U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

Survey Findings, July 2013 
U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

SURVEY FINDINGS, JULY 2013
Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SURVEY METHODOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SURVEY RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

I. Ballots Transmitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

II. Ballots Submitted for Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

III. Ballots Counted and Rejected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MOVING FORWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cross Reference of Survey Questions to Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table 7. Selected Response Rates on UOCAVA Questions, Last Two Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 8. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Table 9. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Disposition of Ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . 28

Table 14. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, 

Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, 

Non-military/Civilian Voters...

Appendix A – Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Appendix B – Questionnaire (UOCAVA Questions Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), 42 U.S.C.

15301 et seq., mandates that, for each regularly scheduled

general election for Federal office, the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) shall collect comprehensive data from the States on all of the ballots sent and 

received by voters covered by the Uniformed and Overseas 

Citizens Absentee Voting Act of 1986 (UOCAVA), 42 U.S

§ 1973ff

This report, from EAC to Congress regarding UOCAVA 

voting, is based on information gathered from the Election 

Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS), which is administered to 50 States, the District of Columbia, and four territories. The survey, conducted biennially by EAC, asks for

data at the county (or equivalent) level. The data provided by

States concern the 2012 election cycle: the two-year period 

following the November 2010 mid-term election and the 

November 2012 presidential election

1

 The UOCAVA data 

come from one section of the larger EAVS

Jurisdiction-level response rates improved for the 2012 

EAC survey as compared to the 2010 survey, continuing a 

trend that allows for better monitoring of compliance with 

the mandated requirements of UOCAVA

2

 There were 3,476 

more jurisdictions that participated in the survey than in 

2010, largely as a result of a change in the reporting unit in 

Wisconsin

3

 Some States do not track all the data items and 

some States are unable to provide data for all of their counties or county-equivalent jurisdictions. The number of total

jurisdictions and the number of reporting jurisdictions are 

provided in the tables contained in this report. In addition,

consistency across the States in the way data are collected 

remains uneven. Readers should be aware of these limitations as they review this report and use the data presented

here and in the complete UOCAVA dataset available on the 

EAC website at www.eac.g

EAC’s EAVS remains one of the primary tools by which 

Congress, Federal agencies, and the public can monitor 

compliance with UOCAVA. Among the highlights of the

2012 survey findings are:

1. States transmitted 876,362 ballots to UOCAVA-covered

voters for the 2012 election, with just over half (51.7 percent) going to uniformed services members. Another 44

percent went to civilian citizens living overseas

4

2. Of the ballots transmitted, 69.2 percent (606,425) wer

returned and submitted for counting

3. States reported counting 580,813 UOCAVA ballots, or 95.

percent of the total submitted for counting

4. States reported rejecting 33,762 ballots. The most commo

reason given for rejecting a UOCAVA ballot was that the 

ballot was not received on time or missed a deadline; 

States reported that 40.4 percent of rejected ballots were

rejected for this reason

5. States reported that 44,766 voters submitted a Federal

Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

INTRODUCTION

The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is 

an independent, bipartisan commission created by the Help 

America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). Its mission is to assist State

and local election officials with the administration of Federal 

elections. EAC provides assistance by disbursing, administering, and auditing Federal funds for States to implement

HAVA requirements; conducting studies and other activities 

to promote the effective administration of Federal elections; 

and serving as a source of information regarding election 

administration. Since 2004, EAC has collected data on voting,

elections, and election administration in the United States

These data support three biennial reports: one on voter registration, one on voting by uniformed and overseas citizens, 

and one more generally on election administration and how 

Americans cast their ballots

In 1986, Congress passed the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), 42 U.S.C.

1973ff. UOCAVA covers voting by members of the seven

uniformed services and their eligible dependents; members 

of the U.S. Merchant Marine and their eligible dependents

Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service an

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; 

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

UOCAVA, States and territories are to provide a means for 

these citizens to register and to vote in elections for Federal 

office using absentee procedures

UOCAVA also provides for the use of a Federal Write-in 

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), which can be cast under certain 

conditions by voters who have applied for but who have not 

yet received their absentee ballot. The FWAB is intended as a

fail-safe for voters who might encounter problems receiving 

their ballot from local election offices in time to cast their vote

Section 703(a) HAVA amended section 102 of UOCAVA 

by adding the following requirement:

1 Throughout this report, the word “States” includes “States, territories, 

and the District of Columbia.

2 Response rates improved in many areas of the EAVS survey in addition 

to UOCAVA. See U.S. EAC The Impact of the National Voter Registrati

Act on the Administration of Elections for Federal Office, 2011-2012

available on the EAC website at www.eac.g

3 Wisconsin’s reporting units in 2012 were municipalities. In prior reports,

Wisconsin’s data were aggregated to counties

1 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

4 The remaining 3.9 percent of the transmitted ballots fall into the “other

voter” and “not categorized” categories
2 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

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 a report available to the general public

Section 703(b) of HAVA further required that EAC work 

with two of its statutory Federal Advisory Committees, the 

Board of Advisors and the Standards Board, to develop a 

standardized format for reports submitted by States and 

units of local government and provide the standardized 

format to these jurisdictions

5

In October of 2009, the Military and Overseas Voter 

Empowerment (MOVE) Act was signed into law

6

 The purpose of the law is to ensure that military personnel and 

overseas citizens have sufficient time to request and receive 

ballots, and that States allow enough time for the submitted 

ballots to be counted toward the election results. Provisions

of the Act include protecting the security and integrity of the 

voter registration and ballot application process; ensuring 

the privacy and personal information of the voter and absentee ballots; establishing a means of electronic communication for all voting-related materials to UOCAVA voters; and 

establishing a ballot tracking mechanism to allow voters to 

confirm whether their ballots were received by the appropriate election official. The MOVE Act also eliminated the Federal requirement that ballots be automatically transmitted

for two subsequent general election cycles

This report presents EAC’s fifth collection of UOCAVA 

data. States’ collection and reporting of UOCAVA data have

been improving since the first report, which was based 

on data collected for the 2004 Federal Election, though 

challenges remain. Currently there is no consistent way to

accurately assess the number of overseas and uniformed 

services voters who may be covered by the Act. Unlike the

data from the U.S. Census, there is no similar mechanism fo

measuring the number of civilian Americans living abroad

Further, it is difficult to gauge the number of domestic uniformed services voters who do not use UOCAVA’s provisions 

for voting and instead vote at polling places on Election Day

Consequently, readers should use caution when analyzing 

and presenting the data contained in this report

In accordance with its obligation to report on the ballots sent and received by voters covered under UOCAVA, 

EAC submits this report to Congress. However, readers

should note that since December 11, 2010, EAC has lacked 

a quorum of commissioners necessary to conduct certain 

business, including the formal adoption of Commission 

reports and the issuance of recommendations. In order for

EAC to meet its responsibility to submit the UOCAVA report 

to Congress, however, EAC provides data in this document 

that would be contained in a formally- adopted report

SURVEY METHODOLOGY

In 2012, as in previous years, EAC distributed two questionnaires to the States: a quantitative survey and a qualitative 

Statutory Overview, which asks States to report on their 

election laws, definitions, and procedures. In order to minimize the burden on States when preparing to respond to the

survey, the 2012 survey contained only minor changes to 

both the Statutory Overview and the EAVS questionnaire 

from the 2010 versions. The final, approved version of the

survey, posted on the EAC website in May 2012, contained 

49 questions in the EAVS questionnaire and 22 questions in 

the Statutory Overview. A majority of the questions in both

surveys contained sub-questions

Guide to Terms

For the purposes of the survey, EAC provided the following 

definitions within the questionnaire and in supplemental 

instructions distributed to State election officials: 

• Transmitted ballots, such as absentee ballots, are those 

ballots that are sent out from the election office to voters

• Spoiled ballots are ballots that, under the applicable 

State law, are incorrectly marked or impaired in some way 

and turned in by the voter at the polling place or mailed in 

absentee. A replacement ballot is issued so that the voter

can correctly mark the ballot; spoiled ballots are referred 

to in some States as a “voided” ballot

• Ballots returned and submitted for counting include 

all ballots returned by voters that were submitted for the 

counting process regardless of whether or not the ballots 

were later counted or rejected. Spoiled ballots, replaced

ballots, and absentee ballots returned as undeliverable are 

identified before the counting process and by this definition are not considered to be submitted for counting

• Counted ballots are ballots that have been processed and 

the votes included in the candidates’ vote totals

• Rejected ballots are ballots that States determine do not 

meet the requirements of eligibility for various reasons, 

including not being properly completed, being submitted 

5 See 42 U.S.C. §§ 15341-46 for more information on the Board of Adviso

and Standards Board

6 Pub. L. No. 111-84, Subtitle H, 123 Stat. 
3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

by individuals who were excluded from voting in those 

locations, or not being received on time

• Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) is an emergency ballot available to uniformed services and overseas citizens (including those located at APO and FPO 

addresses) when they have properly requested but have 

not received a regular absentee ballot from their local 

jurisdiction in time to return it before the States’ deadline

Because FWABs are not sent out from an election office 

to a specific voter, they are not considered transmitted 

ballots. However, FWABs are included in the number of

ballots returned and submitted for counting

States’ Collection of UOCAVA Information

For 2012, EAC continued its efforts to present the survey to 

State officials earlier in the election cycle and to facilitate 

the task of responding by providing improved survey instruments and increased technical assistance. The primary

survey instrument designed to assist the States in collecting 

and reporting their statistical data was a Microsoft Excel®

-

based template. The template offered the States two different

methods for entering data: a form-based method that resembled the look of the questionnaire, and a sheet-based view 

that used a familiar spreadsheet format. Embedded in the

Microsoft Excel®-based template was a set of error-checking 

algorithms to help States check their data using logic and 

consistency rules before submitting their data to EAC. To

further ease the data entry burden, the application was preloaded with each State’s jurisdictions, and EAC provided a 

guide summarizing how to use the template to States

7

 Most 

States chose to submit their data using this instrument via 

the EAVS project website or via email

States were asked to send their responses to EAC by 

February 1, 2013. The data provided by the States were then

checked for logic and consistency errors. Any errors or questions concerning the submitted data were referred back to

the States for review and correction, if necessary. The States

had two weeks to review and correct their submissions

Fifty-four States submitted their data to EAC

8

About the States’ Data

In May 2010, EAC adopted a data policy to guide States’ 

submission and verification of their survey data. The Guide

to the Election Administration and Voting Survey document 

provides information to election officials responsible for completing the survey and offers EAC assurances about States’ 

validation of the data. The Guide is available on EAC’s website

(www.eac.gov). The Guide contains information abo

• EAC processes related to releasing the survey instrument 

and final reports based on the survey data;

• the technical assistance EAC provides to the States;

• deadlines for submitting the survey data;

• the processes and procedures for States’ submission of the 

data, including use of the data templates EAC provides;

• the processes and procedures for States’ review, verification, and correction of the data; and

• instructions on how to address errors in the data after the 

submission deadline has passed

In response to media and general public inquiries about 

State data cited in EAC’s previous EAVS reports and the Federal government’s recent policies related to data quality, EAC 

formally requested that States verify and certify in writing 

that the data they submit are accurate. For the 2012 EAVS,

every State submitted with their data a certification page 

signed by its Chief State Election Official

9

The 54 States that responded to the 2012 survey varied 

in their approaches to and completeness of their election 

data collection. Most States relied, at least to some degree,

upon centralized voter-registration databases (VRDs) 

and voter history databases, which allowed State election 

officials to respond to the survey with information from 

the local level for each question. Other States, conversely,

collected relatively little election data at the State level and 

instead relied on cooperation from local jurisdiction election 

offices to complete the survey. States and local offices varied

in resources required to complete the data collection and in 

the emphasis placed on data collection. Some States did not

provide data in all the categories requested in the survey, 

and a few did not have data for all their local jurisdictions

Section 4 of this report summarizes the results of the 

UOCAVA section of the 2012 EAVS and includes a set of 

detailed tables. The corresponding dataset, which includes

States’ responses to the UOCAVA portion of the survey, is 

available on EAC’s website (www.eac.go

Caution is necessary when interpreting the survey 

data, particularly when comparing the data from yearto-year or State-to-State, due to changes in State data 

collection practices across time and the varying levels of 

completeness in many States’ responses. Information on

the number of jurisdictions in each State is provided in a 

number of tables. 7 States were allowed to change the list of jurisdictions to match their own

reporting and administration systems. Some States, particularly those

with township systems, may change the number of local jurisdictions 

administering elections from year to year, as towns run joint elections to 

ease the administrative burden

8 The Virgin Islands was the only State that did not respond. Its name

appears in the tables but without any data

9 The numbers reported here from the States may differ from those 

provided elsewhere by the States. As these have been certified by the

States’ Chief Election Officials, they are considered by EAC to be the final 

and official statistics on UOCAVA voting
4 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 7. Selected Response Rates on UOCAVA Questions, Last Two Elections

UOCAVA Question

2012 Election

Including Wisconsin

2012 Election

(Excluding WI)

2010 Election

(Excluding WI)

Change in

Percentage

Points

(Excluding 

WI 

Jurisdictions)

Jurisdictions

Responding

(out of 8,154)

Response

Rate (%)

Response Rate 

(% out of 4,613)

Response Rate 

(% out of 4,606)

Overseas citizen ballots transmitted 7,810 95.8 92.5 86.4 6.1

Overseas citizen ballots cast 7,747 95.0 91.2 88.3 2.9

Overseas citizen ballots counted 7,701 94.4 90.2 84.1 6.1

Uniformed services ballots transmitted 7,831 96.0 93.0 87.6 5.4

Uniformed services ballots cast 7,780 95.4 91.9 90.6 1.3

Uniformed services ballots counted 7,742 94.9 91.1 89.3 1.8

Overseas citizen FWABs cast 3,350 41.1 72.6 62.2 10.4

Uniformed services FWABs cast 3,432 42.1 74.4 63.7 10.7

Response Rates10

State data collection for the EAVS and reporting of 

UOCAVA data improved from the 2010 survey, but are still 

incomplete. Overall, the number of jurisdictions included 

in the EAVS increased from 4,678 in 2010 to 8,154 in 2012. 

This large increase in reporting jurisdictions between 

2010 and 2012 is almost entirely attributable to Wisconsin 

switching from reporting data at the county level in 2010 

to reporting data at the municipality level in 2012. The 

number of Wisconsin reporting jurisdictions increased 

from 72 in 2010 to 3,541 in 2012. Excluding Wisconsin, 

the number of jurisdictions nationwide increased slightly, 

from 4,606 in 2010 to 4,613 in 2012.

In the UOCAVA section of the EAVS, the proportion 

of jurisdictions responding increased in most categories 

from the 2010 election.11 Table 7 summarizes the jurisdictions surveyed that were able to provide data for select 

questions.12 As shown in Table 7, in 2012, a larger percentage of jurisdictions were able to report the numbers of 

ballots transmitted to overseas citizens and uniformed 

service members, as well as ballots submitted by overseas 

citizens that were counted, compared to 2010. In addition, 

reporting of the use of FWABs improved in 2012 for both 

overseas civilians and uniformed service members compared to 2010. 

The 2012 survey instrument instructed States to check 

“Data not available” if the data for a particular question were 

not available and “N/A” if a question was not applicable to 

a State or county. If a State entered a “0,” that response was 

treated as a valid response equaling “0.” A “blank” response 

was treated as a nonresponse. 

SURVEY RESULTS

The process by which UOCAVA voters participate in elections varies by State and, in some instances, even within 

States. The survey captures information on three basic steps 

in the UOCAVA voting process:

• the ballot is transmitted to the voter;

• the ballot is returned by the voter to the election office; and

• the ballot is accepted and counted, or the ballot is rejected.

I. Ballots Transmitted

States reported transmitting 876,362 ballots, spread 

unevenly over the 54 States, with five States reporting 

transmitting more than 50,000 ballots each. Together, 

Florida, California, Washington, Texas, and New York 

accounted for nearly half of all UOCAVA ballots transmitted in the United States.

Florida 115,114

California 112,355

Texas 77,333

Washington 72,554

New York 56,694

Over half of the ballots transmitted nationwide 

(452,882, or 51.7 percent) were sent to members of the 

10 In this report, response rates are calculated as the number of 

jurisdictions providing data for a given question out of the total 

jurisdictions eligible for participation in the study. 

11 Wisconsin’s jurisdictions were excluded from these response rate 

comparisons, as the disproportionately large increase in Wisconsin 

reporting jurisdictions from 2010 and 2012 would skew these results. 

12 Tables 1 through 6 are presented in The Impact of the National Voter 

Registration Act on the Administration of Elections for Federal Office, 2011-

2012, available on the EAC website at www.eac.gov.
Figure 1. Number of Ballots Transmitted to UOCAVA Voters 

November 2012 General Election*

WA

72,554

OR

17,895

ID

2,730

MT

6,571

WY

1,920

ND

1,606

SD

2,014

NE

2,346

MN

13,642

IA

4,474

WI

9,450

MI

17,248

IL

23,070 IN

8,194

OH

19,499

WV

2,122

PA

28,922

NY

56,694

ME

4,479

VA

KY 33,257

4,412

TN

15,725

NC

19,869

MO

11,586

KS

4,377

CO

24,937

UT

2,940

NV

6,449

CA

112,335

AZ

13,221 NM

4,256 OK

6,683

TX

77,333

AR

2,505

LA

7,417

MS

3,862

AL

5,747

GA

20,942

SC

1,757

FL

75,268

AK

11,935

HI

2,995

DC

2,948

MD

17,063

DE

1,810

NJ

15,247

CT

5,152

RI

1,734

MA

10,139

NH

4,572

VT

776

5 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Less than 1,000

1,000-5,000

5,000-10,000

10,000-25,000

Greater than 25,000

Note:The data presented in this map are based on responses to question B1 and also appear in Table 8 of this report. 
6 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Overseas Civilians

44.4%

(388,917)

Uniformed Services

51.7%

(452,882)

Other Voter

3.5%

(30,387) Not

Categorized

0.5%

(4,176)

Figure 2. Ballots Transmitted

uniformed services (see Table 8).13 An additional 44.4 percent of the ballots were sent to civilians living overseas. The 

remaining 3.9 percent of the transmitted ballots fall into the 

“other voter” and “not categorized” categories. At the State 

level, about three-fifths of the States reported that ballots 

for uniformed services voters made up a majority of their 

UOCAVA ballots transmitted, although the proportions 

varied by State. In Kansas, for example, UOCAVA ballots 

were split about evenly between uniformed services and 

civilian voters, whereas in Washington, members of the uniformed services were sent 69.3 percent of UOCAVA ballots. 

Of the 32 States that transmitted more than 5,000 UOCAVA 

ballots, 12 reported sending more ballots to civilian voters 

than uniformed services voters, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Virginia. 

The 2012 survey found that nearly all States were able 

to provide data concerning the UOCAVA ballots transmitted 

by type of voter. 

All States reported the disposition of at least some of 

their transmitted ballots (See Table 9). Of all the ballots 

transmitted, 22.2 percent of ballots were reported to have 

an unknown status, which may have included ballots not 

received or returned. Other ballot dispositions included 

spoiled or replaced ballots (2.0 percent), ballots returned as 

undeliverable (1.4 percent), other disposition (0.3 percent), 

and unable to be categorized as to their disposition (8.0 

percent). Most States provided the number of ballots submitted for counting while fewer States were able to provide 

counts of ballots returned as undeliverable and spoiled or 

replaced ballots.

II. Ballots Submitted for Counting

The proportion of ballots submitted for counting from 

members of the uniformed services and civilian voters 

was roughly the same as for ballots transmitted (see 

Table 10). Ballots from members of the uniformed services comprised 52.6 percent (319,182 ballots) of the ballots submitted for counting, while ballots from civilians 

comprised 45.9 percent (278,212 ballots) of the 606,425 

total ballots submitted. Among the States with the most 

UOCAVA voters, New York and California reported having 

more civilian than uniformed services ballots submitted, whereas the opposite was true for Florida, Texas and 

Washington, similar to 2008 and 2010. Overall, 31 States 

reported more uniformed services ballots submitted than 

civilian, whereas 20 States had more civilian ballots than 

uniformed services ballots submitted; the remaining three 

States (Iowa, Rhode Island, and South Carolina) did not 

provide a breakdown of the number of military or overseas 

civilian voters.

The rate of return of UOCAVA ballots in 2012 was 

slightly smaller than in the presidential election in 2008 but 

significantly larger than in the 2010 midterm election. In 

2008, 69.0 percent of ballots transmitted were returned for 

counting compared to 66.0 percent in 2012. By comparison, 

in 2010, 34.7 percent of ballots transmitted were returned for 

counting. 

Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots

Section 103 of UOCAVA generally provides a mechanism 

for overseas uniformed services and civilian voters to cast 

a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) (See 42 U.S.C. 

§ 1973ff-2). These ballots are available to uniformed services voters and voters living outside the United States who 

requested but did not receive the regular absentee ballots 

after having submitted a timely application for the ballot. 

The FWAB allows voters to cast a ballot for Federal offices 

only (President/Vice-President as applicable, U.S. Senator, 

U.S. Representative, Delegate or Resident Commissioner). 

Some States allow members of the uniformed services and 

overseas citizens to use the FWAB for elections other than 

Federal elections. 

The use of the FWAB is allowed only under certain conditions. The FWAB is available through Voting Assistance 

Officers (VAOs) at military installations, at U.S. embassies or 

consulates, or on the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s 

(FVAP) website. The absentee uniformed services voter must:

• be absent from his or her voting residence;

• have applied for a regular ballot early enough so that the 

13 All tables after Table 7 appear in the appendix of this report.
Figure 3. Percentage of UOCAVA Ballots Submitted that were Counted 

November 2012 General Election*

WA

98.9

OR

97.9

ID

86.4

MT

99.3

WY

96.7

ND

98.6

SD

96.8

NE

95.1

MN

92.4

IA

93.9

WI

93.0

MI

91.1

IL

N/A

IN

76.0

OH

97.7

WV

99.8

PA

98.4

NY

97.1

ME

92.1

VA

KY 93.7

95.9

TN

97.4

NC

99.1

MO

96.1

KS

96.0

CO

98.9

UT

97.8

NV

96.1

CA

99.5

AZ

99.1

NM

95.1

OK

94.3

TX

N/A

AR

90.6

LA

89.9

MS

70.6 AL

49.0

GA

99.8

SC

N/A

FL

97.1

AK

91.8

HI

100.0

MD

88.7

DE

90.2

NJ

98.4

CT

91.8

RI

100.0

MA

99.5

NH

83.2

VT

98.7

DC

98.5

Note: The data presented in this map are based on responses to questions B3 and B8 and also appear in Table 18 of this report. Illinois did not provide data for ballots cast or ballots counted. South Carolina provided data 

for ballots cast, but not ballots counted. Data provided by Texas yielded inconsistent findings.

