne Wayne County Board of Elections

Wayne County Courthouse Annex

925 Court Street

Honesdale, PA 18431-1996

Westmoreland Westmoreland County Board of Elections

2 N. Main Street, Suite 109

Greensburg, PA 15601-2405

Wyoming Wyoming County Board of Elections

Wyoming County Courthouse

1 Courthouse Square

Tunkhannock, PA 18657-1216

York York County Board of Elections

28 East Market Street

York, PA 17401-1579

County Mailing Address

If you want your voice to be heard, VOTE!

by Sgt Nicole Rene White, USMC
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*Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details. 

**Only permanently registered citizens may vote in state and local elections.

***You may register temporarily by October 5, 2008 to vote for Resident Commissioner only.

****Temporarily registered voters must request ballot by October 5, 2008.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: June 1, 2008 (Democratic Party)

State Primary Date: March 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary 

(Democratic Party)

State Primary** General Election

Registration May 2, 2008 (temporary) January 8, 2008 September 4, 2008***

Ballot Request May 2, 2008 January 8, 2008 September 4, 2008****

Ballot Return June 1, 2008 March 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(Democratic Party)

State Primary** General Election

Registration May 2, 2008 (temporary) January 8, 2008 September 4, 2008***

Ballot Request May 2, 2008 January 8, 2008 September 4, 2008****

Ballot Return June 1, 2008 March 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.ceepur.org

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Puerto Rico

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.a: Both your paternal and your maternal

surnames are required. Otherwise, provide your full name

as it appears on file at the State Elections Commission.

B Block 2.f and 2.g: The Commonwealth shall assign a

number that will serve to identify you for voter registration

purposes. But for the voter registration process, your Puerto

Rico Driver's License number is required. If you do not

have a Puerto Rico Driver's License number, the last four

digits of your Social Security number is required.

C Block 2.h through 2.j: Provide your email, phone or

fax number, whichever is the easiest way to contact you.

D Block 3.a through 3.e: Provide the complete street

address of your Puerto Rico voting residence. If your

address includes a rural route, describe its’ location in

Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within Puerto Rico.

E Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

Please note: members of the Armed Forces and merchant

marine must utilize an APO/FPO address if available. 

F Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Puerto Rico does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D or III.D.

G Block 5: 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 any of the political

parties registered in Puerto Rico) or write “none” in Block 5

of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if

only requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

H Block 6: Provide your father’s and mother’s first

names.

The certifying officer who signs Block 7 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 II.C or III.C for details.

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here. 

I Block 7: You are swearing or affirming that the

information provided is true and correct by signing the

FPCA. Also, see Sections II.C or III.C.

J Block 7: Applicant must sign and date in the presence

of an oath taking official.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 Absentee Voting

Administrative Board 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

Absentee Voting Administrative Board 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, or download it

electronically at www.ceepur.org.

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. 
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B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than election day. The State Elections

Commission must receive it before 3:00 p.m. on election

day.

The State Elections Commission begins mailing ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

Due to its commonwealth 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 have not received your ballot in a timely manner, use

the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. See instructions in

Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: 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.

Returning a Ballot: 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.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Puerto Rico allows electronic transmission of the

FPCA, including fax and email, for absentee ballot

request. You must submit the original FPCA by mail

and it must be received by the State Elections

Commission 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.

Please refer to Appendix B for Specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Puerto Rico shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. (Consult Section B below for ballot

type eligibility)

 those studying outside of Puerto Rico in a duly

accredited educational institution

 agricultural workers under contract with the

Agricultural Employment Program of the

Commonwealth Labor Department outside Puerto

Rico

 members of the diplomatic or foreign aid service of the

U.S., or of exchange programs between Puerto Rico

and a foreign government

 spouses and children of the above

 airline crew members who are working outside Puerto

Rico on election day

 overseas electors

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 Absentee Voting

Administrative Board 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.
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Puerto Rico

If you are permanently registered and wish only to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to the

Absentee Voting Administrative Board 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, or download it

electronically at www.ceepur.org.

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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked not later than election day. The State Elections

Commission must receive it before 3:00 p.m. on election

day.

The State Elections Commission begin mailing ballots

approximately 45 days before the election.

Due to its commonwealth 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 ballot

in a timely manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee

Ballot. See instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: 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 or

person authorized by law to administer the oath.

Overseas electors must obtain the signature of a consular

officer.

Returning a Ballot: 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 or

person authorized by law to administer the oath.

Overseas electors must obtain the signature of a consular

officer.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Puerto Rico allows electronic transmission of the

FPCA, including fax and email, for absentee ballot

request. You must submit the original FPCA by mail

and it must be received by the State Elections

Commission 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.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Puerto Rico shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to:

Absentee Voting Administrative Board

State Elections Commission

PO Box 195552

San Juan, PR 00919-5552

You grace America when you vote.

by Kathy R. Bruce, Summerville, GA
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

**A voter may request a ballot allowing the citizen to vote only for President and Vice-President up until October 28, 2008.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: March 4, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request February 12, 2008 August 19, 2008 October 14, 2008**

Ballot Return March 4, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ballot Request February 12, 2008 August 19, 2008 October 14, 2008**

Ballot Return March 4, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sec.state.ri.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Rhode Island

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your current and valid Rhode Island

driver’s license number is required in 2.g. If you do not

have a current and valid Rhode Island driver’s license

number, the last four digits of your Social Security number

are required in 2.f. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, Rhode Island shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voting purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the city or

town where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: You must list a party affiliation to vote in

primaries, e.g., Democrat, Republican or write “none” in

Block 5 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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

G Block 7: You are swearing or affirming that the

information provided is true and correct by signing the

FPCA. 

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your Board of Canvassers

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 an absentee ballot certificate. In Block 6 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.

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.

B. 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 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 below and in

chapter two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Rhode Island allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. The FPCA 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, Item

2.i. Use fax numbers below.
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 Rhode Island will transmit the appropriate ballot by

fax and by mail to the voter.

 Rhode Island allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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. 

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Rhode Island has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

chapter two remain the same except that Rhode Island also

allows the FWAB to be used to vote for offices in state and

local elections.

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

No person who is incarcerated in a correctional facility

upon a felony conviction can vote until discharged from the

facility. Upon such completion, the person’s right to vote

shall be restored. No person declared mentally incapable

can vote.

H. 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.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Rhode Island shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. Denial of registration

may be appealed to the State Board of Elections. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. 

J. 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 from registration during the period of his/her

service or employment for 2 years after their return to the

U.S. 

K. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 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 are those persons who reside

outside the territorial limits of the U.S. for reasons

other than employment or military service for an

indefinite period of time. These voters should check

(c) in Block 1 on the FPCA and are entitled to a

Federal ballot only.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your Board of Canvassers

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 for UOCAVA voters.

“Other” overseas citizens are those persons who reside

outside the territorial limits of the U.S. for reasons other

than employment or military service for an indefinite period

of time. These voters should check (c) in box #1 on the

FPCA are entitled to a Federal ballot only.

B. 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
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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 below and in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Rhode Island allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. The FPCA 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, Item

2.i. Use fax numbers below.

 Rhode Island will transmit the appropriate ballot by

fax and by mail to the voter.

 Rhode Island allows you to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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. 

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Rhode Island has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The instructions described in

Chapter Two remain the same except that Rhode Island also

allows the FWAB to be used to vote for offices in state and

local elections.

G. Bars to Registration and Voting

No person who is incarcerated in a correctional facility

upon a felony conviction can vote until discharged from the

facility. Upon such completion, the person’s right to vote

shall be restored. No person declared mentally incapable

can vote.

H. 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.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Rhode Island shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. Denial of registration

may be appealed to the State Board of Elections. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel. 

J. 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 from registration during the period of his/her

service or employment for 2 years after their return to the

U.S. 

K. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Canvassers, city or town of

voting residence listed below:

City or Town Mailing Address

Barrington Barrington Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

283 County Road

Barrington, RI 02806-2406

Bristol Bristol Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

10 Court Street

Bristol, RI 02809-2208

Burrillville Burrillville Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

105 Harrisville Main Street

Harrisville, RI 02830-1499

Central Falls Central Falls Board of Canvassers

City Hall

580 Broad Street

Central Falls, RI 02863-2835
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Charlestown Charlestown Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

4540 South County Trail

Charlestown, RI 02813-3454

Coventry Coventry Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

1670 Flat River Road

Coventry, RI 02816-8909

Cranston Cranston Board of Canvassers

City Hall

869 Park Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910-2738

Cumberland Cumberland Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

45 Broad Street

Cumberland, RI 02864-8388

East Greenwich East Greenwich Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

125 Main Street

East Greenwich, RI 02818-3808

East Providence East Providence Board of Canvassers

City Hall

145 Taunton Avenue

East Providence, RI 02914-4530

Exter Exter Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

675 Ten Rod Road

Exeter, RI 02822-2447

Foster Foster Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

181 Howard Hill Road

Foster, RI 02825-1226

Glocester Glocester Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

1145 Putnam Pike

Chepachet, RI 02814-1959

Hopkinton Hopkinton Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

1 Townhouse Road

Hopkinton, RI 02833-1142

Jamestown Jamestown Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

93 Narragansett Avenue

Jamestown, RI 02835-1149

Johnston Johnston Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

1385 Harftford Avenue

Johnston, RI 02919-7191

Lincoln Lincoln Board of Canvassers

Town Hall, P.O. Box 100

100 Old River Road

Lincoln, RI 02865-1332

Little Compton Little Compton Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

40 Commons

Little Compton, RI 02837-1543

Middletown Middletown Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

350 East Main Road

Middletown, RI 02842-5267

Narragansett Narragansett Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

25 Fifth Avenue

Narragansett, RI 02882-3612

Newport Newport Board of Canvassers

City Hall

43 Broadway

Newport, RI 02840-2798

New Shoreham New Shoreham Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

Old Town Neck Road, PO Box 220

Block Island, RI 02807-0220

City or Town Mailing Address

North Kingstown North Kingstown Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

80 Boston Neck Road

North Kingstown, RI 02852-5767

North Providence North Providence Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

2000 Smith Street

North Providence, RI 02911-1740

North Smithfield North Smithfield Board of Canvassers

Municipal Annex

575 Smithfield Road

Slatersville, RI 02896-7227

Pawtucket Pawtucket Board of Canvassers

City Hall

137 Roosevelt Avenue

Pawtucket, RI 02860-2191

Portsmouth Portsmouth Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

2200 East Main Road

Portsmouth, RI 02871-1268

Providence Providence Board of Canvassers

City Hall

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903-1789

Richmond Richmond Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

5 Richmond Townhouse Road

Wyoming, RI 02898-1247

Scituate Scituate Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

195 Danielson Pike

North Scituate, RI 02857-1906

Smithfield Smithfield Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

64 Farnum Pike

Esmond, RI 02917-3224

South Kingstown South Kingstown Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

180 High Street

Wakefield, RI 02879-3140

Tiverton Tiverton Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

343 Highland Road

Tiverton, RI 02878-4401

Warren Warren Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

514 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885-4369

Warwick Warwick Board of Canvassers

City Hall

3275 Post Road

Warwick, RI 02886-7145

Westerly Westerly Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

45 Broad Street

Westerly, RI 02891-1888

West Greenwich West Greenwich Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

280 Victory Highway

West Greenwich, RI 02817-2155

West Warwick West Warwick Board of Canvassers

Town Hall

1170 Main Street

West Warwick, RI 02893-4829

Woonsocket Woonsocket Board of Canvassers

City Hall

160 Main Street

Woonsocket, RI 02895-4330

City or Town Mailing Address

No matter what state, remember the date - Vote! 

November 4, 2008!

by Rob Rock, Providence, RI
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* Note: Election dates and information are current as of July 2007. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website

at www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

** Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

*** South Carolina will send an “Instant Runoff” ballot with your State Primary ballot for use in the State Runoff Primary.

Democratic Presidential Primary Date: January 26, 2008*

Republican Presidential Primary Date: January 19, 2008*

 State Primary Date: June 10, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: June 24, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

Deadlines for 

Uniformed 

Services**

Democratic 

Primary

Republican 

Primary

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General Election

Registration December 26, 2007 December 19, 2007 May 10,

2008

May 10, 2008 October 4, 2008

Ballot Request January 22, 2008 January 15, 2008 June 6,

2008

June 20, 2008*** October 31, 2008

Ballot Return January 26, 2008 January 19, 2008 June 10,

2008

June 24, 2008 November 4, 

2008

DEADLINES

FOR CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE

U.S.**

Democratic 

Primary

Republican 

Primary

State Primary State Runoff 

Primary

General 

Election

Registration December 26, 2007 December 19, 2007 May 10, 

2008

May 10, 2008 October 4, 2008

Ballot Request January 22, 2008 January 15, 2008 June 6, 2008 June 20, 2008*** October 31, 

2008

Ballot Return January 26, 2008 January 19, 2008 June 10, 2008 June 24, 2008 November 4, 

2008

South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.scvotes.org

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

S

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.d: You are requested to fill out this box. This

information is requested from some states by the Department

of Justice in its enforcement of the Voting Rights Act and the

National Voter Registration Act. Enter the choice that best

describes you from the following list: W= White; B/AA=

Black/African-American; A= Asian; H= Hispanic; N= Native

American; O= Other.

B Block 2.f: Your Social Security number is required. 

C Block 3: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county or township where

you claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 5: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 Block 5 of the

FPCA. Political party choice is not required if only requesting

absentee ballots for general elections.

G Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next

two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish

to receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election

for Federal office by noting your choice here. 

Refer to section II.E or III.E for additional instructions.

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information is

true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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. 

B. 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 at least 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 instruction in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required. 

Returning a Ballot: The oath on the ballot return envelope

must be witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 South Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for absentee

ballot request and registration by fax or email. 

 South Carolina allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email.

 South Carolina allows you to return the voted ballot by fax

or email. The South Carolina State Election Commission

prefers ballots to be faxed directly to County Election

Commissions. Fax number for County Election

Commissions are available from the South Carolina State

Election Commission website at http://www.scvotes.org/

howtoregister.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

South Carolina has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. South Carolina allows

eligible voters to use the FWAB for all general, primary, and

special elections for Federal, state and local offices.

South Carolina also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation

to be used as an application for registration and/or ballot

request form if the person is otherwise eligible to vote in South

Carolina. When using the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation as a

voter registration application, the full social security number is

required on the form. 

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB, you

may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both ballots are

properly executed and received before the close of polls on

election day, only the first ballot received will be counted. 

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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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. 

G. 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 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. 

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, South Carolina shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

L. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

 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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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
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it impossible for you to receive your blank ballot in time to

return it by the deadline for receipt of voted ballots. 

B. 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 at least 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required. 

Returning a Ballot: The oath on the ballot return envelope

must be witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 South Carolina allows you to send the FPCA for absentee

ballot request and registration by fax or email. 

 South Carolina allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email.

 South Carolina allows you to return the voted ballot by fax

or email. The South Carolina State Election Commission

prefers ballots to be faxed directly to County Election

Commissions. Fax number for County Election

Commissions are available from the South Carolina State

Election Commission website at http://www.scvotes.org/

howtoregister.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

South Carolina has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. South Carolina allows

eligible voters to use the FWAB for all general, primary, and

special elections for Federal, state and local offices.

South Carolina also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation

to be used as an application for registration and/or ballot

request form if the person is otherwise eligible to vote in South

Carolina. When using the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation as a

voter registration application, the full social security number is

required on the form. 

If you receive the regular ballot after returning the FWAB, you

may also vote and return the regular ballot. If both ballots are

properly executed and received before the close of polls on

election day, only the first ballot received will be counted. 

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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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. 

G. 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 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. 

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, South Carolina shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 
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L. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the Board of Voter Registration, county of

voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Abbeville Abbeville Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 417

Abbeville, SC 29620-0417

Aiken Aiken Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 3127

Aiken, SC 29802-3127

Allendale Allendale Board of Voter Registration

426 Mulberry Street, Unit A

Allendale, SC 29810-0552

Anderson Anderson Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 8002

Anderson, SC 29622

Bamberg Bamberg Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 947 

Bamberg, SC 29003

Barnwell Barnwell Board of Voter Registration

County Courthouse, Room 103

Barnwell, SC 29812

Beaufort Beaufort Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 1228

Beaufort, SC 29901-1228

Berkeley Berkeley Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 6122

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Calhoun Calhoun Board of Voter Registration

102 Courthouse Drive, Suite 113

St. Matthews, SC 29135-1479

Charleston Charleston Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 71419

Charleston, SC 29415-1419

Cherokee Cherokee Board of Voter Registration

1434 N. Limestone Street

Gaffney, SC 29340-4734

Chester Chester Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 580

Chester, SC 29706-0580

Chesterfield Chesterfield Board of Voter Registration

416 West Boulevard

Chesterfield, SC 29709

Clarendon Clarendon Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 548

Manning, SC 29102

Colleton Colleton Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 97

Walterboro, SC 29488-0001

Darlington Darlington Board of Voter Registration

300 Russell Street, Room 107

Darlington, SC 29532-3329

Dillon Dillon Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 973 

Dillon, SC 29536-0973

Dorchester Dorchester Board of Voter Registration

201 Johnston Street

Saint George, SC 29477-2443

Edgefield Edgefield Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 442

Edgefield, SC 29824-0442

Fairfield Fairfield Board of Voter Registration

PO Drawer 60

Winnsboro, SC 29180-0060

Florence Florence Board of Voter Registration

Public Services Building

2685 South Irby Street, Room 53

Florence, SC 29505

Georgetown Georgetown Board of Voter Registration

303 N. Hazard Street

Georgetown, SC 29440-1270

Greenville Greenville Board of Voter Registration

301 University Ridge, Suite 1900

Greenville, SC 29601-3668

Greenwood Greenwood Board of Voter Registration

600 Monument Street, Box P-117

Greenwood, SC 29646-2642

Hampton Hampton Board of Voter Registration

201 Jackson Avenue West

Hampton, SC 29924 

Horry Horry Board of Voter Registration

103 Elm Street

Conway, SC 29526-5116

Jasper Jasper Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 299

Ridgeland, SC 29936-0299

Kershaw Kershaw Board of Voter Registration

515 Walnut Street

Camden, SC 29020-3649

Lancaster Lancaster Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 1809

Lancaster, SC 29721-1809

Laurens Laurens Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 769

Laurens, SC 29360

Lee Lee Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 309

Bishopville, SC 29010

Lexington Lexington Board of Voter Registration

605 W. Main Street, Suite 105

Lexington, SC 29072-2550

McCormick McCormick Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 636

McCormick, SC 29835-0636

Marion Marion Board of Voter Registration

137 Airport Ct., Suite E

Mullins, SC 29574-6034

Marlboro Marlboro Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 502 

Bennettsville, SC 29512-0502

Newberry Newberry Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 147

Newberry, SC 29108

Oconee Oconee Board of Voter Registration

415 S. Pine St.

Walhalla, SC 29691-2145

Orangeburg Orangeburg Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 9000

Orangeburg, SC 29116-9000

Pickens Pickens Board of Voter Registration

222 McDaniel Avenue, B-9

Pickens, SC 29671-2556

Richland Richland Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 192

Columbia, SC 29202

Saluda Saluda Board of Voter Registration

111 Law Range

Saluda, SC 29138-1701

Spartanburg Spartanburg Board of Voter Registration

PO Box 1287

Spartanburg, SC 29304-1287

Sumter Sumter Board of Voter Registration

141 N. Main Street, Room 114

Sumter, SC 29150-4987

Union Union Board of Voter Registration

Supervisor’s Office

320 East Main Street

Union, SC 29379-2215

Williamsburg Williamsburg Board of Voter Registration

5 Courthouse Square

Kingstree, SC 29556-3932

York York Board of Voter Registration

E.C. Black Building

13 S. Congress Street

York, SC 29745

County Mailing Address
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: June 3, 2008

 State Primary Date: June 3, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: June 17, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Secondary 

Election

General Election

Registration May 19, 2008 May 19, 2008 June 2, 2008 October 20, 2008

Ballot Request June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 June 17, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 June 17, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE

U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary State Secondary 

Election

General Election

Registration May 19, 2008 May 19, 2008 June 2, 2008 October 20, 2008

Ballot Request June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 June 17, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 June 17, 2008 November 4, 2008

South Dakota

SOUTH DAKOTA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sdsos.gov/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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SOUTH DAKOTA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

A

B

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South Dakota

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your South Dakota Driver’s License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not have

a South Dakota driver’s license number then you must give

the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you

do not possess either of these identifications, the voter may

only register at the County Auditor’s office and shall sign a

statement of such fact.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the county where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. South Dakota does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block

5 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 Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here

G Block 7: Absentee ballot applications must be

notarized by a notary public or other person authorized to

administer oath. Instead of a notarized signature, you may

provide a photo copy of your valid ID. An acceptable ID is:

A South Dakota Drivers License or non-driver ID card; a

passport or other picture ID issued by the U.S. government;

a tribal photo ID; a current student photo ID issued by a

South Dakota high school or postsecondary education

institution. If the absentee ballot request is from an

overseas citizen, it does not need to be notarized or

submitted with a copy of an ID.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). 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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office in time to be delivered to the

Superintendent of Elections of the voter’s home precinct

prior to the close of the polls.

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

instruction in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Uniformed Services Voters: Stateside - Absentee ballot

applications must be notarized by a notary public or other

person authorized to administer an oath. Instead of a

notarized signature, you may provide a photo copy of your

valid ID. An acceptable ID is: A South Dakota Drivers

License or non-driver ID card; a passport or other picture

ID issued by the U.S. government; a tribal photo ID; a
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photo ID issued by a South Dakota postsecondary

education institution. 

Uniformed Services Voters: Overseas - If the absentee

ballot request is from an overseas citizen, it does not

need to be notarized or submitted with a copy of an ID.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 South Dakota allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. South Dakota allows a

voter to submit a scanned application for absentee ballot

as an email attachment. 

 South Dakota does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.

 South Dakota does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

The facsimile or emailed image of the FPCA must be

legible.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction

which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an

adult penitentiary system and persons judged mentally

incompetent by a court of law may not register or vote.

F. 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.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Notification of completed registration is sent.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the circuit court.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.Upon

denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, the South Dakota County Auditor which

rejected the voter registration application or absentee ballot

request shall provide you with the reason(s) for the

rejections.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two). 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.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

local elections office in time to be delivered to the

Superintendent of Elections of the voter’s home precinct

prior to the close of the polls.

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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 South Dakota allows you to send the FPCA for

absentee ballot request by fax. South Dakota allows a

voter to submit a scanned application for absentee ballot

as an email attachment.

 South Dakota does not allow you to receive the blank

ballot by fax.
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South Dakota

 South Dakota does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax.

The facsimile or emailed image of the FPCA must be

legible.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction

which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an

adult penitentiary system and persons judged mentally

incompetent by a court of law may not register or vote.

F. 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.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Notification of completed registration is sent.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the circuit court.

Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.Upon

denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, the South Dakota County Auditor which

rejected the voter registration application or absentee ballot

request shall provide you with the reason(s) for the

rejections.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Auditor, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Aurora Aurora County Auditor

PO Box 397

Plankinton, SD 57368-0397

Beadle Beadle County Auditor

PO Box 845,

Huron, SD 57350-0845

Bennett Bennett County Auditor

PO Box 460

Martin, SD 57551-0460

Bon Homme Bon Homme County Auditor

PO Drawer E

Tyndall, SD 57066-0605

Brookings Brookings County Auditor

314 6th Avenue

Brookings, SD 57006-2086

Brown Brown County Auditor

25 Market Street,

Aberdeen, SD 57401-4293

Brule Brule County Auditor

300 S. Courtland, Suite 103

Chamberlain, SD 57325-1599

Buffalo Buffalo County Auditor

PO Box 146

Gann Valley, SD 57341-0146

Butte Butte County Auditor

839 Fifth Avenue

Belle Fourche, SD 57717-1719

Campbell Campbell County Auditor

PO Box 37

Mound City, SD 57646-0037

Charles Mix Charles Mix County Auditor

PO Box 490

Lake Andes, SD 57356-0490

Clark Clark County Auditor

PO Box 294

Clark, SD 57225-0294

Clay Clay County Auditor

211 West Main, Suite 200

Vermillion, SD 57069-2039

Codington Codington County Auditor

14 First Avenue, SE

Watertown, SD 57201-3611

Corson Corson County Auditor

PO Box 255,

McIntosh, SD 57641-0255

Custer Custer County Auditor

420 Mt. Rushmore Road

Custer, SD 57730-1934

Davison Davison County Auditor

200 East 4th Street

Mitchell, SD 57301-2692

Day Day County Auditor

711 West 1st Street

Webster, SD 57274-1364

Deuel Deuel County Auditor

PO Box 616

Clear Lake, SD 57226-0616

Dewey Dewey County Auditor

PO Box 277

Timber Lake, SD 57656-0277

Douglas Douglas County Auditor

PO Box 159

Armour, SD 57313-0159

Edmunds Edmunds County Auditor

PO Box 97

Ipswich, SD 57451-0097

Fall River Fall River County Auditor

906 North River Street

Hot Springs, SD 57747-1398

Faulk Faulk County Auditor

PO Box 309

Faulkton, SD 57438-0309

Grant Grant County Auditor

210 East Fifth Avenue

Milbank, SD 57252-2499

Gregory Gregory County Auditor

Courthouse, Box 413

Burke, SD 57523-0413

Haakon Haakon County Auditor

PO Box 698

Philip, SD 57567-0698

Hamlin Hamlin County Auditor

PO Box 237

Hayti, SD 57241-0237

Hand Hand County Auditor

415 West First Avenue

Miller, SD 57362-1346

County Mailing Address
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Hanson Hanson County Auditor

PO Box 500

Alexandria, SD 57311-0500

Harding Harding County Auditor

PO Box 26

Buffalo, SD 57720-0026

Hughes Hughes County Auditor

104 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-2591

Hutchinson Hutchinson County Auditor

140 Euclid, Room 128

Olivet, SD 57052-0128

Hyde Hyde County Auditor

PO Box 379

Highmore, SD 57345-0379

Jackson Jackson County Auditor

PO Box 280

Kadoka, SD 57543-0280

Jerauld Jerauld County Auditor

PO Box 422

Wessington Springs, SD 57382-0422

Jones Jones County Auditor

PO Box 307

Murdo, SD 57559-0307

Kingsbury Kingsbury County Auditor

PO Box 196

Desmet, SD 57231-0196

Lake Lake County Auditor

200 East Center

Madison, SD 57042-2941

Lawrence Lawrence County Auditor

PO Box F

Deadwood, SD 57732-0678

Lincoln Lincoln County Auditor

100 East Fifth

Canton, SD 57013-1792

Lyman Lyman County Auditor

PO Box 38

Kennebec, SD 57544-0038

Marshall Marshall County Auditor

PO Box 130

Britton, SD 57430-0130

McCook McCook County Auditor

PO Box 190

Salem, SD 57058-0190

McPherson McPherson County Auditor

PO Box 390

Leola, SD 57456-0448

Meade Meade County Auditor

1425 Sherman Street

Sturgis, SD 57785-1452

Mellette Mellette County Auditor

PO Box C,

White River, SD 57579-0403

Miner Miner County Auditor

PO Box 86

Howard, SD 57349-0086

County Mailing Address

Minnehaha Minnehaha County Auditor

415 North Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2465

Moody Moody County Auditor

101 E. Pipestone Avenue, Suite D

Flandreau, SD 57028-1750

Pennington Pennington County Auditor

315 St. Joseph Street

Rapid City, SD 57701-2879

Perkins Perkins County Auditor

PO Box 126

Bison, SD 57620-0126

Potter Potter County Auditor

201 South Exene

Gettysburg, SD 57442-1521

Roberts Roberts County Auditor

411 2nd Avenue, E.

Sisseton, SD 57262-1495

Sanborn Sanborn County Auditor

PO Box 7

Woonsocket, SD 57385-0007

Shannon Shannon County Auditor

906 North River Street

Hot SPrings, SD 57747-1398

Spink Spink County Auditor

210 East 7th Avenue

Redfield, SD 57469-1266

Stanley Stanley County Auditor

PO Box 595 

Fort Pierre, SD 57532-0595

Sully Sully County Auditor

PO Box 265

Onida, SD 57564-0265

Todd (send to Tripp County)

Tripp Tripp County Auditor

200 East 3rd

Winner, SD 57580-1806

Turner Turner County Auditor

PO Box 370

Parker, SD 57053-0370

Union Union County Auditor

209 E. Main Street, Suite 200

Elk Point, SD 57025-2327

Walworth Walworth County Auditor

PO Box 199

Selby, SD 57472-0199

Yankton Yankton County Auditor

PO Box 137

Yankton, SD 57078-0137

Ziebach Ziebach County Auditor

PO Box 68

Dupree, SD 57623-0068

County Mailing Address

Your RIGHT. Your CHOICE. Make the RIGHT CHOICE - 

VOTE!

by William J. Hemmelgarn, NAS Key West, FL
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

**First date UOCAVA citizens may request ballot for Presidential Primary is November 7, 2007. First date UOCAVA citizens

may request ballots for August and November 2008 elections is January 1, 2008.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: August 7, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 7, 2008 July 8, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request** January 29 2008 July 31, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 August 7, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 7, 2008 July 8, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request** January 29, 2008 July 31, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 5, 2008 August 7, 2008 November 4, 2008

Tennessee

TENNESSEE

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.state.tn.us/sos/election

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.d: Optional. You are requested to fill out this

box. This information is requested from some states by the

Department of Justice in its 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 Block 2.f: Your full Social Security number is required.

Social Security number, if any, is required for purpose of

identification and to avoid duplicate registration. If you do

not have a Social Security number, write “none” in place of

the Social Security number.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Tennessee does not allow you to

receive or return the absentee ballot electronically. See

Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 5: 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

Block 5 of the FPCA. Political party choice is not required

if only requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

G Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

H Block 7: Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury that the

information is true and correct.

I Block 7: If an absentee applicant or voter requires

assistance, one person must witness the assistance given in

completing the FPCA or ballot.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 seven 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, submit a completed FPCA, along

with a Federal Voter Registration Form or you may visit

http://state.tn.us/sos/election/ and download Tennessee’s

voter registration form. Have the form postmarked 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

seven 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
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voting absentee and your signature to the county election

commission office not later than seven days before the

election. 

B. 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. Once a ballot is mailed to the

voter, the voter must vote by mail.

If you have not received your requested state ballot in a

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

See instructions in Chapter Two.

C. 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.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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 special write-in absentee ballot and

list of candidates to all Armed Forces personnel who as of

that date have made a valid application for a ballot. This

special write-in absentee ballot is sent when the regular

absentee ballot has not been printed or is not ready for

distribution. 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 II.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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote

unless voting rights have been reinstated.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration is canceled after two November

elections following the date 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.

H. Moving to Different Address

Persons moving to a different address must provide the

county election commission with the new address to assure

prompt receipt of election materials.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Tennessee shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. 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.

K. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 
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Tennessee

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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 seven 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, submit a completed FPCA, along

with a Federal Voter Registration Form or you may visit

http://state.tn.us/sos/election/ and download Tennessee’s

voter registration form. Have the form postmarked 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

seven 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 seven days before the

elections.

B. 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. Once a ballot is mailed to the

voter, the voter must vote by mail.

If you have not received your requested state ballot in a

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

See instructions in Chapter Two.

C. 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.

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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 special write-in absentee ballot and

list of candidates to all overseas citizens who as of that date

have made a valid application for a ballot. This special

write-in absentee ballot is sent when the regular absentee

ballot has not been printed or is not ready for distribution.

After requesting an official absentee ballot, overseas

citizens who feel that there 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 III.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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony may not register or vote

unless voting rights have been reinstated.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration is canceled after two November

elections following the date 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.
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H. Moving to Different Address

Persons moving to a different address must provide the

county election commission with the new address to assure

prompt receipt of election materials.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Tennessee shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. 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.

K. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Election Commission,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Anderson Anderson County Election Commission

Anderson County Courthouse

100 North Main, Room 207

Clinton, TN 37716-3617

Bedford Bedford County Election Commission

One Public Square, Suite 20

Shelbyville, TN 37160-3952

Benton Benton County Election Commission

113 Maple Avenue, Suite 1

Camden, TN 38320-2044

Bledsoe Bledsoe County Election Commission

PO Box 253

Pikeville, TN 37367-0253

Blount Blount County Election Commission

Blount County Courthouse

383 Court Street, 1st Floor

Maryville, TN 37804-5906

Bradley Bradley County Election Commission

Courthouse Annex

155 Broad Street, N.W.

Cleveland, TN 37311-5000

Campbell Campbell County Election Commission

PO Box 84

Jacksboro, TN 37757-0084

Cannon Cannon County Election Commission

Adams Office Building

301 West Main Street, Room 244

Woodbury, TN 37190-1100

Carroll Carroll County Election Commission

625 High Street, Suite 113 

Huntington, TN 38344-1703

Carter Carter County Election Commission

Main Carter County Courthouse 

801 Elk Avenue, Room 207

Elizabethton, TN 37643-4537

Cheatham Cheatham County Election Commission

118 County Service Drive, Suite 100

Ashland City, TN 37015-1744

Chester Chester County Election Commission

PO Box 127

Henderson, TN 38340-0127

Claiborne Claiborne County Election Commission

PO Box 343

Tazewell, TN 37879-0343

Clay Clay County Election Commission

PO Box 721 

Celina, TN 38551-0721

Cocke Cocke County Election Commission

Courthouse Annex

360 East Main Street, Room 130

Newport, TN 37821-3121

Coffee Coffee County Election Commission

1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6

Manchester, TN 37355-2456

Crockett Crockett County Election Commission

228 East Church Street

Alamo, TN 38001

Cumberland Cumberland County Election Commission

Milo Lemert Building

2 South Main Street, Suite 105

Crossville, TN 38555-4583

Davidson Davidson County Election Commission

PO Box 650

Nashville, TN 37202-0650

Decatur Decatur County Election Commission

PO Box 298

Decaturville, TN 38329-0298

DeKalb DeKalb County Election Commission

PO Box 543

Smithville, TN 37166-0543

Dickson Dickson County Election Commission

PO Box 522

Charlotte, TN 37036-0522

Dyer Dyer County Election Commission

PO Box 1109

Dyersburg, TN 38025-1109

Fayette Fayette County Election Commission

16265 Highway 64 West, Suite One

Somerville, TN 38068-6152

Fentress Fentress County Election Commission

PO Box 1027

Jamestown, TN 38556-1027

Franklin Franklin County Election Commission

839 Dinah Shore Blvd. Suite 1

Winchester, TN 37398

Gibson Gibson County Election Commission

Gibson County Courthouse, Suite 101

One Court Square

Trenton, TN 38382-1851

Giles Giles County Election Commission

PO Box 678

Pulaski, TN 38478-0678

Grainger Grainger County Election Commission

PO Box 28

Rutledge, TN 37861-0028

Greene Greene County Election Commission

Greene County Offices

218 North Main Street, Suite 1

Greeneville, TN 37745-3816

Grundy Grundy County Election Commission

PO Box 181

Altamont, TN 37301-0181

Hamblen Hamblen County Election Commission

Courthouse

511 West Second North Street, Room 101 

Morristown, TN 37814-3964

Hamilton Hamilton County Election Commission

700 River Terminal Road

Chattanooga, TN 37406-1736

County Mailing Address
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Hancock Hancock County Election Commission

PO Box 423

Sneedville, TN 37869-0423

Hardeman Hardeman County Election Commission

PO Box 12

Bolivar, TN 38008-0012

Hardin Hardin County Election Commission

Courthouse Basement 

465 Main Street

Savannah, TN 38372-2062

Hawkins Hawkins County Election Commission

100 East Main Street, Suite 101

Rogersville, TN 37857-3360

Haywood Haywood County Election Commission

Courthouse Basement 

One North Washington Street 

Brownsville, TN 38012-2561

Henderson Henderson County Election Commission

12 Natchez Trace Drive

Lexington, TN 38351-1838

Henry Henry County Election Commission

PO Box 967

Paris, TN 38242-0967

Hickman Hickman County Election Commission

114 North Central Avenue, Suite 201

Centerville, TN 37033-1426

Houston Houston County Election Commission

PO Box 346

Erin, TN 37061-0346

Humphreys Humphreys County Election Commission

208 West Wyly Street

Waverly, TN 37185-1547

Jackson Jackson County Election Commission

PO Box 13

Gainesboro, TN 38562-0013

Jefferson Jefferson County Election Commission

PO Box 177

Dandridge, TN 37725-0177

Johnson Johnson County Election Commission

PO Box 106

Mountain City, TN 37683-0106

Knox Knox County Election Commission

Knox County Courthouse

300 Main Ave, Room 218

Knoxville, TN 37902-1850

Lake Lake County Election Commission

217 South Court

Tiptonville, TN 38079-0000

Lauderdale Lauderdale County Election Commission

PO Box 532

Ripley, TN 38063-0532

Lawrence Lawrence County Election Commission

Lawrence County Courthouse

240 West Gaines Street, NBU #10 

Lawrenceburg, TN 38464-3635

Lewis Lewis County Election Commission

Courthouse

110 North Park Avenue, Room 103

Hohenwald, TN 38462-1428

Lincoln Lincoln County Election Commission

208 Davidson Street East, Room 106

Fayetteville, TN 37334-3581

Loudon Loudon County Election Commission

PO Box 193

Loudon, TN 37774-0193

Macon Macon County Election Commission

111 East Locust Street

Lafayete, TN 37083-1219

Madison Madison County Election Commission

311 North Parkway

Jackson, TN 38305-2713

Marion Marion County Election Commission

104 Academy Avenue 

Jasper, TN 37347-3519

Marshall Marshall County Election Commission

PO Box 1105 

Lewisburg, TN 37091-0105

County Mailing Address

Maury Maury County Election Commission

1207A Tradewinds Drive

Columbia, TN 38401-4607

McMinn McMinn County Election Commission

5 South Hill Street, Suite B

Athens, TN 37303-5403

McNairy McNairy County Election Commission

PO Box 764

Selmer, TN 38375-0764

Meigs Meigs County Election Commission

PO Box 1266

Decatur, TN 37322-1266

Monroe Monroe County Election Commission

PO Box 397

Madisonville, TN 37354-0397

Montgomery Montgomery County Election Commission

PO Box 422

Clarksville, TN 37041-0422

Moore Moore County Election Commission

PO Box 8056

Lynchburg, TN 37352-8056

Morgan Morgan County Election Commission

PO Box 266

Wartburg, TN 37887-0266

Obion Obion County Election Commission

PO Box 52

Union City, TN 38281-0052

Overton Overton County Election Commission

PO Box 384

Livingston, TN 38570-0384

Perry Perry County Election Commission

PO Box 77

Linden, TN 37096-0077

Picket Pickett County Election Commission

PO Box 213

Byrdstown, TN 38549-0213

Polk Polk County Election Commission

PO Box 157

Benton, TN 37307-0157

Putnam Putnam County Election Commission

Courthouse

300 East Spring Street, Room 10 

Cookeville, TN 38501-3350

Rhea Rhea County Election Commission

PO Box 181

Dayton, TN 37321-0181

Roane Roane County Election Commission

PO Box 157

Kingston, TN 37763-0157

Robertson Robertson County Election Commission

Robertson County Office Building

513 South Brown Street, Room 137 

Springfield, TN 37172-2941

Rutherford Rutherford County Election Commission

Rutherford County Building

1 Public Square South, Room 103 

Murfreesboro, TN 37130-8001

Scott Scott County Election Commission

PO Box 586

Huntsville, TN 37756-0586

Sequatchie Sequatchie County Election Commission

68 Spring Street

Dunlap, TN 37327-3752

Sevier Sevier County Election Commission

Sevier County Courthouse

125 Court Avenue, Room 208E 

Sevierville, TN 37862-3525

Shelby Shelby County Election Commission

Shelby County Office Building 

157 Poplar Avenue, Room 109

Memphis, TN 38103-1948

Smith Smith County Election Commission

122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105

Carthage, TN 37030-1555

Stewart Stewart County Election Commission

PO Box 217

Dover, TN 37058-0217

County Mailing Address
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Sullivan Sullivan County Election Commission

3258 Highway 126, Suite 103

Blountville, TN 37617-4566

Sumner Sumner County Election Commission

Sumner County Administration Building

355 North Belvedere Drive, Room 106 

Gallatin, TN 37066-5410

Tipton Tipton County Election Commission

PO Box 456

Covington, TN 38019-0456

Trousdale Trousdale County Election Commission

214 Broadway

Hartsville, TN 37074-1304

Unicoi Unicoi County Election Commission

PO Box 76

Erwin, TN 37650-0076

Union Union County Election Commission

PO Box 39

Maynardville, TN 37807-0039

Van Buren Van Buren County Election Commission

PO Box 254

Spencer, TN 38585-0254

Warren Warren County Election Commission

201 Locust Street, Suite 3

McMinnville, TN 37110-9926

County Mailing Address

Washington Washington County Election Commission

Courthouse

110 East Main Street

Jonesborough, TN 37659-1228

Wayne Wayne County Election Commission

PO Box 706

Waynesboro, TN 38485-0706

Weakley Weakley County Election Commission

135 South Poplar Street, Suite A

Dresden, TN 38225-1451

White White County Election Commission

Courthouse

1 Bockman Way, Room 215 

Sparta, TN 38583-2034

Williamson Williamson County Election Commission

Administrative Complex

1320 West Main Street, Suite 140 

Franklin, TN 37064-3731

Wilson Wilson County Election Commission

PO Box 97

Lebanon, TN 37088-0097

County Mailing Address

Vote and your voice shall be heard!

by Jacqueline Aletha Johnson, Leonard Wood, MO
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

**Plus temporary registration.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: March 4, 2008

 State Primary Date: March 4, 2008

State Runoff Primary Date: April 8, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration 

(Permanent)

February 4, 2008 February 4, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request** February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return March 4, 2008

(if inside the U.S.)

March 10, 2008

(if outside the U.S.)

March 4, 2008

(if inside the U.S.)

March 10, 2008

(if outside the U.S.)

November 4, 2008

(if inside the U.S.)

November 10, 2008

(if outside the U.S.)

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration 

(Permanent)

February 4, 2008 February 4, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request** February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return March 10, 2008 March 10, 2008 November 10, 2008

Texas

TEXAS

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sos.state.tx.us/elections

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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TEXAS

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. 

STATE

e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Texas

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: You must provide your Texas

Driver’s License number or personal identification number

issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. If you do

not have a driver’s license or personal identification

number, then you must provide the last four digits of your

Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of

these identification numbers, then you must state that fact.

B Block 2.h and 2.j: To foster communication with your

local election official, you may include a phone number or

email address here.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

or township where you claim legal voting residence.

D Block 4.a: 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 (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.)

E Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Texas does not allow you to receive

the absentee ballot electronically. See Section II.D. or III.D.

F Block 5: 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 Block

5 of the FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if

you request early voting ballots only for general elections. 

G Block 6: If the address given in Block 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 Special State Write-In Ballot

in lieu of an officially printed ballot, indicate “Special State

Write-In Ballot” in this item (military only).

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here.

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. By

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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. 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your Early Voting Clerk at

the beginning of every year and whenever you change your

mailing address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an early voting ballot for local,

state and Federal offices, send a completed FPCA to the

Early Voting Clerk in the county of your voting residence

not later than the 20th day before the election. If the 20th

day before the election is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal state

or national holiday, your FPCA must be submitted by the

next business day. Persons who are registered to vote by

FPCA only may not use this procedure to vote in person.

If you submit your FPCA between the 19th and the 7th day

before the election and you are not permanently registered,

you will receive a ballot for Federal offices only. 

To register permanently, use the FPCA to request the

Texas voter registration form from the County Voter

Registrar. Complete the Texas voter registration form and

return it to the County Voter 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 by the next business

day. 

Your FPCA will be effective for a period covering two

Federal general elections after you submit your FPCA. For

example, if you submit an FPCA in January 2008, it will be

effective through the November 2010 general election.

B. 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
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Voting Clerk’s office not later than five (5) days after the

election. If the fifth day falls on Saturday, Sunday or legal

state holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business

day.

Local election officials must mail early voting ballots at

least 45 days before the November general election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions below in II.F. and in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration or voting materials are not required to be

notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Texas allows you to send the FPCA to request an

absentee ballot and for temporary registration only by

fax. 

 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 imminent danger pay, or that

has been designated by the President of the U.S. as a

combat zone.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special State Write-In Ballot

Texas provides a special state write-in 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 special state write-in ballot to write in the

name of an official candidate. If you apply for a special

state 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 special state write-in ballot not

earlier than the 180th day before the election. If you wish to

receive a special state write-in ballot for any election held

outside the 180 days of submission of your initial FPCA,

you must make another request for the special state write-in

ballot.

To request the special state write-in ballot, indicate in

Block 6 of the FPCA “Special State Write-In Ballot.” The

ballot will be mailed as soon as your FPCA has been

approved by the Early Voting Clerk.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Texas has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions

described in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same,

except that Texas allows eligible Uniformed Services voters

to use the FWAB to vote in any general, special, primary or

runoff election for Federal office.

G. 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.

H. Cancellation of Registration

Change of residence may trigger being placed on the

suspense list and could result in cancellation of permanent

registration. If cancellation of registration occurs, reregistration is required.

I. Action on Registration Requests

You will receive a notice of denial if your FPCA is rejected.

J. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Texas shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Provide the information

requested in the notice of denial. If registration is again

denied, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

 Texas residents temporarily residing outside the U.S.

(for local, state, and Federal office ballots)

 overseas citizens (for Federal office ballots only)
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Texas

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your Early Voting Clerk at

the beginning of every year and whenever you change your

mailing address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an early voting ballot for local,

state and Federal offices, send a completed FPCA to the

Early Voting Clerk in the county of your voting residence

not later than the 20th day before the election. If the 20th

day before the election is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal state

or national holiday, your FPCA must be submitted by the

next business day. Persons who are registered to vote by

FPCA only may not use this procedure to vote in person.

If you submit your FPCA between the 19th and the 7th day

before the election and you are not permanently registered,

you will receive a ballot for Federal offices only. 

To register permanently, use the FPCA to request the

Texas voter registration form from the County Voter

Registrar. Complete the Texas voter registration form and

return it to the County Voter 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 by the next business

day. 

Your FPCA will be effective for a period covering two

Federal general elections after you submit your FPCA. For

example, if you submit an FPCA in January 2008, it will be

effective through the November 2010 general election.

B. 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 not later than five (5) days after

the election. If the fifth day falls on Saturday, Sunday or

legal state holiday, the deadline is extended to the next

business day.

Local election officials must mail early voting ballots at

least 45 days before the November general election.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Section III.E below and in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

Registration or voting materials are not required to be

notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Texas allows you to send the FPCA to request an

absentee ballot and for temporary registration only by

fax. 

 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Texas has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions

described in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same,

except that Texas allows eligible overseas voters to use the

FWAB to vote in any general, special, primary or runoff

election for Federal office.

F. 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.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Change of residence may trigger being placed on the

suspense list and could result in cancellation of permanent

registration. If cancellation of registration occurs, reregistration is required.

H. Action on Registration Requests

You will receive a notice of denial if your FPCA is rejected.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Texas shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. Provide the information

requested in the notice of denial. If registration is again

denied, consult a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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. (Generally,

the authority ordering the election appoints the Early

Voting Clerk, e.g., city, school district, water district.

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 Voter

Registrar.

County Mailing Address

Anderson Anderson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1990

Palestine, TX 75801-2968

Andrews Andrews County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 727 

Andrews, TX 79714-0727

Angelina Angelina County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1344

Lufkin, TX 75902-1344

Aransas Aransas County Early Voting Clerk

301 N. Live Oak Street

Rockport, TX 78382-2798

Archer Archer County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 427

Archer CIty, TX 76351-0427

Armstrong Armstrong County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 309

Claude, TX 79019-0309

Atascosa Atascosa County Early Voting Clerk

914 N. Main, Suite 115

Jourdanton, TX 78026-2816

Austin Austin County Early Voting Clerk

20 S. Holland Street

Bellville, TX 77418

Bailey Bailey County Early Voting Clerk

300 South 1st St., Suite 200

Muleshoe, TX 79347-3621

Bandera Bandera County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1882

Bandera, TX 78003

Bastrop Bastrop County Early Voting Clerk

804 Pecan

Bastrop, TX 78602

Baylor Baylor County Early Voting Clerk

101 S. Washington

Seymour, TX 76380

Bee Bee County Early Voting Clerk

105 W. Corpus Christi Street, #108

Beeville, TX 78102-5627

Bell Bell County Early Voting Clerk

P.O Box 480

Belton, TX 76513-0480

Bexar Bexar County Early Voting Clerk

203 W. Nueva, Suite 3.61

San Antonio, TX 78207-4505

Blanco Blanco County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 65

Johnson City, TX 78636-0117

Borden Bordon County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 124

Gail, TX 79738-0124

Bosque Bosque County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 617

Meridian, TX 76665-0617

Bowie Bowie County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 248

New Boston, TX 75570-0248

Brazoria Brazoria County Early Voting Clerk

111 E. Locust, Suite 200

Angleton, TX 77515-4654

Brazos Brazos County Early Voting Clerk

300 E. 26th Street, Suite 120

Bryan, TX 77803-5393

Brewster Brewster County Early Voting Clerk

107 West Avenue, E., #3

Alpine, TX 79830-4618

Briscoe Briscoe County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 555

Silverton, TX 79257-0555

Brooks Brooks County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 427

Falfurrias, TX 78355-0427

Brown Brown County Early Voting Clerk

P. O. Box 700

Brownwood, TX 76804-9985

Burleson Burleson County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. Buck St. #107

Caldwell, TX 77836-1762

Burnet Burnet County Early Voting Clerk

220 S. Pierce

Burnet, TX 78611-3136

Caldwell Caldwell County Early Voting Clerk

100 E. Market Street

Lockhart, TX 78644-2747

Calhoun Calhoun County Early Voting Clerk

211 S. Ann Street

Port Lavaca, TX 77979-4298

Callahan Callahan County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. 4th Street, Suite 104

Baird, TX 79504-5300

Cameron Cameron County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 3587

Brownsville, TX 78523-3587

Camp Camp County Early Voting Clerk

126 Church Street

Pittsburg, TX 75686-1344

Carson Carson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 487

Panhandle, TX 79068-0487

Cass Cass County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 449

Linden, TX 75563-0449

Castro Castro County Early Voting Clerk

100 E. Bedford, Room 101

Dimmit, TX 79027-2643

Chambers Chambers County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 728

Anahuac, TX 77514-0728

Cherokee Cherokee County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 420

Rusk, TX 75785-0420

Childress Childress County Early Voting Clerk

Courthouse, Box 4

Childress, TX 79201-0004

Clay Clay County Early Voting Clerk

100 N. Bridge

Henrietta, TX 76365-2800

Cochran Cochran County Early Voting Clerk

100 N. Main, Room 102

Morton, TX 79346-2598

Coke Coke County Early Voting Clerk

13 E. 7th St.

Robert Lee, TX 76945

Coleman Coleman County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 591

Coleman, TX 76834-0591

County Mailing Address
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Collin Colin County Early Voting Clerk

2010 Redbud Blvd., Suite 102

McKinney, TX 75069-8258

Collingsworth Collingsworth County Early Voting Clerk

800 W. Avenue, Box 10

Wellington, TX 79095-3092

Colorado Colorado County Early Voting Clerk

400 Spring Street, #103

Columbus, TX 78934-0068

Comal Comal County Early Voting Clerk

150 N. Seguin Avenue, #101

New Braunfels, TX 78130-5122

Comanche Comanche County Early Voting Clerk

101 W. Central 

Comanche, TX 76442-3263

Concho Concho County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 98

Paint Rock, TX 76866-0098

Cooke Cooke County Early Voting Clerk

100 S. Dixon Street

Gainesville, TX 76240-4717

Coryell Coryell County Early Voting Clerk

P.O. Box 6

Gatesville, TX 76528

Cottle Cottle County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 717

Paducah, TX 79248-0717

Crane Crane County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 578

Crane, TX 79731-0578

Crockett Crockett County Early Voting Clerk

PO Drawer C

Ozona, TX 76943-2502

Crosby Crosby County Early Voting Clerk

201 West Aspen, #102

Crosbyton, TX 79322-2500

Culberson Culberson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 158

Van Horn, TX 79855-0158

Dallam Dallam County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1352

Dalhart, TX 79022-1352

Dallas Dallas County Early Voting Clerk

2377 North Stemmons, Suite 820

Dallas, TX 75207-2706

Dawson Dawson County Early Voting Clerk

PO 1268

Lamesa, TX 79331-1268

Deaf Smith Deaf Smith County Early Voting Clerk

235 E. 3rd, Room 203

Hereford, TX 79045-5542

Delta Delta County Early Voting Clerk

200 W. Dallas Avenue

Cooper, TX 75432-0455

Denton Denton County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1720

Denton, TX 76202-1720

DeWitt DeWitt County Early Voting Clerk

307 N. Gonzales Street

Cuero, TX 77954-2998

Dickens Dickens County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 120

Dickens, TX 79229-0120

Dimmit Dimmit County Early Voting Clerk

Courthouse, 103 N. 5th Street

Carrizo Springs, TX 78834

Donley Donley County Early Voting Clerk

Drawer U

Clarendon, TX 79226-2020

Duval Duval County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 248

San Diego, TX 78384-0248

Eastland Eastland County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 110

Eastland, TX 76448-0110

Ector Ector County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 11149

Odessa, TX 79760-8149

County Mailing Address

Edwards Edwards County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 184

Rocksprings, TX 78880-0184

El Paso El Paso County Early Voting Clerk

500 E. San Antonio, Room 402

El Paso, TX 79901-2421

Ellis Ellis County Early Voting Clerk

PO Drawer W

Waxahachie, TX 75168-1230

Erath Erath County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. Washington

Stephenville, TX 76401-4280

Falls Falls County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 810

Marlin, TX 76661

Fannin Fannin County Early Voting Clerk

101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, #102

Bonham, TX 75418-4346

Fayette Fayette County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 605

La Grange, TX 78945-0296

Fisher Fisher County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 368

Roby, TX 79543-0368

Floyd Floyd County Early Voting Clerk

100 Main, Room 101

Floydada, TX 79235-0476

Foard Foard County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 539

Crowell, TX 79227-0539

Fort Bend Fort Bend County Early Voting Clerk

301 Jackson Street

Richmond, TX 77469-3108

Franklin Franklin County Early Voting Clerk

200 N. Kaufman

Mount Vernon, TX 75457-0008

Freestone Freestone County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1010

Fairfield, TX 75840-1017

Frio Frio County Early Voting Clerk

500 E. San Antonto Street, #6

Pearsall, TX 78061-3100

Gaines Gaines County Early Voting Clerk

101 So. Main, Room 107

Seminole, TX 79360-4397

Galveston Galveston County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 17253

Galveston, TX 77550-7253

Garza Garza County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 366

Post, TX 79356-3242

Gillespie Gillespie County Early Voting Clerk

101 W. Main, #13

Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3700

Glasscock Glasscock County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 190

Garden City, TX 79739-0190

Goliad Goliad County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 50

Goliad, TX 77963-0050

Gonzales Gonzales County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 77

Gonzales, TX 78629-0077

Gray Gray County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1902

Pampa, TX 79066

Grayson Grayson County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. Houston, Suite 17

Sherman, TX 75090-5958

Gregg Gregg County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 2827

Longview, TX 75606

Grimes Grimes County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 375

Anderson, TX 77830

Guadalupe Guadalupe County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1346

Seguin, TX 78156-1346

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Hale Hale County Early Voting Clerk

500 Broadway, #140

Plainview, TX 79702-8050

Hall Hall County Early Voting Clerk

512 W. Main, Suite 8

Memphis, TX 79245-3343

Hamilton Hamilton County Early Voting Clerk

Courthouse

Hamilton, TX 76531-1897

Hansford Hansford County Early Voting Clerk

15 NW Court

Spearman, TX 79081-0397

Hardeman Hardeman County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 30

Quanah, TX 79252-0030

Hardin Hardin County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 38

Kountz, TX 77625-0038

Harris Harris County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1525

Houston, TX 77251-1525

Harrison Harrison County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 8409

Marshall, TX 75671-8409

Hartley Hartley County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box Q

Channing, TX 79018-0147

Haskell Haskell County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 725

Haskell, TX 79521-0725

Hays Hays County Early Voting Clerk

401-C Broadway Street

San Marcos, TX 78666-7751

Hemphill Hemphill County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 867

Canadian, TX 79014-0867

Henderson Henderson County Early Voting Clerk

101 E. Tyler St., Courthouse

Athens, TX 75751-0632

Hidalgo Hidalgo County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 659

Edinburg, TX 78540-0659

Hill Hill County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 725

Hillsboro, TX 76645

Hockley Hockley County Early Voting Clerk

802 Houston, Suite 213

Levelland, TX 79336-0013

Hood Hood County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 339

Granbury, TX 76048-0339

Hopkins Hopkins County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 288

Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-0288

Houston Houston County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 370

Crockett, TX 75835-0370

Howard Howard County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1069

Big Spring, TX 79721-1069

Hudspeth Hudspeth County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 58

Sierra Blanca, TX 79851-0058

Hunt Hunt County Early Voting Clerk

2217A Washington

Greenville, TX 75401-4430

Hutchinson Hutchinson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1186

Stinnett, TX 79083-1186

Irion Irion County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 736

Mertzon, TX 76941-0736

County Mailing Address

Jack Jack County Early Voting Clerk

100 Main, Ste. 208

Jacksboro, TX 76458-1746

Jackson Jackson County Early Voting Clerk

115 W. Main, Room 101

Edna, TX 77957-2799

Jasper Jasper County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 2070

Jasper, TX 75951-8070

Jeff Davis Jeff Davis County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 398

Fort Davis, TX 79734-0398

Jefferson Jefferson County Early Voting Clerk

1001 Pearl

Beaumont, TX 77701

Jim Hogg Jim Hogg County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 878

Hebbronville, TX 78361-0878

Jim Wells Jim Wells County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 2188

Alice, TX 78333-2188

Johnson Johnson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 895

Cleburne, TX 76033-0895

Jones Jones County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 552

Anson, TX 79501-0552

Karnes Karnes County Early Voting Clerk

101 N. Panna Maria Avenue

Karnes City, TX 78118-2909

Kaufman Kaufman County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 339

Kaufman, TX 75142-0339

Kendall Kendall County Early Voting Clerk

201 E. San Antonio Street, #3

Boerne, TX 78006-2050

Kenedy Kenedy County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 227

Sarita, TX 78385-1519

Kent Kent County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 9

Jayton, TX 79528-0009

Kerr Kerr County Early Voting Clerk

700 Main Street, Suite 122

Kerrville, TX 78028-5389

Kimble Kimble County Early Voting Clerk

501 Main St., Courthouse

Junction, TX 76849-4743

King King County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 135

Guthrie, TX 79236-0135

Kinney Kinney County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 9

Brackettville, TX 78832-0937

Kleberg Kleberg County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1327

Kingsville, TX 78364-1327

Knox Knox County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 196

Benjamin, TX 79505-0196

La Salle La Salle County Early Voting Clerk

Courthouse Square #107

Cotulla, TX 78014-2263

Lamar Lamar County Early Voting Clerk

119 N. Main

Paris, TX 75460-4265

Lamb Lamb County Early Voting Clerk

Room 103, Courthouse

Littlefield, TX 79339

Lampasas Lampasas County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 571

Lampasas, TX 76550-0347

County Mailing Address
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Lavaca Lavaca County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 326

Hallettsville, TX 77964-0326

Lee Lee County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 419

Giddings, TX 78942-0419

Leon Leon County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1239

Centerville, TX 75833-1239

Liberty Liberty County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 369

Liberty, TX 77575-0369

Limestone Limestone County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 350

Groesbeck, TX 76642-0350

Lipscomb Lipscomb County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 70

Lipscomb, TX 79056-0070

Live Oak Live Oak County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 280

George West, TX 78022-0280

Llano Llano County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 40

Llano, TX 78643-0040

Loving Loving County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 194

Mentone, TX 79754-0194

Lubbock Lubbock County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 10536

Lubbock, TX 79408-3536

Lynn Lynn County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 937

Tahoka, TX 79373-0937

Madison Madison County Early Voting Clerk

101 W. Main, Room 102

Madisonville, TX 77864-1981

Marion Marion County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 763

Jefferson, TX 75657

Martin Martin County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 906

Stanton, TX 79782-0906

Mason Mason County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 702

Mason, TX 76856-0702

Matagorda Matagorda County Early Voting Clerk

1700 Seventh Street, #202

Bay City, TX 77414-5094

Maverick Maverick County Early Voting Clerk

500 Quarry Street, Box 1

Eagle Pass, TX 78852-4577

McCulloch McCulloch County Early Voting Clerk

199 Courthouse Square, Room 101

Brady, TX 76825-4535

McLennan McLennan County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 2450

Waco, TX 76703-2450

McMullen McMullen County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 235

Tilden, TX 78072-0235

Medina Medina County Early Voting Clerk

1100 16th St., Room 109

Hondo, TX 78861-1897

Menard Menard County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1038

Menard, TX 76859-1038

Midland Midland County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 3434

Midland, TX 79702-3434

Milam Milam County Early Voting Clerk

107 W. Main

Cameron, TX 76520-3939

Mills Mills County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 646

Goldthwaite, TX 76844-0646

Mitchell Mitchell County Early Voting Clerk

349 Oak Street, Room 103

Colorado City, TX 79512-6225

County Mailing Address

Montague Montague County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 77

Montague, TX 76251-0077

Montgomery Montgomery County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 2646

Conroe, TX 77305-2646

Moore Moore County Early Voting Clerk

715 S. Dumas Avenue, #107

Dumas, TX 79029-0396

Morris Morris County Early Voting Clerk

500 Broadnax Street

Daingerfield, TX 75638-1397

Motley Motley County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 660

Matador, TX 79244-0660

Nacogdoches Nacogdoches County Early Voting Clerk

203 W. Main

Nacogdoches, TX 75961-4810

Navarro Navarro County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1018

Corsicana, TX 75151

Newton Newton County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 484

Newton, TX 75966-0484

Nolan Nolan County Early Voting Clerk

100 E. 3rd., Suite 108

Sweetwater, TX 79556-0098

Nueces Nueces County Early Voting Clerk

P.O. Box 2627

Corpus Christi, TX 78403

Ochiltree Ochitree County Early Voting Clerk

511 S. Main

Perryton, TX 79070-3154

Oldham Oldham County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 360

Vega, TX 79092-0360

Orange Orange County Early Voting Clerk

123 South 6th Street

Orange, TX 77630-6320

Palo Pinto Palo Pinto County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 219

Palo Pinto, TX 76484-0219

Panola Panola County Early Voting Clerk

110 S. Sycamore Street

Carthage, TX 75633-2527

Parker Parker County Early Voting Clerk

1112 Santa Fe Drive

Weatherford, TX 76086

Parmer Parmer County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 356

Farwell, TX 79325-0356

Pecos Pecos County Early Voting Clerk

103 W. Callaghan

Fort Stockton, TX 79735-7101

Polk Polk County Early Voting Clerk

PO Drawer 2119

Livingston, TX 77351-7119

Potter Potter County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 9638

Amarillo, TX 79105-9638

Presidio Presidio County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 789

Marfa, TX 79843-0789

Rains Rains County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 187

Emory, TX 75440-0187

Randall Randall County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 660

Canyon, TX 79015-0660

Reagan Reagan County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 100

Big Lake, TX 76932-0100

Real Real County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 750

Leakey, TX 78873-0656

Red River Red River County Early Voting Clerk

200 N. Walnut Street

Clarksville, TX 75426-3041

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Reeves Reeves County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 867

Pecos, TX 79772-0867

Refugio Refugio County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 452

Refugio, TX 78377

Roberts Roberts County Early Voting Clerk

Box 477

Miami, TX 79059-0477

Robertson Robertson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 819

Franklin, TX 77856

Rockwall Rockwall County Early Voting Clerk

Historic Courthouse

1001 E. Rusk, Ste. 200

Rockwall, TX 75087

Runnels Runnels County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 189

Ballinger, TX 76821-0189

Rusk Rusk County Early Voting Clerk

115 N. Main St., #105 

Henderson, TX 75652-0758

Sabine Sabine County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 580

Hemphill, TX 75948-0580

San Augustine San Augustine County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. Columbia, #106

San Augustine, TX 75972-2452

San Jacinto San Jacinto County Early Voting Clerk

1 State Highway 150, Room B119

Coldspring, TX 77331-0669

San Patricio San Patricio County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 579

Sinton, TX 78387-0579

San Saba San Saba County Early Voting Clerk

500 E. Wallace, Courthouse

San Saba, TX 76877-3608

Schleicher Schleicher County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 846

Eldorado, TX 76936

Scurry Scurry County Early Voting Clerk

1806 25th Street, #300

Snyder, TX 79549-0508

Shackelford Shackelford County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 247

Albany, TX 76430-0247

Shelby Shelby County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1987

Center, TX 75935-1987

Sherman Sherman County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 270

Stratford, TX 79084-0270

Smith Smith County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 777

Tyler, TX 75710-0777

Somervell Somervell County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1098

Glen Rose, TX 76043-1098

Starr Starr County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. 5th St.