7 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Below 70%

70.0-79.9%

80.0-89.9%

90.0-94.9%

95.0-100.0%

Data Inconsistent or 

Not Available
8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

request is received by the appropriate local election officer 

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.

The citizen outside the United States must:

• be located outside the United States (including those 

located at APO/FPO addresses);

• have applied for a regular ballot early enough so that the 

request is received by the appropriate local election officer 

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 (42 U.S.C. § 1973ff).

Most of the ballots submitted by UOCAVA voters were 

absentee ballots issued by the local election office (see Table 

11), rather than through the use of the FWAB. States reported 

that 76.0 percent of the ballots submitted were regular absentee ballots issued by the jurisdiction. States also reported 

that 44,766 FWABs were submitted, which accounted for 7.4 

percent of the total number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for 

counting. The number of FWABs submitted for counting in 

the 2012 election was significantly higher than in the 2008 

presidential election, when 28,131 FWABs, or 4.1 percent of 

the total number of UOCAVA ballots, were submitted. This 

could be due, at least in part, to improvements in reporting 

between 2008 and 2012. Five States reported that more than 

20 percent of their absentee ballots were FWABs: Delaware, 

Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia. Seven States were unable to categorize the type of ballot 

used by UOCAVA voters, the same number as in 2010, but an 

improvement over 2008, when eleven States were unable to 

provide this information.

FWAB usage remains a relatively small proportion 

of UOCAVA voting for both uniformed services and civilian voters. FWABs were 6.6 percent of the total ballots 

submitted for counting by uniformed services voters and 

7.5 percent by civilian UOCAVA voters. Tables 12 and 

13 break down the type of ballot submitted by members 

of the uniformed services and civilian UOCAVA voters, 

respectively.

III. Ballots Counted and Rejected

Of the 606,425 total ballots submitted by UOCAVA voters 

including FWABs, 580,813, or 95.8 percent, were counted by 

the States (see Table 18).14 Military voters made up a larger 

share of the votes counted than civilian voters, 52.4 percent 

to 45.4 percent (see Table 14). Use of the FWAB resulted in at 

least 29,497 ballots being counted in the 2012 election; this 

figure may be higher as all States were not able to provide a 

breakdown of their UOCAVA ballots (see Table 15). 

Fifty-two States reported the total number of UOCAVA 

ballots counted, and the rates of ballots cast that were 

counted varied among States (see Table 18). All but one State 

reported more than 70 percent of ballots cast having been 

counted, and most States were in the range of 90 to 100 percent of ballots counted (see Figure 3).15

In the 2012 Federal election, 52 States reported 

rejecting 33,762 UOCAVA ballots that had been submitted for counting. Data on these rejections are presented 

in Tables 20 through 25. Several States rejected UOCAVA 

ballots at higher rates when compared to other States’ 

data, as measured by the ratio of rejected to counted 

UOCAVA ballots (see Tables 25 through 27). Hawaii, 

American Samoa, and Puerto Rico counted all of their 

submitted ballots and rejected zero. Indiana, on the other 

hand, counted 5,468 ballots (76.0 percent) and rejected 

1,481 (20.6 percent).

Ballots from uniformed services and civilian voters 

made up approximately the same proportion of rejected 

ballots as they also did for ballots cast and ballots counted 

(41.0 percent of rejected ballots were from uniformed services voters, and 47.1 percent of rejected ballots were from 

civilian voters). 

Of particular interest is the reason UOCAVA ballots 

were rejected. Data on this topic are presented in Table 24. 

There were 33,762 UOCAVA ballots rejected in 2012. The 

most common reason for the rejection of UOCAVA ballots 

was missed deadlines; 40.4 percent of the rejected ballots 

were not counted for this reason. 

Another 4,780 ballots (or 14.2 percent) were rejected 

because of problems with a required voter signature; for 

14 The reported percentages of UOCAVA ballots that were counted do not 

take into account whether the same number of cases (generally, counties) 

were used in both the numerator and denominator. For example, 

nationwide, Table 18 reports 95.8 percent of UOCAVA ballots counted as 

a percentage of those cast. However, Alabama, New Mexico, and South 

Carolina report ballots counted from fewer jurisdictions than they do for 

ballots cast, whereas Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Vermont reported 

ballots counted for more counties than reported ballots cast. Differences 

in the response rates within States for individual data items appear 

throughout the NVRA, UOCAVA, and Election Administration and Voting 

Survey studies. Data for all three studies are available on the EAC website 

at www.eac.gov.

15 Alabama reported that 49.0 percent of submitted UOCAVA ballots were 

counted. However, more than half of its counties did not report data on 

the number of counted UOCAVA ballots, whereas nearly all jurisdictions 

reported the number of ballots cast.
9 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Other Reason

25.4%

(8,587)

Not Received on Time 

or Missed Deadline

40.4%

(13,623)

Ballot Lacked a Postmark

1.7% (560)

Not

Categorized

18.4%

(6,212)

Problem with 

Voter Signature

14.2% 

(4,780)

Figure 4. Reasons for Rejected UOCAVA Ballots

example, the signature may not have matched the signature on file, or it may have been missing altogether. States 

reported a variety of other reasons for rejecting UOCAVA 

ballots; these are listed in the county-level data available 

from EAC’s website at www.eac.gov.16

Notably, and consistent with past survey data, FWABs 

were more likely to be rejected than regular State absentee 

ballots. FWABs made up 33.1 percent of rejected UOCAVA 

ballots, although they were only 7.4 percent of the ballots 

submitted for counting (see Table 21). States reported receiving 44,766 FWABs and rejecting 11,168, or 24.9 percent. 

Almost two-thirds of all rejected FWABs were in four States 

– California, Maryland, New York, and Texas.

HIGHLIGHTS

States reported transmitting more than 876,000 UOCAVA 

ballots to overseas civilian and uniformed services voters in 

2012, and more than 606,000 of these ballots were returned 

and submitted for counting by voters. The disposition of the 

approximately 270,000 remaining ballots is difficult to discern; States often lack the ability or resources to track transmitted ballots that are not returned. 

States’ collecting and reporting of UOCAVA data are 

improving. Overall, there were an additional 3,476 counties 

(or county-equivalent jurisdictions) included in the survey, 

from 4,678 in 2010 to 8,154 in 2012; this is largely due to a 

change in reporting unit for Wisconsin. For the 2012 Federal election, in key categories, nearly all States were able to 

report totals, generally at the county-level. For example, all 

54 States were able to report the number of UOCAVA ballots 

transmitted, and 53 States were able to report the number of 

UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting and the number of 

ballots counted. At more detailed levels, however, the need 

for improvements in data collection remains. For example, 

data are less complete with regard to the number of FWABs 

rejected and the reasons for rejection. 

The findings presented in this report are a high level 

analysis of the results of the UOCAVA data provided by 

States for the 2012 Federal election. Readers are encouraged 

to analyze the data in much greater detail; data files are 

available on EAC’s website at www.eac.gov. 

MOVING FORWARD 

The quality of information regarding UOCAVA ballots continues to improve, and the 2012 survey data yielded a more 

complete picture of UOCAVA balloting than past surveys. 

States are generally making significant strides in designing 

their data management systems to produce the necessary 

data on UOCAVA voters. Gaps in State tracking of UOCAVA 

voters remain, however, and continued attention to data 

collection on UOCAVA voters and their ballots is needed. 

EAC will continue to work with States to seek ways to distinguish UOCAVA ballots from domestic civilian absentee 

ballots; refine their database categorizations, particularly 

for the reasons ballots are rejected; and improve tracking 

of FWABs.

Recent research on UOCAVA voting, including this 

report, is beginning to provide a more complete picture. 

Overseas eligible voters are harder to reach and study than 

those living in the United States. Consequently, very little 

is known about why the number of UOCAVA ballots cast is 

so much lower than the estimated number of eligible voters 

overseas. EAC is committed to facilitating State and local 

efforts to collect and report complete EAVS survey data on 

overseas and military voting in order to improve UOCAVA 

data that is required to meet statutory reporting requirements and to provide a clearer picture of UOCAVA voting 

over time. To further assist with this goal, and to further 

improve the efficiency of UOCAVA data collection, in 2014 

EAC will collaborate with the Federal Voting Assistance 

Program to collect data on UOCAVA voters.

16 Reasons provided include: the voter was deceased, the voter name or 

address did not match the application, no absentee ballot application 

was on file, and the voter was inactive or “pending,” among many other 

reasons. 
10 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

FOOTNOTES TO TABLES

General Notes:

State: In the interest of consistency in these tables, the term State 

includes the District of Columbia and the four territories of American 

Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 

Jurisdictions in the Survey: For the 2012 survey, information was 

requested for each local election administration jurisdiction. Generally this would be the county or county equivalent in each State. The 

following exceptions may apply: 

a. The information was compiled by town, city, or township in Wisconsin and the six New England States of Connecticut, Maine, 

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

b. Some independent cities were treated as counties for reporting 

purposes in the States of Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, 

and Virginia. 

c. The response was one record for the whole entity for Alaska, the 

District of Columbia, and the reporting territories.

d. In Hawaii, information for one county, Kalawao, was reported 

with Maui County.

Exceptions are noted by an asterisk below the State name in Table 

1a in “The Impact of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 on 

the Administration of Elections for Federal Office 2011-2012.”

Missing Data: Information for certain items remains unavailable 

for some States for many reasons. Missing data are presented in 

the tables by a blank data cell or a zero value depending on how 

the State answered the question. Note that a zero value may also 

indicate that the jurisdiction does not know or does not collect the 

information. The count of cases, included in most tables but not for 

all variables, reflects the presence of a response from the jurisdiction including reported zeros. For many questions, zero is a valid 

response. In some cases, however, it is unclear if a response of zero 

is a valid response or an indication of “Data not available” or “Data 

not applicable” options. Researchers should consult the jurisdictionlevel dataset for more detail. If a calculation is impossible because 

of missing information, a separate symbol may be indicated, e.g., a 

series of periods (......).

Sum of Above: The information listed in the tables below the State 

level detail is, for most columns, simply the arithmetic sum of the 

information listed in the table. The number of States providing information is indicated as the count of States with information greater 

than or equal to zero, or in some cases, less than or equal to zero. 

The percentages indicated on this line are generally the result of a 

simple division based upon the relevant numbers from this line. For 

the “Not Categorized” columns, the number and percentage in the 

“Sum of Above” line will generally reflect a calculation of the relevant fields listed on this line.

States were given the option of answering “Data not available” and, 

for some questions, “Data not applicable.” The “cases” columns 

listed in the tables show all reporting units (i.e., counties, townships, precincts, etc.) in which a State responded with a number, 

whether zero or higher. In some cases, States may have responded 

with a zero instead of “Data not available” or “Data not applicable,” 

or vice versa. A blank cell in the table could represent missing data 

or the selection of “Data not available” or “Data not applicable” 

across all reporting units in the State. The “States Included” rows 

report the number of States in which a State responded with a 

number, whether zero or higher. Complete data for the UOCAVA section of the survey can be downloaded at www.eac.gov.

Specific Notes for Tables: Notes specific to each table appear following each table or group of sub-tables.
11 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

CROSS REFERENCE OF SURVEY QUESTIONS TO TABLES

Question B1—Number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted and type of voter

Table 8. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Type of Voter

Table 9. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Disposition of Ballots

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-Military Voters

Question B2—Number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted and disposition of the ballot

Table 9. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Disposition of Ballots

Question B3—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters

Question B4—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of voter, all ballots

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B5—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of voter, absentee ballots

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B6—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of voter, FWAB

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B7—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of voter, other ballots

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B8—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted

Table 14. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Voter

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters

Question B9—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of voter, all ballots

Table 14. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Voter

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters
12 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B10—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of voter, absentee ballots

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

Question B11—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of voter, FWAB

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

Question B12—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of voter, other ballots

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

Question B13—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters

Question B14—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by reason for rejection

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection

Question B15—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of voter, all ballots

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B16—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of voter, absentee ballots

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B17—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of voter, FWAB

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

Question B18—Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of voter, other ballots

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters
13 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Appendix A – Tables

Table 8. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Table 9. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Disposition of Ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table 14. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-military/Civilian Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
14 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 8. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Type of Voter

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Total Ballots Transmitted

UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted to Voters by Type of Voter Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance ( See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 5,747 67 2,514 37 43.7 724 32 12.6 276 2 4.8 2,233 38.9 

Alaska 1 11,935 1 10,040 1 84.1 1,895 1 15.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 13,221 15 6,195 15 46.9 7,014 15 53.1 12 1 0.1 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 2,505 73 1,621 71 64.7 836 70 33.4 11 6 0.4 37 1.5 

California 58 112,355 58 52,312 57 46.6 59,390 57 52.9 653 7 0.6 0 0.0 

Colorado 64 24,937 64 7,686 64 30.8 17,251 64 69.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 5,152 169 3,829 169 74.3 1,323 169 25.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Delaware 3 1,810 3 834 3 46.1 976 3 53.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,948 1 164 1 5.6 2,784 1 94.4 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 115,114 67 75,950 67 66.0 39,140 67 34.0 1 6 0.0 23 0.0 

Georgia 159 20,492 159 12,198 159 59.5 8,294 159 40.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Hawaii 4 2,995 4 2,134 4 71.3 861 4 28.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 2,730 44 1,803 44 66.0 927 44 34.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 23,070 110 8,320 91 36.1 5,431 84 23.5 9,202 88 39.9 117 0.5 

Indiana 92 8,194 92 3,836 92 46.8 4,358 92 53.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Iowa 99 4,474 99 0 ... 0 ... 4,474 99 100.0 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 4,377 105 2,200 105 50.3 2,177 105 49.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Kentucky 120 4,412 120 2,689 120 60.9 1,723 120 39.1 0 120 0.0 0 0.0 

Louisiana 64 7,417 64 4,951 64 66.8 2,466 64 33.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 505 4,479 500 1,589 500 35.5 2,890 500 64.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 17,063 24 5,274 24 30.9 11,789 24 69.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 10,139 351 1,018 351 10.0 9,121 351 90.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 17,248 83 9,367 83 54.3 7,881 83 45.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 13,642 87 4,493 87 32.9 9,149 87 67.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 3,862 61 2,235 60 57.9 486 46 12.6 643 1 16.6 498 12.9 

Missouri 116 11,586 116 6,967 116 60.1 4,616 115 39.8 0 ... 3 0.0 

Montana 56 6,571 56 4,677 56 71.2 1,894 56 28.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 2,346 93 1,300 93 55.4 1,046 93 44.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 6,449 17 3,705 17 57.5 2,744 17 42.5 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 323 4,572 320 1,387 320 30.3 3,185 320 69.7 0 320 0.0 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 15,247 21 3,006 21 19.7 3,076 21 20.2 9,165 21 60.1 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 4,256 28 1,397 23 32.8 1,919 21 45.1 0 1 0.0 940 22.1 

New York 62 56,694 62 12,642 62 22.3 44,052 62 77.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 19,869 100 10,610 100 53.4 9,259 100 46.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,606 53 1,109 48 69.1 489 42 30.4 1 1 0.1 7 0.4 

Ohio 88 19,499 88 10,069 88 51.6 9,430 88 48.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 6,683 77 4,825 77 72.2 1,858 77 27.8 72 0 ... 0 0.0 
15 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Total Ballots Transmitted

UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted to Voters by Type of Voter Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance ( See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 17,895 36 7,974 36 44.6 9,921 36 55.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 28,922 67 14,483 67 50.1 14,439 67 49.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,734 39 0 ... 0 ... 1,734 39 100.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 8,695 46 5,599 46 64.4 3,096 46 35.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

South Dakota 66 2,014 66 1,495 59 74.2 228 59 11.3 165 66 8.2 126 6.3 

Tennessee 95 15,725 95 11,364 94 72.3 4,083 94 26.0 278 1 1.8 0 0.0 

Texas 254 77,333 229 51,470 229 66.6 25,863 227 33.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 5,150 29 2,147 29 41.7 3,003 29 58.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Vermont 246 1,918 230 411 186 21.4 1,320 203 68.8 0 20 0.0 187 9.7 

Virginia 134 33,257 134 12,036 134 36.2 17,810 134 53.6 3,412 134 10.3 (1) (0.0)

Washington 39 72,554 39 50,257 39 69.3 22,297 39 30.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 2,122 55 1,709 55 80.5 407 55 19.2 0 ... 6 0.3 

Wisconsin 3,541 9,450 3,541 6,153 3,541 65.1 3,297 3,541 34.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,920 23 1,242 23 64.7 445 23 23.2 233 23 12.1 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 139 1 131 1 94.2 8 1 5.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Guam 1 127 1 81 1 63.8 46 1 36.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,711 1 1,384 1 80.9 200 1 11.7 127 1 7.4 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 876,362 8,084 452,882 7,831 51.7 388,917 7,810 44.4 30,387 975 3.5 4,176 0.5 

States Included 54 52 52 22 12 

Question B1a B1b B1c B1d+e calc
16 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 8. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Type of Voter

Question B1. Number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the 

inability to correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B1

Arkansas One county reported one ballot counted, one not returned, and one returned too late. Another county stated, “B1d: Not transmitted-sent FWAB in.” 

Arizona One county commented, “Arizona allows for ‘electronic’ distribution and return of UOCAVA ballots. Of the 7,697 early ballots sent to UOCAVA voters, 4,891 (64%) were sent electronically 

(via email or fax), per the voter’s request, which allowed for instantaneous receipt of the ballot by the UOCAVA voter. 2,161 of the electronically-sent ballots were to ‘Uniformed Service’ 

voters and 2,730 of the electronically-sent ballots were sent to ‘Non-Military/Civilian Overseas’ voters.” A second county stated that federal write-in ballots are not “transmitted” to the 

UOCAVA voters, but they were included as such. A third county stated, in regards to B1d, that one voter contacted the office regarding voting in the general election; the office requested a 

completed FPCA, but the voter did not comply. 

California One county commented, “B1d-replacement ballot.”

Florida Bay County stated, “Bay County ran the numbers again, and they are correct. Bay County has a vast amount of UOCAVA voters due to the two bases, Tyndall Air Force Base and US Navy 

Base.” Another county indicated this data was drawn from VR EAC Report. Escambia County commented, “VR Systems has been working with Escambia County on this survey. Escambia 

County has double-checked the total in B1a and feels it is correct as is. They do not understand how there can be an upper limit on the number/percentage of any type of absentee or other 

ballot compared to total registered voters. Escambia County has a very large number of UOCAVA voters.” Okaloosa County stated, “Okaloosa County has double-checked the total in B1a 

and feel it is correct as is. Okaloosa County is home to the largest Air Force base in the world with additional forces representing all five services branches--Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and 

Coast Guard.” Santa Rosa County commented, “Santa Rosa has double-checked the total in B1a and feel it is correct as is. Santa Rosa County has 15,783 UOCAVA voters registered. They 

have one military installation in their county and two others in neighboring counties.”

Maine Three jurisdictions commented that the total UOCAVA figures are correct. 

Missouri One county stated, “1 came to office to vote.” A second counted indicated, “military base.”

New Hampshire Two jurisdictions commented that B1 reflected multiple requests from single individuals. 

New Mexico Another county stated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Rhode Island All jurisdictions commented that recent changes to Rhode Island General Law consolidated all UOCAVA ballots into one mail ballot category.

Tennessee One county stated that its system does not designate between military and overseas voters; all are coded the same, and the total should be 278. The county also stated that it is home to 

Fort Campbell military base, which is why UOCAVA voters exceed domestic absentee voters. 

Vermont One jurisdiction indicated that only overseas ballots were included. Another jurisdiction noted there may be some military voters that were included in the county of 21 overseas voters 

because they did not specify if they were in the military. A third jurisdiction indicated that it received no requests at all for overseas ballots. 

Washington Four counties indicated they had a high number of UOCAVA ballots due to military bases. 