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Stephens Stephens County Early Voting Clerk

200 W. Walker

Breckenridge, TX 76424-3551

Sterling Sterling County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 55

Sterling City, TX 76951-0055

Stonewall Stonewall County Early Voting Clerk

P.O. Drawer P

Aspermont, TX 79502-0914

Sutton Sutton County Early Voting Clerk

300 E. Oak, Suite 3

Sonora, TX 76950-3106

Swisher Swisher County Early Voting Clerk

Courthouse, 119 S. Maxwell

Tulia, TX 79088-2297

County Mailing Address

Tarrant Tarrant County Early Voting Clerk

2700 Premier Street 

Fort Worth, TX 76111-2115

Taylor Taylor County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 3318

Abilene, TX 79604-3318

Terrell Terrell County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 410

Sanderson, TX 79848-0410

Terry Terry County Early Voting Clerk

501 W. Main, Rm. 105

Brownfield, TX 79316-4327

Throckmorton Throckmorton County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 309

Throckmorton, TX 76483-0509

Titus Titus County Early Voting Clerk

110 S. Madison Street, Suite C

Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455-4443

Tom Green Tom Green County Early Voting Clerk

113 W. Beauregard Avenue

San Angelo, TX 76903-5887

Travis Travis County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 149325

Austin, TX 78714-9325

Trinity Trinity County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 456

Groveton, TX 75845-0456

Tyler Tyler County Early Voting Clerk

100 W. Bluff, Room 110

Woodville, TX 75979-5245

Upshur Upshur County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 730

Gilmer, TX 75644-0730

Upton Upton County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 465

Rankin, TX 79778-0465

Uvalde Uvalde County Early Voting Clerk

100 N. Getty, #8

Uvalde, TX 78801

Val Verde Val Verde County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1267

Del Rio, TX 78841-1267

Van Zandt Van Zandt County Early Voting Clerk

121 E. Dallas, Room. 202

Canton, TX 75103-1465

Victoria Victoria County Early Voting Clerk

111 N. Glass

Victoria, TX 77901-6414

Walker Walker County Early Voting Clerk

1301 Sam Houston Avenue, #114 

Huntsville, TX 77340-4500

Waller Waller County Early Voting Clerk

836 Austin Street, Rm. 217

Hempstead, TX 77445

Ward Ward County Early Voting Clerk

400 S. Allen St., Ste. 101

Monahans, TX 79756-4602

Washington Washington County Early Voting Clerk

100 E. Main, Suite 102

Brenham, TX 77833-3753

Webb Webb County Early Voting Clerk

PO Drawer 29

Laredo, TX 78042-0029

Wharton Wharton County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 390

Wharton, TX 77488

Wheeler Wheeler County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 465

Wheeler, TX 79096-0465

Wichita Wichita County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1679

Wichita Falls, TX 76307-1679

Wilbarger Wilbarger County Early Voting Clerk

1700 Wilbarger, Room 15

Vernon, TX 76384-4748

Willacy Willacy County Early Voting Clerk

576 W. Main

Raymondville, TX 78580

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Williamson Williamson County Early Voting Clerk

301 S.E. Inner Loop, Suite 104

Georgetown, TX 78626-5701

Wilson Wilson County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 27

Floresville, TX 78114-0027

Winkler Winkler County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 1007

Kermit, TX 79745-1007

Wise Wise County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 359

Decatur, TX 76234-0359

Wood Wood County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 970

Quitman, TX 75783

Yoakum Yoakum County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 309

Plains, TX 79355-0309

Young Young County Early Voting Clerk

516 Fourth Street, Room 104

Graham, TX 76450-3063

Zapata Zapata County Early Voting Clerk

PO Box 789

Zapata, TX 78076-0789

Zavala Zavala County Early Voting Clerk

200 E. Uvalde St., Ste. 7

Crystal City, TX 78839

County Mailing Address

Stand Tall, Stand Proud, Voice your Care - Vote Now!

by SSgt Holly J. Long, USMC
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 5, 2008 

State Primary Date: June 24, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 1, 2008 June 20, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Request February 1, 2008 June 20, 2008 October 31, 2008

Ballot Return February 12, 2008 July 8, 2008 November 18, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICESOUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential 

Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 16, 2008 June 4, 2008 October 15, 2008

Ballot Request January 16, 2008 June 4, 2008 October 15, 2008

Ballot Return February 12, 2008 July 8, 2008 November 18, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 16, 2008 June 4, 2008 October 15, 2008

Ballot Request January 16, 2008 June 4, 2008 October 15, 2008

Ballot Return February 12, 2008 July 8, 2008 November 18, 2008

Utah

UTAH

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.elections.utah.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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UTAH

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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Utah

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: The last four digits of your Social

Security number or your Utah Driver’s License is required

for voter registration. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, the State shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county

where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: Provide your political party affiliation.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

Uniformed Service members refer to Section II.E for

additional instructions.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. By

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct. 

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Registration is not required when using the FPCA to

request ballots. When you return the voted ballot you will

be 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 as defined above and you live

overseas, the County Clerk must receive your FPCA not

later than 20 days before the election. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must be

postmarked by the day before the election and received

by the elections officer before noon on the day of the

official canvass following the election.

Local election officials mail ballots to persons residing

overseas not later than 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Utah allows you to send your FPCA for registration

and ballot request by fax when you are in a hostile fire

zone or other area where the mail service is unreliable

and not sufficient to accommodate timely mail service.

After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

 Utah allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax in

the situations described above.

 Utah allows you to return the voted ballot by fax if you

agree to waive the right to a secret ballot and affirm in
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writing that you are currently deployed in a hostile fire

zone or other area where the mail service is unreliable

and not sufficient to accommodate timely mail service.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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 approximately 90

days before the general election but not later than 20 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.

F. 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. 

G. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration

application or absentee ballot request, Utah shall provide

you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

H. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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) would 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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Registration is not required when using the FPCA to

request ballots. When you return the voted ballot you will

be registered.

If you are a Utah resident who resides outside the U.S.

and wish to vote a ballot for local, state or Federal offices,

the County Clerk must receive your FPCA request for a

ballot no later than 20 days before the election.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive at the

County Clerk before noon on the day of the official

canvass following the election. Postmark your voted

ballot by the day before the election.

Local election officials mail ballots to persons residing

overseas not later than 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCA and 

Ballots

 Utah allows you to send your FPCA for registration

and ballot request by fax when you are in a hostile fire

zone or other area where the mail service is unreliable

and not sufficient to accommodate timely mail service.

After faxing, submit the FPCA by mail.

 Utah allows you to receive the blank ballot by fax in

the situations described above.

 Utah allows you to return the voted ballot by fax if you

agree to waive the right to a secret ballot and affirm in

writing that you are currently deployed in a hostile fire

zone or other area where the mail service is unreliable

and not sufficient to accommodate timely mail service.
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Utah

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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. 

F. Action If Registration Is Denied

If registration is denied, consult a legal assistance officer or

civilian counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration

application or absentee ballot request, Utah shall provide

you with the reason(s) for the rejection.

G. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.vices & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk, county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Beaver Beaver County Clerk

PO Box 392

Beaver, UT 84713-0392

Box Elder Box Elder County Clerk

01 S. Main Street

Brigham City, UT 84302-2599

Cache Cache County Clerk

179 North Main Street, Ste. 102

Logan, UT 84321-4567

Carbon Carbon County Clerk

120 East Main

Price, UT 84501-3057

Daggett Dagett County Clerk

PO Box 219 

Manila, UT 84046-0219

Davis Davis County Clerk

PO Box 618 

Farmington, UT 84025-0618

Duchesne Duchesne County Clerk

PO Box 270 

Duchesne, UT 84021-0270

Emery Emery County Clerk

PO Box 907

Castle Dale, UT 84513-0907

Garfield Garfield County Clerk

PO Box 77 

Panguitch, UT 84759-0077

Grand Grand County Clerk

125 E. Center

Moab, UT 84532-2492

Iron Iron County Clerk

PO Box 429

Parowan, UT 84761-0429

Juab Juab County Clerk

160 N. Main

Nephi, UT 84648-1412

Kane Kane County Clerk

76 North Main 

Kanab, UT 84741-0050

Millard Millard County Clerk

765 S. Highway 99, Ste. 6

Fillmore, UT 84631-5002

Morgan Morgan County Clerk

PO Box 886

Morgan, UT 84050-0886

Piute Piute County Clerk

PO Box 99 

Junction, UT 84740-0099

Rich Rich County Clerk

PO Box 218 

Randolph, UT 84064-0218

Salt Lake Salt Lake County Clerk

2001 S. State Street, #S1100

Salt Lake City, UT 84190-1051

San Juan San Juan County Clerk

PO Box 338

Monticello, UT 84535-0338

Sanpete Sanpete County Clerk

PO Box 100

Manti, UT 84642-0100

Sevier Sevier County Clerk

PO Box 607 

Richfield, UT 84701-0607

Summit Summit County Clerk

PO Box 128 

Coalville, UT 84017-0128

Tooele Tooele County Clerk

47 So. Main 

Tooele, UT 84074-2194

Uintah Uintah County Clerk

147 East Main 

Vernal, UT 84078-2643

Utah Utah County Clerk

100 East Center, Room 3100

Provo, UT 84606-3106

Wasatch Wasatch County Clerk

25 No. Main 

Heber City, UT 84032-1827

Washington Washington County Clerk

197 E. Tabernacle 

Saint George, UT 84770-3473

Wayne Wayne County Clerk

PO Box 189

Loa, UT 84747-0189

Weber Weber County Clerk

2380 Washington Boulevard, Ste. 320

Ogden, UT 84401-1456

County Mailing Address

A Small Choice With A Big Impact...Vote!

by SSgt Michael J. Johnson, USMC
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: March 4, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 27, 2008 September 3, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Request March 3, 2008 September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return March 4, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 27, 2008 September 3, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Request March 3, 2008 September 8, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Return March 4, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

Vermont

VERMONT

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://vermont-elections.org/soshome.htm

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Provide your Vermont Driver’s

License number or if you do not have a Vermont Driver’s

License, the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

If you do not possess either of these identifications, the

State shall assign a number that will serve to identify you

for voter registration purposes.

B Block 2.h and 2.j: Provide an email address that you

can access and/or a phone number (including all country

and local prefixes) 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.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: Provide the complete street

address of your Vermont voting residence. A post office

box is not sufficient. If you do not have a street address,

describe the physical location of your residence in Block 6.

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.

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

E Block 4.c: Check the box corresponding to the manner

in which you prefer to receive your ballot. If you want to

receive it by fax or email, please be sure to include your fax

number or email address in Block 2.i or 2.j. See Section

II.D or III.D.

F Block 5: If you do not list a party affiliation, you

cannot vote in the presidential primary election. You

must indicate your political party affiliation when applying

for a presidential primary ballot (Example: Democrat,

Republican) or write “none” in Block 5 of the FPCA.

Political party choice is not required if only requesting

absentee ballots for general elections or other primaries. 

G Block 6: To register, you must take a self-administered

oath, or it may be administered by anyone over the age of

18. If another person administers the oath, he or she must

provide the printed name and signature in block 6. The

Vermont voter’s oath is:

“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.”

You or the person who administered the oath to you must

write in Block 6 one of the following:

"On the day of , 20 , I swore or

affirmed the Vermont voter's oath"

OR

"On the day of , 20 , I

administered the Vermont

voter's oath to the applicant. - - signature - - " 

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here.

H Block 7: Please note under AFFIRMATION: Item 3

is not applicable for voting purposes in Vermont.

I Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA so that it is received by the town clerk not

later than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday immediately 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.

Contact information is available at http://vermontelections.org/soshome.htm. (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 clerk’s office

before 7 p.m. on election day.)
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B. 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

30 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 Two.

C. 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. Please see Section I, paragraph G for instructions

on how to certify in Block 6 of the FPCA that you took the

Vermont voter’s oath.

Returning a Ballot: The ballot return envelope is not

sworn to or witnessed. However, your signature must be on

the inside envelope certificate.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Vermont allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot request by fax or email. After

faxing or emailing, submit the FPCA by mail or

express delivery service.

 Vermont allows you to receive the blank absentee

ballot by fax or email.

 Vermont does not allow you to return your voted ballot

by fax or email.

Vermont prefers that you fax or email your town clerk

directly. For town clerk fax numbers and email addresses,

check the Vermont website at: http://vermontelections.org/soshome.htm

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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

clerk’s office before 7 p.m. on election day.)

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Vermont has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions described

in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same, except that

Vermont allows eligible voters to use the FWAB to vote in any

election (primary, special, and general) for Federal and state

offices. Note: Vermont law requires that you enter your

party preference in Block 5 of the FWAB when voting in

Presidential primaries.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Persons who are no longer residents of Vermont may be

removed from the voting checklist.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Vermont shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

To register and request an absentee ballot, send a

completed FPCA so that it is received by the town clerk not

later than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday immediately 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.
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Vermont

Contact information is available at http://vermontelections.org/soshome.htm. (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 clerk’s office

before 7 p.m. on election day.)

B. 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

30 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 Two.

C. 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. Please see Section I, paragraph G for instructions

on how to certify in Block 6 of the FPCA that you took the

Vermont voter’s oath.

Returning a Ballot: The ballot return envelope is not

sworn to or witnessed. However, your signature must be on

the inside envelope certificate.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Vermont allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot request by fax or email. After

faxing or emailing, submit the FPCA by mail or

express delivery service.

 Vermont allows you to receive the blank absentee

ballot by fax or email.

 Vermont does not allow you to return your voted ballot

by fax or email.

Vermont prefers that you fax or email your town clerk

directly. For town clerk fax numbers and email addresses,

check the Vermont website at: http://vermontelections.org/soshome.htm

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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

clerk’s office before 7 p.m. on election day.)

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Vermont has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions described

in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same, except that

Vermont allows eligible voters to use the FWAB to vote in any

election (primary, special, and general) for Federal and state

offices. Note: Vermont law requires that you enter your

party preference in Block 5 of the FWAB when voting in

Presidential primaries.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Persons who are no longer residents of Vermont may be

removed from the voting checklist.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of acceptance or denial is sent.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Vermont shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 find additional contact information

online at http://vermont-elections.org/soshome.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 email at vote@fvap.ncr.gov.

City or Town Mailing Address

Addison Addison Town Clerk

7099 VT RTE 22A

Addison, VT 05491-8919

Albany Albany Town Clerk

PO Box 284

Albany, VT 05820

Alburgh Alburgh Town Clerk

1 North Main Street

Alburg, VT 05440-4404

Andover Andover Town Clerk

953 Weston-Andover Road

Andover, VT 05143-9192
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Arlington Arlington Town Clerk

PO Box 304

Arlington, VT 05250

Athens Athens Town Clerk

56 Brookline Road

Athens, VT 05143-8428

Bakersfield Bakersfield Town Clerk

PO Box 203

Bakersfield, VT 05441

Baltimore Baltimore Town Clerk

1902 Baltimore Road

Baltimore, VT 05143-4446

Barnard Barnard Town Clerk

PO Box 274

Barnard, VT 05031

Barnet Barnet Town Clerk

PO Box 15

Barnet, VT 05821

Barre City Barre City Clerk

PO Box 418

Barre City, VT 05641

Barre Town Barre Town Clerk

PO Box 124

Websterville, VT 05678

Barton Barton Town Clerk

PO Box 657

Barton, VT 05822

Belvidere Belvidere Town Clerk

3996 VT RTE 109

Belvidere, VT 05442-9547

Bennington Bennington Town Clerk

205 South Street

Bennington, VT 05201-2297

Benson Benson Town Clerk

PO Box 163

Benson, VT 05731

Berkshire Berkshire Town Clerk

4454 Watertower Road

Berkshire, VT 05450

Berlin Berlin Town Clerk

108 Shed Road

Berlin, VT 05602-9049

Bethel Bethel Town Clerk

PO Box 404

Bethel, VT 05032

Bloomfield Bloomfield Town Clerk

PO Box 336

North Stratford, VT 03590

Bolton Bolton Town Clerk

3045 T. Roosevelt Highway

Bolton, VT 05676-9203

Bradford Bradford Town Clerk

PO Box 339

Bradford, VT 05033

Braintree Braintree Town Clerk

932 Vt. Rt. 12A

Braintree, VT 05060-9741

Brandon Brandon Town Clerk

49 Center Street

Brandon, VT 05733-1105

Brattleboro Brattleboro Town Clerk

230 Main Street, Suite 108

Battleboro, VT 05301-2876

Bridgewater Bridgewater Town Clerk

7335 US Route 4

Bridgewater, VT 05034

Bridport Bridport Town Clerk

PO Box 27

Bridport, VT 05734

Brighton Brighton Town Clerk

PO Box 337 

Island Pond, VT 05846

Bristol Bristol Town Clerk

PO Box 249

Bristol, VT 05443

Brookfield Brookfield Town Clerk

PO Box 463

Brookfield, VT 05036

City or Town Mailing Address

Brookline Brookline Town Clerk

PO Box 403

Newfane, VT 05345

Brownington Brownington Town Clerk

509 Dutton Brook Lane

Brownington, VT 05860-9568

Brunswick Brunswick Town Clerk

994 VT RTE 102

Brunswick, VT 05905-9575

Burke Burke Town Clerk

212 School Street

West Burke, VT 05871-9009

Burlington Burlington City Clerk

149 Church Street

Burlington, VT 05401-8450

Cabot Cabot Town Clerk

PO Box 36

Cabot, VT 05647

Calais Calais Town Clerk

3120 Pekin Brook Road

Calais, VT 05650-4414

Cambridge Cambridge Town Clerk

PO Box 127

Jeffersonville, VT 05464

Canaan Canaan Town Clerk

PO Box 159

Canaan, VT 05903

Castleton Castleton Town Clerk

PO Box 727

Castleton, VT 05735

Cavendish Cavendish Town Clerk

PO Box 126

Cavendish, VT 05142

Charleston Charleston Town Clerk

5063 Vt. Rte. 105

West Charleston, VT 05872-9742

Charlotte Charlotte Town Clerk

PO Box 119

Charlotte, VT 05445

Chelsea Chelsea Town Clerk

PO Box 266

Chelsea, VT 05038

Chester Chester Town Clerk

PO Box 370

Chester, VT 05143

Chittenden Chittenden Town Clerk

PO Box 89

Chittenden, VT 05737

Clarendon Clarendon Town Clerk

PO Box 30

Clarendon, VT 05759

Colchester Colchester Town Clerk

PO Box 55

Colchester, VT 05446

Concord Concord Town Clerk

PO Box 317

Concord, VT 05824

Corinth Corinth Town Clerk

PO Box 461

Corinth, VT 05039

Cornwall Cornwall Town Clerk

2629 Route 30

Cornwall, VT 05753-9299

Conventry Conventry Town Clerk

PO Box 104

Conventry, VT 05825

Craftsbury Craftsbury Town Clerk

PO Box 55

Craftsbury, VT 05826

Danby Danby Town Clerk

PO Box 231

Danby, VT 05739

Danville Danville Town Clerk

PO Box 183

Danville, VT 05828

Derby Derby Town Clerk

PO Box 25

Derby, VT 05829

City or Town Mailing Address
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Dorset Dorset Town Clerk

PO Box 24

East Dorset, VT 05253

Dover Dover Town Clerk

PO Box 527

West Dover, VT 05356

Dummerston Dummerston Town Clerk

1523 Middle Road

East Dummerston, VT 05346-9554

Duxbury Duxbury Town Clerk

5421 VT Route 100

Duxbury, VT 05676-9572

East Haven East Haven Town Clerk

PO Box 10

East Haven, VT 05837

East Montpelier East Montpelier Town Clerk

PO Box 157

East Montpeilier, VT 05651

Eden Eden Town Clerk

71 Old Schoolhouse Road

Eden Mills, VT 05653-9753

Elmore Elmore Town Clerk

PO Box 123

Lake Elmore, VT 05657

Enosburgh Enosburgh Town Clerk

PO Box 465

Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Essex Essex Town Clerk

81 Main Street

Essex Junction, VT 05452-3211

Fair Haven Fair Haven Town Clerk

3 North Park Place

Fair Haven, VT 05743-1069

Fairfax Fairfax Town Clerk

PO Box 27

Fairfax, VT 05454

Fairfield Fairfield Town Clerk

PO Box 5

Fairfield, VT 05455

Fairlee Fairlee Town Clerk

PO Box 95

Fairlee, VT 05045

Fayston Fayston Town Clerk

866 N. Fayston Road

North Fayston, VT 05660-9211

Ferrisburgh Ferrisburgh Town Clerk

PO Box 6

Ferrisburgh, VT 05456

Fletcher Fletcher Town Clerk

215 Cambridge Road

Cambridge, VT 05444-9622

Franklin Franklin Town Clerk

PO Box 82

Franklin, VT 05457

Georgia Georgia Town Clerk

47 Town Common Road N

St. Albans, VT 05478-6089

Glover Glover Town Clerk

51 Bean Hill Road

Glover, VT 05839-9669

Goshen Goshen Town Clerk

50 Carlisle Hill Road

Goshen, VT 05733-8482

Grafton Grafton Town Clerk

PO Box 180

Grafton, VT 05146

Granby Granby Town Clerk

PO Box 56

Granby, VT 05840

Grand Isle Grand Isle Town Clerk

PO Box 49

Grand Isle, VT 05458

Granville Granville Town Clerk

PO Box 66

Granville, VT 05747

Greensboro Greensboro Town Clerk

PO Box 119

Greensboro, VT 05841

City or Town Mailing Address

Groton Groton Town Clerk

1476 Scott Highway

Groton, VT 05046-5603

Guildhall Guildhall Town Clerk

PO Box 10

Guildhall, VT 05905

Guilford Guilford Town Clerk

236 School Road

Guilford, VT 05301-8319

Halifax Halifax Town Clerk

PO Box 127

West Halifax, VT 05358

Hancock Hancock Town Clerk

PO Box 100

Hancock, VT 05748

Hardwick Hardwick Town Clerk

PO Box 523

Hardwick, VT 05843

Hartford Hartford Town Clerk

171 Bridge Street

White River Junction, VT 05001-7034

Hartland Hartland Town Clerk

PO Box 349

Hartland, VT 05048

Highgate Highgate Town Clerk

PO Box 189

Highgate Center, VT 05459

Hinesburg Hinesburg Town Clerk

PO Box 133

Hinesburg, VT 05461

Holland Holland Town Clerk

120 School Road

Holland, VT 05830-8961

Hubbardton Hubbardton Town Clerk

1831 Monument Hill Road

Castleton, VT 05735-9654

Huntington Huntington Town Clerk

4930 Main Road

Huntington, VT 05462-9803

Hyde Park Hyde Park Town Clerk

PO Box 98

Hyde Park, VT 05655

Ira Ira Town Clerk

PO Box 870

West Rutland, VT 05777

Irasburg Irasburg Town Clerk

PO Box 51

Irasburg, VT 05845

Isle La Motte Isle La Motte Town Clerk

PO Box 250

Isle La Motte, VT 05463

Jamaica Jamaica Town Clerk

PO Box 173

Jamaica, VT 05343

Jay Jay Town Clerk

1036 VT RTE 242

Jay, VT 05859-9694

Jericho Jericho Town Clerk

PO Box 67

Jericho, VT 05465

Johnson Johnson Town Clerk

PO Box 383

Johnson, VT 05656

Killington Killington Town Clerk

PO Box 429

Killington, VT 05751

Kirby Kirby Town Clerk

346 Town Hall Road

Lyndonville, VT 05851-9511

Landgrove Landgrove Town Clerk

Box 508

Londonderry, VT 05148

Leicester Leicester Town Clerk

44 Schoolhouse Road

Leicester, VT 05733-9147

Lemington Lemington Town Clerk

2549 River Road VT 102

Lemington, VT 05903-9610

City or Town Mailing Address
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Lincoln Lincoln Town Clerk

62 Quaker Street

Lincoln, VT 05443-9253

Londonderry Londonderry Town Clerk

PO Box 118

South Londonderry, VT 05155

Lowell Lowell Town Clerk

2170 VT Rt. 100

Lowell, VT 05847-9790

Ludlow Ludlow Town Clerk

PO Box 307

Ludlow, VT 05149

Lunenburg Lunenburg Town Clerk

PO Box 54

Lunenburg, VT 05906

Lyndon Lyndon Town Clerk

PO Box 167

Lyndonville, VT 05851

Maidstone Maidstone Town Clerk

PO Box 118

Guildhall, VT 05905

Manchester Manchester Town Clerk

PO Box 830

Manchester Center, VT 05255

Marlboro Marlboro Town Clerk

PO Box E

Marlboro, VT 05344

Marshfield Marshfield Town Clerk

122 School Street, Room 1

Marshfield, VT 05658-8032

Mendon Mendon Town Clerk

34 US Route 4

Mendon, VT 05701-9649

Middlebury Middlebury Town Clerk

94 Main Street

Middlebury, VT 05753-1334

Middlesex Middlesex Town Clerk

5 Church Street

Middlesex, VT 05602-8790

Middletown Springs Middletown SpringsTown Clerk

PO Box 1232

Middletown Springs, VT 05757

Milton Milton Town Clerk

PO Box 18

Milton, VT 05468

Monkton Monkton Town Clerk

PO Box 12

Monkton, VT 05469-6016

Montgomery Montgomery Town Clerk

PO Box 356

Montgomery Center, VT 05471

Montpelier Montpelier Town Clerk

39 Main Street

Montpelier, VT 05602-2003

Moretown Moretown Town Clerk

PO Box 666

Moretown, VT 05660

Morgan Morgan Town Clerk

PO Box 63

Morgan, VT 05853

Morristown Morristown Town Clerk

PO Box 748

Morrisville, VT 05661

Mount Holly Mount Holly Town Clerk

PO Box 248

Mount Holly, VT 05758

Mount Tabor Mount Tabor Town Clerk

PO Box 245

Mount Tabor, VT 05739

New Haven New Haven Town Clerk

78 North Street

New Haven, VT 05472-2003

Newark Newark Town Clerk

1336 Newark Street

Newark, VT 05871-9733

Newbury Newbury Town Clerk

PO Box 126

Newbury, VT 05051

City or Town Mailing Address

Newfane Newfane Town Clerk

PO Box 36

Newfane, VT 05345

Newport City Newport City Town Clerk

222 Main Street

Newport, VT 05855

Newport Town Newport Town Clerk

PO Box 85

Newport Center, VT 05857-5000

North Hero North Hero Town Clerk

PO Box 38

North Hero, VT 05474

Northfield Northfield Town Clerk

51 South Main Street

Northfield, VT 05663-6703

Norton Norton Town Clerk

12 VT Route 114 E

Norton, VT 05907

Norwich Norwich Town Clerk

PO Box 376

Norwich, VT 05055

Orange Orange Town Clerk

PO Box 233

East Barre, VT 05649

Orwell Orwell Town Clerk

PO Box 32

Orwell, VT 05760

Panton Panton Town Clerk

PO Box 174

Vergennes, VT 05491

Pawlet Pawlet Town Clerk

PO Box 128

Pawlet, VT 05761

Peacham Peacham Town Clerk

PO Box 244

Peacham, VT 05862

Peru Peru Town Clerk

PO Box 127

Peru, VT 05152

Pittsfield Pittsfield Town Clerk

PO Box 556

Pittsfield, VT 05762

Pittsford Pittsford Town Clerk

PO Box 10

Pittsford, VT 05763

Plainfield Plainfield Town Clerk

PO Box 217

Plainfield, VT 05667

Plymouth Plymouth Town Clerk

68 Town Office Road

Plymouth, VT 05056-9441

Pomfret Pomfret Town Clerk

PO Box 64

South Pomfret, VT 05067

Poultney Poultney Town Clerk

9 Main Street, Suite 2

Poultney, VT 05764-1128

Pownal Pownal Town Clerk

PO Box 411

Pownal, VT 05261

Proctor Proctor Town Clerk

45 Main Street

Proctor, VT 05765-1178

Putney Putney Town Clerk

PO Box 233

Putney, VT 05346

Randolph Randolph Town Clerk

Drawer B

Randolph, VT 05060-0017

Reading Reading Town Clerk

PO Box 72

Reading, VT 05062

Readsboro Readsboro Town Clerk

PO Box 187

Readsboro, VT 05350

Richford Richford Town Clerk

PO Box 236

Richford, VT 05476

City or Town Mailing Address
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Richmond Richmond Town Clerk