Wyoming For all counties, B1a does not include FWABs. 
17 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 9. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Disposition of Ballots

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Total Ballots Transmitted

UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted to Voters and Disposition Not Categorized

Returned and Submitted for Counting Returned as Undeliverable Spoiled or Replaced Ballots Status Unknown (Not Returned) Other Disposition (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 5,747 67 2,351 33 40.9 25 17 0.4 8 7 0.1 1,162 27 20.2 16 6 0.3 2,185 38.0 

Alaska 1 11,935 1 9,628 1 80.7 269 1 2.3 0 ... 2,038 1 17.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 13,221 15 9,442 15 71.4 317 9 2.4 12 8 0.1 3,450 15 26.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 2,505 73 1,810 74 72.3 40 73 1.6 4 71 0.2 617 75 24.6 19 10 0.8 15 0.6 

California 58 112,355 58 60,673 58 54.0 2,770 49 2.5 4,449 30 4.0 35,093 48 31.2 291 11 0.3 9,079 8.1 

Colorado 64 24,937 64 17,345 64 69.6 526 64 2.1 5,338 64 21.4 1,727 64 6.9 0 ... 1 0.0 

Connecticut 169 5,152 169 4,562 169 88.5 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 590 11.5 

Delaware 3 1,810 3 1,294 3 71.5 9 3 0.5 15 3 0.8 296 3 16.4 196 3 10.8 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,948 1 2,400 1 81.4 79 1 2.7 31 1 1.1 438 1 14.9 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 115,114 67 86,393 67 75.0 1,372 65 1.2 1,472 17 1.3 25,774 67 22.4 78 4 0.1 25 0.0 

Georgia 159 20,492 159 13,415 159 65.5 170 159 0.8 21 159 0.1 6,055 159 29.5 831 159 4.1 0 0.0 

Hawaii 4 2,995 4 2,018 4 67.4 0 ... 11 1 0.4 966 4 32.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 2,730 44 2,225 44 81.5 29 44 1.1 38 44 1.4 428 44 15.7 0 ... 10 0.4 

Illinois 110 23,070 110 0 ... 81 21 0.4 5 2 0.0 3,176 59 13.8 0 ... 19,808 85.9 

Indiana 92 8,194 92 7,195 92 87.8 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 999 12.2 

Iowa 99 4,474 99 3,508 99 78.4 15 99 0.3 24 99 0.5 926 99 20.7 1 99 0.0 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 4,377 105 3,380 105 77.2 16 105 0.4 0 ... 984 105 22.5 0 ... (3) (0.1)

Kentucky 120 4,412 120 3,425 120 77.6 21 120 0.5 0 120 0.0 0 120 0.0 0 120 0.0 966 21.9 

Louisiana 64 7,417 64 4,539 64 61.2 0 64 0.0 0 ... 2,511 64 33.9 366 64 4.9 1 0.0 

Maine 500 4,479 500 3,336 500 74.5 37 500 0.8 14 500 0.3 1,092 500 24.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 17,063 24 12,664 24 74.2 15 24 0.1 0 ... 4,384 24 25.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 10,139 351 8,305 351 81.9 11 351 0.1 0 351 0.0 1,822 351 18.0 0 ... 1 0.0 

Michigan 83 17,248 83 12,916 83 74.9 105 83 0.6 186 83 1.1 3,139 83 18.2 0 ... 902 5.2 

Minnesota 87 13,642 87 10,767 87 78.9 19 87 0.1 94 87 0.7 2,762 87 20.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 3,862 61 3,198 61 82.8 67 28 1.7 0 23 0.0 415 40 10.7 7 3 0.2 175 4.5 

Missouri 116 11,586 116 9,073 116 78.3 55 84 0.5 82 80 0.7 543 30 4.7 0 ... 1,833 15.8 

Montana 56 6,571 56 4,403 56 67.0 225 56 3.4 540 56 8.2 1,403 56 21.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 2,346 93 2,003 93 85.4 0 93 0.0 1 93 0.0 342 93 14.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 6,449 17 5,293 17 82.1 85 17 1.3 130 17 2.0 941 17 14.6 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 4,572 320 3,993 320 87.3 17 320 0.4 2 320 0.0 560 320 12.2 0 320 0.0 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 15,247 21 10,827 21 71.0 0 ... 0 ... 4,420 21 29.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 4,256 28 2,236 21 52.5 35 17 0.8 3 16 0.1 508 19 11.9 11 4 0.3 1,463 34.4 

New York 62 56,694 62 39,214 62 69.2 1,358 62 2.4 0 ... 16,122 62 28.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 19,869 100 15,718 100 79.1 166 100 0.8 339 100 1.7 3,309 100 16.7 337 100 1.7 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,606 53 1,312 49 81.7 0 ... 0 ... 291 37 18.1 2 2 0.1 1 0.1 

Ohio 88 19,499 88 15,490 88 79.4 55 88 0.3 98 88 0.5 3,834 88 19.7 0 ... 22 0.1 

Oklahoma 77 6,683 77 4,607 77 68.9 50 77 0.7 0 77 0.0 1,844 77 27.6 179 30 2.7 3 0.0 
18 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Total Ballots Transmitted

UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted to Voters and Disposition Not Categorized

Returned and Submitted for Counting Returned as Undeliverable Spoiled or Replaced Ballots Status Unknown (Not Returned) Other Disposition (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 17,895 36 11,749 36 65.7 259 36 1.4 1,600 36 8.9 4,287 36 24.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 28,922 67 20,033 67 69.3 62 67 0.2 30 67 0.1 8,797 67 30.4 0 67 0.0 0 0.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,734 39 1,158 39 66.8 0 ... 0 ... 576 39 33.2 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 8,695 46 6,753 46 77.7 0 ... 0 ... 1,942 46 22.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

South Dakota 66 2,014 66 1,575 66 78.2 6 63 0.3 0 63 0.0 282 63 14.0 89 66 4.4 62 3.1 

Tennessee 95 15,725 95 12,245 95 77.9 77 95 0.5 385 95 2.4 2,903 95 18.5 0 ... 115 0.7 

Texas 254 77,333 229 34,310 232 44.4 1,488 225 1.9 2,824 215 3.7 7,651 210 9.9 0 ... 31,060 40.2 

Utah 29 5,150 29 3,692 29 71.7 0 29 0.0 0 ... 1,458 29 28.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Vermont 246 1,918 230 1,512 206 78.8 1 154 0.1 6 152 0.3 355 172 18.5 16 25 0.8 28 1.5 

Virginia 134 33,257 134 27,627 134 83.1 0 ... 0 ... 5,612 134 16.9 0 ... 18 0.1 

Washington 39 72,554 39 45,958 39 63.3 1,877 34 2.6 0 ... 24,719 39 34.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 2,122 55 1,681 55 79.2 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 441 20.8 

Wisconsin 3,541 9,450 3,541 6,289 3,541 66.6 318 3,541 3.4 0 ... 2,945 3,541 31.2 0 ... (102) (1.1)

Wyoming 23 1,920 23 1,373 23 71.5 1 1 0.1 115 17 6.0 0 ... 0 ... 431 22.4 

American Samoa 1 139 1 116 1 83.5 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 23 1 16.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Guam 1 127 1 93 1 73.2 8 1 6.3 0 1 0.0 26 1 20.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,711 1 1,584 1 92.6 127 1 7.4 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 876,362 8,084 578,706 7,909 66.0 12,263 7,129 1.4 17,877 3,164 2.0 194,948 7,433 22.2 2,439 1,112 0.3 70,129 8.0 

States Included 54 53 45 37 49 21 28 

Question B1a B2a B2b B2c B2d B2e+f+g calc
19 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 9. UOCAVA Ballots Transmitted: Disposition of Ballots

Question B2. Number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted and disposition of the ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as 

uncategorized responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry 

or by the inability to correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B2

Arkansas One county received two FWABs. In reference to B2e, another county indicated that one ballot was returned but it did not include the voter statement, so the ballot was not submitted for 

counting. A third county commented that six UOCAVA came in after election. 

Arizona One county commented that spoiled or replaced ballots are not tracked since the voter would have been reissued a new ballot, and in that circumstance, the ballot would then be part of the 

“Returned by Voter” total or part of the “Status Unknown” total. 

California One county stated, “Replacement Ballots 358.” A second county noted the total number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted was 1075, and the breakdown should include B2a-B2f. 

Colorado All counties noted that section B2c includes both ballots voided at the voter’s request and those voided by the system.

Florida One county noted B2 include its 10 day count. A second county stated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” A third county stated that ballots received after the deadline are “invalid,” and therefore no 

official action is required to “reject” them. As of 01/02/2013, this county had received 78 “late” ballots from UOCAVA voters. 

Hawaii One county stated, “Status of 16 Federal only ballot unknown.”

Missouri One county commented that FWABs are not transmitted to UOCAVA voters but are received. A second county stated that three UOCAVA ballots were received after the deadline to be counted. 

A third county stated, “B2c. (69) is the number of re-mailed absentee ballots.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Vermont One jurisdiction stated that four ballots were received after the election and therefore were not counted, but they are not unaccounted for. A second jurisdiction stated, “One ballot was never 

returned. One ballot was sent to China into her spam email. We finally realized the issue. She returned it immediately, but it was received after the 11/18/2012 deadline.” A third jurisdiction 

commented, “Requestor called to cancel absentee ballot sent to Russia as she was staying in Vermont after ballot was mailed. She signed affidavit & ballot was replaced.” 

West Virginia All counties commented there was no tracking for UOCAVA ballots not returned by voter.
2 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted 

for Counting

UOCAVA Ballots Received from Voters, by Type of Voter, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 3,586 62 1,224 27 34.1 471 22 13.1 143 3 4.0 1,748 48.7 

Alaska 1 10,596 1 8,942 1 84.4 1,654 1 15.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 9,445 15 4,267 15 45.2 5,178 15 54.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 2,138 72 1,392 72 65.1 627 72 29.3 126 5 5.9 (7) (0.3)

California 58 63,193 58 24,284 56 38.4 33,440 56 52.9 1,976 13 3.1 3,493 5.5 

Colorado 64 17,363 64 5,456 64 31.4 11,905 64 68.6 0 ... 2 0.0 

Connecticut 169 4,563 169 3,602 169 78.9 961 169 21.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Delaware 3 1,750 3 800 3 45.7 950 3 54.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,400 1 164 1 6.8 2,236 1 93.2 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 87,661 67 59,148 67 67.5 28,510 67 32.5 3 9 0.0 0 0.0 

Georgia 159 13,415 159 7,963 159 59.4 5,452 159 40.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Hawaii 4 2,018 4 1,350 4 66.9 668 4 33.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 2,524 44 1,635 44 64.8 889 44 35.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 0 10,387 109 ... 4,266 84 ... 3,157 69 ... (17,810) ...

Indiana 92 7,195 92 3,326 92 46.2 3,869 92 53.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Iowa 99 5,009 99 0 ... 0 ... 5,009 99 100.0 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 4,131 105 2,034 105 49.2 2,104 105 50.9 0 ... (7) (0.2)

Kentucky 120 3,842 120 2,374 120 61.8 1,458 120 37.9 10 120 0.3 0 0.0 

Louisiana 64 4,785 64 3,128 64 65.4 1,657 64 34.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 3,336 500 1,068 500 32.0 2,268 500 68.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 14,461 24 3,741 24 25.9 10,363 24 71.7 357 24 2.5 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 8,348 351 718 351 8.6 7,630 351 91.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 13,733 83 7,272 83 53.0 6,461 83 47.0 0 83 0.0 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 11,374 87 3,590 87 31.6 7,784 87 68.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 3,279 56 1,924 54 58.7 424 42 12.9 40 2 1.2 891 27.2 

Missouri 116 9,920 116 5,981 116 60.3 3,939 116 39.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Montana 56 4,532 56 3,095 56 68.3 1,437 56 31.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 2,003 93 1,071 93 53.5 926 93 46.2 0 ... 6 0.3

Nevada 17 6,110 17 3,490 17 57.1 2,620 17 42.9 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 4,007 320 1,198 320 29.9 2,809 320 70.1 0 320 0.0 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 10,827 21 2,122 21 19.6 2,267 21 20.9 6,438 21 59.5 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 2,891 24 1,136 21 39.3 1,280 19 44.3 3 5 0.1 472 16.3 

New York 62 39,214 62 8,354 62 21.3 30,860 62 78.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 15,718 100 7,955 100 50.6 7,763 100 49.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,325 51 881 46 66.5 430 40 32.5 14 7 1.1 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 15,709 88 7,772 88 49.5 7,937 88 50.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 5,790 77 4,432 77 76.5 1,342 77 23.2 0 ... 16 0.3 
21 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted 

for Counting

UOCAVA Ballots Received from Voters, by Type of Voter, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 11,749 36 4,943 36 42.1 6,806 36 57.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 20,033 67 10,192 67 50.9 9,841 67 49.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,158 39 0 ... 0 ... 1,158 39 100.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 6,753 46 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 6,753 100.0 

South Dakota 66 1,607 66 1,209 66 75.2 186 66 11.6 150 66 9.3 62 3.9 

Tennessee 95 12,911 95 9,554 93 74.0 2,931 93 22.7 416 3 3.2 10 0.1 

Texas 254 41,804 217 33,977 229 81.3 17,149 229 41.0 0 ... (9,322) (22.3)

Utah 29 3,612 29 1,464 29 40.5 2,148 29 59.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Vermont 246 1,514 208 333 177 22.0 1,064 198 70.3 0 33 0.0 117 7.7 

Virginia 134 27,812 134 9,607 134 34.5 15,211 134 54.7 2,995 134 10.8 (1) (0.0)

Washington 39 47,521 39 32,911 39 69.3 14,610 39 30.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 1,681 55 1,343 55 79.9 338 55 20.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,765 3,541 3,788 3,541 56.0 2,501 3,541 37.0 476 3,541 7.0 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,533 23 1,045 23 68.2 351 19 22.9 137 15 8.9 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 116 1 108 1 93.1 8 1 6.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Guam 1 81 1 48 1 59.3 33 1 40.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,584 1 1,384 1 87.4 200 1 12.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 606,425 7,923 319,182 7,780 52.6 278,212 7,747 45.9 22,608 4,629 3.7 (13,577) (2.2)

States Included 53 51 51 23 16 

Question B3 B4a B4b B4c calc
2 2 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter

Question B3 and B4. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B3

Arkansas One county indicated, “11 UOCAVA, 1 Write-In, 1 Civilian,” and a second county stated that two ballots were FWABs. A third county indicated that it was unable to track FWABs. Another county 

stated that these UOCAVA ballots were the 7 that were returned and submitted for counting. 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County, but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing the total in B3a to 7.

California One county stated, “application method.” A second county commented, “Ballots 2109 FWABs 87.” 

Florida One county indicated, “2 FWAB,” and another county indicated, “5 FWAB.” A third county stated that B2a does not include 33 FWABs returned from voters who were not registered for this election 

and 2 regular ballots returned for another county. A fourth county commented, “AB 1659 + FWAB 74.” 

Iowa Includes ballots transmitted as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots returned. This number may be higher than the number of ballots transmitted.

Idaho Seven counties noted that there were 54, 3, 15, 2, 1, 16 and 5 FWABs received, respectively, without the voter having previously requested an absentee ballot from the County Clerk’s Office. These 

FWABs were not counted. These and six other counties commented, “Received Warning ‘B13a + B3a cannot exceed B1a’ for this county. But B3a includes all ballots returned, including those that 

were later rejected. You can’t add B3a and B13a to get B1a, as B3a already includes B3a.”

Missouri One county stated that it received two FWABs. 

North Dakota Forty-seven counties stated, “Zero FWAB.” 4 counties indicated, “One FWAB.” One county stated, “Three FWAB,” and another county indicated, “Six FWAB.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.”

Nevada One county indicated “133 UOCAVA + 20 FWABs.” Four counties stated, “B3a is greater than B1a due to the FWABs received.”
2 3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 10. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Voter

Question B3 and B4. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B4

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWABs after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots. 

California One county commented “Application method.” Another county noted that FWABs are not tracked by type; all were added into uniformed services voters. A third county stated that FWAB stats 

are included in the overall counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4). 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” 

Iowa Seventy-nine counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots returned from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs 

and special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots returned in B4c.”

Missouri In response to question B4, four counties noted that FWABs are not transmitted to UOCAVA voters but are received. 

New Mexico One county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Oregon does not track what type of ballot is returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
24 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 11. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots

Submitted for Counting

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted by Voters, by Type of Ballot, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 3,586 62 1,538 24 42.9 209 16 5.8 22 1 0.6 1,817 50.7 

Alaska 1 10,596 1 9,628 1 90.9 968 1 9.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 9,445 15 8,949 13 94.7 372 10 3.9 0 2 0.0 124 1.3 

Arkansas 75 2,138 72 1,692 75 79.1 311 75 14.5 15 75 0.7 120 5.6 

California 58 63,193 58 35,595 45 56.3 2,998 32 4.7 435 12 0.7 24,165 38.2 

Colorado 64 17,363 64 15,777 64 90.9 1,580 64 9.1 0 ... 6 0.0 

Connecticut 169 4,563 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,563 100.0 

Delaware 3 1,750 3 1,294 3 73.9 456 3 26.1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,400 1 890 1 37.1 709 1 29.5 801 1 33.4 0 0.0 

Florida 67 87,661 67 85,330 67 97.3 2,268 67 2.6 40 10 0.0 23 0.0 

Georgia 159 13,415 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 13,415 100.0 

Hawaii 4 2,018 4 218 3 10.8 106 3 5.3 0 ... 1,694 83.9 

Idaho 44 2,524 44 2,263 44 89.7 261 44 10.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 0 0 ... 1,103 59 ... 3,914 23 ... (5,017) ...

Indiana 92 7,195 92 5,873 92 81.6 119 28 1.7 0 ... 1,203 16.7 

Iowa 99 5,009 99 3,518 99 70.2 1,121 99 22.4 370 99 7.4 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 4,131 105 3,371 105 81.6 757 105 18.3 0 ... 3 0.1 

Kentucky 120 3,842 120 3,415 120 88.9 427 120 11.1 0 120 0.0 0 0.0 

Louisiana 64 4,785 64 4,706 64 98.3 78 64 1.6 0 ... 1 0.0 

Maine 500 3,336 500 3,108 500 93.2 228 500 6.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 14,461 24 12,664 24 87.6 1,797 24 12.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 8,348 351 7,758 351 92.9 590 351 7.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 13,733 83 12,058 83 87.8 1,675 83 12.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 11,374 87 10,767 87 94.7 607 87 5.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 3,279 56 1,459 43 44.5 24 12 0.7 0 3 0.0 1,796 54.8 

Missouri 116 9,920 116 8,963 114 90.4 887 113 8.9 0 1 0.0 70 0.7 

Montana 56 4,532 56 4,403 56 97.2 129 56 2.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 2,003 93 1,724 93 86.1 272 93 13.6 0 93 0.0 7 0.3 

Nevada 17 6,110 17 5,293 17 86.6 817 17 13.4 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 4,007 320 2,879 320 71.8 154 320 3.8 974 320 24.3 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 10,827 21 10,827 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 2,891 24 1,840 14 63.6 412 12 14.3 39 4 1.3 600 20.8 

New York 62 39,214 62 31,659 62 80.7 7,555 62 19.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 15,718 100 11,867 100 75.5 3,851 100 24.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,325 51 1,312 49 99.0 13 6 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 15,709 88 14,636 88 93.2 1,069 88 6.8 0 ... 4 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 5,790 77 4,598 77 79.4 1,167 77 20.2 0 77 0.0 25 0.4 
2 5 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots

Submitted for Counting

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted by Voters, by Type of Ballot, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 11,749 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 11,749 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 20,033 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 20,033 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,158 39 1,058 39 91.4 100 39 8.6 0 39 0.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 6,753 46 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 6,753 100.0 

South Dakota 66 1,607 66 719 66 44.7 68 66 4.2 460 66 28.6 360 22.4 

Tennessee 95 12,911 95 11,104 93 86.0 729 93 5.6 55 2 0.4 1,023 7.9 

Texas 254 41,804 217 45,661 228 109.2 5,465 225 13.1 0 ... (9,322) (22.3)

Utah 29 3,612 29 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,612 100.0 

Vermont 246 1,514 208 1,335 178 88.2 17 98 1.1 9 80 0.6 153 10.1 

Virginia 134 27,812 134 26,032 134 93.6 1,781 134 6.4 0 ... (1) (0.0)

Washington 39 47,521 39 33,737 38 71.0 993 38 2.1 0 ... 12,791 26.9 

West Virginia 55 1,681 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,681 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,765 3,541 6,289 3,541 93.0 476 3,541 7.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,533 23 1,486 23 96.9 47 12 3.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 116 1 116 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 81 1 81 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,584 1 1,584 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 606,425 7,923 461,074 7,262 76.0 44,766 7,041 7.4 7,134 1,051 1.2 93,451 15.4 

States Included 53 46 46 24 30 

Question B3 B5a+b+c B6a+b+c B7a+b+c calc
26 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 12. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots Submitted byThese 

Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted by Voters, by Type of Ballot, for Uniformed Services Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 1,224 27 1,019 23 83.3 129 14 10.5 21 1 1.7 55 4.5 

Alaska 1 8,942 1 8,166 1 91.3 776 1 8.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 4,267 15 4,026 13 94.4 177 8 4.1 0 2 0.0 64 1.5 

Arkansas 75 1,392 72 1,112 75 79.9 164 75 11.8 8 75 0.6 108 7.8 

California 58 24,284 56 13,521 45 55.7 481 28 2.0 117 11 0.5 10,165 41.9 

Colorado 64 5,456 64 4,995 64 91.6 461 64 8.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 3,602 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,602 100.0 

Delaware 3 800 3 560 3 70.0 240 3 30.0 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 164 1 164 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 59,148 67 57,285 66 96.9 1,130 65 1.9 38 4 0.1 695 1.2 

Georgia 159 7,963 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 7,963 100.0 

Hawaii 4 1,350 4 34 3 2.5 57 3 4.2 0 ... 1,259 93.3 

Idaho 44 1,635 44 1,493 44 91.3 142 44 8.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 10,387 109 0 ... 1,103 59 10.6 3,914 23 37.7 5,370 51.7 

Indiana 92 3,326 92 3,157 92 94.9 53 25 1.6 0 ... 116 3.5 

Iowa 99 0 0 ... 499 99 ... 161 99 ... (660) ...

Kansas 105 2,034 105 1,602 105 78.8 422 105 20.7 0 ... 10 0.5 

Kentucky 120 2,374 120 2,040 120 85.9 334 120 14.1 0 120 0.0 0 0.0 

Louisiana 64 3,128 64 3,097 64 99.0 31 64 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 1,068 500 984 500 92.1 84 500 7.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 3,741 24 3,599 24 96.2 142 24 3.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 718 351 644 351 89.7 74 351 10.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 7,272 83 6,403 83 88.1 869 83 11.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 3,590 87 3,426 87 95.4 164 87 4.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 1,924 54 1,125 43 58.5 23 12 1.2 0 2 0.0 776 40.3 

Missouri 116 5,981 116 5,384 114 90.0 553 113 9.2 0 1 0.0 44 0.7 

Montana 56 3,095 56 3,005 56 97.1 90 56 2.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 1,071 93 926 93 86.5 144 93 13.4 0 93 0.0 1 0.1 

Nevada 17 3,490 17 2,998 17 85.9 492 17 14.1 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 1,198 320 1,152 320 96.2 30 320 2.5 16 320 1.3 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 2,122 21 2,122 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 1,136 21 877 14 77.2 202 12 17.8 19 3 1.7 38 3.3 

New York 62 8,354 62 6,925 62 82.9 1,429 62 17.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 7,955 100 5,935 100 74.6 2,020 100 25.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 881 46 881 46 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 7,772 88 7,312 88 94.1 456 88 5.9 0 ... 4 0.1 

Oklahoma 77 4,432 77 3,262 77 73.6 1,167 77 26.3 0 77 0.0 3 0.1 
2 7 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots Submitted byThese 

Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted by Voters, by Type of Ballot, for Uniformed Services Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 4,943 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,943 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 10,192 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 10,192 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 1,209 66 585 66 48.4 58 66 4.8 400 66 33.1 166 13.7 

Tennessee 95 9,554 93 8,369 91 87.6 528 91 5.5 0 ... 657 6.9 

Texas 254 33,977 229 29,239 228 86.1 4,738 223 13.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 1,464 29 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,464 100.0 

Vermont 246 333 177 316 148 94.9 7 92 2.1 1 78 0.3 9 2.7 

Virginia 134 9,607 134 8,883 134 92.5 724 134 7.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Washington 39 32,911 39 27,910 38 84.8 864 38 2.6 0 ... 4,137 12.6 

West Virginia 55 1,343 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,343 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 3,788 3,541 3,788 3,541 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,045 23 1,015 23 97.1 30 12 2.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 108 1 108 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 48 1 48 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,384 1 1,384 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 319,182 7,780 240,876 7,087 75.5 21,087 3,432 6.6 4,695 999 1.5 52,524 16.5 

States Included 51 44 43 22 26 

Question B4a B5a B6a B7a calc
2 8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots

Submitted by

These Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted by Voters, by Type of Ballot, for Non-military/Civilian Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 471 22 398 17 84.5 61 6 13.0 1 1 0.2 11 2.3 

Alaska 1 1,654 1 1,462 1 88.4 192 1 11.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 5,178 15 4,923 12 95.1 195 9 3.8 0 2 0.0 60 1.2 

Arkansas 75 627 72 577 75 92.0 27 75 4.3 7 75 1.1 16 2.6 

California 58 33,440 56 21,863 44 65.4 1,042 30 3.1 318 12 1.0 10,217 30.6 

Colorado 64 11,905 64 10,782 64 90.6 1,119 64 9.4 0 ... 4 0.0 

Connecticut 169 961 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 961 100.0 

Delaware 3 950 3 734 3 77.3 216 3 22.7 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,236 1 726 1 32.5 709 1 31.7 801 1 35.8 0 0.0 

Florida 67 28,510 67 26,698 66 93.6 1,050 65 3.7 2 3 0.0 760 2.7 

Georgia 159 5,452 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 5,452 100.0 

Hawaii 4 668 4 184 3 27.5 49 3 7.3 0 ... 435 65.1 

Idaho 44 889 44 770 44 86.6 119 44 13.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 4,266 84 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,266 100.0 

Indiana 92 3,869 92 2,716 92 70.2 26 25 0.7 0 ... 1,127 29.1 

Iowa 99 0 0 ... 622 99 ... 209 99 ... (831) ...

Kansas 105 2,104 105 1,769 105 84.1 335 105 15.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Kentucky 120 1,458 120 1,375 120 94.3 83 120 5.7 0 120 0.0 0 0.0 

Louisiana 64 1,657 64 1,609 64 97.1 47 64 2.8 0 ... 1 0.1 

Maine 500 2,268 500 2,124 500 93.7 144 500 6.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 10,363 24 9,065 24 87.5 1,298 24 12.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 7,630 351 7,114 351 93.2 516 351 6.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 6,461 83 5,655 83 87.5 806 83 12.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 7,784 87 7,341 87 94.3 443 87 5.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 424 42 294 31 69.3 1 5 0.2 0 3 0.0 129 30.4 

Missouri 116 3,939 116 3,579 114 90.9 334 113 8.5 0 1 0.0 26 0.7 

Montana 56 1,437 56 1,398 56 97.3 39 56 2.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 926 93 798 93 86.2 128 93 13.8 0 93 0.0 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 2,620 17 2,295 17 87.6 325 17 12.4 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 2,809 320 1,727 320 61.5 124 320 4.4 958 320 34.1 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 2,267 21 2,267 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 1,280 19 962 13 75.2 210 8 16.4 20 4 1.6 88 6.9 

New York 62 30,860 62 24,734 62 80.1 6,126 62 19.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 7,763 100 5,932 100 76.4 1,831 100 23.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 430 40 430 40 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 7,937 88 7,324 88 92.3 613 88 7.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 1,342 77 1,336 77 99.6 0 77 0.0 0 77 0.0 6 0.4 
2 9 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots

Submitted by

These Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Submitted by Voters, by Type of Ballot, for Non-military/Civilian Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 6,806 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 6,806 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 9,841 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 9,841 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 186 66 88 66 47.3 4 66 2.2 60 66 32.3 34 18.3 

Tennessee 95 2,931 93 2,389 91 81.5 186 91 6.3 0 ... 356 12.1 

Texas 254 17,149 229 16,422 228 95.8 727 222 4.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 2,148 29 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 2,148 100.0 

Vermont 246 1,064 198 1,019 175 95.8 10 94 0.9 8 77 0.8 27 2.5 

Virginia 134 15,211 134 14,303 134 94.0 908 134 6.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Washington 39 14,610 39 5,827 38 39.9 129 38 0.9 0 ... 8,654 59.2 

West Virginia 55 338 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 338 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 2,501 3,541 2,501 3,541 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 351 19 334 18 95.2 17 4 4.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 8 1 8 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 33 1 33 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 200 1 200 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 278,212 7,747 204,085 7,082 73.4 20,811 3,350 7.5 2,384 977 0.9 50,932 18.3 

States Included 51 44 42 21 25 

Question B4b B5b B6b B7b calc
3 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 11, 12, and 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B3, B4, B5, B6, B7. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of ballot and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B3

Arkansas One county indicated, “11 UOCAVA, 1 Write-In, 1 Civilian,” and a second county stated that two ballots were FWABs. A third county indicated that it was unable to track FWABs. Another county 

stated that these UOCAVA ballots were the 7 that were returned and submitted for counting. 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County, but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing the total in B3a to 7.

California One county stated, “application method.” A second county commented, “Ballots 2109 FWABs 87.” 

Florida One county indicated, “2 FWAB,” and another county indicated, “5 FWAB.” A third county stated that B2a does not include 33 FWABs returned from voters who were not registered for this election 

and 2 regular ballots returned for another county. A fourth county commented, “AB 1659 + FWAB 74.” 

Iowa Includes ballots transmitted as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots returned. This number may be higher than the number of ballots transmitted.

Idaho Seven counties noted that there were 54, 3, 15, 2, 1, 16 and 5 FWABs received, respectively, without the voter having previously requested an absentee ballot from the County Clerk’s Office. These 

FWABs were not counted. These and six other counties commented, “Received Warning ‘B13a + B3a cannot exceed B1a’ for this county. But B3a includes all ballots returned, including those that 

were later rejected. You can’t add B3a and B13a to get B1a, as B3a already includes B3a.”

Missouri One county stated that it received two FWABs. 

North Dakota Forty-seven counties stated, “Zero FWAB.” 4 counties indicated, “One FWAB.” One county stated, “Three FWAB,” and another county indicated, “Six FWAB.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.”

Nevada One county indicated, “133 UOCAVA + 20 FWABs.” Four counties stated, “B3a is greater than B1a due to the FWAB ballots received.”
31 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 11, 12, and 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B3, B4, B5, B6, B7. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of ballot and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B4

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWABs after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots. 

California One county commented “Application method.” Another county noted that FWABs are not tracked by type; all were added into uniformed services voters. A third county stated that FWAB stats are 

included in the overall counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4). 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” 

Iowa Seventy-nine counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots returned from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots returned in B4c.”

Missouri In response to question B4, four counties noted that FWABs are not transmitted to UOCAVA voters but are received. 

New Mexico One county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Oregon does not track what type of ballot is returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 

Question B5

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWAB after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA. 

California One county commented “Application method.” Another county noted that FWABs are not tracked by type; all were added into uniformed services voters. A third county stated that FWAB stats are 

included in the overall counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4).

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” 

New Mexico One county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
32 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 11, 12, and 13. UOCAVA Ballots Submitted for Counting: Type of Ballot, All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B3, B4, B5, B6, B7. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) returned by the voter and submitted for counting by type of ballot and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B6

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWAB after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. 

California One county commented “Application method.” Another county noted that FWABs are not tracked by type; all were added into uniformed services voters. A third county stated that FWAB stats are 

included in the overall counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4).

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 

Question B7

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWAB after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. One county commented, “B7: 2 

ballot safe absentees (1 issued) and downloaded and 1 issued but not downloaded. Both returned and accepted.” 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4).

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” One county noted B7 refers to e-mailed ballots. Another county indicated B7 refers to State write-in absentee ballots. 

New Hampshire B7 “OTHER” = Fed Ballot Only. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
3 3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 14. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Voter

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Counted 

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Voter, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 1,757 26 902 23 51.3 323 18 18.4 442 3 25.2 90 5.1 

Alaska 1 9,722 1 8,277 1 85.1 1,445 1 14.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 9,356 15 4,225 14 45.2 5,131 15 54.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 1,938 73 1,164 69 60.1 581 67 30.0 119 5 6.1 74 3.8 

California 58 57,956 58 22,364 56 38.6 31,771 57 54.8 873 11 1.5 2,948 5.1 

Colorado 64 17,175 64 5,365 64 31.2 11,808 64 68.8 0 ... 2 0.0 

Connecticut 169 4,190 169 3,266 169 77.9 924 169 22.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Delaware 3 1,579 3 728 3 46.1 851 3 53.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,364 1 164 1 6.9 2,200 1 93.1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 85,095 67 57,498 67 67.6 27,572 67 32.4 3 2 0.0 22 0.0 

Georgia 159 13,390 159 7,950 159 59.4 5,440 159 40.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Hawaii 4 2,018 4 1,350 4 66.9 668 4 33.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 2,181 44 1,455 44 66.7 726 44 33.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 0 10,207 110 ... 4,214 84 ... 3,112 69 ... (17,533) ...

Indiana 92 5,468 92 2,931 92 53.6 2,537 92 46.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Iowa 99 4,702 99 0 ... 0 ... 4,702 99 100.0 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 3,966 105 1,599 105 40.3 1,737 105 43.8 0 ... 630 15.9 

Kentucky 120 3,533 120 2,183 120 61.8 1,350 120 38.2 0 120 0.0 0 0.0 

Louisiana 64 4,580 64 3,022 64 66.0 1,558 64 34.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 3,071 500 1,009 500 32.9 2,062 500 67.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 12,824 24 3,564 24 27.8 9,190 24 71.7 70 24 0.5 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 8,305 351 712 351 8.6 7,593 351 91.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 12,538 83 6,563 83 52.3 6,010 83 47.9 0 ... (35) (0.3)

Minnesota 87 10,506 87 3,404 87 32.4 7,102 87 67.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 2,316 59 1,859 55 80.3 416 41 18.0 0 ... 41 1.8 

Missouri 116 9,533 116 5,790 116 60.7 3,738 115 39.2 0 ... 5 0.1 

Montana 56 4,499 56 3,070 56 68.2 1,429 56 31.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 1,905 93 1,020 93 53.5 885 93 46.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 5,871 17 3,359 17 57.2 2,512 17 42.8 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 3,332 320 1,050 320 31.5 2,282 320 68.5 0 320 0.0 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 10,650 21 2,079 21 19.5 2,215 21 20.8 6,356 21 59.7 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 2,748 23 655 18 23.8 288 16 10.5 142 6 5.2 1,663 60.5 

New York 62 38,066 62 8,089 62 21.2 29,977 62 78.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 15,577 100 7,877 100 50.6 7,700 100 49.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,307 51 867 45 66.3 426 39 32.6 14 7 1.1 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 15,346 88 7,622 88 49.7 7,724 88 50.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 5,458 77 4,167 77 76.3 1,291 77 23.7 0 ... 0 0.0 
3 4 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Counted 

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Voter, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oregon 36 11,505 36 4,843 36 42.1 6,662 36 57.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 19,712 67 10,105 67 51.3 9,607 67 48.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,158 39 0 ... 0 ... 1,158 39 100.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 1,556 66 1,159 66 74.5 172 66 11.1 118 66 7.6 107 6.9 

Tennessee 95 12,164 95 9,129 93 75.0 2,715 93 22.3 320 2 2.6 0 0.0 

Texas 254 50,565 254 32,221 229 63.7 18,344 228 36.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 3,555 29 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,555 100.0 

Vermont 246 1,495 211 332 178 22.2 1,053 197 70.4 3 40 0.2 107 7.2 

Virginia 134 26,072 134 9,142 134 35.1 14,010 134 53.7 2,909 134 11.2 11 0.0 

Washington 39 46,998 39 32,537 39 69.2 14,461 39 30.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 1,678 55 1,340 55 79.9 338 55 20.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,294 3,541 3,594 3,541 57.1 2,299 3,541 36.5 401 3,541 6.4 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,482 23 1,019 23 68.8 334 18 22.5 127 14 8.6 2 0.1 

American Samoa 1 116 1 108 1 93.1 8 1 6.9 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 57 1 31 1 54.4 26 1 45.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,584 1 1,384 1 87.4 200 1 12.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 580,813 7,884 304,350 7,742 52.4 263,905 7,701 45.4 20,869 4,542 3.6 (8,311) (1.4)

States Included 52 50 50 50 16 

Question B8 B9a B9b B9c calc
3 5 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 14. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Voter

Questions B8 and B9. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B8

Arkansas One county commented that one ballot was not counted because the signature did not match. 

Florida One jurisdiction stated that this includes the 10 day count. 

Iowa All counties commented, “include special write-in absentee ballots.” 

Kentucky Forty-three counties stated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Thirty-one counties indicated, “No rejected ballots.” Sixteen counties indicated, 

“No FWAB.” Twenty-five counties indicated, “No FWAB/No rejected ballots.” Two counties stated they had no ballots returned. One county indicated “No non-military overseas.”

New Mexico One county commented that it included FWABs. Another county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” A third county noted that its absentee board entered these as regular absentee ballots. 

Nevada One county commented, “50 UOCAVA regular and 8 FWAB.” 

Oregon All counties indicated, “Number of ballots accepted for counting.”

Vermont One jurisdiction commented, “1 of 2 non-military voters returned ballot after voting day.” Another jurisdiction indicated, “0.”

Wyoming One county commented, “34, 11, 15.” 

Question B9

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated that FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Twenty-one counties indicated no FWAB/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWAB. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

Missouri One county commented, “B9b: Federal Write in Ballots.” 

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request,” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
3 6 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 15. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, All Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Counted

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Ballot, for All Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 1,757 26 956 19 54.4 188 14 10.7 23 2 1.3 590 33.6 

Alaska 1 9,722 1 9,397 1 96.7 325 1 3.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 9,356 15 8,880 13 94.9 352 8 3.8 0 1 0.0 124 1.3 

Arkansas 75 1,938 73 1,548 75 79.9 249 75 12.8 18 75 0.9 123 6.3 

California 58 57,956 58 33,640 47 58.0 1,674 35 2.9 427 14 0.7 22,215 38.3 

Colorado 64 17,175 64 16,042 64 93.4 1,131 64 6.6 0 ... 2 0.0 

Connecticut 169 4,190 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,190 100.0 

Delaware 3 1,579 3 1,271 3 80.5 308 3 19.5 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,364 1 854 1 36.1 709 1 30.0 801 1 33.9 0 0.0 

Florida 67 85,095 67 83,231 67 97.8 1,802 67 2.1 40 16 0.0 22 0.0 

Georgia 159 13,390 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 13,390 100.0 

Hawaii 4 2,018 4 218 3 10.8 106 3 5.3 0 1 0.0 1,694 83.9 

Idaho 44 2,181 44 2,110 44 96.7 71 44 3.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 0 0 ... 900 59 ... 3,829 23 ... (4,729) ...

Indiana 92 5,468 92 5,468 92 100.0 71 27 1.3 0 ... (71) (1.3)

Iowa 99 4,702 99 3,326 99 70.7 1,016 99 21.6 370 99 7.9 (10) (0.2)

Kansas 105 3,966 105 3,336 105 84.1 0 ... 0 ... 630 15.9 

Kentucky 120 3,533 120 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,533 100.0 

Louisiana 64 4,580 64 4,503 64 98.3 77 64 1.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 3,071 500 2,903 500 94.5 168 500 5.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 12,824 24 12,319 24 96.1 505 24 3.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 8,305 351 7,717 351 92.9 588 351 7.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 12,538 83 11,282 83 90.0 1,280 83 10.2 0 ... (24) (0.2)

Minnesota 87 10,506 87 9,934 87 94.6 572 87 5.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 2,316 59 1,262 41 54.5 29 12 1.3 0 3 0.0 1,025 44.3 

Missouri 116 9,533 116 8,670 114 90.9 796 113 8.3 0 1 0.0 67 0.7 

Montana 56 4,499 56 4,387 56 97.5 112 56 2.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 1,905 93 1,618 93 84.9 270 93 14.2 0 93 0.0 17 0.9 

Nevada 17 5,871 17 5,140 17 87.5 731 17 12.5 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 3,332 320 2,487 320 74.6 128 320 3.8 717 320 21.5 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 10,650 21 10,650 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 2,748 23 783 11 28.5 36 8 1.3 63 3 2.3 1,866 67.9 

New York 62 38,066 62 34,295 62 90.1 3,771 62 9.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 15,577 100 11,736 100 75.3 3,841 100 24.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,307 51 1,294 49 99.0 13 6 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 15,346 88 14,384 88 93.7 956 88 6.2 0 ... 6 0.0 
3 7 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Counted

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Ballot, for All Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 5,458 77 4,444 77 81.4 1,011 77 18.5 0 77 0.0 3 0.1 

Oregon 36 11,505 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 11,505 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 19,712 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 19,712 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,158 39 1,058 39 91.4 100 39 8.6 0 39 0.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 1,556 66 698 66 44.9 68 66 4.4 451 66 29.0 339 21.8 

Tennessee 95 12,164 95 10,580 93 87.0 627 94 5.2 0 2 0.0 957 7.9 

Texas 254 50,565 254 48,660 227 96.2 1,905 221 3.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 3,555 29 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,555 100.0 

Vermont 246 1,495 211 1,316 178 88.0 17 125 1.1 2 138 0.1 160 10.7 

Virginia 134 26,072 134 24,419 134 93.7 1,633 134 6.3 9 134 0.0 11 0.0 

Washington 39 46,998 39 33,490 38 71.3 929 38 2.0 0 ... 12,579 26.8 

West Virginia 55 1,678 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,678 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,294 3,541 5,893 3,541 93.6 401 3,541 6.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,482 23 1,446 23 97.6 31 8 2.1 0 ... 5 0.3 

American Samoa 1 116 1 116 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 57 1 57 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,584 1 1,584 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 580,813 7,884 449,402 7,133 77.4 29,497 6,830 5.1 6,750 1,131 1.2 95,164 16.4 

States Included 52 45 44 25 31 

Question B8 B10a+b+c B11a+b+c B12a+b+c calc
3 8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 16. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots Counted from These 

Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Ballot, for Uniformed Services Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 902 23 697 19 77.3 123 14 13.6 22 2 2.4 60 6.7 

Alaska 1 8,277 1 7,994 1 96.6 283 1 3.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 4,225 14 3,986 12 94.3 175 8 4.1 0 1 0.0 64 1.5 

Arkansas 75 1,164 69 1,005 75 86.3 109 75 9.4 8 75 0.7 42 3.6 

California 58 22,364 56 12,780 47 57.1 434 31 1.9 116 13 0.5 9,034 40.4 

Colorado 64 5,365 64 5,075 64 94.6 290 64 5.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 3,266 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,266 100.0 

Delaware 3 728 3 550 3 75.5 178 3 24.5 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 164 1 164 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 57,498 67 55,800 66 97.0 997 66 1.7 38 13 0.1 663 1.2 

Georgia 159 7,950 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 7,950 100.0 

Hawaii 4 1,350 4 34 3 2.5 57 3 4.2 0 1 0.0 1,259 93.3 

Idaho 44 1,455 44 1,411 44 97.0 44 44 3.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 10,207 110 0 ... 900 59 8.8 3,829 23 37.5 5,478 53.7 

Indiana 92 2,931 92 2,931 92 100.0 16 23 0.5 0 ... (16) (0.5)

Iowa 99 0 0 ... 463 99 ... 161 99 ... (624) ...

Kansas 105 1,599 105 1,599 105 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Kentucky 120 2,183 120 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 2,183 100.0 

Louisiana 64 3,022 64 2,992 64 99.0 30 64 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 1,009 500 933 500 92.5 76 500 7.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 3,564 24 3,521 24 98.8 43 24 1.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 712 351 638 351 89.6 74 351 10.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 6,563 83 5,943 83 90.6 610 83 9.3 0 ... 10 0.2 

Minnesota 87 3,404 87 3,243 87 95.3 161 87 4.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 1,859 55 1,011 41 54.4 28 12 1.5 0 3 0.0 820 44.1 

Missouri 116 5,790 116 5,243 114 90.6 506 113 8.7 0 1 0.0 41 0.7 

Montana 56 3,070 56 2,994 56 97.5 76 56 2.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 1,020 93 865 93 84.8 142 93 13.9 0 93 0.0 13 1.3 

Nevada 17 3,359 17 2,910 17 86.6 449 17 13.4 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 1,050 320 1,014 320 96.6 25 320 2.4 11 320 1.0 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 2,079 21 2,079 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 655 18 494 10 75.4 33 8 5.0 63 3 9.6 65 9.9 

New York 62 8,089 62 7,694 62 95.1 395 62 4.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 7,877 100 5,863 100 74.4 2,014 100 25.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 867 45 867 45 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 7,622 88 7,207 88 94.6 413 88 5.4 0 ... 2 0.0 
3 9 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots Counted from These 

Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Ballot, for Uniformed Services Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 4,167 77 3,153 77 75.7 1,011 77 24.3 0 77 0.0 3 0.1 

Oregon 36 4,843 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,843 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 10,105 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 10,105 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 1,159 66 570 66 49.2 52 66 4.5 394 66 34.0 143 12.3 

Tennessee 95 9,129 93 8,025 91 87.9 481 92 5.3 0 ... 623 6.8 

Texas 254 32,221 229 30,727 225 95.4 1,494 219 4.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 332 178 316 150 95.2 7 114 2.1 0 136 0.0 9 2.7 

Virginia 134 9,142 134 8,463 134 92.6 673 134 7.4 6 134 0.1 0 0.0 

Washington 39 32,537 39 27,680 38 85.1 816 38 2.5 0 ... 4,041 12.4 

West Virginia 55 1,340 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,340 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 3,594 3,541 3,594 3,541 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,019 23 1,001 23 98.2 18 8 1.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 108 1 108 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 31 1 31 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,384 1 1,384 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 304,350 7,742 234,589 6,956 77.1 13,696 3,220 4.5 4,648 1,084 1.5 51,417 16.9 

States Included 50 43 41 23 26 

Question B9a B10a B11a B12a calc
4 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots Counted from These 

Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Ballot, for Non-military/Civilian Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 323 18 259 13 80.2 53 5 16.4 1 1 0.3 10 3.1 

Alaska 1 1,445 1 1,403 1 97.1 42 1 2.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 5,131 15 4,894 12 95.4 177 6 3.4 0 1 0.0 60 1.2 

Arkansas 75 581 67 540 75 92.9 27 75 4.6 7 75 1.2 7 1.2 

California 58 31,771 57 20,692 47 65.1 816 33 2.6 311 14 1.0 9,952 31.3 

Colorado 64 11,808 64 10,967 64 92.9 841 64 7.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 924 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 924 100.0 

Delaware 3 851 3 721 3 84.7 130 3 15.3 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,200 1 690 1 31.4 709 1 32.2 801 1 36.4 0 0.0 

Florida 67 27,572 67 26,109 66 94.7 745 66 2.7 2 12 0.0 716 2.6 

Georgia 159 5,440 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 5,440 100.0 

Hawaii 4 668 4 184 3 27.5 49 3 7.3 0 1 0.0 435 65.1 

Idaho 44 726 44 699 44 96.3 27 43 3.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 4,214 84 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,214 100.0 

Indiana 92 2,537 92 2,537 92 100.0 10 22 0.4 0 ... (10) (0.4)

Iowa 99 0 0 ... 553 99 ... 209 99 ... (762) ...