PO Box 285

Richmond, VT 05477

Ripton Ripton Town Clerk

PO Box 10

Ripton, VT 05766

Rochester Rochester Town Clerk

PO Box 238

Rochester, VT 05767

Rockingham Rockingham Town Clerk

PO Box 339

Bellows Falls, VT 05101

Roxbury Roxbury Town Clerk

PO Box 53

Roxbury, VT 05669

Royalton Royalton Town Clerk

PO Box 680

South Royalton, VT 05068

Rupert Rupert Town Clerk

PO Box 140

West Rupert, VT 05776

Rutland City Rutland City Clerk

PO Box 969

Rutland, VT 05702

Rutland Town Rutland Town Clerk

PO Box 225

Center Rutland, VT 05736

Ryegate Ryegate Town Clerk

PO Box 332

Ryegate, VT 05042

St. Albans City St. Albans City Town Clerk

PO Box 867

St. Albans, VT 05478

St. Albans Town St. Albans Town Clerk

PO Box 37

St. Albans Bay, VT 05481

St. George St. George Town Clerk

1 Barber Road

St. George, VT 05495-8063

St. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury Town Clerk

1187 Main Street, Suite 2

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-2369

Salisbury Salisbury Town Clerk

PO Box 66

Salisbury, VT 05769

Sandgate Sandgate Town Clerk

3266 Sandgate Road

Sandgate, VT 05250-9537

Searsburg Searsburg Town Clerk

PO Box 157

Wilmington, VT 05363

Shaftsbury Shaftsbury Town Clerk

PO Box 409

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

Sharon Sharon Town Clerk

PO Box 250

Sharon, VT 05065

Sheffield Sheffield Town Clerk

PO Box 165

Sheffield, VT 05866

Shelburne Shelburne Town Clerk

PO Box 88

Shelburne, VT 05482

Sheldon Sheldon Town Clerk

PO Box 66

Sheldon, VT 05483

Shoreham Shoreham Town Clerk

297 Main Street

Shoreham, VT 05770-9759

Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Town Clerk

9823 Cold River Road

Shrewsbury, VT 05738-9319

South Burlington South Burlington Town Clerk

575 Dorset Street

South Burlington, VT 05403-6271

South Hero South Hero Town Clerk

PO Box 175

South Hero, VT 05486

City or Town Mailing Address

Springfield Springfield Town Clerk

96 Main Street

Springfield, VT 05156-3510

Stamford Stamford Town Clerk

986 Main Road

Stamford, VT 05352-9740

Stannard Stannard Town Clerk

PO Box 94

Greensboro Bend, VT 05842

Starksboro Starksboro Town Clerk

PO Box 91

Starksboro, VT 05487

Stockbridge Stockbridge Town Clerk

PO Box 39

Stockbridge, VT 05772

Stowe Stowe Town Clerk

PO Box 248

Stowe, VT 05672

Strafford Strafford Town Clerk

PO Box 27

Strafford, VT 05072

Stratton Stratton Town Clerk

9 West Jamaica Road

Stratton, VT 05360-9714

Sudbury Sudbury Town Clerk

36 Blacksmith Lane

Sundbury, VT 05733-9564

Sunderland Sunderland Town Clerk

PO Box 295

East Arlington, VT 05252

Sutton Sutton Town Clerk

PO Box 106

Sutton, VT 05867

Swanton Swanton Town Clerk

PO Box 711

Swanton, VT 05488

Thetford Thetford Town Clerk

PO Box 126,

Thetford Center, VT 05075

Tinmouth Tinmouth Town Clerk

515 North End Road

TInmouth, VT 05773-1169

Topsham Topsham Town Clerk

PO Box 69

Topsham, VT 05076

Townshend Townshend Town Clerk

PO Box 223

Townshend, VT 05353

Troy Troy Town Clerk

PO Box 80

North Troy, VT 05859

Tunbridge Tunbridge Town Clerk

PO Box 6

Tunbridge, VT 05077

Underhill Underhill Town Clerk

PO Box 32

Underhill Center, VT 05490

Vergennes Vergennes Town Clerk

PO Box 35

Vergennes, VT 05491

Vernon Vernon Town Clerk

567 Governor Hunt Road

Vernon, VT 05354-9484

Vershire Vershire Town Clerk

6894 VT Route 113

Vershire, VT 05079-9604

Victory Victory Town Clerk

PO Box 609

North Concord, VT 05858

Waitsfield Waitsfield Town Clerk

9 Bridge Street

Waitsfield, VT 05673-6035

Walden Walden Town Clerk

12 VT RTE 215

West Danville, VT 05873-9859

Wallingford Wallingford Town Clerk

PO Box 327

Wallingford, VT 05773

City or Town Mailing Address
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Waltham Waltham Town Clerk

PO Box 175

Vergennes, VT 05491

Wardsboro Wardsboro Town Clerk

PO Box 48

Wardsboro, VT 05355

Warren Warren Town Clerk

PO Box 337

Warren, VT 05674

Washington Washington Town Clerk

2895 VT RTE 110

Washington, VT 05675-4404

Waterbury Waterbury Town Clerk

51 South Main Street

Waterbury, VT 05676-1577

Waterford Waterford Town Clerk

PO Box 56

Lower Waterford, VT 05848

Waterville Waterville Town Clerk

PO Box 31

Waterville, VT 05492

Weathersfield Weathersfield Town Clerk

PO Box 550,

Ascutney, VT 05030

Wells Wells Town Clerk

PO Box 585

Wells, VT 05774

West Fairlee West Fairlee Town Clerk

PO Box 615

West Fairlee, VT 05083

West Haven West Haven Town Clerk

2919 Main Road

West Haven, VT 05743-9815

West Rutland West Rutland Town Clerk

35 Marble Street

West Rutland, VT 05777-9387

West Windsor West Windsor Town Clerk

PO Box 6

Brownsville, VT 05037

Westfield Westfield Town Clerk

38 School Street

Westfield, VT 05874-9605

Westford Westford Town Clerk

1713 Vt. Route 128

Westford, VT 05494-9620

Westminster Westminster Town Clerk

PO Box 147

Westminster, VT 05158

Westmore Westmore Town Clerk

54 Hinton Hill Road

Orleans, VT 05860-9397

City or Town Mailing Address

Weston Weston Town Clerk 

PO Box 98

Weston, VT 05161

Weybridge Weybridge Town Clerk

1727 Quaker Village Road

Weybridge, VT 05753-9647

Wheelock Wheelock Town Clerk

PO Box 1328

Lyndonville, VT 05851

Whiting Whiting Town Clerk

29 South Main Street

Whiting, VT 05778-4019

Whitingham Whitingham Town Clerk

PO Box 529

Jacksonville, VT 05342-9789

Williamstown Williamstown Town Clerk

PO Box 646

Williamstown, VT 05679

Williston Williston Town Clerk

7900 Williston Road

Williston, VT 05495

Wilmington Wilmington Town Clerk

PO Box 217

Wilmington, VT 05363

Windham Windham Town Clerk

5976 WIndham Hill Road

Windham, VT 05359

Windsor Windsor Town Clerk

PO Box 47

Windsor, VT 05089

Winhall Winhall Town Clerk

Box 389

Bondville, VT 05340

Winooski Winooski Town Clerk

27 West Allen Street

Winooski, VT 05404-2199

Wolcott Wolcott Town Clerk

PO Box 100

Wolcott, VT 05680

Woodbury Woodbury Town Clerk

PO Box 10

Woodbury, VT 05681

Woodford Woodford Town Clerk

1391 VT RTE 9

Woodford, VT 05201-9410

Woodstock Woodstock Town Clerk

31 The Green

Woodstock, VT 05091-1260

Worcester Worcester Town Clerk

Drawer 161

Worcester, VT 05682-1030

City or Town Mailing Address

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by Major Sadler, USA
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*Virgin Islands does not have a Presidential Primary.

**Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable*

State Primary Date: September 3, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES**

Presidential Primary*

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable August 14, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable August 30, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 13, 2008 November 14, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.**

Presidential Primary*

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable August 14, 2008 October 5, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable August 30, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable September 13, 2008 November 14, 2008

Virgin Islands

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.vivote.gov

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Social Security number is

required. If you do not have a Social Security number, your

Virgin Islands Driver's License number is required for voter

registration. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, the Territory shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be

within the Virgin Islands.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

E Block 5: 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, ICM, Republican) or write “none” in

Block 5 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.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

G Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. 

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:
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DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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. 

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Action If Registration is Cancelled

The elector can register after cancellation if he or she meets

residency requirements.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the Virgin Islands shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. 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.

K. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

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. 

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. 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 B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers: 

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)
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E. 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. 

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Action If Registration is Cancelled

The elector can register after cancellation if he or she meets

residency requirements.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, the Virgin Islands shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. 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.

K. 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.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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

Out of Country, but not out of touch. Vote!

by Marianne Cadle, Peace Corps, Paraguay
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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 12, 2008 

State Primary Date: June 10, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 14, 2008 May 12, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 12, 2008 June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 14, 2008 May 12, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request February 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 October 28, 2008

Ballot Return February 12, 2008 June 10, 2008 November 4, 2008

Virginia

VIRGINIA

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.sbe.state.va.us

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f: Your Social Security number is required. If

you do not have a Social Security number, write none.

Virginia will assign a number that will serve to identify you

for voting purposes only.

B Block 2.g: Military members, merchant marine

members, and their spouses and dependents must provide

the service identification number of the member. Overseas

voters and/or their spouses and dependents must provide

the name and address of employer. (See I. below) if

applicable. 

C Block 2.i: Please include an email address here, if

available, in case there are any questions about your

application.

D Block 3: The address given may be either the address

that you have on file in the registration records or the

address at which you will be located while absent from your

city or county. Please see the VA code that allows this. 

E Block 3.a through 3.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 Block 6. For example: “on

Highway _____, 2 miles past Highway _____, across the

street from the _____ gas station.” This address may be

different from the one provided in Block 4 and must be

within the county or city where you claim legal voting

residence.

F Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent - usually your current mailing address. 

G Block 4.c: See Section II.D. or III.D.

H Block 5: 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 Block

5 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

General Registrar not later than 29 days before the election.

I Block 6: You must provide complete information on

where you last registered and voted. Enter the last day of

residency at your Virginia voting residence address only if

that home is no longer available to you. If not applicable,

write “I have never voted”. If previously registered in

Virginia, your voter registration number is your Social

Security number.

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. 

Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled

election for Federal office by noting your choice here.

Refer to Section II.E. or III.E. for additional instructions.

J Block 7: 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.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your General Registrar early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

To register permanently and request an absentee ballot,

send a completed FPCA to the General Registrar so that it

arrives as early as possible before the election and not later

than 7 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

7 days before the election.
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By using the FPCA, you are asking to receive ballots for

every election in which you are eligible to vote for the next

two regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office

held after you initially filed your application.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by

close of polls on Election Day (which is currently 7:00

P.M. Eastern Standard Time).

Local election officials mail absentee ballots at least 45

days prior to any November general election or special

election held at the same time and 30 days prior to any other

general, special, or primary election.

Voted ballots may be returned by mail or by a commercial

delivery service by the voter, but may not be delivered by a

personal courier service or another individual who is not the

voter.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions below and in Chapter Two.

C. 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.

Returning a Ballot: The oath on the envelope must be

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Virginia allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and absentee ballot request by fax or emailed

attachment. After faxing or emailing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

 Virginia allows overseas military members and their

dependents stationed with them to receive the blank

ballot by email or fax upon request. To request that

your ballot be sent to you by email or fax select the

appropriate box in Block 4.C. Write your email address

in Block 2.C or your fax with country code in Block 2.i

and include the Eastern Standard Time that you would

be able to receive the fax in Block 6. After receiving

your ballot by email you must print out the ballot and

oath envelope. You must complete the faxed or emailed

ballot and return the voted ballot and oath envelope by

mail or a commercial delivery service. Refer to http://

www.sbe.state.va.us for more information.

 Virginia does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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

Block 6 of the FPCA, write: “I am unable to vote in any

other manner due to overseas military service. I request an

early voting absentee ballot.”

The early absentee ballot must be requested not later than

90 days before the election. 

F. 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 Two of this Guide remain the same,

except that Virginia also allows the FWAB to be used by

any of the persons listed in Section II above in primary,

general or special elections for Federal offices.

Additionally, for registered Virginia voters, the FWAB can

serve simultaneously as an absentee ballot application and

ballot for Federal offices only as long as it is received 5

days before the election. 

G. 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. 

The following persons, if otherwise qualified to register,

may register by mail after the registration deadline if the

application for registration is accompanied by an absentee

ballot application: (1) active duty military, and their spouses

and dependents; (2) merchant marine, and their spouses and

dependents.
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H. 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.

I. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration for overseas citizens is canceled

following the second Federal general election held after the

overseas citizen registered to vote. 

J. Action on Registration Requests

Registration applications must be complete. Failure to

complete all requests may result in denial of your

application.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Virginia shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 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.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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)

Mark 1.(b) on the FPCA.

 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, who moved

after July 1, 1999 and who no longer have a Virginia

place of abode (for local, state and Federal office

ballots) Mark 1.(b) on the FPCA and write the last

date of residency at your Virginia voting residence

address and the name of your employer in Block 6.

 all other citizens whose last residence before moving

overseas was Virginia (for Federal office ballots only)

Mark 1.(c) on the FPCA and write the last date of

residency at your Virginia voting residence address in

Block 6.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your General Registrar early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

You may register permanently and request an absentee

ballot if you are a Virginia resident residing temporarily

outside the U.S. and you maintain your Virginia place of

abode by sending a completed FPCA to the General

Registrar as early as possible before the election and 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 General

Registrar so that it arrives as early as possible, but not

earlier than 12 months before the election and not later than

7 days before the election.

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 who moved overseas

on or after July 1, 1999 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 to the

General Registrar so that it arrives not earlier than 12

months or not later than 29 days before the election. By

using the FPCA, you are asking to receive ballots for every

election in which you are eligible to vote for the next two

regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held

after you initially filed your application.

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive by the

close of polls on election day (which is currently 7:00

p.m. Eastern Standard Time).

Local election officials mail absentee ballots at least 45

days prior to any November general election or special

election held at the same time and 30 days prior to any other

general, special, or primary election.

Voted ballots may be returned by mail or by a commercial

delivery service by the voter, but may not be delivered by a

personal courier service or another individual who is not the

voter.

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions below and in Chapter Two.
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C. 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.

Returning a Ballot: The oath on the envelope must be

witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Virginia allows you to send the FPCA for registration

and/or absentee ballot request by fax or emailed

attachment. After faxing or emailing, submit the

FPCA by mail.

 Virginia counties and cities allow you to receive the

blank ballot by email or fax upon request. To request

that your ballot be sent to you by email or fax select the

appropriate box in Block 4.c. Write your email address

in Block 2.j or your fax with country code in Block 2.i

and include the Eastern Standard Time that you would

be able to receive the fax in Block 6. After receiving

your ballot by email you must print out the ballot and

oath envelope. You must complete the faxed or emailed

ballot and return the voted ballot and oath envelope by

mail or a commercial delivery service. Refer to http://

www.sbe.state.va.us for more information.

 Virginia does not allow you to return the voted ballot

by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

Use the FPCA to request this early absentee ballot. In

Block 6 of the FPCA, write: “I am unable to vote in any

other manner due to living in an isolated or extremely

remote overseas area. I request an early voting absentee

ballot.”

The early absentee ballot must be requested not later than

90 days before the election. 

F. 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 Two of this Guide remain the same,

except that Virginia also allows the FWAB to be used by

any of the persons listed in Section III above in primary,

general or special elections for Federal offices.

Additionally, for registered Virginia voters, the FWAB can

serve simultaneously as an absentee ballot application and

ballot for Federal offices only as long as it is received 5

days before the election. 

G. 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. 

H. 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.

I. Cancellation of Registration

Temporary registration for overseas citizens is canceled

following the second Federal general election held after the

overseas citizen registered to vote. 

J. Action on Registration Requests

Registration applications must be complete. Failure to

complete all requests may result in denial of your

application.

K. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Virginia shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 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.
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IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where to Send It

Mail the FPCA to the General Registrar, county or city of

voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Accomack Accomack General Registrar

PO Box 97

Accomack, VA 23301-0097

Albemarle Albemarle General Registrar

PMB 404

536 Pantops Center

Charlottesville, VA 22911-4596

Allegheny Alleghany General Registrar

110 Rosedale Avenue, Suite D

Covington, VA 24426-1294

Amelia Amelia General Registrar

PO Box 481

Amelia, VA 23002-0481

Amherst Amherst General Registrar

PO Box 550

Amherst, VA 24521-0550

Appomattox Appomattox General Registrar

PO Box 8

Appomattox, VA 24522-0235

Arlington Arlington General Registrar

2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320

Arlington, VA 22201-5400

Augusta Augusta General Registrar

PO Box 590

Verona, VA 24482-0590

Bath Bath General Registrar

PO Box 157

Warm Springs, VA 24484-0157

Bedford Bedford General Registrar

County Admin Blvd, Suite 204

122 East Main Street

Bedford, VA 24523-2000

Bland Bland General Registrar

PO Box 535

Bland, VA 24315-0535

Botetourt Botetourt General Registrar

PO Box 62

Fincastle, VA 24090-0062

Brunswick Brunswick General Registrar

Government Building, Room 103

100 Tobacco Street

Lawrenceville, VA 23868-1823

Buchanan Buchanan General Registrar

PO Box 975

Grundy, VA 24614-0975

Buckingham Buckingham General Registrar

PO Box 222

Buckingham, VA 23921-0222

Campbell Campbell General Registrar

PO Box 103

Rustburg, VA 24588-0103

Caroline Caroline General Registrar

PO Box 304

Bowling Green, VA 22427-0304

Carroll Carroll General Registrar

605-3 Pine Street, Room B110

Hillsville, VA 24343-1404

Charles City Charles City General Registrar

PO Box 146

Charles City, VA 23030-0146

Charlotte Charlotte General Registrar

PO Box 118

Charlotte Courthouse, VA 23923-0118

Chesterfield Chesterfield General Registrar

PO Box 1690

Chesterfield, VA 23832-1690

Clarke Clarke General Registrar

PO Box 555

Berryville, VA 22611-0555

Craig Craig General Registrar

PO Box 8

New Castle, VA 24127-0008

Culpeper Culpeper General Registrar

131 W. Davis Street

Culpeper, VA 22701-3017

Cumberland Cumberland General Registrar

PO Box 8,

Cumberland, VA 23040-0008

Dickenson Dickenson General Registrar

PO Box 1306

Clintwood, VA 24228-1306

Dinwiddie Dinwiddie General Registrar

PO Box 365

Dinwiddie, VA 23841-0365

Essex Essex General Registrar

PO Box 1561,

Tappahannock, VA 22560-1561

Fairfax Fairfax General Registrar

12000 Govt Center Parkway, #323

Fairfax, VA 22035-0081

Fauquier Fauquier General Registrar

32 Waterloo Street, #207

Warrenton, VA 20186-3238

Floyd Floyd General Registrar

100 E. Main Street, Room 302

Floyd, VA 24091-2101

Fluvanna Fluvanna General Registrar

PO Box 44

Palmyra, VA 22963-0044

Franklin Franklin General Registrar

70 E. Court Street, #302

Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1720

Frederick Frederick General Registrar

107 N. Kent Street, Suite 102

Winchester, VA 22601-5000

Giles Giles General Registrar

120 N. Main Street, Suite 3

Pearisburg, VA 24134-1625

Gloucester Gloucester General Registrar

PO Box 208

Gloucester, VA 23061-0208

Goochland Goochland General Registrar

PO Box 1013

Goochland, VA 23063-1013

Grayson Grayson General Registrar

PO Box 449

Independence, VA 24348-0449

Greene Greene General Registrar

PO Box 341,

Stanardsville, VA 22973-0341

Greensville Greensville General Registrar

PO Box 1092

Emporia, VA 23847-1092

Halifax Halifax General Registrar

PO Box 400

Halifax, VA 24558-0400

Hanover Hanover General Registrar

PO Box 419

Hanover, VA 23069-0419

Henrico Henrico General Registrar

PO Box 27032

Richmond, VA 23273-7032

Henry Henry General Registrar

PO Box 7

Collinsville, VA 24078-0007

Highland Highland General Registrar

PO Box 386

Monterey, VA 24465-0386

Isle of Wight Isle of Wight General Registrar

PO Box 77

Isle of Wight, VA 23397-0077

James City James City General Registrar

PO Box 3567

Williamsburg, VA 23187-3567

County Mailing Address
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King and Queen King and Queen General Registrar

PO Box 56

King and Queen C.H., VA 23085-0056

King George King George General Registrar

PO Box 1359

King George, VA 22485-1359

King William King William General Registrar

PO Box 173

King William, VA 23086-0173

Lancaster Lancaster General Registrar

PO Box 159

Lancaster, VA 22503-0159

Lee Lee General Registrar

PO Box 363

Jonesville, VA 24263-0363

Loudoun Loudoun General Registrar

801 Sycolin Rd, Suite 102, SE

Leesburg, VA 20175-5686

Louisa Louisa General Registrar

PO Box 220

Louisa, VA 23093-0220

Lunenburg Lunenburg General Registrar

11441 Courthouse Road

Lunenburg, VA 23952-9999

Madison Madison General Registrar

PO Box 267

Madison, VA 22727-0267

Mathews Mathews General Registrar

PO Box 328

Mathews, VA 23109-0328

Mecklenburg Mecklenburg General Registrar

PO Box 436

Boydton, VA 23917-0436

Middlesex Middlesex General Registrar

PO Box 358

Saluda, VA 23149-0358

Montgomery Montgomery General Registrar

755 Roanoke Street, Suite 1F

Christiansburg, VA 24073-3175

Nelson Nelson General Registrar

PO Box 292

Lovingston, VA 22949-0292

New Kent New Kent General Registrar

PO Box 128

New Kent, VA 23124-0128

Northampton Northampton General Registrar

PO Box 510

Eastville, VA 23347-0510

Northumberland Northumberland General Registrar

PO Box 84

Heathsville, VA 22473-0084

Nottoway Nottoway General Registrar

PO Box 24

Nottoway, VA 23955-0024

Orange Orange General Registrar

146 Madison Road, Suite 204

Orange, VA 22960-1449

Page Page General Registrar

117 S. Court Street

Luray, VA 22835-1289

Patrick Patrick General Registrar

PO Box 635

Stuart, VA 24171-0635

Pittsylvania Pittsylvania General Registrar

PO Box 1136

Chatham, VA 24531-1136

Powhatan Powhatan General Registrar

3834 Old Buckingham Road, Suite G Powhatan, 

VA 23139-7051

Prince Edward Prince Edward General Registrar

Box J

Farmville, VA 23901-0269

Prince George Prince George General Registrar

PO Box 34,

Prince George, VA 23875-0034

Prince William Prince William General Registrar

9252 Lee Avenue

Manassas, VA 20110-5557

County Mailing Address

Pulaski Pulaski General Registrar

52 W. Main Street, Room 300

Pulaski, VA 24301-5045

Rappahannock Rappahannock General Registrar

PO Box 236

Washington, VA 22747-0236

Richmond Richmond General Registrar

PO Box 1000

Warsaw, VA 22572-1000

Roanoke Roanoke General Registrar

PO Box 20884

Roanoke, VA 24018-0089

Rockbridge Rockbridge General Registrar

Courthouse Basement

1 E. Washington Street

Lexington, VA 24450-2528

Rockingham Rockingham General Registrar

PO Box 1252

Harrisonburg, VA 22803-1252

Russell Russell General Registrar

PO Box 383

Lebanon, VA 24266-0383

Scott Scott General Registrar

PO Box 1892

Gate City, VA 24251-4892

Shenandoah Shenandoah General Registrar

600 N. Main Street, Suite 103

Woodstock, VA 22664-1855

Smyth Smyth General Registrar

121 Bagley Circle, Suite 108

Marion, VA 24354-0067

Southampton Southampton General Registrar

PO Box 666

Courtland, VA 23837-0666

Spotsylvania Spotsylvania General Registrar

PO Box 133

Spotsylvania, VA 22553-0133

Stafford Stafford General Registrar

PO Box 301

Stafford, VA 22555-0301

Surry Surry General Registrar

PO Box 264

Surry, VA 23883-0264

Sussex Sussex General Registrar

PO Box 1302

Sussex, VA 23884-0302

Tazewell Tazewell General Registrar

PO Box 201

Tazewell, VA 24651-0201

Warren Warren General Registrar

220 N Commerce Avenue, #700

Front Royal, VA 22630-3372

Washington Washington General Registrar

25552 Lee Highway, Suite 1

Abingdon, VA 24211-7466

Westmoreland Westmoreland General Registrar

PO Box 354

Montross, VA 22520-0354

Wise Wise General Registrar

PO Box 309

Wise, VA 24293-0309

Wythe Wythe General Registrar

245 S. Fourth Street, Suite 101

Wytheville, VA 24382-2598

York York General Registrar

PO Box 451

Yorktown, VA 23690-0451

County Mailing Address
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Virginia

Independent Cities Mailing Address

Alexandria Alexandria General Registrar

132 N. Royal Street, Suite 100

Alexandria, VA 22314-3283

Bedford Bedford General Registrar

PO Box 807

Bedford, VA 24523-0807

Bristol Bristol General Registrar

300 Lee Street

Bristol, VA 24201-4327

Buena Vista Buena Vista General Registrar

2039 Sycamore Avenue

Buena Vista, VA 24416-3133

Charlottesville Charlottesville General Registrar

PO Box 911

Charlottesville, VA 22902-0911

Chesapeake Chesapeake General Registrar

PO Box 15225

Chesapeake, VA 23328-0225

Clifton Forge**

Colonial Heights Colonial Heights General Registrar

PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, VA 23834-9001

Covington Covington General Registrar

1011-A N Rockbridge Avenue Covington, VA 

24426-1534

Danville Danville General Registrar

515 Main Street

Danville, VA 24541-1317

Emporia Emporia General Registrar

PO Box 1092

Emporia, VA 23847-1092

Fairfax Fairfax General Registrar

10455 Armstrong Street

Fairfax, VA 22030-3627

Falls Church Falls Church General Registrar

300 Park Avenue, Room 101

Falls Church, VA 22046-3332

Franklin Franklin General Registrar

PO Box 42

Franklin, VA 23851-0042

Fredericksburg Fredericksburg General Registrar

PO Box 7447

Fredricksburg, VA 22404-7447

Galax Galax General Registrar

PO Box 1045,

Galax, VA 24333-1045

Hampton Hampton General Registrar

101 Kings Way, Room 103

Hampton, VA 23669-3500

Harrisonburg Harrisonburg General Registrar

PO Box 20031

Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3638

Hopewell Hopewell General Registrar

309 N. 2nd Avenue

Hopewell, VA 23860-2704

Lexington Lexington General Registrar

PO Box 922

Lexington, VA 24450-0922

Lynchburg Lynchburg General Registrar

3236 Odd Fellows Road

Lynchburg, VA 24501-0060

Manassas Manassas General Registrar

Old Town Hall Building

9025 Center Street

Manassas, VA 20110-5403

Manassas Park Manassas Park General Registrar

City Hall

1 Park Center Court

Manassas Park, VA 20111-2395

Martinsville Martinsville General Registrar

PO Box 1323

Martinsville, VA 24114-1323

Newport News Newport News General Registrar

2400 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor

Newport News, VA 23607-4305

Norfolk Norfolk General Registrar

808 City Hall Building

Norfolk, VA 23510-1531

Norton Norton General Registrar

PO Box 225

Norton, VA 24273-0225

Petersburg Petersburg General Registrar

PO Box 1031

Petersburg, VA 23804-1031

Poquoson Poquoson General Registrar

500 City Hall Avenue, Room 139

Poquoson, VA 23662-1996

Portsmouth Portsmouth General Registrar

801 Crawford Sr. 1st floor

Portsmouth, VA 23704-3822

Radford Radford General Registrar

106 Arlington Avenue, Suite A

Radford, VA 24141-1540

Richmond Richmond General Registrar

PO Box 61037

Richmond, VA 23261-1037

Roanoke Roanoke General Registrar

PO Box 1095

Roanoke, VA 24005-1095

Salem Salem General Registrar

PO Box 203

Salem, VA 24153-0203

Staunton Staunton General Registrar

PO Box 58

Staunton, VA 24402-0058

Suffolk Suffolk General Registrar

PO Box 1966

Suffolk, VA 23439-1966

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach General Registrar

PO Box 6247

Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0247

Waynesboro Waynesboro General Registrar

250 S. Wayne Avenue, Suite 205

Waynesboro, VA 22980-0748

Williamsburg Williamsburg General Registrar

PO Box 3538

Williamsburg, VA 23187-3538

Winchester Winchester General Registrar

107-A N. East Lane

Winchester, VA 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.

Independent Cities Mailing Address

Elect your future!

by Robert Garcia, Norfolk, VA
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*Special conditions apply; check the following pages for details.

**Ballot return envelope must be dated no later than Election Day.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 19, 2008 

State Primary Date: August 19, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 19, 2008 August 19, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request February 19, 2008 August 19, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return** March 5, 2008** September 3, 2008** November 25, 2008**

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration February 19, 2008 August 19, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Request February 19, 2008 August 19, 2008 November 4, 2008

Ballot Return** March 5, 2008** September 3, 2008** November 25, 2008**

Washington

WASHINGTON

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.secstate.wa.gov/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Washington Driver’s License

number is requested for voter registration. If you do not

have a Washington Driver’s License, enter the last four

digits of your Social Security number. 

B Block 2.h through 2.j: Indicate your email address and

a telephone number (including all country and local

prefixes) where you can be reached.

C Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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. 

D Block 4.a: 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 Block 3. 

E Block 4.c: Please check the box corresponding to the

manner in which you prefer to receive your ballot. If you

want to receive it by fax or email, please be sure to include

your fax number or email address in Block 2.i or 2.j. See

Section II.A and D or Section III.A and D.

F Block 5: Designation of political party affiliation is not

required.

G Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here. 

You may also use this section to include any former name

or address under which you may be registered.

Refer to Section II.E or III.E for additional instructions.

H Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

except if you are requesting a special write-in ballot (see

Section E and also Chapter Two). 

You may also request absentee ballots by telephone, fax, email

or by filling out and mailing the request form printed from the

Secretary of State website. Effective January 1, 2008, a person

who has a valid Washington State Driver's License or state

identification card may register to vote online on the secretary

of state's website at www.secstate.wa.gov. Notifying the

County Auditor of any mailing address changes is required for

an individual to receive absentee ballots for all future elections.

FPCAs should be received by the County Auditor by 30 days

before an election to ensure there is sufficient time for the voter

to receive the ballot. However, FPCAs will be accepted up

through election day. If you think there will not be enough time

to receive your ballot by mail, make sure to include an email

address or fax number on your FPCA so that the ballot can be

sent electronically if necessary.

Washington allows UOCAVA voters to receive absentee ballots

even if they are not currently registered. If you were not

registered when you sent in your FPCA, Washington will

automatically use your completed form to register you, as

long as the hardcopy is received. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your voted ballot must arrive at the

County Auditor prior to certification of the election.

Certification for primary and special elections is 15 days after

election day; certification for general elections is 21 days after

election day. The oath accompanying your voted ballot must

be signed and dated by election day.

Counties begin mailing UOCAVA ballots 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 Section F and

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No requirements for registration or voting materials to be

notarized or witnessed.
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D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Washington allows you to send your FPCA ballot request

by fax or email. If you would like to use the FPCA to

register to vote, the fax or email must be followed up with

the original form.

 Effective January 1, 2008, a person who has a valid

Washington State Driver's License or state identification

card may register to vote online on the secretary of state's

website at www.secstate.wa.gov.

 Washington allows you to receive a blank ballot by fax or

email. 

If you have questions about electronic transmission of your

FPCA or ballots, contact your County Auditor. Visit

www.secstate.wa.gov/elections, then select County Auditors

for contact information.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Washington will provide a state special write-in absentee ballot

upon request 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Washington has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions described

in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same, except that

Washington allows eligible voters to use the FWAB to vote in

any election (including state and local elections.) Washington

also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to be used as

an application for registration if the person is otherwise eligible

to vote in Washington. 

G. Ballot Application By Proxy

If you are currently registered, a member of your immediate

family may request an absentee ballot for your use on your

behalf. As a means of ensuring that the person who requests

the absentee ballot is requesting the ballot for you, an auditor

may require the person who requests the absentee ballot to

identify your date of birth and deny a request that is not

accompanied by this information.

H. Bars to Voting

Persons convicted of a felony must have voting rights restored

prior to registering to vote. Persons judicially declared

incompetent may not vote.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Should your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request be denied, Washington shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. Transfer 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 in your

new jurisdiction.

K. Late Registration

Qualified persons not registered anywhere in the state of

Washington may register to vote in person at the office of the

County Auditor or at a designated voter registration site in the

county where the applicant resides. This may be done up until

the fifteenth day before the election. These persons will be

given an absentee ballot to vote.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

The following procedures apply to persons who are U.S.

citizens, residents of Washington 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 Washington for local, state and Federal

office ballots.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

except if you are requesting a special write-in ballot (see

Section E and also Chapter Two). 

You may also request absentee ballots by telephone, fax, email

or by filling out and mailing the request form printed from the

Secretary of State website. Effective January 1, 2008, a person

who has a valid Washington State Driver's License or state

identification card may register to vote online on the secretary

of state's website at www.secstate.wa.gov. Notifying the
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Washington

County Auditor of any mailing address changes is required for

an individual to receive absentee ballots for all future elections.

FPCAs should be received by the County Auditor by 30 days

before an election to ensure there is sufficient time for the voter

to receive the ballot. However, FPCAs will be accepted up

through election day. If you think there will not be enough time

to receive your ballot by mail, make sure to include an email

address or fax number on your FPCA so that the ballot can be

sent electronically if necessary.

Washington allows UOCAVA voters to receive absentee ballots

even if they are not currently registered. If you were not

registered when you sent in your FPCA, Washington will

automatically use your completed form to register you, as

long as the hardcopy is received. 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Your voted ballot must arrive at the

County Auditor prior to certification of the election.