Kansas 105 1,737 105 1,737 105 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Kentucky 120 1,350 120 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,350 100.0 

Louisiana 64 1,558 64 1,511 64 97.0 47 64 3.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 2,062 500 1,970 500 95.5 92 500 4.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 9,190 24 8,798 24 95.7 392 24 4.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 7,593 351 7,079 351 93.2 514 351 6.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 6,010 83 5,339 83 88.8 670 83 11.1 0 ... 1 0.0 

Minnesota 87 7,102 87 6,691 87 94.2 411 87 5.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 416 41 251 31 60.3 1 6 0.2 0 3 0.0 164 39.4 

Missouri 116 3,738 115 3,427 114 91.7 290 113 7.8 0 1 0.0 21 0.6 

Montana 56 1,429 56 1,393 56 97.5 36 56 2.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 885 93 753 93 85.1 128 93 14.5 0 93 0.0 4 0.5 

Nevada 17 2,512 17 2,230 17 88.8 282 17 11.2 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 2,282 320 1,473 320 64.5 103 320 4.5 706 320 30.9 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 2,215 21 2,215 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 288 16 248 9 86.1 3 5 1.0 0 2 0.0 37 12.8 

New York 62 29,977 62 26,601 62 88.7 3,376 62 11.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 7,700 100 5,873 100 76.3 1,827 100 23.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 426 39 426 39 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 7,724 88 7,177 88 92.9 543 88 7.0 0 ... 4 0.1 
41 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots Counted from These 

Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Counted, by Type of Ballot, for Non-military/Civilian Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 1,291 77 1,291 77 100.0 0 77 0.0 0 77 0.0 0 0.0 

Oregon 36 6,662 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 6,662 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 9,607 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 9,607 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 172 66 82 66 47.7 4 66 2.3 57 66 33.1 29 16.9 

Tennessee 95 2,715 93 2,247 91 82.8 134 92 4.9 0 ... 334 12.3 

Texas 254 18,344 228 17,933 225 97.8 411 221 2.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 1,053 197 997 176 94.7 10 88 0.9 2 74 0.2 44 4.2 

Virginia 134 14,010 134 13,192 134 94.2 815 134 5.8 3 134 0.0 0 0.0 

Washington 39 14,461 39 5,810 38 40.2 113 37 0.8 0 ... 8,538 59.0 

West Virginia 55 338 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 338 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 2,299 3,541 2,299 3,541 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 334 18 321 18 96.1 13 3 3.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 8 1 8 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 26 1 26 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 200 1 200 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Sum of Above 8,154 263,905 7,701 199,293 6,954 75.5 14,394 3,111 5.5 2,099 997 0.8 48,119 18.2 

States Included 50 43 40 22 25 

Question B9b B10b B11b B12b calc
42 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 15, 16 and 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B8, B9, B10, B11, and B12. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of ballot and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B8

Arkansas One county commented that one ballot was not counted because the signature did not match. 

Florida One jurisdiction stated that this includes the 10 day count. 

Iowa All counties commented, “include special write-in absentee ballots.” 

Kentucky Forty-three counties stated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Thirty-one counties indicated, “No rejected ballots.” Sixteen counties indicated, 

“No FWAB.” Twenty-five counties indicated, “No FWAB/No rejected ballots.” Two counties stated they had no ballots returned. One county indicated “No non-military overseas.”

New Mexico One county commented that it included FWABs. Another county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” A third county noted that its absentee board entered these as regular absentee ballots. 

Nevada One county commented, “50 UOCAVA regular and 8 FWAB.” 

Oregon All counties indicated, “Number of ballots accepted for counting.”

Vermont One jurisdiction commented, “1 of 2 non-military voters returned ballot after voting day.” Another jurisdiction indicated, “0.”

Wyoming One county commented, “34, 11, 15.” 

Question B9

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated that FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9, B10, B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Twenty-one counties indicated no FWAB/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWAB. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

Missouri One county commented, “B9b: Federal Write in Ballots.” 

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
4 3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 15, 16 and 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B8, B9, B10, B11, and B12. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of ballot and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B10

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9, B10, B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWABs counted. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 

Question B11

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots.

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWABs counted. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
4 4 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 15, 16 and 17. UOCAVA Ballots Counted: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B8, B9, B10, B11, and B12. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of ballot and type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B12

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A. A third county indicated, “B12 State write-in absentee ballots.” 

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWABs counted. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

New Hampshire B12 “OTHER” = Federal Ballot Only

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
4 5 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as % of Cast, by Type of Voter

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

All UOCAVA Ballots Uniformed Services Voters Non-military/Civilian Voters

Ballots 

Cast

Ballots 

Counted Counted 

% Cast

Not 

Counted

Ballots 

Cast

Ballots 

Counted Counted 

% Cast

Not 

Counted

Ballots 

Cast

Ballots 

Counted Counted 

% Cast

Not 

Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Counted

Alabama 67 3,586 62 1,757 26 49.0 1,829 1,224 27 902 23 73.7 322 471 22 323 18 68.6 148 

Alaska 1 10,596 1 9,722 1 91.8 874 8,942 1 8,277 1 92.6 665 1,654 1 1,445 1 87.4 209 

Arizona 15 9,445 15 9,356 15 99.1 89 4,267 15 4,225 14 99.0 42 5,178 15 5,131 15 99.1 47 

Arkansas 75 2,138 72 1,938 73 90.6 200 1,392 72 1,164 69 83.6 228 627 72 581 67 92.7 46 

California 58 63,193 58 57,956 58 91.7 5,237 24,284 56 22,364 56 92.1 1,920 33,440 56 31,771 57 95.0 1,669 

Colorado 64 17,363 64 17,175 64 98.9 188 5,456 64 5,365 64 98.3 91 11,905 64 11,808 64 99.2 97 

Connecticut 169 4,563 169 4,190 169 91.8 373 3,602 169 3,266 169 90.7 336 961 169 924 169 96.1 37 

Delaware 3 1,750 3 1,579 3 90.2 171 800 3 728 3 91.0 72 950 3 851 3 89.6 99 

District of Columbia 1 2,400 1 2,364 1 98.5 36 164 1 164 1 100.0 0 2,236 1 2,200 1 98.4 36 

Florida 67 87,661 67 85,095 67 97.1 2,566 59,148 67 57,498 67 97.2 1,650 28,510 67 27,572 67 96.7 938 

Georgia 159 13,415 159 13,390 159 99.8 25 7,963 159 7,950 159 99.8 13 5,452 159 5,440 159 99.8 12 

Hawaii 4 2,018 4 2,018 4 100.0 0 1,350 4 1,350 4 100.0 0 668 4 668 4 100.0 0 

Idaho 44 2,524 44 2,181 44 86.4 343 1,635 44 1,455 44 89.0 180 889 44 726 44 81.7 163 

Illinois 110 0 0 ... 0 10,387 109 10,207 110 98.3 180 4,266 84 4,214 84 98.8 52 

Indiana 92 7,195 92 5,468 92 76.0 1,727 3,326 92 2,931 92 88.1 395 3,869 92 2,537 92 65.6 1,332 

Iowa 99 5,009 99 4,702 99 93.9 307 0 0 ... 0 0 0 ... 0 

Kansas 105 4,131 105 3,966 105 96.0 165 2,034 105 1,599 105 78.6 435 2,104 105 1,737 105 82.6 367 

Kentucky 120 3,842 120 3,533 120 92.0 309 2,374 120 2,183 120 92.0 191 1,458 120 1,350 120 92.6 108 

Louisiana 64 4,785 64 4,580 64 95.7 205 3,128 64 3,022 64 96.6 106 1,657 64 1,558 64 94.0 99 

Maine 500 3,336 500 3,071 500 92.1 265 1,068 500 1,009 500 94.5 59 2,268 500 2,062 500 90.9 206 

Maryland 24 14,461 24 12,824 24 88.7 1,637 3,741 24 3,564 24 95.3 177 10,363 24 9,190 24 88.7 1,173 

Massachusetts 351 8,348 351 8,305 351 99.5 43 718 351 712 351 99.2 6 7,630 351 7,593 351 99.5 37 

Michigan 83 13,733 83 12,538 83 91.3 1,195 7,272 83 6,563 83 90.3 709 6,461 83 6,010 83 93.0 451 

Minnesota 87 11,374 87 10,506 87 92.4 868 3,590 87 3,404 87 94.8 186 7,784 87 7,102 87 91.2 682 

Mississippi 82 3,279 56 2,316 59 70.6 963 1,924 54 1,859 55 96.6 65 424 42 416 41 98.1 8 

Missouri 116 9,920 116 9,533 116 96.1 387 5,981 116 5,790 116 96.8 191 3,939 116 3,738 115 94.9 201 

Montana 56 4,532 56 4,499 56 99.3 33 3,095 56 3,070 56 99.2 25 1,437 56 1,429 56 99.4 8 

Nebraska 93 2,003 93 1,905 93 95.1 98 1,071 93 1,020 93 95.2 51 926 93 885 93 95.6 41 

Nevada 17 6,110 17 5,871 17 96.1 239 3,490 17 3,359 17 96.2 131 2,620 17 2,512 17 95.9 108 

New Hampshire 320 4,007 320 3,332 320 83.2 675 1,198 320 1,050 320 87.6 148 2,809 320 2,282 320 81.2 527 

New Jersey 21 10,827 21 10,650 21 98.4 177 2,122 21 2,079 21 98.0 43 2,267 21 2,215 21 97.7 52 

New Mexico 33 2,891 24 2,748 23 95.1 143 1,136 21 655 18 57.7 481 1,280 19 288 16 22.5 992 

New York 62 39,214 62 38,066 62 97.1 1,148 8,354 62 8,089 62 96.8 265 30,860 62 29,977 62 97.1 883 

North Carolina 100 15,718 100 15,577 100 99.1 141 7,955 100 7,877 100 99.0 78 7,763 100 7,700 100 99.2 63 

North Dakota 53 1,325 51 1,307 51 98.6 18 881 46 867 45 98.4 14 430 40 426 39 99.1 4 

Ohio 88 15,709 88 15,346 88 97.7 363 7,772 88 7,622 88 98.1 150 7,937 88 7,724 88 97.3 213 
4 6 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

All UOCAVA Ballots Uniformed Services Voters Non-military/Civilian Voters

Ballots 

Cast

Ballots 

Counted Counted 

% Cast

Not 

Counted

Ballots 

Cast

Ballots 

Counted Counted 

% Cast

Not 

Counted

Ballots 

Cast

Ballots 

Counted Counted 

% Cast

Not 

Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Total Cases Counted

Oklahoma 77 5,790 77 5,458 77 94.3 332 4,432 77 4,167 77 94.0 265 1,342 77 1,291 77 96.2 51 

Oregon 36 11,749 36 11,505 36 97.9 244 4,943 36 4,843 36 98.0 100 6,806 36 6,662 36 97.9 144 

Pennsylvania 67 20,033 67 19,712 67 98.4 321 10,192 67 10,105 67 99.1 87 9,841 67 9,607 67 97.6 234 

Rhode Island 39 1,158 39 1,158 39 100.0 0 0 0 ... 0 0 0 ... 0 

South Carolina 46 6,753 46 0 ... 6,753 0 0 ... 0 0 0 ... 0 

South Dakota 66 1,607 66 1,556 66 96.8 51 1,209 66 1,159 66 95.9 50 186 66 172 66 92.5 14 

Tennessee 95 12,911 95 12,164 95 94.2 747 9,554 93 9,129 93 95.6 425 2,931 93 2,715 93 92.6 216 

Texas 254 41,804 217 50,565 254 121.0 (8,761) 33,977 229 32,221 229 94.8 1,756 17,149 229 18,344 228 107.0 (1,195)

Utah 29 3,612 29 3,555 29 98.4 57 1,464 29 0 ... 1,464 2,148 29 0 ... 2,148 

Vermont 246 1,514 208 1,495 211 98.7 19 333 177 332 178 99.7 1 1,064 198 1,053 197 99.0 11 

Virginia 134 27,812 134 26,072 134 93.7 1,740 9,607 134 9,142 134 95.2 465 15,211 134 14,010 134 92.1 1,201 

Washington 39 47,521 39 46,998 39 98.9 523 32,911 39 32,537 39 98.9 374 14,610 39 14,461 39 99.0 149 

West Virginia 55 1,681 55 1,678 55 99.8 3 1,343 55 1,340 55 99.8 3 338 55 338 55 100.0 0 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,765 3,541 6,294 3,541 93.0 471 3,788 3,541 3,594 3,541 94.9 194 2,501 3,541 2,299 3,541 91.9 202 

Wyoming 23 1,533 23 1,482 23 96.7 51 1,045 23 1,019 23 97.5 26 351 19 334 18 95.2 17 

American Samoa 1 116 1 116 1 100.0 0 108 1 108 1 100.0 0 8 1 8 1 100.0 0 

Guam 1 81 1 57 1 70.4 24 48 1 31 1 64.6 17 33 1 26 1 78.8 7 

Puerto Rico 1 1,584 1 1,584 1 100.0 0 1,384 1 1,384 1 100.0 0 200 1 200 1 100.0 0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 606,425 7,923 580,813 7,884 95.8 25,612 319,182 7,780 304,350 7,742 95.4 14,832 278,212 7,747 263,905 7,701 94.9 14,307 

States Included 53 52 51 50 51 50 

Question B3 B8 calc calc B4a B9a calc calc B4b B9b calc calc
47 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as Percentage of Cast, by Type of Voter

Questions B3, B4, B8, B9. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) submitted for counting and counted by type of voter.

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B3

Arkansas One jurisdiction reported that “2 were FWAB” and a second reported that “3 were FWAB.” Three counties responded to the data validation check and explained that “Pursuant to the question 

from the AP, the numbers that were reported to the AP were taken from the Power Profile database in December 2010.” This could have been downloaded before the County Clerk entered in all of 

their data therefore causing a discrepancy in numbers. The AP shows that Chicot County counted 147 Absentee ballots. The numbers that are being reported in the EAC Survey for Chicot County 

are 196 (1 UOCAVA, 195 Domestic Civilian). In the second county, the AP shows that Drew County counted 117 Absentee ballots. In the third county, the AP shows that Lawrence County counted 

88 Absentee ballots. The numbers that are being reported in the EAC Survey for Lawrence County are 98 (0 UOCAVA, 98 Domestic Civilian). The numbers that are being reported in the EAC Survey 

for Drew County are 146 (2 FWAB, 144 Domestic Civilian). Clay County indicated that it only had absentee ballots. One county indicated that B3a was the “same as B2.” One county indicated 

that it “received 3 FWAB's” and a second indicated that it “received 1 FWAB.” One county explained that it received 2 FWABs that it did not send out. Another county explained that “According 

to the directions above for B3a, the number requested is the total number of ballots submitted for counting (this number includes both that were later counted, and those that were rejected). 

A breakdown of these ballots are as follows: 4(B1a) ballots were transmitted, 4 (B3a) ballots were returned by voters and submitted for counting, 3 ballots were counted, 1 (B13a) ballot was 

rejected.” One jurisdiction reported that “one voter returned ballot from the Internet that he had printed off. Ballot was counted.” Finally, one county indicated that it received 4 UOCABA ballots 

that were transmitted and 2 FWAB Ballots.

Arizona Maricopa County had FWABs returned; however none were submitted for counting because the voters submitted regular absentee ballots.

California One county indicated that its system would not give a separate total for these ballots. A second county indicated that No FWAB ballots were received. A third county indicated that “B3a: 13 - 

Returned SD1 FWABs.” 

Colorado In Colorado, a UOCAVA may submit a FWAB or SWAB as a safeguard. The State absentee will be counted if it is received by the deadline, otherwise the FWAB or SWAB will be counted. In 

addition, the number returned may differ from the number counted because in Colorado, a UOCAVA may submit a FWAB or SWAB as a safeguard. The State absentee will be counted if it is 

received by the deadline, otherwise the FWAB or SWAB will be counted.

Florida One county indicated that B3a includes 2 absentee ballot rejects that were not captured in our voter registration database (VR); this is why B3a is different from B2a. Where possible data included 

in this survey reflects actual or true number of physical items or occurrences and not simply transactions automatically recorded by our software. The county is highly confident in the numbers 

provided. Another county indicated that B3a includes 1 FWAB (submitted by voter but not transmitted to voter). A third county indicated that 6 FWABs were received. 

Missouri Christian County reported that it counted the e-mailed ballots in with this total. A second county indicated that the B2a total is off by 2 voters because the ballots should be counted as FWAB. 

Laclede County reported that it did not have any FWABs. 

Mississippi One jurisdiction indicated that no Federal Write-In Ballots were transmitted for the 2010 General Election. Another county reported that when trying to “pull out of county it is only pulling two 

people without county marked.” 

New Jersey In New Jersey B3 is Received + Accepted + Rejected ballots

New Mexico In New Mexico, B3 includes absentee ballots received that were not counted in the general election for reasons other than late receipt.

Nevada One county indicated that B3 includes 5 FWABs.

Ohio One jurisdiction explained that some FWABs were received, but the actual ballot was returned in time and was counted in the place of the FWAB. A second jurisdiction indicated that 8 Ballots 

were FWABs and 2 of the 8 ballots met the criteria to be counted and a third specified that B3 includes 5 regular ballots and 1 federal. Another jurisdiction indicated that other ballots came back 

as undeliverable. 

Oklahoma One county indicated that the only ballot returned in the county was a FWAB and it was counted.

South Dakota One county specified that 1 was counted, 5 arrived too late, and 1 never requested a ballot. A second indicated that there were 2 total votes. A third county explained that 123 + 8 (FWAB) = 131. 

Vermont One county explained that none were transmitted. 
4 8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as Percentage of Cast, by Type of Voter

Questions B3, B4, B8, B9. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) submitted for counting and counted by type of voter.

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B4

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWABs after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots. 

California One county commented “Application method.” Another county noted that FWABs are not tracked by type; all were added into uniformed services voters. A third county stated that FWAB stats are 

included in the overall counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4). 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” 

Iowa Seventy-nine counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots returned from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots returned in B4c.”

Missouri In response to question B4, four counties noted that FWABs are not transmitted to UOCAVA voters but are received. 

New Mexico One county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Oregon does not track what type of ballot is returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
4 9 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 18. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted as Percentage of Cast, by Type of Voter

Questions B3, B4, B8, B9. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) submitted for counting and counted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B8

Arkansas One county commented that one ballot was not counted because the signature did not match. 

Florida One jurisdiction stated that this includes the 10 day count. 

Iowa All counties commented, “include special write-in absentee ballots.” 

Kentucky Forty-three counties stated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Thirty-one counties indicated, “No rejected ballots.” Sixteen counties indicated, 

“No FWAB.” Twenty-five counties indicated, “No FWAB/No rejected ballots.” Two counties stated they had no ballots returned. One county indicated “No non-military overseas.”

New Mexico One county commented that it included FWABs. Another county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” A third county noted that its absentee board entered these as regular absentee ballots. 

Nevada One county commented, “50 UOCAVA regular and 8 FWAB.” 

Oregon All counties indicated, “Number of ballots accepted for counting.”

Vermont One jurisdiction commented, “1 of 2 non-military voters returned ballot after voting day.” Another jurisdiction indicated, “0.”

Wyoming One county commented, “34, 11, 15.” 

Question B9

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated that FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Twenty-one counties indicated no FWAB/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWAB. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

Missouri One county commented, “B9b: Federal Write in Ballots.” 

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
5 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

All UOCAVA Ballots Absentees FWAB Other Ballots Balance

Ballots Counted Ballots Counted % All Ballots Counted % All Ballots Counted % All Ballots Counted % All

Total Cases Total Cases

UOCAVA

Counted Total Cases

UOCAVA

Counted Total Cases

UOCAVA

Counted Total

UOCAVA

Counted

Alabama 67 1,757 26 956 19 54.4 188 14 10.7 23 2 1.3 590 33.6 

Alaska 1 9,722 1 9,397 1 96.7 325 1 3.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 9,356 15 8,880 13 94.9 352 8 3.8 0 1 0.0 124 1.3 

Arkansas 75 1,938 73 1,548 75 79.9 249 75 12.8 18 75 0.9 123 6.3 

California 58 57,956 58 33,640 47 58.0 1,674 35 2.9 427 14 0.7 22,215 38.3 

Colorado 64 17,175 64 16,042 64 93.4 1,131 64 6.6 0 ... 2 0.0 

Connecticut 169 4,190 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 4,190 100.0 

Delaware 3 1,579 3 1,271 3 80.5 308 3 19.5 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 2,364 1 854 1 36.1 709 1 30.0 801 1 33.9 0 0.0 

Florida 67 85,095 67 83,231 67 97.8 1,802 67 2.1 40 16 0.0 22 0.0 

Georgia 159 13,390 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 13,390 100.0 

Hawaii 4 2,018 4 218 3 10.8 106 3 5.3 0 1 0.0 1,694 83.9 

Idaho 44 2,181 44 2,110 44 96.7 71 44 3.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 0 0 ... 900 59 ... 3,829 23 ... (4,729) ...