Certification for primary and special elections is 15 days after

election day; certification for general elections is 21 days after

election day. The oath accompanying your voted ballot must

be signed and dated by election day.

Counties begin mailing UOCAVA ballots 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 Section F and

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No requirements for registration or voting materials to be

notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Washington allows you to send your FPCA ballot request

by fax or email. If you would like to use the FPCA to

register to vote, the fax or email must be followed up with

the original form.

 Effective January 1, 2008, a person who has a valid

Washington state driver's license or state identification card

may register to vote online on the secretary of state's

website at www.secstate.wa.gov.

 Washington allows you to receive a blank ballot by fax or

email. 

If you have questions about electronic transmission of your

FPCA or ballots, contact your County Auditor. Visit

www.secstate.wa.gov/elections, then select County Auditors

for contact information.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Washington will provide a state special write-in absentee ballot

upon request 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 Block 6 of the FPCA write: “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.

F. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

Washington has expanded the use of the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF 186. The instructions described

in Chapter Two of this Guide remain the same, except that

Washington allows eligible voters to use the FWAB to vote in

any election (including state and local elections.) Washington

also allows the FWAB Declaration/Affirmation to be used as

an application for registration if the person is otherwise eligible

to vote in Washington. 

G. Ballot Application By Proxy

If you are currently registered, a member of your immediate

family may request an absentee ballot for your use on your

behalf. As a means of ensuring that the person who requests

the absentee ballot is requesting the ballot for you, an auditor

may require the person who requests the absentee ballot to

identify your date of birth and deny a request that is not

accompanied by this information.

H. Bars to Voting

Persons convicted of a felony must have voting rights restored

prior to registering to vote. Persons judicially declared

incompetent may not vote.

I. Action Upon Denial of Registration or 

Absentee Ballot Request

Should your voter registration application or absentee ballot

request be denied, Washington shall provide you with the

reason(s) for the rejection. 

J. Transfer 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
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phone or in writing. Both of these actions must be completed at

least 30 days before the election to be eligible to vote in your

new jurisdiction.

K. Late Registration

Qualified persons not registered anywhere in the state of

Washington may register to vote in person at the office of the

County Auditor or at a designated voter registration site in the

county where the applicant resides. This may be done up until

the fifteenth day before the election. These persons will be

given an absentee ballot to vote.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 Mailing Address

Adams Adams County Auditor

210 W. Broadway Ave, Ste 200

RItzville, WA 99169-1897

Asotin Asotin County Auditor

PO Box 129

Asotin, WA 99402-0129

Benton Benton County Auditor

PO Box 470

Prosser, WA 99350-0470

Chelan Chelan County Auditor

PO Box 400

Wenatchee, WA 98807-0400

Clallam Clallam County Auditor

223 E. 4th Street, Suite 1

Port Angeles, WA 98362-3000

Clark Clark County Auditor

PO Box 8815

Vancouver, WA 98666-8815

Columbia Columbia County Auditor

341 East Main Street, Suite 2

Dayton, WA 99328-1361

Cowlitz Cowlitz County Auditor

207 N 4th Ave, Room 107

Kelso, WA 98626-4124

Douglas Douglas County Auditor

PO Box 456

Waterville, WA 98858-0456

Ferry Ferry County Auditor

350 E Delaware Avenue, Stop 2

Republic, WA 99166-9747

Franklin Franklin County Auditor

PO Box 1451

Pasco, WA 99301-1451

Garfield Garfield County Auditor

PO Box 278

Pomeroy, WA 99347-0278

Grant Grant County Auditor

PO Box 37

Ephrata, WA 98823-0037

Grays Harbor Grays Harbor County Auditor

100 W Broadway, Suite 2

Montesano, WA 98563-3614

Island Island County Auditor

PO Box 5000

Coupeville, WA 98239-5000

Jefferson Jefferson County Auditor

PO Box 563

Port Townsend, WA 98368-0563

King King County Auditor

King County Elections Division

919 SW Grady Way

Renton, WA 98057-2906

Kitsap Kitsap County Auditor

619 Division Street

Port Orchard, WA 98366-4614

Kittitas Kittitas County Auditor

205 W 5th Ave, Suite 105

Ellensburg, WA 98926-2891

Klickitat Klickitat County Auditor

205 S. Columbus, Stop 2

Goldendale, WA 98620-9280

Lewis Lewis County Auditor

PO Box 29

Chehalis, WA 98532-0029

Lincoln Lincoln County Auditor

PO Box 28

Davenport, WA 99122-0028

Mason Mason County Auditor

PO Box 400

Shelton, WA 98584-0400

Okanogan Okanogan County Auditor

PO Box 1010

Okanogan, WA 98840-1010

Pacific Pacific County Auditor

PO Box 97

South Bend, WA 98586-0097

Pend Oreille Pend Oreille County Auditor

PO Box 5015

Newport, WA 99156-5015

Pierce Pierce County Auditor

2401 S. 35th Street, Room 200

Tacoma, WA 98409-7484

San Juan San Juan County Auditor

PO Box 638

Friday Harbor, WA 98250-0638

Skagit Skagit County Auditor

PO Box 1306

Mt. Vernon, WA 98273-1306

Skamania Skamania County Auditor

PO Box 790

Stevenson, WA 98648-0790

Snohomish Snohomish County Auditor

3000 Rockefeller Ave. (MS-505)

Everett, WA 98201-4046

Spokane Elections Department

1033 W Gardner

Spokane, WA 99260-0020

Stevens Stevens County Auditor

215 S Oak St, Rm 106

Colville, WA 99114-2836

Thurston Thurston County Auditor

2000 Lakeridge Drive, SW

Olympia, WA 98502-6001

Wahkiakum Wahkiakum County Auditor

PO Box 543

Cathlamet, WA 98612-0543

Walla Walla Walla Walla County Auditor

Elections Department

PO Box 1856

Walla Walla, WA 99362-0356

Whatcom Whatcom County Auditor

311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103

Bellingham, WA 98225-4038

Whitman Whitman County Auditor

PO Box 350

Colfax, WA 99111-0350

Yakima Yakima County Auditor

128 N.Second Street, #117

Yakima, WA 98901-2639

County Mailing Address

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by Kim Shoemaker
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*Electronically submitted ballots are to be returned on election day before the close of polls on election day.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: May 13, 2008 

State Primary Date: May 13, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 22, 2008 April 22, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Request May 7, 2008 May 7, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return* May 16, 2008 May 16, 2008 November 10, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration April 22, 2008 April 22, 2008 October 14, 2008

Ballot Request May 7, 2008 May 7, 2008 October 29, 2008

Ballot Return* May 16, 2008 May 16, 2008 November 10, 2008

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: www.wvvotes.com

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
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WEST VIRGINIA

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

M M D D Y Y Y Y (Witness/Notary and address (if required)) M M D D Y Y Y Y

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West Virginia

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your West Virginia Driver’s License

is required for voter registration. If you do not have a

driver’s license, the last four digits of your social security

number is required. If you do not possess either of these

identifications, the State shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 in Block 6. For example: “2

miles up Low Gap Creek from Highway 11.” This address

must be different from the one provided in Block 4 and

must be within the county or township where you claim

legal voting residence. 

C Block 4.a: 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 (Block 3).

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for an absentee

ballot by mail or by fax. West Virginia allows military and

overseas absentee voters to vote an absentee ballot by fax

when available and upon request of the voter. See Section

II.D or III.D.

E Block 5: 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 Block 5 of the FPCA. (The Republican and

Democratic Parties have opened up their primaries for

unaffiliated voters and those voters not affiliated with an

officially recognized party to vote. Contact a local

representative for further information on primary voting in

West Virginia.) 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 21 days before the

election.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here

G Block 7: Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you

are swearing or affirming that the information is true and

correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see chapter two of this Guide).

To register to vote, send a completed FPCA to the Clerk of

the County Commission so that it is received not later than

the 21st day before the election.

If you are already registered to vote and only wish to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA 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.

B. 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 on the Friday following a primary and 5 days

after a general or special election (Sundays excepted).

The clerk mails out absentee ballots beginning 42 days

before an election.

You may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

See instructions in Section II.E.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed.
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D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Beginning in 2008, West Virginia will send blank ballots

and accept voted ballots by fax from military and overseas

voters. This must be arranged upon request through the

county clerk. If you choose this method, a waiver that

waives all privacy rights is completed by the voter and

returned with the ballot. Instructions on returning each

ballot is received when the ballot is forwarded to the voter

by the county clerk.

 Some counties in West Virginia allow you to send the

FPCA for absentee ballot by fax. If you are registering

to vote, the original form must also be mailed.

 Some counties in West Virginia allow military and

overseas absentee voters to receive blank ballots by

fax. 

 Some counties in West Virginia allow military and

overseas absentee voters to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal 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 (FWAB, SF 186). 

West Virginia has expanded the use of the FWAB. The

instructions described in chapter two of this Guide remain

the same, except that West Virginia also allows the FWAB

to be used in all Federal, state and local elections.

Use the FWAB only in accordance with the instructions

described in Chapter Two and only in those elections

mentioned above. Otherwise, your ballot will not be

counted.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony, treason or election bribery

and persons found of unsound mind may not vote.

G. Cancellation of Registration

If a voter does not respond to a confirmation notice, the

voter is identified as inactive. If a voter does not vote or

otherwise update registration after two general elections

following notice, registration is canceled.

H. Action on Registration Requests

A registration receipt is sent. Incomplete applications are

returned.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the county

commission. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration application

or absentee ballot request, West Virginia shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection.

J. 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 either parent would be eligible to

register and vote.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

 residents of West Virginia temporarily residing outside

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

 overseas electors 

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see chapter two of this Guide).

To register to vote, send a completed FPCA to the Clerk of

the County Commission so that it has a U.S. postmark date

not later than the 21st day before the election.

If you are already registered to vote and only wish to

request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA 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.

B. 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 on the Friday following a primary and 5 days

after a general or special election (Sundays excepted).
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West Virginia

The clerk mails out absentee ballots beginning 42 days

before an election.

You may also use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

See instructions in Section III.E.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or

witnessed. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Beginning in 2008, West Virginia will send blank ballots

and accept voted ballots by fax from military and overseas

voters. This must be arranged upon request through the

county clerk. If you choose this method, a waiver that

waives all privacy rights is completed by the voter and

returned with the ballot. Instructions on returning each

ballot is received when the ballot is forwarded to the voter

by the county clerk.

 Some counties in West Virginia allow you to send the

FPCA for absentee ballot by fax. If you are registering

to vote, the original form must also be mailed.

 Some counties in West Virginia allow military and

overseas absentee voters to receive blank ballots by

fax. 

 Some counties in West Virginia allow military and

overseas absentee voters to return the voted ballot by

fax.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

If you have not received your state ballot in a timely

manner, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB,

SF 186).

West Virginia has expanded the use of the FWAB. The

instructions described in chapter two of this Guide remain

the same, except that West Virginia also allows the FWAB

to be used in all Federal, state and local elections.

Use the FWAB only in accordance with the instructions

described in Chapter Two of this Guide and only in those

elections mentioned above. Otherwise, your ballot will not

be counted.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony, treason or election bribery

and persons found of unsound mind may not vote.

G. Cancellation of Registration

If a voter does not respond to a confirmation notice, the

voter is identified as inactive. If a voter does not vote or

otherwise update registration after two general elections

following notice, registration is canceled.

H. Action on Registration Requests

A registration receipt is sent. Incomplete applications are

returned.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Persons denied registration may appeal to the county

commission. Consult a legal assistance officer or civilian

counsel. Upon denial of your voter registration application

or absentee ballot request, West Virginia shall provide you

with the reason(s) for the rejection.

J. 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 either parent would be eligible to

register and vote.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

If you are registering and/or applying for an absentee ballot,

mail the FPCA to the Clerk of the County Commission,

county of voting residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Barbour Barbour Clerk of the County Commission

8 North Mail Street

Philippi, WV 26416-1154

Berkeley Berkeley Clerk of the County Commission

100 West King Street

Martinsburg, WV 25401-3210

Boone Boone Clerk of the County Commission

200 State Street

Madison, WV 25130-1189

Braxton Braxton Clerk of the County Commission

300 Main Street

Sutton, WV 26601-1313

Brooke Brooke Clerk of the County Commission

632 Main Street

Wellsburg, WV 26070-0474

Cabell Cabell Clerk of the County Commission

750 5th Avenue, Suite 300

Huntington, WV 25701-0545

Calhoun Calhoun Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 230

Grantsville, WV 26147-0266

Clay Clay Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 196

Clay, WV 25403-0129
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Doddridge Doddridge Clerk of the County Commission

118 E. Court Street, Room 102

West Union, WV 26546-1297

Fayette Fayette Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 569

Fayetteville, WV 25840-1517

Gilmer Gilmer Clerk of the County Commission

10 Howard Street

Glenville, WV 26351-1246

Grant Grant Clerk of the County Commission

5 Highland Avenue

Petersburg, WV 26847-1795

Greenbrier Greenbrier Clerk of the County Commission

200 North Court Street

Lewisburg, WV 24901-0751

Hampshire Hampshire Clerk of the County Commission

66 N. High Street

Romney, WV 26757-1696

Hancock Hancock Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 367

New Cumberland, WV 26047-0428

Hardy Hardy Clerk of the County Commission

204 Washington Street

Moorefield, WV 26836-1155

Harrison Harrison Clerk of the County Commission

301 W. Main Street

Clarksburg, WV 26301-2967

Jackson Jackson Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 800

Ripley, WV 25271-0427

Jefferson Jefferson Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 208

Charles Town, WV 25414-1072

Kanawha Kanawha Clerk of the County Commission

407 Virginia Street, East

Charleston, WV 25301-2500

Lewis Lewis Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 466

Weston, WV 26452-0069

Lincoln Lincoln Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 497

Hamlin, WV 25523-1419

Logan Logan Clerk of the County Commission

300 Stratton Street

Logan, WV 25601-3939

Marion Marion Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 1267

Fairmont, WV 26554-1269

Marshall Marshall Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 459

Moundsville, WV 26041-2129

Mason Mason Clerk of the County Commission

200 6th Street

Point Pleasant, WV 25550-1131

McDowell McDowell Clerk of the County Commission

90 Wyoming Street, Suite 109

Welch, WV 24801-0400

Mercer Mercer Clerk of the County Commission

1501 West Main Street

Princeton, WV 24740-2626

Mineral Mineral Clerk of the County Commission

150 Armstrong Street

Keyser, WV 267226-3597

Mingo Mingo Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 1197

Williamson, WV 25661-0435

Monongalia Monongalia Clerk of the County Commission

243 High Street

Morgantown, WV 26505-5427

Monroe Monroe Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 350

Union, WV 24983-0350

County Mailing Address

Morgan Morgan Clerk of the County Commission

83 Fairfax Street

Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-1501

Nicholas Nicholas Clerk of the County Commission

700 Main Street, Suite 2

Summersville, WV 26651-1489

Ohio Ohio Clerk of the County Commission

1500 Chapline Street

Wheeling, WV 26003-3592

Pendleton Pendleton Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 1167

Franklin, WV 26807-0089

Pleasants Pleasants Clerk of the County Commission

301 Court Lane

St. Marys, WV 26170-1317

Pocahontas Pocahontas Clerk of the County Commission

900-C 10th Avenue

Marlinton, WV 24954-1394

Preston Preston Clerk of the County Commission

101 W. Main Street, Room 201

Kingwood, WV 26537-1127

Putnam Putnam Clerk of the County Commission

3389 Winfield Road

Winfield, WV 25213-0358

Raleigh Raleigh Clerk of the County Commission

215 Main Street

Beckley, WV 25802-4688

Randolph Randolph Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 368

Elkins, WV 26241-4099

Ritchie Ritchie Clerk of the County Commission

115 E. Main Street

Harrisville, WV 26362-1271

Roane Roane Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 69

Spencer, WV 25276-0122

Summers Summers Clerk of the County Commission

120 Ballengee Street

Hinton, WV 25951-1058

Taylor Taylor Clerk of the County Commission

214 W. Main Street

Grafton, WV 26354-1387

Tucker Tucker Clerk of the County Commission

215 First Street

Parsons, WV 26287-1235

Tyler Tyler Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 66

Middlebourne, WV 26149-0008

Upshur Upshur Clerk of the County Commission

38 W. Main Street

Buckhannon, WV 26201-2259

Wayne Wayne Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 248

Wayne, WV 25570-0038

Webster Webster Clerk of the County Commission

2 Court Square

Webster Springs, WV 26288-1095

Wetzel Wetzel Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 156

New Martinsville, WV 26155-0263

Wirt Wirt Clerk of the County Commission

PO Box 53

Elizabeth, WV 26143-0465

Wood Wood Clerk of the County Commission

#1 Court Square

Parkersburg, WV 26101-5353

Wyoming Wyoming Clerk of the County Commission

PO Drawer 309

Pineville, WV 24874-9802

County Mailing Address

Vote. Freedom Isn’t Free

by Enrique H. Reid
411

*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details. 

** The deadline for a Uniformed Services elector, who is not away from their residence due to active duty, to request an

absentee ballot is September 5, 2008. The ballot must be returned no later than election day (September 9, 2008).

***The deadline for a Uniformed Services elector, who is not away from their residence due to active duty, to request an

absentee ballot is October 31, 2008. The ballot must be returned no later than election day (November 4, 2008).

State information is current as of September 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at

www.fvap.gov, or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: February 19, 2008 

State Primary Date: September 9, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Required Not Required Not Required

Ballot Request February 15, 2008 September 9, 2008** November 4, 2008***

Ballot Return February 19, 2008 September 16, 2008** November 14, 2008***

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS OUTSIDE

THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)

State Primary General Election

Registration January 30, 2008 August 20, 2008 October 15, 2008

Ballot Request February 14, 2008 September 4, 2008 October 30, 2008

Ballot Return February 19, 2008 September 9, 2008 November 4, 2008

Wisconsin

WISCONSIN

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://elections.state.wi.us/

Link to state election website is also available through FVAP website at www.fvap.gov
412

WISCONSIN

Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

M F

M M D D Y Y Y Y

— —

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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Wisconsin

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the

circled letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2f. and 2.g: Your Wisconsin Department of

Transportation-issued Driver’s License number is required

for voter registration. Only if you have not been issued a

Wisconsin Driver’s License may you use a Wisconsin

Department of Transportation-issued I. D. card number or

the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you

do not possess any of these documents, the State shall

assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter

registration purposes.

B Block 3: 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 Block 6. For example: “Box _____, Highway

_____.” This address must be different from the one

provided in Block 4 and must be within the town, city or

village where you claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: 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 Block 3.

D Block 4.c: See Section II.D or III.D.

E Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the

next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do

not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may

request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in

the next election year OR a ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice

here.

F Block 7: You must sign and date the FPCA. When

signing, you are swearing or affirming that the information

is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official

early every year and whenever you change your mailing

address (see Chapter Two).

Registration is not required.

To request an absentee ballot, send a completed FPCA to

the municipal clerk so that it arrives not later than 5:00 p.m

on election day for the September primary and the

November general elections and the Friday before the

election for all other elections. 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.). 

B. Casting Your Vote

Ballot Return Deadline: Voted ballot must arrive not later

than 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day after the September primary

and on the 10th day after the November general election if

the ballot is postmarked by 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 have not received your state ballot in a timely

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

instructions in Chapter Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: The certificate on the ballot return

envelope must be witnessed by one (1) adult U.S. citizen. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Wisconsin allows you to send the FPCA for absentee

ballot request by fax or email. However, you must then

mail the FPCA to the municipal clerk, making sure

that it is postmarked the same day that it is faxed or

emailed.
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 Wisconsin allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email.

 Wisconsin does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax or email.

Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. Special Write-In Absentee Ballot

Wisconsin provides a state special write-in absentee ballot.

The ballot is sent automatically to those listed under Section

II 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.

F. 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.

G. Action on Registration Requests

Persons using the FPCA to register may be notified of

registration.

H. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Wisconsin shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. If registration is denied

contact the Municipal Clerk. If necessary, consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel for advice.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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 II. (for local, state and

Federal office ballots) 

 overseas electors (for Federal office ballots only). 

A. 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 (see Chapter Two). 

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 third Wednesday (20 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 Thursday 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.). 

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

FPCA: No notary or witness required.

Returning a Ballot: The certificate on the ballot return

envelope must be witnessed by one (1) adult U.S. citizen. 

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

 Wisconsin allows you to send the FPCA for absentee

ballot request by fax or email. However, you must then

mail the FPCA to the municipal clerk, making sure

that it is postmarked the same day that it is faxed or

emailed.

 Wisconsin allows you to receive the blank ballot by

fax or email.

 Wisconsin does not allow you to return the voted

ballot by fax or email.
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Please refer to Appendix B for specific instructions when

transmitting election materials electronically. Use the

following numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover)

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. Cancellation of Registration

Registration may be canceled for failure to vote within the

four previous years.

H. Action on Registration Requests

Persons using the FPCA to register may be notified of

registration.

I. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or

absentee ballot request, Wisconsin shall provide you with

the reason(s) for the rejection. If registration is denied

contact the Municipal Clerk. If necessary, consult a legal

assistance officer or civilian counsel for advice.

J. 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).

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

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/

docview.asp?docid=10506&locid=47”. Or, you may

contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program at (703)

588-1584, 1-800-438-8683 (VOTE), DSN 425-1584

(military) or by email at vote@fvap.ncr.gov.

City or Village Mailing Address

City of Appleton Municipal Clerk

100 North Appleton Street

Appleton, WI 54911-4799

City of Beloit Municipal Clerk

100 State Street

Beloit, WI 53511-6234

City of Brookfield Municipal Clerk

2000 North Calhoun Road

Brookfield, WI 53005-5095

City of Cudahy Municipal Clerk

PO Box 100510

Cudahy, WI 53110-6108

City of Eau Claire Municipal Clerk

PO Box 5148

Eau Claire, WI 54702-5148

City of Fond du Lac Municipal Clerk

PO Box 150

Fon du Lac, WI 54936-0150

City of Franklin Municipal Clerk

9229 West Loomis Road

Franklin, WI 53132-9728

City of Green Bay Municipal Clerk

PO Box 1565

Green Bay, WI 54305-1565

Village of Greendale Municipal Clerk

PO Box 257

Greendale, WI 53129-0257

City of Greenfield Municipal Clerk

7325 West Forest Home Avenue

Greenfield, WI 53220-3396

City of Janesville Municipal Clerk

PO Box 5005

Janesville, WI 53545-5005

City of Kaukauna Municipal Clerk

PO Box 890

Kaukauna, WI 54130-0890

CIty of Kenosha Municipal Clerk

625 52nd Street, Room 105

Kenosha, WI 53140-3480

City of La Crosse Municipal Clerk

400 La Crosse Street

La Crosse, WI 54601-3396
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City of Madison Municipal Clerk

210 Martin Luther King Jr, Rm103

Madison, WI 53703-3342

City of Manitowoc Municipal Clerk

900 Quay Street

Manitowoc, WI 54220-4543

City of Marshfield Municipal Clerk

PO Box 727

Marshfield, WI 54449-0727

Village of Menomonee Falls Municipal Clerk

W156 N8480 Pilgrim Road

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-3140

City of Milwaukee City Board of Election Commissioners

200 East Wells Street, Room 501

Milwaukee, WI 53202-3565

City of Neenah Municipal Clerk

PO Box 426

Neenah, WI 54957-0426

City of New Berlin Municipal Clerk

PO Box 510921

New Berlin, WI 53151-0921

City of Oak Creek Municipal Clerk

8640 South Howell Avenue

Oak Creek, WI 53154-2948

City of Oshkosh Municipal Clerk

PO Box 1130

Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130

City of Racine Municipal Clerk

730 Washington Avenue, #102

Racine, WI 53403-1184

City of Sheboygan Municipal Clerk

828 Center Avenue

Sheboygan, WI 53081-4496

City or Village Mailing Address

City of South Milwaukee Municipal Clerk

PO Box 367

South Milwaukee, WI 53172-0367

City of Stevens Point Municipal Clerk

1515 Strongs Avenue

Stevens Point, WI 54481-3594

City of Superior Municipal Clerk

1316 North 14th Street, Suite 200

Superior, WI 54880-1776

City of Watertown Municipal Clerk

PO Box 477

Watertown, WI 53094-0477

City of Waukesha Municipal Clerk

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188-3692

City of Wausau Municipal Clerk

407 Grant Street

Wausau, WI 54403-4783

City of Wauwatosa Municipal Clerk

7725 West North Avenue

Wauwatosa, WI 53213-1720

City of West Allis Municipal Clerk

7525 West Greenfield Avenue

West Allis, WI 53214-4688

City of West Bend Municipal Clerk

1115 South Main Street

West Bend, WI 53095-4658

City of Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Clerk

444 West Grand Avenue

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-2780

City or Village Mailing Address

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*Special conditions may apply; check the following pages for details.

** Wyoming is a caucus state.

State information is current as of June 2008. Check the state election website above, the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, or

contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

Presidential Primary Date: Not Applicable**

State Primary Date: August 19, 2008 

General Election Date: November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

UNIFORMED

SERVICES*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)**

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable July 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request if 

Registered

Not Applicable August 18, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request if Not 

Registered

Not Applicable July 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable August 19, 2008 November 4, 2008

DEADLINES FOR

CIVILIANS

OUTSIDE THE U.S.*

Presidential Primary

(or preference)**

State Primary General Election

Registration Not Applicable July 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Request Not Applicable August 18, 2008 November 3, 2008

Ballot Request if Not 

Registered

Not Applicable July 21, 2008 October 6, 2008

Ballot Return Not Applicable August 19, 2008 November 4, 2008

Wyoming

WYOMING

Absentee Voting Guide

FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND U.S. CITIZENS OVERSEAS

Website: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Elections.aspx

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Circled letters on the form below correspond to the instructions on the following page. You must complete all shaded areas.

FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION Federal Post Card Application

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

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

(c) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

a. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle) SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., 

III, etc.)

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

c. SEX d. RACE e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

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h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (For military, use legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.) (Required)

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required) b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (Complete 4.b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in 

Block 4.a.)

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL  FAX EMAIL

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to register to vote in primary 

elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots — see instructions for Block 6 paragraph (3). Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other 

specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing 

outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FPCA I. Uniformed Services

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 correspond to the circled

letters on the sample form on the preceding page.

A Block 2.f and 2.g: Your Wyoming Driver’s License

number is required for voter registration. If you do not possess

a Wyoming Driver’s License, provide the last four digits of

your Social Security number. If you do not possess either of

these identifications, the State shall assign a number that will

serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.

B Block 3.a through 3.e: 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 Block 6. 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 Block 4 and must be within the county where you

claim legal voting residence.

C Block 4.a: Print the complete address where you want

your ballot sent — usually your current mailing address. It

must be different from the address provided in Block 3.

D Block 4.c: This form acts as a request for a mailed

absentee ballot only. Wyoming does not allow you to receive

or return the absentee ballot electronically. See Section II.D or

III.D.

E Block 5: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 Block 5 of the

FPCA. Political party affiliation is not required if only

requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

F Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to

receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next

two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish

to receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a

ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next

election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election

for Federal office by noting your choice here.

G Block 7: Sign and date the FPCA. When signing, you are

swearing or affirming that the information is true and correct.

II. UNIFORMED SERVICES II. Civilians Outside U.S.

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.

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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 Block 6 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,

email or letter, by providing the information listed in II.E

below.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting material are notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Wyoming does not allow electronic transmission of the FPCA,

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.

E. 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.
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 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless voting rights restored)

and persons judged mentally incompetent may not register or

vote.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of denial is sent.

J. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Wyoming shall provide you with the reason(s)

for the rejection. Persons denied registration may appeal to a

justice of the peace, county court or district court. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

III. CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & 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.

 Wyoming residents temporarily residing outside the U.S.

(for local, state and Federal office ballots)

 Overseas citizens last domiciled in Wyoming immediately

prior to leaving the U.S. (for Federal office ballots only)

A. Registering and Requesting an Absentee 

Ballot

You should send an FPCA to your local election official early

every year and whenever you change your mailing address

(see Chapter Two).

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 Block 6 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,

email or letter, by providing the information listed in III.E

below.

B. 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 Two.

C. Notary/Witness Requirements

No registration or voting materials are notarized or witnessed.

D. Electronic Transmission of FPCAs and 

Ballots

Wyoming does not allow electronic transmission of the FPCA,

the blank absentee ballot or the voted absentee ballot.

E. 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 
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 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.

F. Bars to Registration and Voting

Persons convicted of a felony (unless voting rights restored)

and persons judged mentally incompetent may not register or

vote.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. Action on Registration Requests

Notice of denial is sent.

J. Action If Registration Is Denied

Upon denial of your voter registration application or absentee

ballot request, Wyoming shall provide you with the reason(s)

for the rejection. Persons denied registration may appeal to a

justice of the peace, county court or district court. Consult a

legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.

IV. UNIFORMED SERVICES &

 CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S. III. Uniformed Services & Civilians Outside U.S.

Where To Send It

Mail the FPCA to the County Clerk in your county of voting

residence, as listed below:

County Mailing Address

Albany Albany County Clerk

County Courthouse, Room 202 

Laramie, WY 82070

Big Horn Big Horn County Clerk

County Courthouse, PO Box 31

Basin, WY 82410-0031

Campbell Campbell County Clerk

PO Box 3010

Gillette, WY 82717-3010

Carbon Carbon County Clerk

PO Box 6

Rawlins, WY 82301-0006

Converse Converse County Clerk

107 North 5th Street, Suite 114

Douglas, WY 82633-0900

Crook Crook County Clerk

PO Box 37,

Sundance, WY 82729-0037

Fremont Fremont County Clerk

450 North 2nd St., Room 220

Lander, WY 82520-0090

Goshen Goshen County Clerk

PO Box 160

Torrington, WY 82240-0160

Hot Springs Hot Springs County Clerk

415 Arapahoe

Thermopolis, WY 82443-2783

Johnson Johnson County Clerk

76 North Main Street

Buffalo, WY 82834-1883

Laramie Laramie County Clerk

PO Box 608

Cheyenne, WY 82003-0608

Lincoln Lincoln County Clerk

925 Sage Avenue, Suite 101

Kemmerer, WY 83101

Natrona Natrona County Clerk

PO Box 863

Casper, WY 82602-0863

Niobrara Niobrara County Clerk

PO Box 420

Lusk, WY 82225-0420

Park Park County Clerk

1002 Sheridan

Cody, WY 82414-3589

Platte Platte County Clerk

PO Drawer 728

Wheatland, WY 82201-0728

Sheridan Sheridan County Clerk

224 South Main Street, Suite B-2 

Sheridan, WY 82801-4855

Sublette Sublette County Clerk

PO Box 250

Pinedale, WY 82941-0250

Sweetwater Sweetwater County Clerk

PO Box 730

Green River, WY 82935-0730

Teton Teton County Clerk

PO Box 1727

Jackson, WY 83001-1727

Uinta Uinta County Clerk

PO Box 810

Evanston, WY 82930-0810

Washakie Washakie County Clerk

PO Box 260

Worland, WY 82401-0260

Weston Weston County Clerk

1 West Main

Newcastle, WY 82701-2121

County Mailing Address

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APPENDIX A

UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE

VOTING ACT (UOCAVA)

TITLE I — REGISTRATION AND VOTING

BY ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICE

VOTERS AND OVERSEAS VOTERS IN

ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE

SEC. 101. FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. 

(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— 

(1) consult State and local election officials in

carrying out this title, and ensure that such

officials are aware of the requirements of this Act;

(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 required under section 102(4); 

(3) carry out section 103 with respect to the Federal

write-in absentee ballot for absent uniformed

services voters and 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; 

(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 separate

statistical analysis of uniformed services voter

participation, a separate statistical analysis of

overseas nonmilitary participation, and a

description of State-Federal cooperation; and

(7) prescribe a standard oath for use with any

document under this title affirming that a material

misstatement of fact in the completion of such a

document may constitute grounds for conviction

of perjury.