Indiana 92 5,468 92 5,468 92 100.0 71 27 1.3 0 ... (71) (1.3)

Iowa 99 4,702 99 3,326 99 70.7 1,016 99 21.6 370 99 7.9 (10) (0.2)

Kansas 105 3,966 105 3,336 105 84.1 0 ... 0 ... 630 15.9 

Kentucky 120 3,533 120 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,533 100.0 

Louisiana 64 4,580 64 4,503 64 98.3 77 64 1.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 3,071 500 2,903 500 94.5 168 500 5.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 12,824 24 12,319 24 96.1 505 24 3.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 8,305 351 7,717 351 92.9 588 351 7.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 12,538 83 11,282 83 90.0 1,280 83 10.2 0 ... (24) (0.2)

Minnesota 87 10,506 87 9,934 87 94.6 572 87 5.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 2,316 59 1,262 41 54.5 29 12 1.3 0 3 0.0 1,025 44.3 

Missouri 116 9,533 116 8,670 114 90.9 796 113 8.3 0 1 0.0 67 0.7 

Montana 56 4,499 56 4,387 56 97.5 112 56 2.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 1,905 93 1,618 93 84.9 270 93 14.2 0 93 0.0 17 0.9 

Nevada 17 5,871 17 5,140 17 87.5 731 17 12.5 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 3,332 320 2,487 320 74.6 128 320 3.8 717 320 21.5 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 10,650 21 10,650 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 2,748 23 783 11 28.5 36 8 1.3 63 3 2.3 1,866 67.9 

New York 62 38,066 62 34,295 62 90.1 3,771 62 9.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 15,577 100 11,736 100 75.3 3,841 100 24.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,307 51 1,294 49 99.0 13 6 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 15,346 88 14,384 88 93.7 956 88 6.2 0 ... 6 0.0 
51 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

All UOCAVA Ballots Absentees FWAB Other Ballots Balance

Ballots Counted Ballots Counted % All Ballots Counted % All Ballots Counted % All Ballots Counted % All

Total Cases Total Cases

UOCAVA

Counted Total Cases

UOCAVA

Counted Total Cases

UOCAVA

Counted Total

UOCAVA

Counted

Oklahoma 77 5,458 77 4,444 77 81.4 1,011 77 18.5 0 77 0.0 3 0.1 

Oregon 36 11,505 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 11,505 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 19,712 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 19,712 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 1,158 39 1,058 39 91.4 100 39 8.6 0 39 0.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 1,556 66 698 66 44.9 68 66 4.4 451 66 29.0 339 21.8 

Tennessee 95 12,164 95 10,580 93 87.0 627 94 5.2 0 2 0.0 957 7.9 

Texas 254 50,565 254 48,660 227 96.2 1,905 221 3.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 3,555 29 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 3,555 100.0 

Vermont 246 1,495 211 1,316 178 88.0 17 125 1.1 2 138 0.1 160 10.7 

Virginia 134 26,072 134 24,419 134 93.7 1,633 134 6.3 9 134 0.0 11 0.0 

Washington 39 46,998 39 33,490 38 71.3 929 38 2.0 0 ... 12,579 26.8 

West Virginia 55 1,678 55 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1,678 100.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,294 3,541 5,893 3,541 93.6 401 3,541 6.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 1,482 23 1,446 23 97.6 31 8 2.1 0 ... 5 0.3 

American Samoa 1 116 1 116 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 57 1 57 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 1,584 1 1,584 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 580,813 7,884 449,402 7,133 77.4 29,497 6,830 5.1 6,750 1,131 1.2 95,164 16.4 

States Included

Question B8 B10a+b+c calc B11a+b+c calc B12a+b+c calc calc calc
52 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

Questions B8, B10, B11, and B12. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B8

Arkansas One county commented that one ballot was not counted because the signature did not match. 

Florida One jurisdiction stated that this includes the 10 day count. 

Iowa All counties commented, “include special write-in absentee ballots.” 

Kentucky Forty-three counties stated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Thirty-one counties indicated, “No rejected ballots.” Sixteen counties indicated, 

“No FWAB.” Twenty-five counties indicated, “No FWAB/No rejected ballots.” Two counties stated they had no ballots returned. One county indicated “No non-military overseas.”

New Mexico One county commented that it included FWABs. Another county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” A third county noted that its absentee board entered these as regular absentee ballots. 

Nevada One county commented, “50 UOCAVA regular and 8 FWAB.” 

Oregon All counties indicated, “Number of ballots accepted for counting.”

Vermont One jurisdiction commented, “1 of 2 non-military voters returned ballot after voting day.” Another jurisdiction indicated, “0.”

Wyoming One county commented, “34, 11, 15.” 

Question B10

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9, B10, B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWABs counted. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
5 3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 19. UOCAVA Ballots: Counted by Type of Ballot

Questions B8, B10, B11, and B12. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) counted by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B11

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWABs counted. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 

Question B12

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 not counted were UOCAVA. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A. A third county indicated, “B12 State write-in absentee ballots.” 

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWABs counted. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWABs. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

New Hampshire All counties commented, “B12 ‘OTHER’ = Federal Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
5 4 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected 

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Voter, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 116 14 60 9 51.7 44 4 37.9 20 2 17.2 (8) (6.9)

Alaska 1 874 1 706 1 80.8 168 1 19.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 90 15 47 13 52.2 43 12 47.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 187 66 91 55 48.7 45 42 24.1 0 ... 51 27.3 

California 58 5,354 58 1,627 52 30.4 2,594 53 48.4 1,061 13 19.8 72 1.3 

Colorado 64 634 64 261 64 41.2 373 64 58.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 44 169 37 169 84.1 7 169 15.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Delaware 3 171 3 72 3 42.1 99 3 57.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 36 1 0 1 0.0 36 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 2,706 63 1,700 66 62.8 917 65 33.9 88 12 3.3 1 0.0 

Georgia 159 322 159 157 159 48.8 165 159 51.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Hawaii 4 0 2 0 1 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Idaho 44 343 44 180 44 52.5 163 44 47.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 258 110 370 97 143.4 52 84 20.2 0 ... (164) (63.6)

Indiana 92 1,481 92 994 92 67.1 487 92 32.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Iowa 99 297 99 0 ... 0 ... 297 99 100.0 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 235 105 131 105 55.7 67 105 28.5 0 ... 37 15.7 

Kentucky 120 311 120 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 311 100.0 

Louisiana 64 205 64 106 64 51.7 99 64 48.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 265 500 59 500 22.3 206 500 77.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 1,624 24 168 24 10.3 1,169 24 72.0 287 24 17.7 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 42 351 6 351 14.3 37 351 88.1 0 ... (1) (2.4)

Michigan 83 1,198 83 714 83 59.6 484 83 40.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 868 87 186 87 21.4 682 87 78.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 121 53 299 35 247.1 8 20 6.6 0 1 0.0 (186) (153.7)

Missouri 116 383 116 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 383 100.0 

Montana 56 45 56 37 17 82.2 8 4 17.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 92 93 51 93 55.4 40 93 43.5 0 ... 1 1.1 

Nevada 17 265 17 166 17 62.6 99 17 37.4 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 294 320 68 320 23.1 226 320 76.9 0 320 0.0 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 156 21 39 21 25.0 51 21 32.7 66 21 42.3 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 215 19 80 13 37.2 24 11 11.2 103 8 47.9 8 3.7 

New York 62 6,711 62 1,492 62 22.2 5,219 62 77.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 141 100 78 100 55.3 63 100 44.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 18 51 14 8 77.8 4 7 22.2 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 359 88 137 88 38.2 222 88 61.8 0 ... 0 0.0 
55 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected 

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Voter, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Uniformed Services Domestic or Overseas Non-military/Civilian Overseas Other Voter (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 316 77 261 77 82.6 51 77 16.1 0 ... 4 1.3 

Oregon 36 244 36 100 36 41.0 144 36 59.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 377 67 105 67 27.9 272 67 72.1 0 67 0.0 0 0.0 

Rhode Island 39 2 39 0 ... 0 ... 2 39 100.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 25 6 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 25 100.0 

South Dakota 66 90 66 64 66 71.1 23 66 25.6 1 66 1.1 2 2.2 

Tennessee 95 763 95 431 92 56.5 308 92 40.4 17 2 2.2 7 0.9 

Texas 254 3,910 225 1,968 224 50.3 501 223 12.8 0 ... 1,441 36.9 

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 23 100 17 67 73.9 14 119 60.9 0 17 0.0 (8) (34.8)

Virginia 134 459 134 132 134 28.8 314 134 68.4 24 134 5.2 (11) (2.4)

Washington 39 523 39 368 39 70.4 149 39 28.5 0 ... 6 1.1 

West Virginia 55 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Wisconsin 3,541 478 3,541 218 3,541 45.6 182 3,541 38.1 78 3,541 16.3 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 50 15 23 11 46.0 16 7 32.0 10 5 20.0 1 2.0 

American Samoa 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Guam 1 41 1 29 1 70.7 12 1 29.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 33,762 7,733 13,849 7,171 41.0 15,887 7,154 47.1 2,054 4,392 6.1 1,972 5.8 

States Included 52 47 46 21 21 

Question B13 B15a B15b B15c calc
5 6 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter

Questions B13 and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B13

Arkansas One county commented, “Don’t remember many at all (maybe 5 or 6). A couple of federal write-ins had no way of identifying who mailed them. One or two were copied from SAMPLES.” Another 

county indicated five ballots were not returned for unknown reasons. A third county indicated, “Voter not registered.” 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing this county’s total in B13a to 2.

California One county indicated the voter signature did not match. 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC Report.” A second county indicated that the voter signature was different. 

Iowa B13 includes UOCAVA absentee ballots that were transmitted and rejected as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots rejected. This number may be higher than the number of ballots 

transmitted.

Michigan For all counties, initial decisions on rejected absentee ballots & FWAB’s are made in the clerk’s office before the ballots are submitted to the appropriate precinct board for counting.

Missouri Two counties indicated, “Ballot received too late. “

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada Six counties indicated that B1a does not include FWABs. Another county indicated, “FWABs.” 

Ohio Two counties commented that the number of rejected ballot is included in the number of ballots submitted for counting; therefore, these ballots are counted twice per the survey error code 

calculation. 

South Dakota One county stated these ballots were returned after the general election; one was mailed on October 29 and was not received until November 29. Another county indicated, “4 not returned, 2 

arrived after the election.” A third county indicated one UOCAVA voter (civilian) returned his absentee ballot after the deadline was past. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming One county indicated, “FWAB.” 
57 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 20. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Voter

Questions B13 and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B15

Arkansas One county indicated its clerk’s office does not see FWABs after it is opened. 

California One county noted its FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots using the same statistic.

Florida One county commented, “53 combined total; 25 absentee, 28 FWAB. No military/civilian breakdown.” Another county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county stated that B15c, 

B16c, B17c, and B18c are all not applicable. 

Iowa Twenty-eight counties stated, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots rejected from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected in B15c.”

Kentucky Forty-seven counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB rejected ballots. Twenty-three counties indicated they had no FWABs/no rejected 

ballots. Thirty-two counties indicated they had no rejected ballots. Fifteen counties indicated they had no FWABs. Three counties indicated they had no ballots returned. 

New Hampshire All counties commented, “UOCAVA ‘Other’ = Fed Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada One county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were issued or received. A second county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county indicated no FWABs were received. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot rejected. 

Tennessee One county stated that ballots received by mail after the deadline are not opened. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Five counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
5 8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 21. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, All Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected 

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Ballot, for All Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 116 14 93 8 80.2 17 3 14.7 0 ... 6 5.2 

Alaska 1 874 1 231 1 26.4 643 1 73.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 90 15 65 8 72.2 20 5 22.2 0 1 0.0 5 5.6 

Arkansas 75 187 66 71 48 38.0 50 21 26.7 5 9 2.7 61 32.6 

California 58 5,354 58 1,641 44 30.6 1,355 29 25.3 6 15 0.1 2,352 43.9 

Colorado 64 634 64 180 64 28.4 454 64 71.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 44 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 44 100.0 

Delaware 3 171 3 23 3 13.5 148 3 86.5 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 36 1 36 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 2,706 63 2,180 65 80.6 448 62 16.6 0 13 0.0 78 2.9 

Georgia 159 322 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 322 100.0 

Hawaii 4 0 2 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Idaho 44 343 44 153 44 44.6 190 44 55.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 258 110 0 ... 203 59 78.7 101 24 39.1 (46) (17.8)

Indiana 92 1,481 92 112 92 7.6 13 26 0.9 0 ... 1,356 91.6 

Iowa 99 297 99 192 99 64.6 105 99 35.4 0 99 0.0 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 235 105 67 105 28.5 131 105 55.7 0 ... 37 15.7 

Kentucky 120 311 120 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 311 100.0 

Louisiana 64 205 64 203 64 99.0 2 64 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 265 500 205 500 77.4 60 500 22.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 1,624 24 331 24 20.4 1,293 24 79.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 42 351 41 351 97.6 2 351 4.8 0 ... (1) (2.4)

Michigan 83 1,198 83 759 83 63.4 439 83 36.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 868 87 833 87 96.0 35 87 4.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 121 53 301 17 248.8 0 2 0.0 0 2 0.0 (180) (148.8)

Missouri 116 383 116 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 383 100.0 

Montana 56 45 56 30 56 66.7 12 56 26.7 0 ... 3 6.7 

Nebraska 93 92 93 90 93 97.8 1 93 1.1 0 93 0.0 1 1.1 

Nevada 17 265 17 179 17 67.5 86 17 32.5 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 294 320 208 320 70.7 11 320 3.7 75 320 25.5 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 156 21 156 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 215 19 44 7 20.5 25 6 11.6 0 3 0.0 146 67.9 

New York 62 6,711 62 3,521 62 52.5 3,190 62 47.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 141 100 131 100 92.9 10 100 7.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 18 51 18 9 100.0 0 6 0.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 359 88 232 88 64.6 127 88 35.4 0 ... 0 0.0 
59 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Ballot, for All Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 316 77 156 77 49.4 156 77 49.4 0 77 0.0 4 1.3 

Oregon 36 244 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 244 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 377 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 377 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 2 39 2 39 100.0 0 39 0.0 0 39 0.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 25 6 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 25 100.0 

South Dakota 66 90 66 33 66 36.7 2 66 2.2 27 66 30.0 28 31.1 

Tennessee 95 763 95 541 94 70.9 132 93 17.3 0 2 0.0 90 11.8 

Texas 254 3,910 225 969 224 24.8 1,500 222 38.4 0 ... 1,441 36.9 

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 23 100 30 149 130.4 0 141 0.0 0 145 0.0 (7) (30.4)

Virginia 134 459 134 324 134 70.6 146 134 31.8 0 ... (11) (2.4)

Washington 39 523 39 273 38 52.2 64 38 12.2 0 ... 186 35.6 

West Virginia 55 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Wisconsin 3,541 478 3,541 400 3,541 83.7 78 3,541 16.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 50 15 34 12 68.0 15 4 30.0 1 1 2.0 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Guam 1 41 1 36 1 87.8 5 1 12.2 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 33,762 7,733 15,124 6,859 44.8 11,168 6,740 33.1 215 933 0.6 7,255 21.5 

States Included 52 44 44 22 27 

Question B13 B16a+b+c B17a+b+c B18a+b+c calc
6 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 22. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Uniformed Services Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected 

from 

These Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Ballot, for Uniformed Services Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 60 9 44 7 73.3 11 3 18.3 0 ... 5 8.3 

Alaska 1 706 1 172 1 24.4 534 1 75.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 47 13 40 8 85.1 2 3 4.3 0 1 0.0 5 10.6 

Arkansas 75 91 55 51 47 56.0 32 20 35.2 0 9 0.0 8 8.8 

California 58 1,627 52 737 42 45.3 98 26 6.0 1 15 0.1 791 48.6 

Colorado 64 261 64 87 64 33.3 174 64 66.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 37 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 37 100.0 

Delaware 3 72 3 10 3 13.9 62 3 86.1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Florida 67 1,700 66 1,569 65 92.3 115 61 6.8 0 11 0.0 16 0.9 

Georgia 159 157 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 157 100.0 

Hawaii 4 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Idaho 44 180 44 82 44 45.6 98 44 54.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 370 97 0 ... 203 59 54.9 101 24 27.3 66 17.8 

Indiana 92 994 92 78 92 7.8 10 24 1.0 0 ... 906 91.1 

Iowa 99 0 0 ... 36 99 ... 0 99 ... (36) ...

Kansas 105 131 105 28 105 21.4 101 105 77.1 0 ... 2 1.5 

Kentucky 120 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Louisiana 64 106 64 105 64 99.1 1 64 0.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 59 500 51 500 86.4 8 500 13.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 168 24 69 24 41.1 99 24 58.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 6 351 6 351 100.0 0 351 0.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 714 83 445 83 62.3 269 83 37.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 186 87 183 87 98.4 3 87 1.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 299 35 293 17 98.0 0 2 0.0 0 2 0.0 6 2.0 

Missouri 116 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Montana 56 37 17 22 56 59.5 12 56 32.4 0 ... 3 8.1 

Nebraska 93 51 93 50 93 98.0 1 93 2.0 0 93 0.0 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 166 17 114 17 68.7 52 17 31.3 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 68 320 66 320 97.1 0 320 0.0 2 320 2.9 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 39 21 39 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 80 13 22 6 27.5 0 5 0.0 0 3 0.0 58 72.5 

New York 62 1,492 62 1,052 62 70.5 440 62 29.5 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 78 100 72 100 92.3 6 100 7.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 14 8 14 8 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 137 88 93 88 67.9 44 88 32.1 0 ... 0 0.0 
61 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected 

from 

These Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Ballot, for Uniformed Services Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 261 77 105 77 40.2 156 77 59.8 0 77 0.0 0 0.0 

Oregon 36 100 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 100 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 105 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 105 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 64 66 25 66 39.1 0 66 0.0 20 66 31.3 19 29.7 

Tennessee 95 431 92 364 92 84.5 47 91 10.9 0 ... 20 4.6 

Texas 254 1,968 224 702 222 35.7 1,266 221 64.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 17 67 16 138 94.1 0 131 0.0 0 143 0.0 1 5.9 

Virginia 134 132 134 83 134 62.9 49 134 37.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Washington 39 368 39 256 38 69.6 47 38 12.8 0 ... 65 17.7 

West Virginia 55 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Wisconsin 3,541 218 3,541 218 3,541 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 23 11 12 8 52.2 11 4 47.8 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Guam 1 29 1 24 1 82.8 5 1 17.2 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 13,849 7,171 7,399 6,696 53.4 3,992 3,131 28.8 124 887 0.9 2,334 16.9 

States Included 47 42 41 19 20 

Question B15a B16a B17a B18a calc
62 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot, Non-military/Civilian Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

Rejected from These Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Ballot, for Non-military/Civilian Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 44 4 37 3 84.1 6 1 13.6 0 ... 1 2.3 

Alaska 1 168 1 59 1 35.1 109 1 64.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 43 12 25 6 58.1 18 4 41.9 0 ... 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 45 42 20 39 44.4 18 14 40.0 5 9 11.1 2 4.4 

California 58 2,594 53 903 44 34.8 206 26 7.9 5 14 0.2 1,480 57.1 

Colorado 64 373 64 93 64 24.9 280 64 75.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 7 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 7 100.0 

Delaware 3 99 3 13 3 13.1 86 3 86.9 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 36 1 36 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 917 65 611 64 66.6 305 59 33.3 0 11 0.0 1 0.1 

Georgia 159 165 159 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 165 100.0 

Hawaii 4 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Idaho 44 163 44 71 44 43.6 92 44 56.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 52 84 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 52 100.0 

Indiana 92 487 92 34 92 7.0 3 25 0.6 0 ... 450 92.4 

Iowa 99 0 0 ... 69 99 ... 0 99 ... (69) ...

Kansas 105 67 105 39 105 58.2 30 105 44.8 0 ... (2) (3.0)

Kentucky 120 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Louisiana 64 99 64 98 64 99.0 1 64 1.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maine 500 206 500 154 500 74.8 52 500 25.2 0 ... 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 1,169 24 262 24 22.4 907 24 77.6 0 ... 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 37 351 35 351 94.6 2 351 5.4 0 ... 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 484 83 314 83 64.9 170 83 35.1 0 ... 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 682 87 650 87 95.3 32 87 4.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 8 20 8 10 100.0 0 2 0.0 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 

Missouri 116 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Montana 56 8 4 8 56 100.0 0 56 0.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 40 93 40 93 100.0 0 93 0.0 0 93 0.0 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 99 17 65 17 65.7 34 17 34.3 0 17 0.0 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 226 320 142 320 62.8 11 320 4.9 73 320 32.3 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 51 21 51 21 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

New Mexico 33 24 11 22 6 91.7 0 5 0.0 0 3 0.0 2 8.3 

New York 62 5,219 62 2,469 62 47.3 2,750 62 52.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Carolina 100 63 100 59 100 93.7 4 100 6.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 4 7 4 7 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 222 88 139 88 62.6 83 88 37.4 0 ... 0 0.0 
6 3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

Rejected from These Voters

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Type of Ballot, for Non-military/Civilian Voters Not Categorized

Absentee Ballots Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) Other Ballot (See Comments) Balance (See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 51 77 51 77 100.0 0 77 0.0 0 77 0.0 0 0.0 

Oregon 36 144 36 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 144 100.0 

Pennsylvania 67 272 67 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 272 100.0 

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 23 66 8 66 34.8 1 66 4.3 7 66 30.4 7 30.4 

Tennessee 95 308 92 163 92 52.9 82 91 26.6 0 ... 63 20.5 

Texas 254 501 223 267 222 53.3 234 221 46.7 0 ... 0 0.0 

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 14 119 14 86 100.0 0 79 0.0 0 72 0.0 0 0.0 

Virginia 134 314 134 222 134 70.7 92 134 29.3 0 ... 0 0.0 

Washington 39 149 39 17 38 11.4 17 38 11.4 0 ... 115 77.2 

West Virginia 55 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Wisconsin 3,541 182 3,541 182 3,541 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 16 7 12 6 75.0 4 1 25.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

American Samoa 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Guam 1 12 1 12 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 15,887 7,154 7,409 6,620 46.6 5,698 3,008 35.9 90 790 0.6 2,690 16.9 

States Included 46 41 39 17 16 

Question B15b B16b B17b B18b calc
6 4 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 21, 22, and 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; and Civilian

Questions B13, B15, B16, B17, and B18. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B13

Arkansas One county commented, “Don’t remember many at all (maybe 5 or 6). A couple of federal write-ins had no way of identifying who mailed them. One or two were copied from SAMPLES.” Another 

county indicated five ballots were not returned for unknown reasons. A third county indicated, “Voter not registered.” 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing this county’s total in B13a to 2.

California One county indicated the voter signature did not match. 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC Report.” A second county indicated that the voter signature was different. 

Iowa B13 includes UOCAVA absentee ballots that were transmitted and rejected as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots rejected. This number may be higher than the number of ballots 

transmitted.

Michigan For all counties, initial decisions on rejected absentee ballots & FWAB’s are made in the clerk’s office before the ballots are submitted to the appropriate precinct board for counting.