(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). 

SEC. 102. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES.

(a)IN GENERAL.—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 election for

Federal office, any otherwise valid voter

registration application and absentee ballot

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; 

(3) permit absent uniformed services voters and

overseas voters to use Federal write-in absentee

ballots (in accordance with section 103) in general

elections for Federal office; 

(4) use the official post card form (prescribed under

section 101) for simultaneous voter registration

application and absentee ballot application; and

(5) if the State requires an oath or affirmation to

accompany any document under this title, use the

standard oath prescribed by the Presidential

designee under section 101(b)(7).

(b)DESIGNATION OF SINGLE STATE OFFICE TO

PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION

AND ABSENTEE BALLOT PROCEDURES FOR ALL

VOTERS IN THE STATE.—

(1) IN GENERAL. --Each State shall designate a

single office which shall be responsible for
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providing information regarding voter registration

procedures and absentee ballot procedures to be

used by absent uniformed services voters and

overseas voters with respect to elections for

Federal office (including procedures relating to the

use of the Federal write-in absentee ballot) to all

absent uniformed services voters and overseas

voters who wish to register to vote or vote in any

jurisdiction in the State.

(2) RECOMMENDATION. ---Regarding Use of

Office to Accept and Process Materials.—

Congress recommends that the State office

designated under paragraph (1) be responsible for

carrying out the State’s duties under this Act,

including accepting valid voter registration

applications, absentee ballot applications, and

absentee ballots (including Federal write-in

absentee ballots) from all absent uniformed

services voters and overseas voters who wish to

register to vote or vote in any jurisdiction in the

State.

(c)REPORT ON NUMBER OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS

TRANSMITTED AND RECEIVED. —Not later than 90

days after the date of each regularly scheduled general

election for Federal office, each State and unit of local

government which administered the election shall (through

the State, in the case of a unit of local government) submit a

report to the Election Assistance Commission (established

under the Help America Vote Act of 2002) on the combined

number of absentee ballots transmitted to absent uniformed

services voters and overseas voters for the election and the

combined number of such ballots which were returned by

such voters and cast in the election, and shall make such

report available to the general public.

(d)REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION.—With respect

to each absent uniformed services voter and each overseas

voter who submits a voter registration application or an

absentee ballot request, if the State rejects the application or

request, the State shall provide the voter with the reasons

for the rejection.

SEC. 103. FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE

BALLOT IN GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR

FEDERAL OFFICE FOR ABSENT

UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTERS AND

OVERSEAS VOTERS.

(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 absent

uniformed services voters and overseas voters who make

timely application for, and do not receive, States, absentee

ballots.

(b)SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING. — Except as

otherwise provided in this title, 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 absent uniformed

services voter or overseas voter shall not be counted. —

(1) in the case of a ballot submitted by an overseas

voter who is not an absent uniformed services

voter, if the ballot is submitted from any location

in the United States; 

(2) if the application of the absent uniformed services

voter or overseas voter for a State absentee ballot

is received by the appropriate State election

official after the latter of—

(A) the deadline of the State for receipt of such

application; or

(B) the date that is 30 days before the general

election; or 

(3) if a State absentee ballot of an absent uniformed

services voter or 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 write-in absentee ballots:

(1) In completing the ballot, the absent uniformed

services voter or overseas voter may designate a

candidate by writing in the name of the candidate

or by writing in the name of 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 ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTER OR

OVERSEAS VOTER. —

An absent uniformed services voter or 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
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state that an absent uniformed services voter or 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 absent uniformed services

voters and 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. 

SEC. 104. USE OF SINGLE APPLICATION

FOR ALL SUBSEQUENT ELECTIONS.

(a)IN GENERAL.—If a State accepts and processes an

official post card form (prescribed under section 101)

submitted by an absent uniformed services voter or

overseas voter for simultaneous voter registration and

absentee ballot application (in accordance with section

102(a)(4)) and the voter requests that the application be

considered an application for an absentee ballot for each

subsequent election for Federal office held in the State

through the next 2 regularly scheduled general elections for

Federal office (including any runoff elections which may

occur as a result of the outcome of such general elections),

the State shall provide an absentee ballot to the voter for

each such subsequent election.

(b)EXCEPTION FOR VOTERS CHANGING

REGISTRATION.—Subsection (a) shall not apply with

respect to a voter registered to vote in a State for any

election held after the voter notifies the State that the voter

no longer wishes to be registered to vote in the State or after

the State determines that the voter has registered to vote in

another State.

(c)REVISION OF OFFICIAL POST CARD FORM.—

The Presidential designee shall revise the official post card

form (prescribed under section 101) to enable a voter using

the form to—

(1) request an absentee ballot for each election for

Federal office held in a State during a year; or

(2) request an absentee ballot for only the next

scheduled election for Federal office held in a

State.

(d)NO EFFECT ON VOTER REMOVAL

PROGRAMS.—Nothing in this section may be construed

to prevent a State from removing any voter from the rolls of

registered voters in the State under any program or method

permitted under section 8 of the National Voter Registration

Act of 1993.

(e)PROHIBITION OF REFUSAL OF APPLICATION

ON GROUNDS OF EARLY SUBMISSION.—A State

may not refuse to accept or process, with respect to any

election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter

registration application or absentee ballot application

(including the postcard form prescribed under section 101)

submitted by an absent uniformed services voter during a

year on the grounds that the voter submitted the application

before the first date on which the State otherwise accepts or

processes such applications for that year submitted by

absentee voters who are not members of the uniformed

services.

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. 

SEC. 106. EFFECT ON CERTAIN OTHER

LAWS.

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. 

SEC. 107. DEFINITIONS.

As used in this title, the term —

(1) "absent uniformed services voter" means — 

(A) a member of a uniformed service on active

duty who, by reason of such active duty, is
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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; 

(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:

"§ 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

"(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.".

(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: 
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"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 

(B) by striking out "the Overseas Citizens Voting

Rights Act of 1975, and the Federal Voting

Assistance Act of 1955". 

(3) Section 3627 of title 39, United States Code, is

amended — 

(A) by striking out "3405" and inserting in lieu

thereof "3406"; and 

(B) by striking out "under the Federal Voting

Assistance Act of 1955 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.

(a)IN GENERAL. — Chapter 29 of title 18, United States

Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new

sections:

"§ 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.

"§ 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 years, or both. Nothing in this

section shall prohibit free discussion of political

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.

SEC. 204. EFFECTIVE DATE.

The amendments and repeals made by this Act shall apply

with respect to elections for Federal office that occur after

January 1, 2004.
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APPENDIX B

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION MATERIALS

Overview

This appendix provides instructions for electronic

transmission of voting materials by facsimile (fax) and

electronic mail (email). Refer to individual state guidelines

in Chapter Three to determine if a state allows electronic

transmission of official election materials before

continuing. Please read all instructions carefully. 

If a state allows electronic transmission of official election

materials, it may allow the citizen to:

1. send the FPCA for registration and/or absentee ballot

request by fax or email,

2. receive the blank absentee ballot by fax or email,

3. return the voted absentee ballot by fax or email,

4. perform any combination of 1, 2 and 3 above.

Any other written correspondence involving voter

registration or elections may be faxed or emailed to local

election officials in any state.

The electronic transmission options are explained in the

following sections:

1. Electronic Transmission by Fax

2. Electronic Transmission by Email

3. Received by Fax or Email — Returned by Mail

1. Electronic Transmission by Fax

A. Sending the FPCA by Fax

Where allowed by state law, the FPCA may be faxed to the

local election official. The citizen should:

1. Complete and sign the FPCA legibly using dark ink

according to each state’s requirements as indicated in

Chapter Three (in the presence of a witness or notary

if required by the state). A fillable Portable Document

Format (PDF) of the FPCA is available online

(OFPCA) at www.fvap.gov.

2. Complete the Electronic Transmission Sheet included

in this appendix (or alternative cover sheet containing

similar information). Include the number of pages

being transmitted for each FPCA.

3. Fax both sides of the FPCA. Use a separate transmittal

cover sheet for each FPCA. Do not bundle FPCAs for

faxing under one cover sheet Each FPCA must be

transmitted separately with its cover sheet. This

ensures that the FPCA is received by the proper local

election office. Ensure all pages are transmitted

successfully and in proper order.

4. After faxing, mail the completed FPCA to the local

election official’s address as listed in the state section

in Chapter Three, even if it may not arrive by the

state’s registration/ballot request deadline. See

Mailing Instructions in Chapter Two.

B. Receiving the Blank Absentee Ballot 

by Fax

Where allowed by state law, the blank absentee ballot will

be faxed from the local election official to the fax number

provided by the citizen on the FPCA or other absentee

ballot request.

The citizen should follow all instructions provided by the

local election official in marking, executing and returning

the ballot.

C. Returning the Voted Absentee Ballot 

by Fax

If the citizen determines that 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 citizen should follow the instructions provided by

the local election official in marking and executing the

ballot. The citizen should vote in private and fax the voted

ballot (as allowed by the state) in private.

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 transmittal cover

sheet 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 transmittal cover sheet included in this

appendix, or alternative cover sheet containing similar

information (including the signed secrecy waiver). Ensure

all information is entered, especially the complete

destination address for the ballot (as found under the

respective state headings in Chapter Three), and the signed

statement referenced above. See the Electronic Transmittal

Sheet at the end of this appendix for details.

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.
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After faxing, mail the voted ballot to the local election

official’s address provided or as listed in the state section in

Chapter Three, even if it may not arrive by the state’s ballot

return deadline. See Section 3 of this appendix for more

information.

When transmitting election materials by fax the citizen may

use the following toll-free numbers:

DSN 223-5527

(703) 693-5527

1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free fax numbers

(See inside back cover or www.fvap.gov)

By using the above numbers to electronically transmit any

election materials, the integrity of the electoral process and

an audit trail are maintained.

2. Electronic Transmission by 

Email

A. Sending the FPCA by Email

Some states and localities now allow submission of the

FPCA by email. Please be sure the voter’s jurisdiction

accepts emailed FPCAs before sending (see Chapter 3 of

the Voting Assistance Guide for more information).

A fillable Portable Document Format (PDF) of the FPCA is

available online (OFPCA) at www.fvap.gov. In addition to

the following instructions, emailing instructions are often

provided on the state or county election website. The citizen

may link to the State Election Site from the FVAP website

at www.fvap.gov. 

The citizen should:

1. Complete the OFPCA from a personal computer or

complete the cardstock FPCA according to the state’s

requirements in Chapter Three using dark ink. The

citizen should print out the completed OFPCA. Then

the OFPCA or cardstock FPCA must be signed and

dated (in the presence of a witness or notary if

required by the state). 

2. Scan both sides of the FPCA to a PDF file. Email the

file as an attachment along with a scanned completed

copy of the transmittal cover sheet (included in this

appendix), or alternative cover sheet containing

similar information. See the Electronic Transmittal

Sheet at the end of this appendix.

3. Use a separate transmittal cover sheet and include the

number of pages being transmitted for each FPCA. A

separate email must be sent for each FPCA.Email the

FPCA directly to the local election official. The local

election official’s email address may be obtained by

linking to the State Election Site from the FVAP

website at www.fvap.gov.

It is recommended that the citizen email the FPCA directly

to the local election official. If the citizen prefers to email

the voting materials through FVAP or is unable to obtain

the local election official’s email address, it will be

forwarded to the local election official as a fax. The citizen

should send the transmittal cover sheet (available in this

appendix or online at www.fvap.gov) as a scanned

attachment along with the FPCA to: ets@fvap.ncr.gov. 

After emailing, mail the completed FPCA to the local

election official’s address as listed in the state section in

Chapter Three, even if it may not arrive by the state’s

registration/ballot request deadline. See Mailing

Instructions in Chapter Two.

B. Receiving the Blank Absentee Ballot 

by Email

Where allowed by state law, the blank absentee ballot will

be emailed from the local election official to the

individual’s email address as indicated on the absentee

ballot request (FPCA).

The citizen should follow all instructions provided by the

local election official in marking, executing and returning

the ballot. 

C. Returning the Voted Absentee Ballot 

by Email

If the citizen determines there is not sufficient time to return

the ballot by mail and the state allows receipt of a voted

ballot by email, the voted ballot may be transmitted via

email. The State or local election official cannot accept

an emailed voted ballot unless allowed by state law.

The citizen should follow the instructions provided by the

local election official in marking and executing the ballot.

It is recommended that the voter email the voted ballot

directly to the local election official. If unable to access the

local election official’s email address, the voter should send

the transmittal cover sheet (available in this appendix or

online at www.fvap.gov) as a scanned attachment along

with the voted ballot to: ets@fvap.ncr.gov. The voting

materials will then be forwarded as a fax to the local

election official.

The voter must understand that by emailing the voted

ballot, he/she is waiving the right to secrecy of the ballot.

The voter must sign a statement on the transmittal cover

sheet indicating, “I understand that by emailing my

voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a

secret ballot.” This must be followed by the signature of
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voter and the date. The voter is advised to obtain and retain

a copy of the transmitted email as a receipt.

Use a copy of the transmittal cover sheet included in this

appendix, or other cover sheet containing similar

information (including the signed secrecy waiver). Ensure

all information is entered, especially the complete

destination address for the ballot (as found under the

respective state headings in Chapter Three), and the signed

statement referenced above. See the Electronic Transmittal

Sheet at the end of this appendix.

After emailing the ballot, mail the completed ballot to the

local election official’s address as listed in the state section

in Chapter 3, even if it may not arrive by the state’s ballot

return deadline. See Mailing Instructions in Chapter Two.

3. Received by Fax or Email — 

Returned by Mail

It is preferred that the voter return the voted ballot to the

local election officials by mail, even if the blank ballot has

been sent to him or her by fax or email. Official election

materials that are faxed or emailed to the Local Election

Official should also be mailed.

After faxing or emailing the FPCA, mail the completed

FPCA to the local election official’s address as listed in the

state section in Chapter Three, even if it may not arrive by

the state’s ballot return deadline.

To return by mail a voted ballot that has been sent by fax or

email, use the Security Envelope and ballot transmittal

envelope from the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

(FWAB) Standard Form 186. Detach the envelopes from

the rest of the form. (See FWAB Illustration and Mailing

Instructions in Chapter Two.)

The voter should vote in private, place only the ballot in the

security envelope and seal it without any assistance

whenever possible. The voter should not write on the

security envelope. 

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.

If required by the state or territory, the voter must sign and

date a declaration/affirmation in the presence of a notary or

witness, place it in the transmittal envelope along with the

security envelope, seal 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. The voter may use

the prepaid (in U.S. Mails including APO and FPO

addresses) envelope template as the transmittal envelope

(found online at www.fvap.gov). Follow the instructions

provided with the ballot.

See also Mailing Instructions for the FPCA and the FWAB

in Chapter Two.

Assistance Available

Questions concerning use of the electronic transmission

service may be directed to the Federal Voting Assistance

Program at any of the following numbers: 

DSN 425-1584, (703) 588-1584, or 

1-800 438-8683. (from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

International toll-free numbers

(See inside back cover or www.fvap.gov)

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 email to vote@fvap.ncr.gov.
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SAMPLE TRANSMISSION SHEET

 

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

Mailing Address

City State or Country

Unit/Ship Postal Code/APO/FPO

Email Address

 

Service (Circle One): Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard Other _______________________________

Number of pages being transmitted, including this sheet ____________

If a VOTED BALLOT is being faxed or emailed as a scanned document, sign below:

“I understand that by faxing/emailing my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot.”

Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _____________________________

 

Fax to one of these numbers: 703-693-5527, DSN 223-5527, or 1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

For international toll-free fax numbers see inside back cover of the Voting Assistance Guide or online at www.fvap.gov.

If emailing, it is recommended that the citizen email the local election official directly.

If unable to access the local election official’s email address, include this

transmittal sheet in the attachment along with the voting material to: ets@fvap.ncr.gov

 

Federal Voting Assistance Program Use Only — DO NOT Complete this Section

Date Received _______________________ Time Received _______________________

Date Sent _______________________ Time Sent _______________________

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 or emailing 

a voted ballot and 

understand that 

the right to a 

secret ballot is 

waived when using 

this alternative 

transmission 

method.

Fax to one of 

these official fax 

numbers, or the 

fax numbers listed 

on the inside back 

cover. Email 

directly to the local 

election official 

whenever 

possible.

Do not fill in this 

section.

If applicable, 

indicate branch of 

service. This will 

help to locate the 

voter in case of 

deployment.

Indicate the total 

number of pages 

sent, including this 

cover sheet.

Image of the Absentee Voter’s Electronic Transmission Sheet (reduced size). The next page

contains the actual Electronic Transmission Sheet to be used by the citizen when transmitting

voting materials to the Local Election Official. Voting Assistance Officers and citizens are

encouraged to duplicate the sheet as needed.

Include an email 

address as an 

alternate method 

to contact the 

voter.
 

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

Mailing Address

City State or Country

Unit/Ship Postal Code/APO/FPO

Email Address

 

Service (Circle One): Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard Other _______________________________

Number of pages being transmitted, including this sheet ____________

If a VOTED BALLOT is being faxed or emailed as a scanned document, sign below:

“I understand that by faxing/emailing my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot.”

Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _____________________________

 

Fax to one of these numbers: 703-693-5527, DSN 223-5527, or 1-800-368-8683

(from U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands only)

For international toll-free fax numbers see inside back cover of the Voting Assistance Guide or online at www.fvap.gov.

If emailing, it is recommended that the citizen email the local election official directly.

If unable to access the local election official’s email address, include this

transmittal sheet in the attachment along with the voting material to: ets@fvap.ncr.gov

 

Federal Voting Assistance Program Use Only — DO NOT Complete this Section

Date Received _______________________ Time Received _______________________

Date Sent _______________________ Time Sent _______________________
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APPENDIX C

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS

The procedures and deadlines to vote absentee vary from state to state; refer to Chapter Three for specific state requirements.

I. QUALIFYING TO VOTE ABSENTEE & 

DETERMINING WHERE TO VOTE

What is UOCAVA?

UOCAVA stands for the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act, enacted in 1986. The Federal Voting

Assistance Program (FVAP) has been charged with

administering the UOCAVA and works on behalf of all

UOCAVA citizens to ensure their right to vote in their

respective states and territories and to assist them in that

process, no matter where in the world they may be residing. 

Am I a UOCAVA Voter?

You are UOCAVA voter if you are a U.S. citizen 18 years or

older AND one or more of the following:

-a member of the Uniformed Services

-a Uniformed Services family member

-a member of the Merchant Marine 

-a Merchant Marine family member

-a civilian residing outside the United States

What is the difference between a UOCAVA voter 

and an absentee voter?

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot, rather

than going to the polls on Election Day. Each of the fifty-five

states and territories has different policies and rules regarding

how to register and vote absentee. 

However, UOCAVA voters are a subset of the absentee voting

population. In order to qualify as a UOCAVA voter, the citizen

must meet the requirements set forth in the previous question.

UOCAVA voters are given special assistance when voting

absentee because they have been recognized as a group that

traditionally has had a difficult time obtaining, voting, and

returning their ballots by the close of polls on Election Day. 

Absentee voters who do not fit the qualifications of a UOCAVA

voter should refer to their state or territory’s State Election Site

for information on how they can register and vote absentee in

their state or territory. 

Where is my "legal voting residence?"

For voting purposes, "legal voting residence" can be the state

or territory where you last resided prior to entering military

service OR the state or territory that you have since claimed as

your legal residence.

Even though you may no longer maintain formal ties to that

residence, the address determines your proper district, ward,

precinct, or parish for voting purposes. To claim a new legal

residence, you must have simultaneous physical presence and

the intent to return to that location as your primary residence. 

Military and their family members may change their legal

residence every time they change permanent duty stations, or

they may retain their legal residence without change. This may

mean that the family’s Uniformed Service member has a

different legal voting residence than his/her family members.

A Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer or legal counsel

should be consulted before legal residence is changed because

there are usually other factors that should be considered

besides voting. 

Can I vote in person where I am stationed?

Military members may vote in the U.S. state or territory where

stationed if they change their legal residence to that state or

territory, even if they live on a military installation. Be advised

that there are legal obligations that may be incurred, such as

taxation, if you change your state or territory of residence.

Therefore, consult a JAG officer or legal counsel before

making such a decision. 

Currently there are no provisions for personnel stationed

outside the United States to vote, in person, where stationed.

My family member(s) are not in the military; can 

he or she also vote absentee? 

UOCAVA entitles eligible family members (U.S. citizens and

18 years of age) of military personnel to vote absentee.

Military family members and dependents are considered to be

in the same ‘category’ of absentee voter as military members

and generally should follow the same procedures. 

Some states allow children of military personnel residing

overseas who are U.S. citizens but who have never resided in

the U.S., to claim one of their U.S. citizen parent's legal state or

territory of residence as their own. Check out our State by State

Instructions to see if your state or territory allows this.
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II. REGISTERING AND REQUESTING AN

ABSENTEE BALLOT

Do I have to be registered to vote absentee?

Registration requirements vary from state to state. Most states

and territories do require registration to vote absentee, but for

UOCAVA voters, registration and request can be done at the

same time by submitting a single FPCA. If you are already

permanently registered and only wish to request a ballot, you

should submit an FPCA early in the election year.

How do I register to vote, or apply for an 

absentee ballot?

As a UOCAVA citizen, you may register and request an

absentee ballot with a single form: The Federal Post Card

Application (FPCA). The FPCA is accepted by all states and

territories and is postage-paid in the U.S. mail, including the

Military Postal System and State Department Pouch mail.

Hard copies of the FPCA can be obtained from your

installation’s Voting Assistance Officer or requested directly

from FVAP by contacting us.

An online version of the FPCA (the OFPCA) is available at the

FVAP website, and is accepted by all states and territories,

except Guam. Keep in mind that the OFPCA must be mailed

in an envelope with proper postage, or mailed using our

prepaid return envelope.

Whichever format of the FPCA you use, it must be completed,

printed, signed, dated and mailed directly to your local election

official. Some states and territories also require notarization of

the FPCA. Notarization requirements and local election official

mailing addresses can be found in our State by State

Instructions.

If I am required to have my FPCA notarized, 

how do I do it?

FPCA notarization can be performed by a U.S. Commissioned

Officer, embassy or consular officer, or other official

authorized to administer oaths. Most states and territories do

not require notarization of the FPCA; therefore consult our

State by State Instructions to determine your state or territory's

requirements. 

Where do I send my FPCA?

Your completed FPCA should be sent directly to your local

election official. Depending on your state or territory, this

could be your county or parish clerk, city administrator, or

borough election official. In our State by State Instructions,

under the heading of "Where to Send It", you will find a list of

addresses for your state or territory’s local election officials.

These officials will handle the processing and distribution of

your absentee ballots and may need to contact you for further

information or clarification. To facilitate this process, please

provide a current email address, phone and fax number on the

FPCA.

When mailing an FPCA to my state or territory, 

do I have to pay postage?

When mailed from any U.S. post office, U.S. embassy or

consulate, or APO/FPO mail facility, the hardcopy FPCA is

postage-paid. The online version of the FPCA (OFPCA) must

be mailed in our postage-paid envelope in order to receive free

postage, or you may send it in an envelope with proper postage

affixed. Ensure that your FPCA is postmarked (see

postmarking instructions below) and sent before your state or

territory’s specific deadline. You must pay postage if the

materials are mailed from a non-U.S. postal facility. 

What is a postmark and how do I make sure I 

get one?

A postmark is a postal marking made on a piece of mail

indicating the date and time that the item was delivered into the

care of the postal service. Most local election officials use

postmarks to determine if a mailed FPCA or voted ballot has

met state deadlines. These deadlines can be found in our State

by State Instructions. Keep in mind that because of varying

mail pick up times and delays, the day you ‘mail’ your election

mail may not be the day the postal facility postmarks it. FVAP

suggests that you mail your election material as soon as

possible to avoid missing deadlines. 

If you are mailing your election material close to the deadline

or from a location that does not usually postmark its mail, we

advise that you ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the election

material so that a date is clearly visible. In certain situations a

hand-written postmark and signature from you or a notarizing

official can be sufficient. Contact your local election official or

Contact Us directly if you have questions.

When is the best time to apply for an absentee 

ballot?

At least 45 days before Election Day to allow ample time to

process the request and mail the ballot. There is no date that is

too early to send in your FPCA, and FVAP recommends

submitting an FPCA in January of each year. If applying for

both registration and request of an absentee ballot, the FPCA

may have to be mailed earlier than 45 days. Most states and

territories have specific registration and ballot request

deadlines for UOCAVA voters. These can be found in our State

by State Instructions.

Must I submit a separate application for each 

election? 

The Help America Vote Act of October 2002 extended the

effective period of the FPCA through two regularly scheduled

general elections for federal office. For example, if you use an

FPCA to request a ballot for the 2008 General Election, you

will also receive a ballot for the 2010 General Election at the

same mailing address, unless you specify otherwise in Block 6.
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Depending on your state of residence, you may also receive

ballots for State and local offices during the selected period as

well. However, due to the transient nature of many UOCAVA

citizens, FVAP recommends that each voter submit an FPCA

to their state of legal residence in January of each year and

again each time there is a change in the voter's mailing address. 

III. CASTING YOUR VOTE

If I am required to have my ballot notarized, how 

do I do it? 

Ballot notarization can be performed by a U.S. Commissioned

Officer, embassy or consular officer, or other official

authorized to administer oaths. Most states and territories do

not require notarization of the ballot. To find out more about

your state or territory’s notary requirements check our State by

State Instructions. 

When mailing election materials to my state or 

territory, do I have to pay postage?

Most election materials are postage-paid when mailed from

any U.S. post office, U.S. embassy or consulate, or APO/FPO

mail facility. Look for an “Election Mail, Postage Paid”

marking on your mailing envelopes to be sure. You must pay

postage if the materials are mailed from a non-U.S. postal

facility. Also, make sure that your election materials are

postmarked to meet state or territory deadlines.

What is a postmark and how do I make sure I 

get one?

A postmark is a postal marking made on a piece of mail

indicating the date and time that the item was delivered into the

care of the postal service. When mailing the voted ballot we

advise that you ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the election

material so that a date is clearly visible. Most local election

officials use postmarks to determine if a mailed ballot request

or voted ballot has met state deadlines. These deadlines can be

found in our State by State Instructions. 

Keep in mind that because of varying mail pick up times and

delays, the day you ‘mail’ your election mail may not be the

day the postal facility postmarks it. FVAP suggests that you

mail your election material as soon as possible to avoid

missing deadlines. 

In certain situations a hand-written postmark and signature by

a notarizing official can be sufficient; contact your local

election official or Contact Us directly if you have questions. 

When should I receive my ballot?

Under normal circumstances, most states and territories begin

mailing ballots to citizens 30-45 days before an election. If you

have not received your ballot two weeks before the election,

contact your local election official (contact information

available on most state election sites). If you encounter

problems contacting your local election official, contact us and

our staff will assist you in determining the status of your ballot.

Always complete and return your absentee ballot regardless of

when you receive it, even if you have already submitted a

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (explanation below). Your

local election official will ensure that only one of the ballots is

counted.

IV. PROBLEMS RECEIVING A BALLOT

What happens if I do not receive a ballot from 

my local election office?

If you requested an absentee ballot but have not received one

close to Election Day, you can still vote! UOCAVA voters may

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as an

emergency ballot when they have not received a ballot from

their local election office.

How do I know if I am eligible to use the FWAB? 

In order to be eligible to use the FWAB, absentee Uniformed

Service members and their family members must: 

 Be absent from his/her voting residence;

 Have applied for a regular ballot early enough so the

request is received by the appropriate local election official

not later than the State deadline (See State by State

Instructions for your state’s deadlines); or the date that is 30

days before the general election; AND

 Have not received the requested regular absentee ballot

from the state. 

Where can I get a FWAB? 

Hardcopies of the FWAB are available through Voting

Assistance Officers at military installations or at U.S.

embassies/consulates.

Additionally an online version of the FWAB (OFWAB) is

available on the FVAP website. The online version must be

completed, printed, signed, dated, and mailed to your local

election official in an inner FWAB Security Envelope, along

with an outer envelope with proper postage or with our prepaid

return envelope. Refer to FVAP’s State by State Instructions to

determine your state or territory's witness or notary

requirements for voted ballots, as well as its deadline for

counting and mailing addresses.

If you receive your ballot before your state’s ballot return

deadline but have already submitted a Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot, vote and return the state provided ballot as

well. Your local election official will ensure that only the stateprovided ballot is counted. 
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V. OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION

In What Elections May I Vote?

All members of the Uniformed Services, their family members

and members of the Merchant Marine and their family

members, who are U.S. citizens and are 18 years or older, may

vote absentee in Federal, state, and local elections.

What is an election for Federal office? 

An election for Federal office is any general, special, runoff or

primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of

selecting, nominating, or electing any candidate for the office of

President, Vice President, Presidential elector, Member of the

United States Senate, Member of the United States House of

Representatives, Delegates from the District of Columbia,

Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, and Resident

Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Where would I obtain information on issues, 

positions, and candidates?

You can find information in U.S. news magazines and

newspapers, on the internet and we suggest subscribing to

hometown newspapers, or contacting friends and relatives for

information on state and local issues. Armed Forces Radio and

Television Service also broadcasts American news and

entertainment programs throughout the world.

Both Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad also maintain

overseas offices and have information about the candidates and

issues. The party organizations can be contacted as follows: 

Democrats Abroad

430 South Capitol Street, S.E.

Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 488-5073

Fax: (202) 863-8063

Website: www.democratsabroad.org

Email: info@democratsabroad.org

Republicans Abroad International

1275 K Street, NW, Suite 102

Washington, D.C. 20005

Phone: (202) 608-1423

Fax: (202) 608-1431

Website: www.republicansabroad.org

Email: chairman@republicansabroad.org

VI. United States Election Overview

What is a political party?

An organized group of people with similar views who are

seeking to elect candidates to public office to exercise political

power and influence the course of public policy. 

What is a primary election? 

An election in which registered voters select a political party's

candidates for office. The party's winning candidates for each

office go on to face members of other political parties in a

subsequent, general election. There are two types of primaries:

open and closed.

An open primary is a primary in which any registered voter can

participate regardless of political affiliation but can only vote for

candidates of one party.

A closed primary is a primary in which only voters registered

for a particular political party can participate.

What is a presidential primary? 

A primary is used to pick delegates to the presidential

nominating conventions of the major parties and is one of the

first steps in the process whereby political parties choose a

candidate to run for US president. 

Why is it important to vote in primary elections?

It is important because voters who participate in the primaries

can have a great impact on what names will appear on the

general election ballot. The winning candidate in a primary

election is the one who receives the largest percentage of the

votes during the primary election and will move on to be a

candidate in the general election. The largest percentage should

not be confused with a majority, which is a number greater than

half of the total votes cast. This means that the higher the voter

turnout the greater the possibility that the winner is indeed a true

representative of the population in general.

What is a caucus?

A meeting held by local members of a political party to elect

delegates to conventions, express preferences for candidates,

discuss issues, and conduct other party business. 

What is a general election?

A regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which

voters elect officeholders.

What is the Electoral College?

A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the

President and Vice President of the U.S. The number of electors

in each state is equal to its number of representatives in both

houses of the US Congress. 

What is a congressional district? 

A political subdivision within a state from which a member of

the U.S. House of Representatives is elected. Each

congressional district contains about 650,000 people. The size

of congressional districts are normally adjusted every ten years

following the U.S. Census.
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APPENDIX D

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - OVERSEAS CITIZENS

The procedures and deadlines to vote absentee vary from state to state; refer to Chapter Three for specific state requirements.

I. QUALIFYING TO VOTE ABSENTEE & 

DETERMINING WHERE TO VOTE

What is UOCAVA?

UOCAVA stands for the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act, enacted in 1986. The Federal Voting

Assistance Program (FVAP) has been charged with

administering the UOCAVA and works on behalf of all

UOCAVA citizens to ensure their right to vote in their

respective states and territories and to assist them in that

process, no matter where in the world they may be residing. 