Missouri Two counties indicated, “Ballot received too late. “

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada Six counties indicated that B1a does not include FWAB ballots. Another county indicated, “FWABs.” 

Ohio Two counties commented that the number of rejected ballot is included in the number of ballots submitted for counting; therefore, these ballots are counted twice per the survey error code 

calculation. 

South Dakota One county stated these ballots were returned after the general election; one was mailed on October 29 and was not received until November 29. Another county indicated, “4 not returned, 2 

arrived after the election.” A third county indicated one UOCAVA voter (civilian) returned his absentee ballot after the deadline was past. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming One county indicated, “FWAB.” 
65 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 21, 22, and 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; and Civilian

Questions B13, B15, B16, B17, and B18. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B15

Arkansas One county indicated its clerk’s office does not see FWABs after it is opened. 

California One county noted its FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots using the same statistic.

Florida One county commented, “53 combined total; 25 absentee, 28 FWAB. No military/civilian breakdown.” Another county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county stated that B15c, 

B16c, B17c, and B18c are all not applicable. 

Iowa Twenty-eight counties stated, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots rejected from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected in B15c.”

Kentucky Forty-seven counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB rejected ballots. Twenty-three counties indicated they had no FWABs/no rejected 

ballots. Thirty-two counties indicated they had no rejected ballots. Fifteen counties indicated they had no FWABs. Three counties indicated they had no ballots returned. 

New Hampshire All counties commented, “UOCAVA ‘Other’ = Fed Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada One county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were issued or received. A second county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county indicated no FWABs were received. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot rejected. 

Tennessee One county stated that ballots received by mail after the deadline are not opened. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Five counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
6 6 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 21, 22, and 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; and Civilian

Questions B13, B15, B16, B17, and B18. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B16

Arkansas One county indicated its clerk’s office does not see FWABs after it is opened. 

California One county noted its FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots using the same statistic.

Florida One county commented, “53 combined total; 25 absentee, 28 FWAB. No military/civilian breakdown.” Another county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county stated that B15c, 

B16c, B17c, and B18c are all not applicable. 

Iowa Twenty-eight counties stated, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots rejected from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected in B15c.”

Kentucky Forty-seven counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB rejected ballots. Twenty-three counties indicated they had no FWABs/no rejected 

ballots. Thirty-two counties indicated they had no rejected ballots. Fifteen counties indicated they had no FWABs. Three counties indicated they had no ballots returned. 

New Hampshire All counties commented, “UOCAVA ‘Other’ = Fed Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada One county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were issued or received. A second county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county indicated no FWABs were received. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot rejected. 

Tennessee One county stated that ballots received by mail after the deadline are not opened. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Five counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
67 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 21, 22, and 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; and Civilian

Questions B13, B15, B16, B17, and B18. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B17

Arkansas One county indicated its clerk’s office does not see FWAB after it is opened. 

Arizona For B17 FWAB, one county stated the “zero” total noted is not an indication that this was not tracked or not applicable but instead, of the 204 FWAB’s returned, all were valid and counted and as 

such, none (i.e. zero) were rejected.

California One county noted its FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. Another county indicated that for B17a and B17c, FWABs rejected are those of non-UOCAVA voters or 

unregistered voters. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots using the same statistic.

Florida One county commented, “53 combined total; 25 absentee, 28 FWAB. No military/civilian breakdown.” Another county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county stated that B15c, 

B16c, B17c, and B18c are all not applicable. 

Iowa Twenty-eight counties stated, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots rejected from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected in B15c.”

Kentucky Forty-seven counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB rejected ballots. Twenty-three counties indicated they had no FWABs/no rejected 

ballots. Thirty-two counties indicated they had no rejected ballots. Fifteen counties indicated they had no FWABs. Three counties indicated they had no ballots returned. 

New Hampshire All counties commented, “UOCAVA ‘Other’ = Fed Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada One county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were issued or received. A second county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county indicated no FWABs were received. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot rejected. 

Tennessee One county stated that ballots received by mail after the deadline are not opened. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Five counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 

Question B18

Arkansas Two counties explained that they did not have any UOCAVA ballots that were rejected.

Arizona One county indicated that the total includes 37 ballots that were returned too late (after 7pm on Election Day). If it excludes those 37 ballots that were not real "countable" rejects, there were then 

only 7 "Uniformed services voters" and 8 "Non-military/civilian overseas voters" (total of 15) that had possible "countable" ballots that were rejected.

California One county indicated that it does not catalog military/civilian data, only domestic/foreign data and answers in a and b are domestic/foreign, not military/civilian. Los Angeles County indicated 

that the majority of UOCAVA Voters on the Los Angeles County Vote By Mail file are simply categorized as "FPCA" without military/civilian distinction. One county indicated that it does not have a 

method for tracking stateside military returns, nor is it able to differentiate between ballots returned by overseas citizens and overseas military.

Minnesota Minnesota explained that it does not have any other type of ballot to report.

South Carolina In South Carolina, there was no "other type" of UOCAVA ballot. In addition, no differentiation was made between state-issued ballots and FWABs. Data on ballots that were rejected only include 

ballots that missed the deadline. No data were available specifically for UOCAVA ballots rejected for other reasons (e.g., provisionals).
6 8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 21, 22, and 23. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Type of Ballot for All Voters; Uniformed; and Civilian

Questions B13, B15, B16, B17, and B18. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by type of ballot

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B18

Arkansas One county indicated its clerk’s office does not see FWAB after it is opened. 

California One county noted its FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots using the same statistic.

Florida One county commented, “53 combined total; 25 absentee, 28 FWAB. No military/civilian breakdown.” Another county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county stated that B15, 

B16, B17, and B18 C’s are all not applicable. 

Iowa Twenty-eight counties stated, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots rejected from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected in B15c.”

Kentucky Forty-seven counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB rejected ballots. Twenty-three counties indicated they had no FWABs/no rejected 

ballots. Thirty-two counties indicated they had no rejected ballots. Fifteen counties indicated they had no FWABs. Three counties indicated they had no ballots returned. 

New Hampshire All counties commented, “UOCAVA ‘Other’ = Fed Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada One county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were issued or received. A second county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county indicated no FWABs were received. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot rejected. 

Tennessee One county stated that ballots received by mail after the deadline are not opened. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Five counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
69 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

UOCAVA Ballots 

Rejected

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Reason for Rejection, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Not Received on Time or Missed 

Deadline

Problem with Voter 

Signature

Ballot Lacked a 

Postmark

Other Reason 

(See Comments)

Balance 

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 116 14 85 7 73.3 15 4 12.9 0 ... 15 4 12.9 1 0.9 

Alaska 1 874 1 21 1 2.4 99 1 11.3 0 1 0.0 754 1 86.3 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 90 15 51 12 56.7 10 10 11.1 0 5 0.0 29 4 32.2 0 0.0 

Arkansas 75 187 66 80 46 42.8 11 35 5.9 0 31 0.0 58 16 31.0 38 20.3 

California 58 5,354 58 2,607 52 48.7 1,057 45 19.7 0 31 0.0 1,486 25 27.8 204 3.8 

Colorado 64 634 64 92 64 14.5 118 64 18.6 0 ... 424 64 66.9 0 0.0 

Connecticut 169 44 169 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 44 100.0 

Delaware 3 171 3 54 3 31.6 0 3 0.0 0 3 0.0 117 3 68.4 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 36 1 23 1 63.9 13 1 36.1 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 2,706 63 1,374 52 50.8 652 60 24.1 3 35 0.1 677 30 25.0 0 0.0 

Georgia 159 322 159 1 159 0.3 195 159 60.6 0 ... 126 159 39.1 0 0.0 

Hawaii 4 0 2 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Idaho 44 343 44 127 44 37.0 12 43 3.5 0 42 0.0 204 44 59.5 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 258 110 153 24 59.3 45 9 17.4 0 ... 60 15 23.3 0 0.0 

Indiana 92 1,481 92 39 92 2.6 3 24 0.2 0 24 0.0 176 26 11.9 1,263 85.3 

Iowa 99 297 99 146 99 49.2 6 99 2.0 0 ... 145 99 48.8 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 235 105 75 105 31.9 27 105 11.5 0 ... 97 105 41.3 36 15.3 

Kentucky 120 311 120 121 120 38.9 59 120 19.0 11 120 3.5 10 120 3.2 110 35.4 

Louisiana 64 205 64 169 64 82.4 16 64 7.8 1 64 0.5 19 64 9.3 0 0.0 

Maine 500 265 500 199 500 75.1 0 500 0.0 0 ... 0 ... 66 24.9 

Maryland 24 1,624 24 227 24 14.0 84 24 5.2 0 ... 1,313 24 80.8 0 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 42 351 22 351 52.4 3 351 7.1 0 ... 17 351 40.5 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 1,198 83 794 83 66.3 34 83 2.8 0 ... 370 83 30.9 0 0.0 

Minnesota 87 868 87 752 87 86.6 52 87 6.0 0 ... 49 87 5.6 15 1.7 

Mississippi 82 121 53 27 27 22.3 14 21 11.6 0 18 0.0 39 4 32.2 41 33.9 

Missouri 116 383 116 262 116 68.4 36 101 9.4 0 17 0.0 84 11 21.9 1 0.3 

Montana 56 45 56 28 11 62.2 3 3 6.7 0 ... 12 4 26.7 2 4.4 

Nebraska 93 92 93 43 93 46.7 4 93 4.3 0 93 0.0 45 93 48.9 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 265 17 152 17 57.4 17 17 6.4 0 17 0.0 96 17 36.2 0 0.0 

New Hampshire 320 294 320 219 320 74.5 43 320 14.6 0 320 0.0 32 320 10.9 0 0.0 

New Jersey 21 156 21 60 21 38.5 43 21 27.6 0 ... 55 21 35.3 (2) (1.3)

New Mexico 33 215 19 0 13 0.0 0 13 0.0 0 12 0.0 24 6 11.2 191 88.8 

New York 62 6,711 62 399 62 5.9 638 62 9.5 544 62 8.1 800 62 11.9 4,330 64.5 

North Carolina 100 141 100 27 100 19.1 53 100 37.6 0 ... 61 100 43.3 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 18 51 15 4 83.3 3 2 16.7 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 
70 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

UOCAVA Ballots 

Rejected

UOCAVA Ballots Rejected, by Reason for Rejection, for All Ballots Not Categorized

Not Received on Time or Missed 

Deadline

Problem with Voter 

Signature

Ballot Lacked a 

Postmark

Other Reason 

(See Comments)

Balance 

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Ohio 88 359 88 148 88 41.2 14 88 3.9 0 88 0.0 197 88 54.9 0 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 316 77 119 77 37.7 3 77 0.9 0 77 0.0 192 77 60.8 2 0.6 

Oregon 36 244 36 114 36 46.7 78 36 32.0 0 ... 52 36 21.3 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 377 67 275 67 72.9 1 67 0.3 0 67 0.0 101 67 26.8 0 0.0 

Rhode Island 39 2 39 0 ... 2 39 100.0 0 ... 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

South Carolina 46 25 6 25 6 100.0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

South Dakota 66 90 66 78 66 86.7 5 66 5.6 0 66 0.0 7 66 7.8 0 0.0 

Tennessee 95 763 95 661 95 86.6 53 95 6.9 0 ... 49 11 6.4 0 0.0 

Texas 254 3,910 225 3,292 225 84.2 741 220 19.0 1 222 0.0 0 ... (124) (3.2)

Utah 29 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Vermont 246 23 100 15 68 65.2 16 117 69.6 0 115 0.0 1 10 4.3 (9) (39.1)

Virginia 134 459 134 146 134 31.8 0 ... 0 ... 313 134 68.2 0 0.0 

Washington 39 523 39 19 39 3.6 485 39 92.7 0 39 0.0 19 4 3.6 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Wisconsin 3,541 478 3,541 237 3,541 49.6 0 ... 0 ... 241 3,541 50.4 0 0.0 

Wyoming 23 50 15 29 11 58.0 5 3 10.0 0 ... 13 5 26.0 3 6.0 

American Samoa 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 1 ... 0 ...

Guam 1 41 1 21 1 51.2 12 1 29.3 0 1 0.0 8 1 19.5 0 0.0 

Puerto Rico 1 0 1 0 1 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 33,762 7,733 13,623 7,231 40.4 4,780 3,494 14.2 560 1,573 1.7 8,587 6,005 25.4 6,212 18.4 

States Included 52 50 47 28 45 19 

Question B13 B14a B14b B14c B14d+e+f calc
71 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection

Questions B13 and B14. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by reason for rejection

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B13

Arkansas One county commented, “Don’t remember many at all (maybe 5 or 6). A couple of federal write-ins had no way of identifying who mailed them. One or two were copied from SAMPLES.” Another 

county indicated five ballots were not returned for unknown reasons. A third county indicated, “Voter not registered.” 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing this county’s total in B13a to 2.

California One county indicated the voter signature did not match. 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC Report.” A second county indicated that the voter signature was different. 

Iowa B13 includes UOCAVA absentee ballots that were transmitted and rejected as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots rejected. This number may be higher than the number of ballots 

transmitted.

Michigan For all counties, initial decisions on rejected absentee ballots & FWAB’s are made in the clerk’s office before the ballots are submitted to the appropriate precinct board for counting.

Missouri Two counties indicated, “Ballot received too late. “

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada Six counties indicated that B1a does not include FWAB ballots. Another county indicated, “FWABs.” 

Ohio Two counties commented that the number of rejected ballot is included in the number of ballots submitted for counting; therefore, these ballots are counted twice per the survey error code 

calculation. 

South Dakota One county stated these ballots were returned after the general election; one was mailed on October 29 and was not received until November 29. Another county indicated, “4 not returned, 2 

arrived after the election.” A third county indicated one UOCAVA voter (civilian) returned his absentee ballot after the deadline was past. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming One county indicated, “FWAB.” 
72 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Table 24. UOCAVA Ballots Rejected: Reason for Rejection

Questions B13 and B14. Number of UOCAVA ballots (regular plus FWAB) rejected by reason for rejection

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Question B14

Arkansas One county indicated, “No voter statements.” A second county indicated, “Signature did not match.”

Arizona One county noted that all B14b “Problem with voter signature” (4 total) were due to lack of signature (NO SIG) on voter’s returned affidavit, and not because of a non-matching signature.

California One county indicated that “No Standard Oath” is another category, and there were 3 instances of this. Another county commented that California does not have a postmark provision in code. 

Connecticut Non-compliance with law. 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county indicated, “invalid signature.” A third county commented, in regards to B14a, that ballots received after the deadline are “invalid” 

and, therefore, no official action is required to “reject” them. This county also commented, “As of 01/02/13, we received 78 ‘late’ ballots from UOCAVA voters.” A fourth county indicate that it had 

8 FWABs that did not have a prior request for an absentee ballot. 

Michigan “Other” rejections include FWABs that were not needed as regular absentee ballots had arrived in time to be counted. 

Minnesota Signature problem also includes neither signature nor number matches application. 

Missouri One county commented, “Ballot envelope not signed.” Another county commented in regards to B14d that it received an absentee ballot that did not provide a ballot, but only an affidavit. 

New Jersey Two counties commented, “Same ballot has been rejected for multiple reasons.”

New Mexico One county indicated the FPCA was never received; 25 sent FWABs only. Another county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.”

New York The number in B14c includes those ballots which either lacked a postmark or were received timely, but had a postmark past Election Day. Reasons for rejecting the ballots represented by the 

numbers shown in B14d included the following common explanations given: duplicate ballots from a single voter, FWABs received from unqualified voters, ballots without security envelopes, and 

voters who had either died or voted at the polls.

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming One county indicated that it did not record reasons for ballot rejection. Another county commented, “B14b: there was no signature.” 
73 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 25. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, All Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

Ballots Transmitted & FWABs

Ballots Submitted from 

All Voters

% of Transmitted 

& FWABs

Ballots Counted from 

All Voters

% of 

Submitted (Cast)

Ballots Rejected from 

All Voters

% of 

Submitted (Cast)

Balance of SubmittedCounted or Rejected 

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 5,956 67 3,586 62 60.2 1,757 26 49.0 116 14 3.2 1,713 28.8 

Alaska 1 12,903 1 10,596 1 82.1 9,722 1 91.8 874 1 8.2 0 0.0 

Arizona 15 13,593 15 9,445 15 69.5 9,356 15 99.1 90 15 1.0 (1) (0.0)

Arkansas 75 2,816 75 2,138 72 75.9 1,938 73 90.6 187 66 8.7 13 0.5 

California 58 115,353 58 63,193 58 54.8 57,956 58 91.7 5,354 58 8.5 (117) (0.1)

Colorado 64 26,517 64 17,363 64 65.5 17,175 64 98.9 634 64 3.7 (446) (1.7)

Connecticut 169 5,152 169 4,563 169 88.6 4,190 169 91.8 44 169 1.0 329 6.4 

Delaware 3 2,266 3 1,750 3 77.2 1,579 3 90.2 171 3 9.8 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 3,657 1 2,400 1 65.6 2,364 1 98.5 36 1 1.5 0 0.0 

Florida 67 117,382 67 87,661 67 74.7 85,095 67 97.1 2,706 63 3.1 (140) (0.1)

Georgia 159 20,492 159 13,415 159 65.5 13,390 159 99.8 322 159 2.4 (297) (1.4)

Hawaii 4 3,101 4 2,018 4 65.1 2,018 4 100.0 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 2,991 44 2,524 44 84.4 2,181 44 86.4 343 44 13.6 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 24,173 110 0 ... 0 ... 258 110 ... (258) (1.1)

Indiana 92 8,313 92 7,195 92 86.6 5,468 92 76.0 1,481 92 20.6 246 3.0 

Iowa 99 5,595 99 5,009 99 89.5 4,702 99 93.9 297 99 5.9 10 0.2 

Kansas 105 5,134 105 4,131 105 80.5 3,966 105 96.0 235 105 5.7 (70) (1.4)

Kentucky 120 4,839 120 3,842 120 79.4 3,533 120 92.0 311 120 8.1 (2) (0.0)

Louisiana 64 7,495 64 4,785 64 63.8 4,580 64 95.7 205 64 4.3 0 0.0 

Maine 500 4,707 500 3,336 500 70.9 3,071 500 92.1 265 500 7.9 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 18,860 24 14,461 24 76.7 12,824 24 88.7 1,624 24 11.2 13 0.1 

Massachusetts 351 10,729 351 8,348 351 77.8 8,305 351 99.5 42 351 0.5 1 0.0 

Michigan 83 18,923 83 13,733 83 72.6 12,538 83 91.3 1,198 83 8.7 (3) (0.0)

Minnesota 87 14,249 87 11,374 87 79.8 10,506 87 92.4 868 87 7.6 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 3,886 61 3,279 56 84.4 2,316 59 70.6 121 53 3.7 842 21.7 

Missouri 116 12,473 116 9,920 116 79.5 9,533 116 96.1 383 116 3.9 4 0.0 

Montana 56 6,700 56 4,532 56 67.6 4,499 56 99.3 45 56 1.0 (12) (0.2)

Nebraska 93 2,618 93 2,003 93 76.5 1,905 93 95.1 92 93 4.6 6 0.2 

Nevada 17 7,266 17 6,110 17 84.1 5,871 17 96.1 265 17 4.3 (26) (0.4)

New Hampshire 320 4,726 320 4,007 320 84.8 3,332 320 83.2 294 320 7.3 381 8.1 

New Jersey 21 15,247 21 10,827 21 71.0 10,650 21 98.4 156 21 1.4 21 0.1 

New Mexico 33 4,668 28 2,891 24 61.9 2,748 23 95.1 215 19 7.4 (72) (1.5)

New York 62 64,249 62 39,214 62 61.0 38,066 62 97.1 6,711 62 17.1 (5,563) (8.7)

North Carolina 100 23,720 100 15,718 100 66.3 15,577 100 99.1 141 100 0.9 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,619 53 1,325 51 81.8 1,307 51 98.6 18 51 1.4 0 0.0 
74 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in Survey

Ballots Transmitted & FWABs

Ballots Submitted from 

All Voters

% of Transmitted 

& FWABs

Ballots Counted from 

All Voters

% of 

Submitted (Cast)

Ballots Rejected from All 

Voters

% of 

Submitted (Cast)

Balance of SubmittedCounted or Rejected 

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Ohio 88 20,568 88 15,709 88 76.4 15,346 88 97.7 359 88 2.3 4 0.0 

Oklahoma 77 7,850 77 5,790 77 73.8 5,458 77 94.3 316 77 5.5 16 0.2 

Oregon 36 17,895 36 11,749 36 65.7 11,505 36 97.9 244 36 2.1 0 0.0

Pennsylvania 67 28,922 67 20,033 67 69.3 19,712 67 98.4 377 67 1.9 (56) (0.2)

Rhode Island 39 1,834 39 1,158 39 63.1 1,158 39 100.0 2 39 0.2 (2) (0.1)

South Carolina 46 8,695 46 6,753 46 77.7 0 ... 25 6 0.4 6,728 77.4 

South Dakota 66 2,082 66 1,607 66 77.2 1,556 66 96.8 90 66 5.6 (39) (1.9)

Tennessee 95 16,454 95 12,911 95 78.5 12,164 95 94.2 763 95 5.9 (16) (0.1)

Texas 254 82,798 233 41,804 217 50.5 50,565 254 121.0 3,910 225 9.4 (12,671) (15.3)

Utah 29 5,150 29 3,612 29 70.1 3,555 29 98.4 0 ... 57 1.1 

Vermont 246 1,935 230 1,514 208 78.2 1,495 211 98.7 23 100 1.5 (4) (0.2)

Virginia 134 35,038 134 27,812 134 79.4 26,072 134 93.7 459 134 1.7 1,281 3.7 

Washington 39 73,547 39 47,521 39 64.6 46,998 39 98.9 523 39 1.1 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 2,122 55 1,681 55 79.2 1,678 55 99.8 0 ... 3 0.1 

Wisconsin 3,541 9,926 3,541 6,765 3,541 68.2 6,294 3,541 93.0 478 3,541 7.1 (7) (0.1)

Wyoming 23 1,967 23 1,533 23 77.9 1,482 23 96.7 50 15 3.3 1 0.1 

American Samoa 1 139 1 116 1 83.5 116 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 127 1 81 1 63.8 57 1 70.4 41 1 50.6 (17) (13.4)

Puerto Rico 1 1,711 1 1,584 1 92.6 1,584 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 921,128 8,090 606,425 7,923 65.8 580,813 7,884 95.8 33,762 7,733 5.6 (8,150) (0.9)