Am I a UOCAVA Voter?

You are UOCAVA voter if you are a U.S. citizen 18 years or

older AND one or more of the following:

-a civilian residing outside the United States

-a member of the Uniformed Services

-a Uniformed Services family member

-a member of the Merchant Marine 

-a Merchant Marine family member

What is the difference between a UOCAVA voter 

and an absentee voter?

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot, rather

than going to the polls on Election Day. Each of the fifty-five

states and territories has differing policies and rules regarding

how to register and vote absentee. 

However, UOCAVA voters are a subset of the absentee voting

population. In order to qualify as a UOCAVA voter, the citizen

must meet the requirements set forth in the previous question.

UOCAVA voters are given special assistance when voting

absentee because they have been recognized as a group that

traditionally has had a difficult time obtaining, voting, and

returning their ballots by the close of polls on Election Day. 

Absentee voters who do not fit the qualifications of a UOCAVA

voter should refer to their state or territory's State Election Site

for information on how they can register and vote absentee in

their state or territory.

If I do not maintain a legal residence in the U.S., 

what is my "legal state of residence?”

Your "legal state of residence" for voting purposes is the state

or territory where you last resided immediately prior to your

departure from the United States. This applies to overseas

citizens even though you may not have property or other ties in

your last state or territory of residence and your intent to return

to that state or territory may be uncertain. 

When completing the FPCA's (Federal Post Card Application,

explained in detail below) Voting Residence section, be sure to

enter the entire mailing address of your last residence,

including street or rural route and number. The address

determines your proper district, ward, precinct or parish for

voting purposes. 

Some states allow children of U.S. citizens overseas who are

U.S. citizens but who have never resided in the U.S., to claim

one of their parent's legal state or territory of residence as their

own. Check out our State by State Instructions to see if your

state or territory allows this.

II. REGISTERING AND REQUESTING AN

ABSENTEE BALLOT

Do I have to be registered to vote absentee?

Registration requirements vary from state to state. Most states

and territories do require registration to vote absentee, but for

UOCAVA voters, registration and request can be done at the

same time by submitting a single FPCA. If you are already

permanently registered and only wish to request a ballot, you

should submit an FPCA early in the election year.

How do I register to vote, or apply for an 

absentee ballot?

As a UOCAVA citizen, you may register and request an

absentee ballot with a single form: The Federal Post Card

Application (FPCA). The FPCA is accepted by all states and

territories and is postage-paid in the U.S. mail, including the

Military Postal System and State Department Pouch mail.

Hard copies of the FPCA can be obtained from a U.S. embassy

or consulate, or requested directly from FVAP by contacting

us. 

An online version of the FPCA (the OFPCA) is available at the

FVAP website, and is accepted by all states and territories,

except Guam. Keep in mind that the OFPCA must be mailed

in an envelope with proper postage, or mailed using our

prepaid return envelope.
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Whichever format of the FPCA you use, it must be completed,

printed, signed, dated, and mailed directly to your local

election official. Some states and territories also require

notarization of the FPCA. Notarization requirements and local

election official mailing addresses can be found in our State by

State Instructions.

If I am required to have my FPCA notarized, 

how do I do it?

Ballot notarization can be performed by an embassy or

consular officer, or other official authorized to administer

oaths. Most states and territories do not require notarization of

the ballot. To find out more about your state or territory's

notary requirements check our State by State Instructions.

Where do I send my FPCA?

Your completed FPCA should be sent directly to your local

election official. Depending on your state or territory, this

could be your county or parish clerk, city administrator, or

borough election official. In our State by State Instructions,

under the heading of "Where to Send It", you will find a list of

addresses for your state or territory's local election officials.

These officials will handle the processing and distribution of

your absentee ballots and may need to contact you for further

information or clarification. To facilitate this process, please

provide a current email address, phone and fax number on the

FPCA.

When mailing an FPCA to my state or territory, 

do I have to pay postage?

When mailed from any U.S. post office, U.S. embassy or

consulate, or APO/FPO mail facility, the hardcopy FPCA is

postage-paid. The online version of the FPCA (OFPCA) must

be mailed in our postage-paid envelope in order to receive free

postage, or you may send it in an envelope with proper postage

affixed. Ensure that your FPCA is postmarked (see instructions

on postmarking below) and sent before your state or territory's

specific deadline. You must pay postage if the materials are

mailed from a non-U.S. postal facility.

What is a postmark and how do I make sure I 

get one?

A postmark is a postal marking made on a piece of mail

indicating the date and time that the item was delivered into the

care of the postal service. Most local election officials use

postmarks to determine if a mailed FPCA or voted ballot has

met state deadlines. These deadlines can be found in our State

by State Instructions. Keep in mind that because of varying

mail pick up times and delays, the day you 'mail' your election

mail may not be the day the postal facility postmarks it. FVAP

suggests that you mail your election material as soon as

possible to avoid missing deadlines. 

If you are mailing your election material close to the deadline

or from a location that does not usually postmark its mail, we

advise that you ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the election

material so that a date is clearly visible. In certain situations a

hand-written postmark and signature from you or a notarizing

official can be sufficient; contact your local election official or

contact us directly if you have questions. 

When is the best time to apply for an absentee 

ballot?

At least 45 days before Election Day to allow ample time to

process the request and mail the ballot. There is no date that is

too early to send in your FPCA, and FVAP recommends

submitting an FPCA in January of each year. If applying for

both registration and request of an absentee ballot, the FPCA

may have to be mailed earlier than 45 days. Most states and

territories have specific registration and ballot request

deadlines for UOCAVA voters. These can be found in our State

by State Instructions.

Must I submit a separate application for each 

election?

The Help America Vote Act of October 2002 extended the

effective period of the FPCA through two regularly scheduled

general elections for federal office. For example, if you use an

FPCA to request a ballot for the 2008 General Election, you

will also receive a ballot for the 2010 General Election at the

same mailing address, unless you specify otherwise in Block 6.

Depending on your state of residence, you may also receive

ballots for State and local offices during the selected period as

well. However, due to the transient nature of many UOCAVA

citizens, FVAP recommends that each voter submit an FPCA

to their state of legal residence in January of each year and

again each time there is a change in the voter's mailing address.

Can I register or vote in person at the embassy or 

consulate? 

At the present time, there are no provisions for in-person

voting or on-site registration to be conducted at U.S. embassies

or consulates. U.S. embassy and consular officials can assist

U.S. citizens in completing the FPCA or other election

materials for their state, witness or notarize FPCA forms and

ballots (if required), and provide other absentee voting

information. 

U.S. embassy and consulate locations serve also as a mailing

point. FPCA forms and other election materials may be mailed

back, postage-paid, from these locations to your local voting

jurisdiction in the U.S. where absentee registration and ballot

requests are processed. Remember to make sure that all

election material is postmarked (See question on postmarking

below).

III. CASTING YOUR VOTE

If I am required to have my ballot notarized, how 

do I do it? 

Ballot notarization can be performed by an embassy or

consular officer, or other official authorized to administer
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oaths. Most states and territories do not require notarization of

the ballot. To find out more about your state or territory's

notary requirements check our State by State Instructions.

When mailing election materials to my state or 

territory, do I have to pay postage?

Most election materials are postage-paid when mailed from

any U.S. post office, U.S. embassy or consulate, or APO/FPO

mail facility. Look for an "Election Mail, Postage Paid"

marking on your mailing envelopes to be sure. You must pay

postage if the materials are mailed from a non-U.S. postal

facility. Also, make sure that your election materials are

postmarked to meet state or territory deadlines.

What is a postmark and how do I make sure I 

get one?

A postmark is a postal marking made on a piece of mail

indicating the date and time that the item was delivered into the

care of the postal service. When mailing the voted ballot we

advise that you ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the election

material so that a date is clearly visible. Most local election

officials use postmarks to determine if a mailed ballot request

or voted ballot has met state deadlines. These deadlines can be

found in our State by State Instructions. 

Keep in mind that because of varying mail pick up times and

delays, the day you 'mail' your election mail may not be the

day the postal facility postmarks it. FVAP suggests that you

mail your election material as soon as possible to avoid

missing deadlines. 

In certain situations a hand-written postmark and signature by

a notarizing official can be sufficient; contact your local

election official or Contact Us directly if you have questions.

When should I receive my ballot?

Under normal circumstances, most states and territories begin

mailing ballots to citizens 30-45 days before an election. If you

have not received your ballot two weeks before the election,

contact your local election official (contact information

available on most state election sites). If you encounter

problems contacting your local election official, contact us and

our staff will assist you in determining the status of your ballot.

Always complete and return your absentee ballot regardless of

when you receive it, even if you have already submitted a

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (explanation below). Your

local election official will ensure that only one of the ballots is

counted.

IV. PROBLEMS RECEIVING A BALLOT

What happens if I do not receive a ballot from 

my local election office?

If you requested an absentee ballot but have not received one

close to Election Day, you can still vote! UOCAVA voters may

use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as an

emergency ballot when they have not received a ballot from

their local election office. 

How do I know if I am eligible to use the FWAB?

In order to be eligible to use the FWAB, citizens outside the

United States must: 

 Be located outside the United States (including APO/FPO

addresses);

 Have applied for a regular ballot early enough so the

request is received by the appropriate local election official

not later than the State deadline; or the date that is 30 days

before the general election; AND

 Have not received the requested regular absentee ballot

from the state.

Where can I get a FWAB? 

Hardcopies of the FWAB are available at U.S. embassies/

consulates.

Additionally an online version of the FWAB (the OFWAB) is

available on the FVAP website. The online version must be

completed, printed, signed, dated, and mailed to your local

election official in an inner FWAB Security Envelope, along

with an outer envelope with proper postage or with our prepaid

return envelope. Refer to FVAP's State by State Instructions to

determine your state or territory's witness or notary

requirements for voted ballots, as well as its deadline for

counting and mailing addresses.

If you receive your ballot before your state’s ballot return

deadline but have already submitted a Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot, vote and return the state provided ballot as

well. Your local election official will ensure that only the stateprovided ballot is counted.

V. OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION

In What Elections May I Vote?

Generally, all U.S. citizens 18 years or older who are or will be

residing outside the United States during an election period are

eligible to vote absentee in any election for Federal office.

What is an election for Federal office? 

An election for Federal office is any general, special, runoff, or

primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of

selecting, nominating, or electing any candidate for the office

of President, Vice President, Presidential elector, Member of

the United States Senate, Member of the United States House

of Representatives, Delegates from the District of Columbia,

Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, and Resident

Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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Where would I obtain information on issues, 

positions, and candidates?

You can find information in U.S. news magazines and

newspapers, on the internet and we suggest subscribing to

hometown newspapers, or contacting friends and relatives for

information on state and local issues. 

Both Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad also

maintain overseas offices and have information about the

candidates and issues. The party organizations can be

contacted as follows: 

Democrats Abroad

430 South Capitol Street, S.E.

Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 488-5073

Fax: (202) 863-8063

Website: www.democratsabroad.org

Email: info@democratsabroad.org

Republicans Abroad International

1275 K Street, NW, Suite 102

Washington, D.C. 20005

Phone: (202) 608-1423

Fax: (202) 608-1431

Website: www.republicansabroad.org

Email: chairman@republicansabroad.org

Will I be taxed by my last state or territory of 

residence if I vote absentee? 

Exercising your right to vote in elections for Federal offices

only, does not affect the determination of residence or domicile

for purposes of any tax imposed under Federal, state, or local

law. Voting in an election for Federal office only, may not be

used as the sole basis to determine residency for the purpose of

imposing state and local taxes. If you claim a particular state or

territory as your residence and have other ties with that state or

territory in addition to voting, then you may be liable for state

and local taxation, depending upon the laws of that particular

state or territory. Consult legal counsel for information on

probable tax obligations.

VI. United States Election Overview

What is a political party?

An organized group of people with similar views who are

seeking to elect candidates to public office to exercise political

power and influence the course of public policy. 

What is a primary election? 

An election in which registered voters select a political party's

candidates for office. The party's winning candidates for each

office go on to face members of other political parties in a

subsequent, general election. There are two types of

primaries: open and closed.

An open primary is a primary in which any registered voter

can participate regardless of political affiliation but can only

vote for candidates of one party.

A closed primary is a primary in which only voters registered

for a particular political party can participate.

What is a presidential primary? 

A primary is used to pick delegates to the presidential

nominating conventions of the major parties and is one of the

first steps in the process whereby political parties choose a

candidate to run for US president. 

Why is it important to vote in primary elections?

It is important because voters who participate in the primaries

can have a great impact on what names will appear on the

general election ballot. The winning candidate in a primary

election is the one who receives the largest percentage of the

votes during the primary election and will move on to be a

candidate in the general election. The largest percentage should

not be confused with a majority, which is a number greater

than half of the total votes cast. This means that the higher the

voter turnout the greater the possibility that the winner is

indeed a true representative of the population in general.

What is a caucus?

A meeting held by local members of a political party to elect

delegates to conventions, express preferences for candidates,

discuss issues, and conduct other party business. 

What is a general election?

A regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which

voters elect officeholders.

What is the Electoral College?

A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect

the President and Vice President of the U.S. The number of

electors in each state is equal to its number of representatives in

both houses of the US Congress. 

What is a congressional district? 

A political subdivision within a state from which a member of

the U.S. House of Representatives is elected. Each

congressional district contains about 650,000 people. The size

of congressional districts are normally adjusted every ten years

following the U.S. Census.
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U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE EMAIL ADDRESSES

Following is a list of official email addresses of Voting Assistance Offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the globe. Find your local post and

email the VAO to obtain information, or for questions and concerns regarding the absentee voting process. For updates please check the State

Department’s website, www.travel.state.gov/law/info/info_2964.html.

Country Post Email Address Country Post Email Address

Afghanistan Kabul VoteKabul@state.gov Cape Verde Praia VotePraia@state.gov

Albania Tirana VoteTirana@state.gov Central African Republic Bangui VoteBangui@state.gov

Algeria Algiers VoteAlgiers@state.gov Chad N'Djamena VoteNDjamena@state.gov

Angola Luanda VoteLuanda@state.gov Chile Santiago VoteSantiago@state.gov

Argentina Buenos Aires VoteBuenosAires@state.gov China Beijing VoteBeijing@state.gov

Armenia Yerevan VoteYerevan@state.gov China Chengdu VoteChengdu@state.gov

Aruba Curacao VoteCuracao@state.gov China Guangzhou VoteGuangzhou@state.gov

Australia Canberra VoteCanberra@state.gov China Shanghai VoteShanghai@state.gov

Australia M elbourne VoteM elbourne@state.gov China Shenyang VoteShenyang@state.gov

Australia Perth VotePerth@state.gov Colombia Bogota VoteBogota@state.gov

Australia Sydney VoteSydney@state.gov Costa Rica San Jose VoteSanJose@state.gov

Austria Vienna VoteVienna@state.gov Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan VoteAbidjan@state.gov

Azerbaijan Baku VoteBaku@state.gov Croatia Zagreb VoteZagreb@state.gov

Azores Ponta Delgada VotePontaDelgada@state.gov Cuba Havana VoteHavana@state.gov

Bahamas Nassau VoteNassau@state.gov Curacao Curacao VoteCuracao@state.gov

Bahrain M anama VoteM anama@state.gov Cyprus Nicosia VoteNicosia@state.gov

Bangladesh Dhaka VoteDhaka@state.gov Czech Republic Prague VotePrague@state.gov

Barbados Bridgetown VoteBridgetown@state.gov

Democratic Republic of 

Congo Kinshasa VoteKinshasa@state.gov

Belarus M insk VoteM insk@state.gov Denmark Copenhagen VoteCopenhagen@state.gov

Belgium Brussels VoteBrussels@state.gov Djibouti Djibouti VoteDjibouti@state.gov

Belize Belmopan VoteBelmopan@state.gov Dominican Republic Santo Domingo VoteSantoDomingo@state.gov

Benin Cotonou VoteCotonou@state.gov East Timor Dili VoteDili@state.gov

Bermuda Hamilton VoteHamilton@state.gov Ecuador Guayaquil VoteGuayaquil@state.gov

Bolivia LaPaz VoteLaPaz@state.gov Ecuador Quito VoteQuito@state.gov

Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo VoteSarajevo@state.gov Egypt Cairo VoteCairo@state.gov

Botswana Gabarone VoteGabarone@state.gov El Salvador San Salvador VoteSanSalvador@state.gov

Brazil Brasilia VoteBrasilia@state.gov England London VoteLondon@state.gov

Brazil Recife VoteRecife@state.gov Wales London VoteLondon@state.gov

Brazil Rio de Janeiro VoteRiodeJaneiro@state.gov Equatorial Guinea M alabo VoteM alabo@state.gov

Brazil Sao Paulo VoteSaoPaulo@state.gov Eritrea Asmara VoteAsmara@state.gov

Brunei 

Bandar Seri 

Begawan VoteBandarSeriBegawan@state.gov Estonia Tallinn VoteTallinn@state.gov

Bulgaria Sofia VoteSofia@state.gov Ethiopia Addis Ababa VoteAddisAbaba@state.gov

Burkina Faso Ouagadougou VoteOuagadougou@state.gov Fiji Suva VoteSuva@state.gov

Burma Rangoon VoteRangoon@state.gov Finland Helsinki VoteHelsinki@state.gov

Burundi Bujumbura VoteBujumbura@state.gov France M arseille VoteM arseille@state.gov

Cambodia Phnom Penh VotePhnomPenh@state.gov France Paris VoteParis@state.gov

Cameroon Yaounde VoteYaounde@state.gov Gabon Libreville VoteLibreville@state.gov

Canada Calgary VoteCalgary@state.gov Gambia, The Banjul VoteBanjul@state.gov

Canada Halifax VoteHalifax@state.gov Georgia Tblisi VoteTblisi@state.gov

Canada M ontreal VoteM ontreal@state.gov Germany Berlin VoteBerlin@state.gov

Canada Ottawa VoteOttawa@state.gov Germany Dusseldorf VoteDusseldorf@state.gov

Canada Quebec VoteQuebec@state.gov Germany Frankfurt VoteFrankfurt@state.gov

Canada Toronto VoteToronto@state.gov Germany Leipzig VoteLeipzig@state.gov

Canada Vancouver VoteVancouver@state.gov Germany M unich VoteM unich@state.gov
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Country Post Email Address Country Post Email Address

Ghana Accra VoteAccra@state.gov Marshall Islands Majuro VoteMajuro@state.gov

Greece Athens VoteAthens@state.gov Mexico Ciudad Juarez VoteCiudadJuarez@state.gov

Greece Thessaloniki VoteThessaloniki@state.gov Mexico Guadalajara VoteGuadalajara@state.gov

Grenada St. Georges VoteStGeorges@state.gov Mexico Hermosillo VoteHermosillo@state.gov

Guatemala Guatemala VoteGuatemala@state.gov Mexico Matamoros VoteMatamoros@state.gov

Guinea Conakry VoteConakry@state.gov Mexico Merida VoteMerida@state.gov

Guyana Georgetown VoteGeorgetown@state.gov Mexico Mexico City VoteMexicoCity@state.gov

Haiti Port-au-Prince VotePortAuPrince@state.gov Mexico Monterrey VoteMonterrey@state.gov

Honduras Tegucigalpa VoteTegucigalpa@state.gov Mexico Nogales VoteNogales@state.gov

Hong Kong Hong Kong VoteHongKong@state.gov Mexico Nuevo Laredo VoteNuevoLaredo@state.gov

Hungary Budapest VoteBudapest@state.gov Mexico Tijuana VoteTijuana@state.gov

Iceland Reykjavik VoteReykjavik@state.gov Micronesia Kolonia VoteKolonia@state.gov

India Kolkata (Calcutta) VoteKolkata@state.gov Moldova Chisinau VoteChisinau@state.gov

India Chennai VoteChennai@state.gov Mongolia Ulaanbaatar VoteUlaanbaatar@state.gov

India Mumbai VoteMumbai@state.gov Montenegro Podgorica VotePodgorica@state.gov

India New Delhi VoteNewDelhi@state.gov Morocco Casablanca VoteCasablanca@state.gov

Indonesia Jakarta VoteJakarta@state.gov Mozambique Maputo VoteMaputo@state.gov

Indonesia Surabaya VoteSurabaya@state.gov Namibia Windhoek VoteWindhoek@state.gov

Iraq Baghdad VoteBaghdad@state.gov Nepal Kathmandu VoteKathmandu@state.gov

Ireland Belfast VoteBelfast@state.gov Netherlands Amsterdam VoteAmsterdam@state.gov

Ireland Dublin VoteDublin@state.gov Netherland Antilles Curacao VoteCuracao@state.gov

Israel Jerusalem VoteJerusalem@state.gov New Zealand Auckland VoteAuckland@state.gov

Israel Tel Aviv VoteTelAviv@state.gov Nicaragua Managua VoteManagua@state.gov

Italy Florence VoteFlorence@state.gov Niger Niamey VoteNiamey@state.gov

Italy Milan VoteMilan@state.gov Nigeria Abuja VoteAbuja@state.gov

Italy Naples VoteNaples@state.gov Nigeria Lagos VoteLagos@state.gov

Italy Rome VoteRome@state.gov Norway Oslo VoteOslo@state.gov

Jamaica Kingston VoteKingston@state.gov Oman Muscat VoteMuscat@state.gov

Japan Fukuoka VoteFukuoka@state.gov Pakistan Peshawar VotePeshawar@state.gov

Japan Naha VoteNaha@state.gov Palau Koror VoteKoror@state.gov

Japan Osaka-Kobe VoteOsaka-Kobe@state.gov Panama Panama City VotePanamaCity@state.gov

Japan Sapporo VoteSapporo@state.gov Papua New Guinea Port Moresby VotePortMoresby@state.gov

Japan Tokyo VoteTokyo@state.gov Paraguay Asuncion VoteAsuncion@state.gov

Jordan Amman VoteAmman@state.gov Peru Lima VoteLima@state.gov

Kazakhstan Almaty VoteAlmaty@state.gov Philippines, The Manila VoteManila@state.gov

Kazakhstan Astana VoteAstana@state.gov Polad Krakow VoteKrakow@state.gov

Kenya Nairobi VoteNairobi@state.gov Poland Warsaw VoteWarsaw@state.gov

Korea Seoul VoteSeoul@state.gov Portugal Lisbon VoteLisbon@state.gov

Kosovo Pristina VotePristina@state.gov Qatar Doha VoteDoha@state.gov

Kuwait Kuwait VoteKuwait@state.gov Republic of the Congo Brazzaville VoteBrazzaville@state.gov

Kyrgyzstan Bishkek VoteBishkek@state.gov Romania Bucharest VoteBucharest@state.gov

Laos Vientiane VoteVientiane@state.gov Russia Moscow VoteMoscow@state.gov

Latvia Riga VoteRiga@state.gov Russia St. Petersburg VoteStPetersburg@state.gov

Lebanon Beirut VoteBeirut@state.gov Russia Vladivostok VoteVladivostok@state.gov

Lesoto Maseru VoteMaseru@state.gov Russia Yekaterinburg VoteYekaterinburg@state.gov

Liberia Monrovia VoteMonrovia@state.gov Rwanda Kigali VoteKigali@state.gov

Libya Tripoli VoteTripoli@state.gov Samoa Apia VoteApia@state.gov

Lithuania Vilnius VoteVilnius@state.gov Saudi Arabia Dhahran VoteDhahran@state.gov

Luxembourg Luxembourg VoteLuxembourg@state.gov Saudi Arabia Jeddah VoteJeddah@state.gov

Macedonia Skopje VoteSkopje@state.gov Saudi Arabia Riyadh VoteRiyadh@state.gov

Madagascar Antananarivo VoteAntananarivo@state.gov Scotland Edinburgh VoteEdinburgh@state.gov

Malawi Lilongwe VoteLilongwe@state.gov Senegal Dakar VoteDakar@state.gov

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur VoteKualaLumpur@state.gov Serbia Belgrade VoteBelgrade@state.gov

Mali Bamako VoteBamako@state.gov Sierra Leone Freetown VoteFreetown@state.gov

Malta Valletta VoteValletta@state.gov Singapore Singapore VoteSingapore@state.gov
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Country Post Email Address Country Post Email Address

Slovakia Bratislava VoteBratislava@state.gov Thailand Chiang M ai Vo teChiangM ai@state.gov

Slovenia Ljubljana VoteLjubljana@state.go v Togo Lo me Vo teLo me@state.go v

So uth A frica Capeto wn VoteCapeto wn@state.gov Trinidad and Tobago Po rt of Spain Vo teP orto fSpain@state.go v

So uth A frica Durban VoteDurban@state.go v Tunisia Tunis Vo teTunis@state.gov

So uth A frica Johannesburg VoteJohannesburg@state.go v Turkey Adana Vo teA dana@state.gov

So uth A frica Pretoria Votejo hannesburg@state.gov Turkey Ankara Vo teA nkara@state.go v

Spain Barcelona VoteBarcelona@state.gov Turkey Istanbul Vo teIstanbul@state.gov

Spain M adrid VoteM adrid@state.gov Turkmenistan Ashgabat Vo teA shgabat@state.gov

Sri Lanka Co lo mbo VoteCo lo mbo @state.go v Uganda Kampala Vo teKampala@state.gov

Sudan Khartoum VoteKhartoum@state.go v Ukraine Kyiv Vo teKyiv@state.go v

Suriname Paramaribo VoteParamaribo @state.go v United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Vo teA buDhabi@state.gov

Swaziland M babane VoteM babane@state.go v United Arab Emirates Dubai Vo teDubai@state.go v

Sweden Stockho lm VoteStockholm@state.go v Uruguay M ontevideo Vo teM o ntevideo @state.go v

Switzerland Bern VoteBern@state.gov Uzbekistan Tashkent Vo teTashkent@state.go v

Syria Damascus VoteDamascus@state.go v Venezuela Caracas Vo teCaracas@state.go v

China Kao shiung VoteKao shiung@state.go v Vietnam Hanoi Vo teHano i@state.go v

Taiwan Taipei VoteTaipei@state.gov Vietnam Ho Chi M inh City Vo teHoChiM inhCity@state.go v

Tajikistan Dushanbe VoteDushanbe@state.gov Yemen Sanaa Vo teSanaa@state.go v

Tanzania Dar es Salaam VoteDarEsSalaam@state.go v Zambia Lusaka Vo teLusaka@state.go v

Thailand Bangkok VoteBangkok@state.gov Zimbabwe Harare Vo teHarare@state.go v
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APPENDIX F

THE FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

General Instructions

Completing the FPCA or the online FPCA (OFPCA) is the

first step in the absentee voting process. (Refer to Chapter Two

for more information on the voting process.) 

NOTE: The use of the acronym FPCA in this appendix also

refers to the OFPCA.

Election laws vary from state to state and determine the

information required on the FPCA (e.g., mandatory fields,

registration deadlines, and witnessing requirements), as well as

the deadline for submitting the form. 

Accurate completion and timely submission of the FPCA is

critical. Refer to your state instructions in Chapter Three of this

Guide (available online at www.fvap.gov) to ensure your

application is completed correctly. For example, all shaded

areas indicated in the sample form in your state pages of the

Guide must be completed.

UOCAVA citizens are eligible to participate in all elections for

Federal offices in their state of legal residence. In addition,

depending on state law, UOCAVA citizens may also participate

in state and local elections. Each state also has specific

requirements for registering, and applying for an absentee

ballot. 

The following are general item-by-item instructions for

completing the FPCA. 

The FPCA is subject to the following privacy act:

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT AUTHORITY: 42 USC

1973ff, "Title 1 - Registration and Voting By Absentee

Uniformed Services Voters and Overseas Voters in Elections

for Federal Office."

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: Serves as an application for

registration and/or request for absentee ballot for all persons

covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee

Voting Act.

DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to provide the

necessary information may keep the pertinent jurisdiction from

processing this request and may prevent you from voting

absentee.

Follow the instructions carefully when completing the FPCA.

Please refer to Chapter Three for specific state-by-state

information when completing this form. Alternative means of

transmitting election materials may also be offered by your

state in this Chapter. Chapter Two provides additional

information about the FPCA. Assistance and information

regarding the use and completion of this form, as well as

specific state information may be obtained from military Unit

Voting Assistance Officers, U.S. Embassy and Consular Voting

Assistance Officers, or organizations of U.S. citizens overseas

and the FVAP website: www.fvap.gov.

After completing the form, send it to your jurisdiction of voting

residence. Chapter Three also contains addresses for sending

the completed form to your local election official.

Although Federal law states that the FPCA is valid for two

regular Federal elections, FVAP recommends that you submit

a new FPCA in January of every year and whenever you move

to ensure that absentee ballots are sent to you in a timely

manner. Here is an item-by-item breakdown:

Block 1 - I Request Ballots for All Elections In Which I Am

Eligible To Vote And I Am: Place an X only in one block.

Marking Block 1.(c) generally means that you were a resident

of that state before departing the U.S. and your intent to return

at some time in the future is uncertain. Marking Block 1.(c)

applies for a Federal ballot only (if one is printed by the state).

Block 2 - My Information: Type or print full name, previous

name (if applicable), sex, race, date of birth, social security

number (most states require only the last four digits), state

driver’s license or I.D. number, telephone number, and email

address.

Block 2.d. Race: This information is requested by some states

for statistical purposes by the Department of Justice in their

enforcement of the Voting Rights Act and the National Voter

Registration Act. 

Provide a complete fax number (and email address if available)

where the local election official may reach you. Some States

and Territories allow you to request, receive, and/or return your

ballot by electronic means. Refer to your state pages in Chapter

Three for more details on electronic transmission and required

information for your state.

Block 3 - My Voting Residence Address (for military, use

legal residence. For overseas citizens, use last legal

residence in U.S) (Required): Enter the complete legal voting

residence address (including county) where you ACTUALLY

LIVED in the state or territory. Your right to vote in your state

and determination of your voting precinct depend on the

physical location of your residence while you were in the state.

DO NOT USE A POST OFFICE BOX NUMBER. In an area

with no street names, indicate route name and number and box

number. Also provide any additional information necessary to

physically describe your residence location. Use Block 6

(Remarks) to indicate the specific location of the residence (for

example, 2 miles south of the intersection of Route 9 and I-34).
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This address should be different from the one provided in

Block 4 and must be within the county or township where you

claim legal voting residence.

If you have never lived in the U.S., check Chapter Three to see

if your state allows you to vote using a parent's voting

residence address.

Block 4.a - Where To Send My Voting Materials: Enter the

complete mailing address where you are currently living and

where you wish to receive your absentee ballot. This address

must be different from the address you provided in Block 3. If

you will have a new mailing address by the time election

materials will be sent to you, please be sure to indicate this

address here. If you have an alternate address or an address of a

mail forwarding service that delivers your mail more quickly,

enter that address in Block 4.b.

Block 4.b - My Forwarding Address: Complete 4.b only if

you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in Block 4.a.

This block would be used by citizens who have their mail

forwarded by a courier or forwarding service.

Block 4.c - I Prefer To Receive My Absentee Ballot, As

Permitted By My State, By: Some States and Territories

allow you to request, receive, and/or return your ballot by fax

or email. Refer to your state pages in the Guide for more

details on electronic transmission. If your state allows absentee

ballots to be sent via email or fax, check the appropriate box in

Block 4.c. If your state does not permit faxing or emailing

ballots, you must check the “MAIL” box. This form should be

resubmitted every time you change your mailing address.

Block 5 - My Political Party Affiliation: This is an optional

entry, however, this information is required by most states in

order to vote in primary elections. Consult the Voting

Assistance Guide for any specific state information required.

Block 6 - Additional Information:

(1) Provide any information that may assist the local election

official in approving this application. It would be helpful if you

provide the date you last lived at the address in Block 3.a and if

you list a name and telephone number of a local contact in the

event the local election official cannot contact you and has a

question concerning the application.

(2) If you were previously registered to vote in a jurisdiction

other than the one in which you are applying, indicate

"previously registered in (location)."

(3) Submission of this form serves as a request to receive

ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two

regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to

receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a ballot

for each election for Federal office held in the next election

year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election for

Federal office by noting your choice in Block 6. (Depending

on your state of residence, you may also receive ballots for

State and local offices during the selected period as well.)

(4) If your state provides a special state write-in ballot and you

are requesting one, indicate the reason you are requesting a

special write-in ballot in this section.

Block 7 - Affirmation by Applicant: Ensure that you read the

oath, sign, and enter the date you completed the form in the

spaces provided.

Block 7 - Witness/Notary: Not all states require a witness or

notary, and state laws vary regarding the voting of convicted

felons. Consult your state section of the Voting Assistance

Guide or your Voting Assistance Officer for your state's

requirements.

Absentee voting materials may be obtained through your unit,

Embassy, or Consulate VAO. Many US citizens’

organizations and corporations overseas maintain a stock of

absentee voting materials as well. Remember to send a new

form in when you change your mailing address and to check

the state pages of the Voting Assistance Guide for state-specific

instructions to complete this form!

The OFPCA

An online (PDF) version of the FPCA is also available at

www.fvap.gov. Although the card stock FPCA is accepted by

all the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S.

territories, the OFPCA found in this appendix or online is not

accepted by Guam.

A hardcopy of the Online Version of the OFPCA is provided

here as a convenience and as a time-saving alternative when

you cannot get the postage-paid* card stock Standard Form 76

FPCA through other means, or unable to obtain the online

version of the FPCA (OFPCA), and so that you will not miss

the opportunity to register or make timely request for a ballot.

The OFPCA can be completed online or printed out and

completed or you may complete a copy of the blank form

provided here. After completing the application, it must be

signed, dated and placed in an envelope affixed with proper

postage* and then mailed to the appropriate local election

official.

You are entitled to get the postage-paid card stock FPCA by

requesting a copy from a Voting Assistance Officer (VAO) or

the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

*OFPCAs and FPCAs are only postage-paid when placed in

U.S. Mails (including APO/FPO). If you are mailing the form

using U.S. mails (including APO/FPO), you can use the

postage-paid printable envelope design available online at

www.fvap.gov. If you are not able to use U.S. mails, affix

proper postage and mail it to the local election official.
REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST - FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA)

Standard Form 76A (Rev. 10-2005)

(After completion, fold to inside and seal before mailing.)

WARNING: Knowingly presenting false information in this application could result in criminal sanctions.

1. I REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN WHICH I AM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND I AM (Mark only one):

(a) A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

(c) A U.S CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

(b) A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

SUFFIX (Jr., b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

Sr., III, etc.)

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

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

M F

c. SEX e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER g. STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

(MMDDYYYY)

d. RACE

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box)

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (Required) (Military, use legal residence. Overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.)

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (NOTE: Complete 4b. only if you do not want your ballot mailed to the address in Block 4a.)

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required)

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to

 register to vote in primary elections):

c. I PREFER TO RECEIVE MY ABSENTEE BALLOT, AS PERMITTED BY MY STATE, BY: MAIL FAX EMAIL

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive ballots - see instructions for Block 6, paragraph (3).

 Consult the Voting Assistance Guide for other specific state instructions.)

7. AFFIRMATION (Required)

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

 1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S.

 citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S., and

 2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

 3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have

 been reinstated, and

 4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

 5. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

 6. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

(MMDDYYYY)

Date:

(Witness/Notary and Address (if required))

Signed:

(MMDDYYYY)

Signed: Date:

The information contained herein is for official use only. Any unauthorized release of this information may be punishable by law. Adobe Designer 6.0
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APPENDIX G

THE FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (FWAB)

Specific Conditions for Using the 

FWAB

Under the provisions of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), the FVAP also provides a

"back-up" ballot, called the Federal Write In Absentee Ballot,

or FWAB, available if an absent uniformed services member

or citizen outside the United States (including APO and FPO

addresses) does not receive the regular absentee ballot from the

state after having made a timely application for the ballot. The

FWAB is used to vote for Federal offices (President/Vice

President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Delegate or

Resident Commissioner) in general elections. 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 absent uniformed services member

or citizen should consult Chapter Three for specific state or

territorial requirements.

Generally, an absent uniformed services member or citizen

outside the United States can only use the FWAB under very

specific conditions.

To be eligible for this ballot, a citizen must:

 Be a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant

Marine (or eligible family member), or a U.S. citizen

overseas (includes APO/FPO addresses) who is absent

from the place of residence where he or she is otherwise

qualified to vote during the general election, 

 Apply for a regular ballot, using the FPCA or other

application allowed by state law, early enough so that the

appropriate local election official receives the request at

least 30 days before the election or before the ballot request

deadline established by the state, whichever is later.

 Not have received the requested regular absentee ballot

from the state.

In summary, the FWAB is only valid when a regular ballot

from the state or territory has already been requested, in a

timely manner, and has not been received. Chapter Two

provides additional information on the FWAB.

Following is an item-by-item breakdown of instructions for

completing and submitting the Voter Declaration/Affirmation

and the official Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot: 

1. Instructions for Completing the Voter's 

Declaration/Affirmation

Please read Specific Conditions for Using the FWAB in this

appendix and instructions below before completing the form. If

you have any questions, consult your Unit Voting Assistance

Officer or Embassy/Consulate Voting Assistance Officer, the

Voting Assistance Guide, or www.fvap.gov. Type or print

legibly. 

The FWAB is subject to the following privacy act:

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT AUTHORITY: 42 USC

1973ff, "Title 1 - Registration and Voting By Absent

Uniformed Services Voters and Overseas Voters in Elections

for Federal Office."

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: Serves as a Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot for general elections or other elections

provided by law or special provisions for all persons covered

by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to provide the

necessary information may result in the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot not being recognized and therefore not

counted.

Block 1.b: Some states may accept the Voter's Declaration/

Affirmation as a registration form if you have not registered

previously in that jurisdiction. Refer to your state pages in

Chapter Three. For those states that do not accept the Voter's

Declaration/Affirmation as a request form and you have not

previously submitted a Federal Post Card Application, your

ballot may not be counted.

Block 2. MY INFORMATION. Block 2.d. RACE: This

information is requested from some states for statistical

purposes by the Department of Justice in its enforcement of the

Voting Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act.

Block 3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Enter the

complete legal voting residence address where you

ACTUALLY LIVED in the state or territory. The right to vote

in your state and the determination of your voting precinct

depend on the physical location of your residence while you

were in the state. DO NOT USE A POST OFFICE BOX

NUMBER. In an area with no street names, indicate route

name and number and box number. Also provide any

additional information necessary to physically describe your

residence location. This voting residence address must be the

same as the voting residence entered on the application for

your regular absentee ballot previously submitted.

Block 4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING

MATERIALS. 

Block 4.a: Enter the complete mailing address where you are

now living.

Block 4.b: If you have an alternate address or an address of a

mail forwarding service that delivers your mail more quickly,

enter that address here.
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Block 5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE: This

is an optional entry; however, this information is required by

most states in order to vote in primary elections. Consult

Chapter Three of this Guide for any specific state information

required.

Block 6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Provide any

information that may assist the local election official in

accepting this ballot.

Block 7. AFFIRMATION: Ensure that you read the oath,

sign, and enter the date you completed the form in the spaces

provided. Not all states require a witness or notary, and state

laws vary regarding the voting of convicted felons. Consult

your state section in Chapter Three of this Guide or your

Voting Assistance Officer for your state's requirements.

2. Instructions for Completing and 

Submitting the Official Federal Write-In 

Absentee Ballot

a. For each office for which you vote, write in either a

candidate's name or political party designation. If your state

permits, you may vote for other offices in the spaces provided

under the "ADDENDUM" section.

b. Once the ballot is complete, fold and place it in a blank

envelope and seal--this will be the security envelope for the

ballot.

PLACE ONLY THE VOTED BALLOT IN THE

SECURITY ENVELOPE AND DO NOT WRITE ANY

PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON THE

ENVELOPE.

For your convenience, the FVAP has created a security

envelope template that you may print out. The template and

instructions are available at www.fvap.gov. If you prefer, you

may print the words "SECURITY ENVELOPE" on the

outside of the envelope containing the ballot.

c. Insert the sealed Security Envelope and the Voter's

Declaration/Affirmation into another envelope and seal.

d. If mailed in U.S. Mail, APO/FPO or Diplomatic Pouch,

affix proper postage. Alternatively, you may print the postage

paid envelope form onto your mailing envelope. The form is in

Adobe Acrobat format. You can get this form at

www.fvap.gov.

If mailed in a foreign postal system, international airmail

postage must be affixed.

In the return address section in the upper left hand corner of the

mailing envelope, enter your name and current complete

military or overseas mailing address. In the center of the

mailing envelope (the "TO" section), enter the name and

mailing address of your city, township, village, county or state

election official. Consult Chapter Three of this Guide for the

correct address. This must be the same election official where

you sent your application for an absentee ballot.

e. Some states allow the electronic transmission of FWABs.

Consult Chapter Three of this Guide for your state or territory's

procedures.

The OFWAB

An online (PDF) version of the FWAB (OFWAB) is available

at www.fvap.gov. A hardcopy of the Online Version of the

OFWAB is provided in the subsequent pages as a convenience

and as a time-saving alternative when you cannot get the

postage-paid multipart stocked Standard Form 186 FWAB

through other means, or are unable to obtain the online version

of the FWAB. The OFWAB can be completed online, printed

out and completed, or a copy of the blank form provided here

may be completed. After completing, sign and date the

OFWAB (in the presence of a notary/witness if required by the

state or territory) and send it to your local election official.

When completing this form, follow the instructions for

completing and submitting the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation

and the official Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot provided in

this appendix. 

BEFORE YOU SEAL THE MAILING ENVELOPE,

CHECK THAT YOU HAVE DONE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Complete the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation.

2. Sign and date the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation and put

inside the mailing envelope.

3. Vote your Ballot.

4. Put your voted Ballot in the Security Envelope and seal.

5. Put the sealed Security Envelope in the mailing envelope.

6. Seal the mailing envelope.

7. Put your name and current complete military or overseas

mailing address in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.

8. Put address of proper election official in the middle of the

envelope. This address must be the same local election official

address where you previously submitted your regular absentee

ballot application.

9. Affix proper postage.
VOTER'S DECLARATION/AFFIRMATION - FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (FWAB)

2. MY INFORMATION (Required)

c. SEX d. RACE

b. PREVIOUS NAME (if applicable)

3. MY VOTING RESIDENCE ADDRESS (Required) (Military, use legal residence. Overseas citizens, use last legal residence in U.S.)

4. WHERE TO SEND MY VOTING MATERIALS

5. MY POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE (Optional, but may be required by states to

 register to vote in primary elections):

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Designate the period for which you want to receive future ballots. See instructions. Consult your state pages of the Voting

 Assistance Guide for additional information requested.)

7. AFFIRMATION: (Required)

 I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

1. I am a member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member, or a U.S.

 citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S., and

2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

3. I have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if so, my voting rights have

 been reinstated, and

4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., and

5. My application for a regular absentee ballot was mailed in time to be received by the local election official 30 days prior to this election, or the

 state deadline, whichever is later, and

6. I have not received the requested ballot, and

7. I understand that if my regular absentee ballot is received by the local election official in time to be counted, that ballot will be counted and this

 write-in ballot will be voided, and

8. I have voted and sealed this ballot in private and have not allowed any person to observe the marking of this ballot, except for those authorized

 to assist voters under state or Federal law and I have not been influenced, and

9. I am a Uniformed Services member, or dependent, who is absent from my voting jurisdiction, or I am an overseas citizen and have submitted

 this ballot from outside the U.S., or my state has made special provisions to allow me to mail this ballot inside the U.S., and

10. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document, and

11. The information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

Witness/Notary and Address (if required)

A U.S CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. INDEFINITELY

A U.S. CITIZEN RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TEMPORARILY

A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OR MERCHANT MARINE ON ACTIVE DUTY, OR AN ELIGIBLE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT

1.a. I AM (Mark only one):

1.b. I ALSO REQUEST VOTER REGISTRATION (where permitted by state law)

j. EMAIL ADDRESS

g. STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR I.D. NUMBER

h. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes) i. FAX NUMBER (No DSN number; include all international prefixes)

e. DATE OF BIRTH f. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

(MMDDYYYY)

SUFFIX (Jr.,

Sr., III, etc.)

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

b. CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE c. COUNTY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

a. NUMBER AND STREET (Cannot be a P.O. Box.)

b. MY FORWARDING ADDRESS (NOTE: Complete 4b. only if you do not want

 your ballot mailed to the address in Block 4a.)

a. MY CURRENT ADDRESS (Where I live now) (Required)

Standard Form 186A (Rev. 10-2005)

(MMDDYYYY)

M F

WARNING: Knowingly presenting false information in this application could result in criminal sanctions.

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

(MMDDYYYY)
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OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT

PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT

U.S. SENATOR*

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE/DELEGATE**/RESIDENT COMMISSIONER**

* Legal residents of the District of Columbia may vote only for President/Vice President and Delegate.

** Legal residents of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands may vote only for Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress.

ADDENDUM

Some states allow the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to be used by military and overseas civilian voters in elections other than general elections

or for offices other than Federal offices. Consult your state section in the Voting Assistance Guide to determine your state's policy. If you are

eligible to use this ballot to vote for offices/candidates other than those listed above, please indicate in the spaces provided below, the office for

which you wish to vote (for example: Governor, Attorney General, Mayor, State Senator, etc.), and the name and/or party affiliation of the

candidate for whom you wish to vote.

OFFICE CANDIDATE NAME or PARTY AFFILIATION

Standard Form 186A (Rev. 10-2005) (Use reverse side for additional space)
OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (continuation)

Standard Form 186A (Rev. 10-2005)

OFFICE CANDIDATE NAME or PARTY AFFILIATION
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APPENDIX H

ORDERING VOTING MATERIALS

Maintaining an adequate supply of voting materials is an essential function of every Voting Assistance Officer (VAO). The

Federal Post Card Application, Standard Form 76 (FPCA, SF 76) and the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots, Standard Form

186 (FWAB, SF 186) are both available online at www.fvap.gov. The FVAP ID number for the 2008-09 Voting Assistance

Guide is VAG08-09; for the Election Dates Poster, EDP08; and for the Motivational Poster, DoD113. The Federal Voting

Assistance Program (FVAP) recommends VAOs keep forms in stock, and also encourages use of the FVAP website

(www.fvap.gov). The following can be used as a reference for VAOs to order new and replacement materials. For further

information, contact your Service or Department of State Voting Action Office (see below). 

Department of State

Chief Voting Action Officer:

Mr. Jack Markey

Telephone: (202) 736-4937

Deputy Voting Action Officer:

Ms. Elizabeth Gracon

Phone: (202) 736-4986

Mailing address: 

Office of Overseas Citizens Services

2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., 

4th Floor 

Washington, D.C. 20037

Email: votinginfo@state.gov

Website: http://travel.state.gov/law/info/

info_2964.html

To restock supplies, each post should order the FPCA and FWAB forms through the normal

General Services Administration (GSA) supply channel. GSA requires the funding

information, the stock number, and the quantity. 

FPCA (SF 76)

Stock number 7540006345053 

FWAB (SF 186)

Stock number 7540012184384

For expedited service, send a request to GSA, Attn.: Pat Bright, via email at

burlington.cscorder@gsa.gov or by fax: 215-446-5123; tel: 215-446-5088

Army

Voting Action Officer: Mr. Alton Perry

Mailing address:

HQDA (AHRC-PDO-IP) 

ATTN: Army Voting Action Officer

Hoffman Building #2, 

Room 3S49

200 Stovall Street

Alexandria, VA 22332-0474

Telephone: (703) 325-4530, DSN: 221-4530

Fax: (703) 325-4532, 

DSN: 221-4532

Email: alton.c.perry@conus.army.mil

Website: https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/Active/

TAGD/pssd/psb/votingindex.htm

There are Form/Publication numbers for the voting forms; FPCA, SF 76; FWAB, SF 186;

VAG, Misc. Publication 360-02; motivational poster - DoD 113; and the 2008 State Primary

Election Dates poster, Publication ED08. 

Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs) are responsible for ensuring these items are ordered for

their unit from the Army Publishing Directorate. The website for ordering forms and

publications is www.apd.army.mil. Each Army ordering agency has an account number and

the items are mailed from the Distribution Operations Facility in St. Louis, MO.

Voting materials ordered from the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) Publications Office must

be ordered from: https://aepubs.army.mil/ae/public/aepubs_main.asp using the

nomenclatures above. 

Navy

Voting Action Officer: LT Jason Watkins

Mailing address:

CNIC Code N947, ATTN: Navy Voting 

Program, 5720 Integrity Dr. Bldg 457

Millington, TN 38055-8600

Telephone: (901) 874-6647 

DSN 882-6647 

Toll free: 1-866-827-5672 option 6

Fax: (901) 874-6844, DSN 882-6844

Email: VOTE@navy.mil

Website: https://www.cni.navy.mil/ 

cnic_hq_site/BaseSupport/ CommandStaff/

index.htm

FPCA (SF 76): Purchase from Navy Logistics Library (NLL) Navy Stock # 7450-00-634-5053

- Unit of Issue: 100HD; Download free of charge from FVAP at: http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/

fpca.html.

FWAB (SF 186): Purchase from NLL Navy Stock # 7540-01-218-4384 - Unit of Issue:

100HD; Download free of charge from FVAP at: http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/fwab.html.

Voting Assistance Guide (VAG08-09): Purchase from NLL Navy Stock # 0500-LP-107-1558

Unit of Issue EA; Download free of charge from FVAP at: http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/vag.html.

Posters: Purchase from NLL Navy Stock # 0500-LP-107-1951; Request Tool Box CD (see

below); Download free of charge from FVAP at: http://www.fvap.gov/services/poster.html.

Tool Box CD containing digitized posters, self-administered training, forms, media resources,

references and templates: Contact the Navy Voting office (Contact information on left).
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This information is current as of September 25, 2008. Contact your Service or Department of State Voting Action Officer, or

check the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov for updates.

Air Force

Voting Action Officer: Mr. Gil Harrison

Tel: (210) 565-2591 option 5

DSN: 665-2591 option 5

Fax: (210) 565-2543

DSN fax: 665-2543

Email: dpsoof.votingfund@randolph.af.mil

Website: www.afcrossroads.com/VoteFund/

Vote/default.htm; 

OR: ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/, then “Support 

Programs” and then “Airmen Votes”

Air Force Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs) order voting materials (FPCA, SF 76; FWAB, SF

186; VAG08-09; DoD 113; and ED08) at: afpubs.hq.af.mil. VAOs may establish an online

account to order the materials or place their order through an Organizational Account

Representative (OAR). OARs are squadron personnel (normally in the orderly room/CSS) who

order forms and publications. Units are not charged for voting materials. 

Voting information is available at www.afcrossroads.com/VoteFund/Vote/default.htm. 

Marine Corps

Voting Action Officer: Mr. David James

Mailing address:

Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps (MRP) 4

ATTN: Voting Action Officer

3280 Russell Road

Quantico, VA 22134-5103

Telephone: (703) 784-9511, 

DSN: 278-9511

Fax: (703) 784-9828, DSN: 278-9828

Email: mra.voting.officer@usmc.mil

Website: www.manpower.usmc.mil/voting

Forms are available through unit supply officers via SABRES or through Direct Support Stock

Control (DSSC) outlets, or directly from General Services Administration (GSA). 

FPCA (SF 76): NSN: 75-00-634-5053

FWAB (SF 186): NSN: 7540-01-218-4384 

Voting Assistance Guide (VAG08-09): Available through unit S-1 offices via MCPDS or may

be requested from the SVAO. 

Marine Corps VAOs may also obtain information on ordering voting materials by accessing

www.manpower.usmc.mil/voting. Once on the web page, click the link in the right column for

Required Voting Materials. Internet Explorer works best for navigating this site. If you

experience problems ordering voting materials listed above, contact the SVAO at the following

email address: mra.voting.officer@usmc.mil.

Coast Guard

Voting Action Officer: LTJG Frank Marcheski

Mailing address:

Commandant (CG-1221)

U.S. Coast Guard

1900 Half Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20593-0001

Telephone: (202)475-5382

Fax: (202) 475-5927

Email: Frank.A.Marcheski@uscg.mil;

Website: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cg122/

PolicyStandards/Voting/default.asp

FPCAs and FWABs must be ordered using unit funds from General Services Administration

(GSA) using the following data:

FPCA (SF 76): NSN: 7540-00-634-5053 - Unit of Issue: 1 HD

FWAB (SF 186): NSN 7540-01-218-4384 - Unit of Issue: 1 HD 

Voting Assistance Guide (VAG08-09): Distributed through the DOT warehouse whenever a

new edition is issued. Any unit on distribution that fails to receive their issue by January 1,

2008, should contact the Voting Action Officer. There is also a Coast Guard Instruction to

guide VAOs: Federal Voting Assistance Program, COMDTINST 1742.3(SERIES).
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APPENDIX I

2008 PRIMARY ELECTIONS BY STATE

This chart lists the 2008 Presidential and State primary election dates in all the States, the District of Columbia and U.S.

Territories; primary runoff dates (if applicable); states with U.S. Senate races; number of U.S. Representative seats up for reelection; and Gubernatorial races. The General Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Note: This election information is current as of April 25, 2008. Check your state election website (see Chapter Three), the FVAP website

(www.fvap.gov), or contact your Voting Assistance Officer for updates.

State

Presidential

Primary

(or preference)

State

Primary

State

Runoff Primary

(if necessary)

General Election

Federal Offices State

U.S. Senate

U.S. 

Representative Governor

Alabama February 5 June 3 July 15 Yes 7 No

Alaska ---------- August 26 ---------- Yes 1 No

American Samoa ---------- ---------- November 18 (Governor) ------ 1 Delegate Yes

Arizona February 5 September 2 ---------- No 8 No

Arkansas February 5 May 20 June 10 Yes 4 No

California February 5 June 3 ---------- No 53 No

Colorado ---------- August 12 ---------- Yes 7 No

Connecticut February 5 August 12 ---------- No 5 No

Delaware February 5 September 9 ---------- Yes 1 Yes

District of Columbia February 12 September 9 ---------- ------ 1 Delegate No

Florida January 29 August 26 ---------- No 25 No

Georgia February 5 July 15 August 5 Yes 13 No

Guam ---------- September 6 ---------- ------ 1 Delegate No

Hawaii ---------- September 20 ---------- No 2 No

Idaho May 27 May 27 ---------- Yes 2 No

Illinois February 5 February 5 ---------- Yes 19 No

Indiana May 6 May 6 ---------- No 9 Yes

Iowa ---------- June 3 ---------- Yes 5 No

Kansas ---------- August 5 ---------- Yes 4 No

Kentucky May 20 May 20 ---------- Yes 6 No

Louisiana February 9 October 4 ---------- Yes 7 No

Maine ---------- June 10 ---------- Yes 2 No

Maryland February 12 February 12 ---------- No 8 No

Massachusetts February 5 September 16 ---------- Yes 10 No

Michigan January 15 August 5 ---------- Yes 15 No

Minnesota ---------- September 9 ---------- Yes 8 No

Mississippi March 11 March 11 April 1 Yes 4 No

Missouri February 5 August 5 ---------- No 9 Yes

Montana June 3 June 3 ---------- Yes 1 Yes

Nebraska May 13 May 13 ---------- Yes 3 No

Nevada ---------- August 12 ---------- No 3 No

New Hampshire January 8 September 9 ---------- Yes 2 Yes

New Jersey February 5 June 3 ---------- Yes 13 No

New Mexico Feb 5 (DEM), Jun 3 (REP) June 3 ---------- Yes 3 No

New York February 5 September 9 ---------- No 29 No

North Carolina May 6 May 6 June 24 Yes 13 Yes

North Dakota ---------- June 10 ---------- No 1 Yes

Ohio March 4 March 4 ---------- No 18 No

Oklahoma February 5 July 29 August 26 Yes 5 No

Oregon May 20 May 20 ---------- Yes 5 No

Pennsylvania April 22 April 22 ---------- No 19 No

Puerto Rico June 1 (DEM) March 9 ---------- ---- 1 Res Commissioner Yes

Rhode Island March 4 September 9 ---------- Yes 2 No

South Carolina Jan 26 (DEM), Jan 19 (REP) June 10 June 24 Yes 6 No

South Dakota June 3 June 3 June 17 Yes 1 No

Tennessee February 5 August 7 ---------- Yes 9 No

Texas March 4 March 4 April 8 Yes 32 No

Utah February 5 June 24 ---------- No 3 Yes

Vermont March 4 September 9 ---------- No 1 Yes

Virgin Islands ---------- September 3 ---------- ------ 1 Delegate No

Virginia February 12 June 10 ---------- Yes 11 No

Washington February 19 August 19 ---------- No 9 Yes

West Virginia May 13 May 13 ---------- Yes 3 Yes

Wisconsin February 19 September 9 ---------- No 8 No

Wyoming ---------- August 19 ---------- Yes 1 No
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2008 PRESIDENTIAL AND STATE PRIMARIES BY MONTH

Key: (P) Presidential Primary, (S) State Primary

JANUARY

New Hampshire 01/08 (P) 

Michigan 01/15 (P)

South Carolina 01/19 (REP-P)

Florida 01/29 (P)

South Carolina 01/26 (DEM-P)

FEBRUARY

Alabama 02/05 (P)

Arizona 02/05 (P)

Arkansas 02/05 (P)

California 02/05 (P)

Connecticut 02/05 (P)

Delaware 02/05 (P)

Georgia 02/05 (P)

Illinois 02/05 (P, S)

Massachusetts 02/05 (P)

Missouri 02/05 (P)

New Jersey 02/05 (P)

New Mexico 02/05 (DEM-P)

New York 02/05 (P)

Oklahoma 02/05 (P)

Tennessee 02/05 (P)

Utah 02/05 (P)

Louisiana 02/09 (P)

District of Columbia 02/12 (P)

Maryland 02/12 (P, S)

Virginia 02/12 (P)

Washington 02/19 (P)

Wisconsin 02/19 (P)

MARCH

Ohio 03/04 (P, S)

Rhode Island 03/04 (P)

Texas 03/04 (P, S)

Vermont 03/04 (P)

Puerto Rico 03/09 (S)

Mississippi 03/11 (P, S)

APRIL

Pennsylvania 04/22 (P, S)

MAY

Indiana 05/06 (P, S)

North Carolina 05/06 (P, S)

Nebraska 05/13 (P, S)

West Virginia 05/13 (P, S)

Arkansas 05/20 (S)

Kentucky 05/20 (P, S)

Oregon 05/20 (P, S)

Idaho 05/27 (P, S)

JUNE

Puerto Rico 06/01 (DEM-P)

Alabama 06/03 (S)

California 06/03 (S)

Iowa 06/03 (S)

Montana 06/03 (P, S)

New Jersey 06/03 (S)

New Mexico 06/03 (REP-P) (S)

South Dakota 06/03 (P, S)

Maine 06/10 (S)

North Dakota 06/10 (S)

South Carolina 06/10 (S)

Virginia 06/10 (S)

Utah 06/24 (S)

JULY

Georgia 07/15 (S)

Oklahoma 07/29 (S)

AUGUST

Kansas 08/05 (S)

Michigan 08/05 (S)

Missouri 08/05 (S)

Tennessee 08/07 (S)

Colorado 08/12 (S)

Connecticut 08/12 (S)

Nevada 08/12 (S)

Washington 08/19 (S)

Wyoming 08/19 (S)

Alaska 08/26 (S)

Florida 08/26 (S)

SEPTEMBER

Arizona 09/02 (S)

Virgin Island 09/03 (S)

Guam 09/06 (S)

Delaware 09/09 (S)

District of Columbia 09/09 (S)

Minnesota 09/09 (S)

New Hampshire 09/09 (S)

New York 09/09 (S)

Rhode Island 09/09 (S)

Vermont 09/09 (S)

Wisconsin 09/09 (S)

Massachusetts 09/16 (S)

Hawaii 09/20 (S)

OCTOBER

Louisiana 10/04 (S)

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

NOTES: 

This information is current as of April 25, 2008. Check your state election website (see Chapter Three), the FVAP website (www.fvap.gov), or contact your 

Voting Assistance Officer for updates.
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FVAP TOLL-FREE PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS 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 email address (if available).

The United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands share one set of Toll-Free Numbers:

Phone: 1-800-438-8683, Fax: 1-800-368-8683

These toll-free numbers are current as of March 2008. Check the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov for updates.

COUNTRY TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER

American Samoa 633-2872, then dial 800-323-8180 Not Available

Antigua 1-8778333886 Not Available

Australia 1-800-836325 1-800-887-858

Austria 0800-293478 0800-292502

Bahamas 1-8778333886 1-8665605844

Bahrain 80-965 800-921

Barbados 1-800-534-2104 Not Available

Belgium 0800-11402 0800-72216

Bermuda 1-8778333886 Not Available

Brazil 0800-891-0619 0800-891-0656

Canada 1-800-438-8683 1-800-368-8683

Cayman Islands 1-8778333886 Not Available

Chile 123-0-020-3232 123-0-020-2892

China 10-800-120-0925 (CNC: 10-800-712-0925) 10-800-120-0855

Colombia 01-800-915-5345 01-800-915-5253

Costa Rica 0800-012-1201 0800-012-1163

Denmark 80-884048 8088-4568

Dominican Republic 1-888-156-2025 1-8881562004

Finland 0-800-1-17988 0-800-1-17346

France 0800-917-304 0800-916-557

Germany 0800-1007428 0800-1002793

Greece 00800-12-5268 00800-12-5816

Guam 1-800-438-8683 1-800-368-8683

Guyana 1-800-438-8383 1-8665605844

Hong Kong 800-962191 800-968820

Hungary 06-800-15007 06-800-14980

Indonesia 001-803-011-3116 001-803-011-3094

Ireland 1-800-312340 1-800-300015

Israel 1-800-9203230 1-800-9213783

Italy 800-784460 800-783943

Jamaica 1-800-6663819 1-800-9266606

Japan 00531-120896 00531-1-20833

Japan - Yokohama 00531-1208-96 Not Available

Korea 00798-14-800-5748 00798-14-800-5648

Latvia 800-0154 800-0069

Luxembourg 8002-9087 Not Available

Malaysia 1-800-80-7684 1-800-8-07238

Marshall Islands 1-8778333886 Not Available

Mexico 001-8004388683 001-8665605844

Netherlands Antilles 001-8004388683 Not Available

Netherlands 0800-0228213 0800-0223962

New Zealand 0800-446524 0800-445874

Nicaragua 001-800-2201349 001-800-2201638

Norway 800-10520 800-18037

Panama 001-800-5071699 001-800-507-1671

Peru 0800-51523 Not Available

Philippines 1-800-1-114-1341 1-800-1-114-1303

Poland 0-0-800-1112-078 00-800-1112004

Portugal 8008-12543 800-8-12463

Puerto Rico 1-800-438-8683 1-800-368-8683

Russia/ROS 8-10-8002-3333-011 8-10-8002-3953011

Singapore 800-1203891 800-1201687

South Africa 080-09-90886 080-09-90857

Spain 900-961-668 900-961800

St. Kitts & Nevis 1-8778333886 Not Available

St. Lucia 1-877-833-3886 1-866-560-5844

St. Vincent 1-877-8333886 Not Available

Sweden 02-79-2242 020-79-1472

Switzerland 0800-564294 0800-564752

Taiwan 00801-13-7322 00801-13-7287

Thailand 001-800-12-0664536 001-800-12-066-4459

Trinidad & Tobago 1-800-934-7340 Not Available

Turkey 008 00151 1163 00-800-151-1139

U.S. Virgin Islands 1-800-438-8683 1-800-368-8683

United Kingdom 08-0002-88056 08-000280262

United States 1-800-438-8683 1-800-368-8683

Uruguay 000-413-598-2849 000-413-598-2820

Venezuela 0800-100-3678 Not Available