States Included 54 53 52 52 40 

Question B1a+B6a:c B3 B8 B13 calc
75 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 26. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Uniformed Services Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots

Transmitted &

FWABs

Ballots

Submitted from

All Voters

% of 

Transmitted

& FWABs

Ballots

Counted from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Ballots

Rejected from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Balance of SubmittedCounted or Rejected

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 2,643 37 1,224 27 46.3 902 23 73.7 60 9 4.9 262 21.4 

Alaska 1 10,816 1 8,942 1 82.7 8,277 1 92.6 706 1 7.9 (41) (0.5)

Arizona 15 6,372 15 4,267 15 67.0 4,225 14 99.0 47 13 1.1 (5) (0.1)

Arkansas 75 1,785 75 1,392 72 78.0 1,164 69 83.6 91 55 6.5 137 9.8 

California 58 52,793 57 24,284 56 46.0 22,364 56 92.1 1,627 52 6.7 293 1.2 

Colorado 64 8,147 64 5,456 64 67.0 5,365 64 98.3 261 64 4.8 (170) (3.1)

Connecticut 169 3,829 169 3,602 169 94.1 3,266 169 90.7 37 169 1.0 299 8.3 

Delaware 3 1,074 3 800 3 74.5 728 3 91.0 72 3 9.0 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 164 1 164 1 100.0 164 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Florida 67 77,080 67 59,148 67 76.7 57,498 67 97.2 1,700 66 2.9 (50) (0.1)

Georgia 159 12,198 159 7,963 159 65.3 7,950 159 99.8 157 159 2.0 (144) (1.8)

Hawaii 4 2,191 4 1,350 4 61.6 1,350 4 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 1,945 44 1,635 44 84.1 1,455 44 89.0 180 44 11.0 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 9,423 101 10,387 109 110.2 10,207 110 98.3 370 97 3.6 (190) (1.8)

Indiana 92 3,889 92 3,326 92 85.5 2,931 92 88.1 994 92 29.9 (599) (18.0)

Iowa 99 499 99 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

Kansas 105 2,622 105 2,034 105 77.6 1,599 105 78.6 131 105 6.4 304 14.9 

Kentucky 120 3,023 120 2,374 120 78.5 2,183 120 92.0 0 ... 191 8.0 

Louisiana 64 4,982 64 3,128 64 62.8 3,022 64 96.6 106 64 3.4 0 0.0 

Maine 500 1,673 500 1,068 500 63.8 1,009 500 94.5 59 500 5.5 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 5,416 24 3,741 24 69.1 3,564 24 95.3 168 24 4.5 9 0.2 

Massachusetts 351 1,092 351 718 351 65.8 712 351 99.2 6 351 0.8 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 10,236 83 7,272 83 71.0 6,563 83 90.3 714 83 9.8 (5) (0.1)

Minnesota 87 4,657 87 3,590 87 77.1 3,404 87 94.8 186 87 5.2 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 2,258 60 1,924 54 85.2 1,859 55 96.6 299 35 15.5 (234) (12.2)

Missouri 116 7,520 116 5,981 116 79.5 5,790 116 96.8 0 ... 191 3.2 

Montana 56 4,767 56 3,095 56 64.9 3,070 56 99.2 37 17 1.2 (12) (0.4)

Nebraska 93 1,444 93 1,071 93 74.2 1,020 93 95.2 51 93 4.8 0 0.0 

Nevada 17 4,197 17 3,490 17 83.2 3,359 17 96.2 166 17 4.8 (35) (1.0)

New Hampshire 320 1,417 320 1,198 320 84.5 1,050 320 87.6 68 320 5.7 80 6.7 

New Jersey 21 3,006 21 2,122 21 70.6 2,079 21 98.0 39 21 1.8 4 0.2 

New Mexico 33 1,599 23 1,136 21 71.0 655 18 57.7 80 13 7.0 401 35.3 

New York 62 14,071 62 8,354 62 59.4 8,089 62 96.8 1,492 62 17.9 (1,227) (14.7)

North Carolina 100 12,630 100 7,955 100 63.0 7,877 100 99.0 78 100 1.0 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 1,109 48 881 46 79.4 867 45 98.4 14 8 1.6 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 10,525 88 7,772 88 73.8 7,622 88 98.1 137 88 1.8 13 0.2 
76 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots

Transmitted &

FWABs

Ballots

Submitted from

All Voters

% of 

Transmitted

& FWABs

Ballots

Counted from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Ballots

Rejected from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Balance of SubmittedCounted or Rejected

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 5,992 77 4,432 77 74.0 4,167 77 94.0 261 77 5.9 4 0.1 

Oregon 36 7,974 36 4,943 36 62.0 4,843 36 98.0 100 36 2.0 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 14,483 67 10,192 67 70.4 10,105 67 99.1 105 67 1.0 (18) (0.2)

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 5,599 46 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Dakota 66 1,553 66 1,209 66 77.8 1,159 66 95.9 64 66 5.3 (14) (1.2)

Tennessee 95 11,892 94 9,554 93 80.3 9,129 93 95.6 431 92 4.5 (6) (0.1)

Texas 254 56,208 233 33,977 229 60.4 32,221 229 94.8 1,968 224 5.8 (212) (0.6)

Utah 29 2,147 29 1,464 29 68.2 0 ... 0 ... 1,464 100.0 

Vermont 246 418 187 333 177 79.7 332 178 99.7 17 67 5.1 (16) (4.8)

Virginia 134 12,760 134 9,607 134 75.3 9,142 134 95.2 132 134 1.4 333 3.5 

Washington 39 51,121 39 32,911 39 64.4 32,537 39 98.9 368 39 1.1 6 0.0 

West Virginia 55 1,709 55 1,343 55 78.6 1,340 55 99.8 0 ... 3 0.2 

Wisconsin 3,541 6,153 3,541 3,788 3,541 61.6 3,594 3,541 94.9 218 3,541 5.8 (24) (0.6)

Wyoming 23 1,272 23 1,045 23 82.2 1,019 23 97.5 23 11 2.2 3 0.3 

American Samoa 1 131 1 108 1 82.4 108 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 81 1 48 1 59.3 31 1 64.6 29 1 60.4 (12) (25.0)

Puerto Rico 1 1,384 1 1,384 1 100.0 1,384 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 473,969 7,956 319,182 7,780 67.3 304,350 7,742 95.4 13,849 7,171 4.3 983 0.2 

States Included 53 51 50 47 37 

Question B1b+B6a B4a B9a B15a calc
77 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

2012 Election Administration and Voting Survey 

Table 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast, Counted, or Rejected as % of Transmitted, Non-military/Civilian Voters

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots

Transmitted &

FWABs

Ballots

Submitted from

All Voters

% of 

Transmitted

& FWABs

Ballots

Counted from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Ballots

Rejected from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Balance of SubmittedCounted or Rejected

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Alabama 67 785 32 471 22 60.0 323 18 68.6 44 4 9.3 104 13.2 

Alaska 1 2,087 1 1,654 1 79.3 1,445 1 87.4 168 1 10.2 41 2.0 

Arizona 15 7,209 15 5,178 15 71.8 5,131 15 99.1 43 12 0.8 4 0.1 

Arkansas 75 863 75 627 72 72.7 581 67 92.7 45 42 7.2 1 0.1 

California 58 60,432 57 33,440 56 55.3 31,771 57 95.0 2,594 53 7.8 (925) (1.5)

Colorado 64 18,370 64 11,905 64 64.8 11,808 64 99.2 373 64 3.1 (276) (1.5)

Connecticut 169 1,323 169 961 169 72.6 924 169 96.1 7 169 0.7 30 2.3 

Delaware 3 1,192 3 950 3 79.7 851 3 89.6 99 3 10.4 0 0.0 

District of Columbia 1 3,493 1 2,236 1 64.0 2,200 1 98.4 36 1 1.6 0 0.0 

Florida 67 40,190 67 28,510 67 70.9 27,572 67 96.7 917 65 3.2 21 0.1 

Georgia 159 8,294 159 5,452 159 65.7 5,440 159 99.8 165 159 3.0 (153) (1.8)

Hawaii 4 910 4 668 4 73.4 668 4 100.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Idaho 44 1,046 44 889 44 85.0 726 44 81.7 163 44 18.3 0 0.0 

Illinois 110 5,431 84 4,266 84 78.5 4,214 84 98.8 52 84 1.2 0 0.0 

Indiana 92 4,384 92 3,869 92 88.3 2,537 92 65.6 487 92 12.6 845 19.3 

Iowa 99 622 99 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

Kansas 105 2,512 105 2,104 105 83.8 1,737 105 82.6 67 105 3.2 300 11.9 

Kentucky 120 1,806 120 1,458 120 80.7 1,350 120 92.6 0 ... 108 6.0 

Louisiana 64 2,513 64 1,657 64 65.9 1,558 64 94.0 99 64 6.0 0 0.0 

Maine 500 3,034 500 2,268 500 74.8 2,062 500 90.9 206 500 9.1 0 0.0 

Maryland 24 13,087 24 10,363 24 79.2 9,190 24 88.7 1,169 24 11.3 4 0.0 

Massachusetts 351 9,637 351 7,630 351 79.2 7,593 351 99.5 37 351 0.5 0 0.0 

Michigan 83 8,687 83 6,461 83 74.4 6,010 83 93.0 484 83 7.5 (33) (0.4)

Minnesota 87 9,592 87 7,784 87 81.2 7,102 87 91.2 682 87 8.8 0 0.0 

Mississippi 82 487 46 424 42 87.1 416 41 98.1 8 20 1.9 0 0.0 

Missouri 116 4,950 116 3,939 116 79.6 3,738 115 94.9 0 ... 201 4.1 

Montana 56 1,933 56 1,437 56 74.3 1,429 56 99.4 8 4 0.6 0 0.0 

Nebraska 93 1,174 93 926 93 78.9 885 93 95.6 40 93 4.3 1 0.1 

Nevada 17 3,069 17 2,620 17 85.4 2,512 17 95.9 99 17 3.8 9 0.3 

New Hampshire 320 3,309 320 2,809 320 84.9 2,282 320 81.2 226 320 8.0 301 9.1 

New Jersey 21 3,076 21 2,267 21 73.7 2,215 21 97.7 51 21 2.2 1 0.0 

New Mexico 33 2,129 21 1,280 19 60.1 288 16 22.5 24 11 1.9 968 45.5 

New York 62 50,178 62 30,860 62 61.5 29,977 62 97.1 5,219 62 16.9 (4,336) (8.6)

North Carolina 100 11,090 100 7,763 100 70.0 7,700 100 99.2 63 100 0.8 0 0.0 

North Dakota 53 489 42 430 40 87.9 426 39 99.1 4 7 0.9 0 0.0 

Ohio 88 10,043 88 7,937 88 79.0 7,724 88 97.3 222 88 2.8 (9) (0.1)
78 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

State

Election

Juris.

in

Survey

Ballots

Transmitted &

FWABs

Ballots

Submitted from

All Voters

% of 

Transmitted

& FWABs

Ballots

Counted from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Ballots

Rejected from

These Voters

% of

Submitted

(Cast)

Balance of SubmittedCounted or Rejected

(See Notes)

Total Cases Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Cases Pct. Total Pct.

Oklahoma 77 1,858 77 1,342 77 72.2 1,291 77 96.2 51 77 3.8 0 0.0 

Oregon 36 9,921 36 6,806 36 68.6 6,662 36 97.9 144 36 2.1 0 0.0 

Pennsylvania 67 14,439 67 9,841 67 68.2 9,607 67 97.6 272 67 2.8 (38) (0.3)

Rhode Island 39 0 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 ...

South Carolina 46 3,096 46 0 ... 0 ... 0 ... 0 0.0 

South Dakota 66 232 66 186 66 80.2 172 66 92.5 23 66 12.4 (9) (3.9)

Tennessee 95 4,269 94 2,931 93 68.7 2,715 93 92.6 308 92 10.5 (92) (2.2)

Texas 254 26,590 230 17,149 229 64.5 18,344 228 107.0 501 223 2.9 (1,696) (6.4)

Utah 29 3,003 29 2,148 29 71.5 0 ... 0 ... 2,148 71.5 

Vermont 246 1,330 203 1,064 198 80.0 1,053 197 99.0 14 119 1.3 (3) (0.2)

Virginia 134 18,718 134 15,211 134 81.3 14,010 134 92.1 314 134 2.1 887 4.7 

Washington 39 22,426 39 14,610 39 65.1 14,461 39 99.0 149 39 1.0 0 0.0 

West Virginia 55 407 55 338 55 83.0 338 55 100.0 0 ... 0 0.0 

Wisconsin 3,541 3,297 3,541 2,501 3,541 75.9 2,299 3,541 91.9 182 3,541 7.3 20 0.6 

Wyoming 23 462 23 351 19 76.0 334 18 95.2 16 7 4.6 1 0.2 

American Samoa 1 8 1 8 1 100.0 8 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Guam 1 46 1 33 1 71.7 26 1 78.8 12 1 36.4 (5) (10.9)

Puerto Rico 1 200 1 200 1 100.0 200 1 100.0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 

Virgin Islands 1

Sum of Above 8,154 409,728 7,925 278,212 7,747 67.9 263,905 7,701 94.9 15,887 7,154 5.7 (1,580) (0.4)

States Included 53 51 50 46 32 

Question B1c+B6b B4b B9b B15b calc
79 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 25, 26 and 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast as a Percentage of Transmitted; Counted, or Rejected as a Percentage of Cast for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B1, B3, B4, B8, B9, B13, and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting as a percentage of transmitted ballots; counted, or rejected as a percentage of submitted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Note: The “Ballots Transmitted” in this table includes the numbers from B1 and the numbers from B6, as appropriate, to include the FWABs.

Question B1

Arkansas One county reported one ballot counted, one not returned, and one returned too late. Another county stated, “B1d: Not transmitted-sent FWAB in.” 

Arizona One county commented, “Arizona allows for ‘electronic’ distribution and return of UOCAVA ballots. Of the 7,697 early ballots sent to UOCAVA voters, 4,891 (64%) were sent electronically (via email 

or fax), per the voter’s request, which allowed for instantaneous receipt of the ballot by the UOCAVA voter. 2,161 of the electronically-sent ballots were to ‘Uniformed Service’ voters and 2,730 of 

the electronically-sent ballots were sent to ‘Non-Military/Civilian Overseas’ voters.” A second county stated that federal write-in ballots are not “transmitted” to the UOCAVA voters, but they were 

included as such. A third county stated, in regards to B1d, that one voter contacted the office regarding voting in the general election; the office requested a completed FPCA, but the voter did not 

comply. 

California One county commented, “B1d-replacement ballot.”

Florida Bay County stated, “Bay County ran the numbers again, and they are correct. Bay County has a vast amount of UOCAVA voters due to the two bases, Tyndall Air Force Base and US Navy Base.” 

Another county indicated this data was drawn from VR EAC Report. Escambia County commented, “VR Systems has been working with Escambia County on this survey. Escambia County has 

double-checked the total in B1a and feels it is correct as is. They do not understand how there can be an upper limit on the number/percentage of any type of absentee or other ballot compared 

to total registered voters. Escambia County has a very large number of UOCAVA voters.” Okaloosa County stated, “Okaloosa County has double-checked the total in B1a and feel it is correct as is. 

Okaloosa County is home to the largest Air Force base in the world with additional forces representing all five services branches--Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.” Santa Rosa County 

commented, “Santa Rosa has double-checked the total in B1a and feel it is correct as is. Santa Rosa County has 15,783 UOCAVA voters registered. They have one military installation in their 

county and two others in neighboring counties.”

Maine Three jurisdictions commented that the total UOCAVA figures are correct. 

Missouri One county stated, “1 came to office to vote.” A second counted indicated, “military base.”

New Hampshire Two jurisdictions commented that B1 reflected multiple requests from single individuals. 

New Mexico Another county stated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Rhode Island All jurisdictions commented that recent changes to Rhode Island General Law consolidated all UOCAVA ballots into one mail ballot category.

Tennessee One county stated that its system does not designate between military and overseas voters; all are coded the same, and the total should be 278. The county also stated that it is home to Fort 

Campbell military base, which is why UOCAVA voters exceed domestic absentee voters. 

Vermont One jurisdiction indicated that only overseas ballots were included. Another jurisdiction noted there may be some military voters that were included in the county of 21 overseas voters because 

they did not specify if they were in the military. A third jurisdiction indicated that it received no requests at all for overseas ballots. 

Washington Four counties indicated they had a high number of UOCAVA ballots due to military bases. 

Wyoming For all counties, B1a does not include FWABs. 
8 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 25, 26 and 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast as a Percentage of Transmitted; Counted, or Rejected as a Percentage of Cast for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B1, B3, B4, B8, B9, B13, and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting as a percentage of transmitted ballots; counted, or rejected as a percentage of submitted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Note: The “Ballots Transmitted” in this table includes the numbers from B1 and the numbers from B6, as appropriate, to include the FWABs.

Question B3

Arkansas One county indicated, “11 UOCAVA, 1 Write-In, 1 Civilian,” and a second county stated that two ballots were FWABs. A third county indicated that it was unable to track FWABs. Another county 

stated that these UOCAVA ballots were the 7 that were returned and submitted for counting. 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County, but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing the total in B3a to 7.

California One county stated, “application method.” A second county commented, “Ballots 2109 FWABs 87.” 

Florida One county indicated, “2 FWAB,” and another county indicated, “5 FWAB.” A third county stated that B2a does not include 33 FWABs returned from voters who were not registered for this election 

and 2 regular ballots returned for another county. A fourth county commented, “AB 1659 + FWAB 74.” 

Iowa Includes ballots transmitted as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots returned. This number may be higher than the number of ballots transmitted.

Idaho Seven counties noted that there were 54, 3, 15, 2, 1, 16 and 5 FWABs received, respectively, without the voter having previously requested an absentee ballot from the County Clerk’s Office. These 

FWABs were not counted. These and six other counties commented, “Received Warning ‘B13a + B3a cannot exceed B1a’ for this county. But B3a includes all ballots returned, including those that 

were later rejected. You can’t add B3a and B13a to get B1a, as B3a already includes B3a.”

Missouri One county stated that it received two FWABs. 

North Dakota Forty-seven counties stated, “Zero FWAB.” 4 counties indicated, “One FWAB.” One county stated, “Three FWAB,” and another county indicated, “Six FWAB.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.”

Nevada One county indicated “133 UOCAVA + 20 FWABs.” Four counties stated, “B3a is greater than B1a due to the FWAB ballots received.”
81 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 25, 26 and 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast as a Percentage of Transmitted; Counted, or Rejected as a Percentage of Cast for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B1, B3, B4, B8, B9, B13, and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting as a percentage of transmitted ballots; counted, or rejected as a percentage of submitted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Note: The “Ballots Transmitted” in this table includes the numbers from B1 and the numbers from B6, as appropriate, to include the FWABs.

Question B4

Arkansas One county commented that its county clerk’s office does not see the FWABs after they are opened to know if they are uniformed service or overseas civilian voters. 

Arizona One county commented that it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots. 

California One county commented “Application method.” Another county noted that FWABs are not tracked by type; all were added into uniformed services voters. A third county stated that FWAB stats are 

included in the overall counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballot types in the same statistic (included in B4). 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC report.” 

Iowa Seventy-nine counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots returned from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots returned in B4c.”

Missouri In response to question B4, four counties noted that FWABs are not transmitted to UOCAVA voters but are received. 

New Mexico One county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Oregon does not track what type of ballot is returned. 

Vermont For questions B4 through B7, one jurisdiction commented, “1 was not returned and 1 was returned after the 11/18 deadline.”

West Virginia Cannot track type of UOCAVA absentee ballot application. 

Wyoming Fifteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 

Question B8

Arkansas One county commented that one ballot was not counted because the signature did not match. 

Florida One jurisdiction stated that this includes the 10 day count. 

Iowa All counties commented, “include special write-in absentee ballots.” 

Kentucky Forty-three counties stated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Thirty-one counties indicated, “No rejected ballots.” Sixteen counties indicated, 

“No FWAB.” Twenty-five counties indicated, “No FWAB/No rejected ballots.” Two counties stated they had no ballots returned. One county indicated “No non-military overseas.”

New Mexico One county commented that it included FWABs. Another county commented, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” A third county noted that its absentee board entered these as regular absentee ballots. 

Nevada One county commented, “50 UOCAVA regular and 8 FWAB.” 

Oregon All counties indicated, “Number of ballots accepted for counting.”

Vermont One jurisdiction commented, “1 of 2 non-military voters returned ballot after voting day.” Another jurisdiction indicated, “0.”

Wyoming One county commented, “34, 11, 15.” 
82 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 25, 26 and 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast as a Percentage of Transmitted; Counted, or Rejected as a Percentage of Cast for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B1, B3, B4, B8, B9, B13, and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting as a percentage of transmitted ballots; counted, or rejected as a percentage of submitted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Note: The “Ballots Transmitted” in this table includes the numbers from B1 and the numbers from B6, as appropriate, to include the FWABs.

Question B9

Arkansas One county stated it does not know how many of its 37 ballots not counted were UOCAVA ballots. 

Arizona One county indicated it did not track FWABs and UOCAVA ballots.

California One county commented, “13.” Another county stated that FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots with the same statistic (B9). 

Florida One county indicated, “Data: VR EAC Report.” Another county commented that all (B9,B10,B11 and B12) c’s are N/A.

Iowa Seventy-four counties commented, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots counted from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted in B9c.”

Kentucky Fifty counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB counted. Twenty-one counties indicated no FWAB/no rejected ballots. Twenty-six counties 

indicated no rejected ballots. Twenty counties indicated no FWAB. Three counties indicated no ballots returned.

Missouri One county commented, “B9b: Federal Write in Ballots.” 

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot accepted. 

South Carolina One jurisdiction stated that “counted” means only that the ballot was returned on time and submitted for counting. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Fourteen counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
8 3 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 25, 26 and 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast as a Percentage of Transmitted; Counted, or Rejected as a Percentage of Cast for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B1, B3, B4, B8, B9, B13, and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting as a percentage of transmitted ballots; counted, or rejected as a percentage of submitted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Note: The “Ballots Transmitted” in this table includes the numbers from B1 and the numbers from B6, as appropriate, to include the FWABs.

Question B13

Arkansas One county commented, “Don’t remember many at all (maybe 5 or 6). A couple of federal write-ins had no way of identifying who mailed them. One or two were copied from SAMPLES.” Another 

county indicated five ballots were not returned for unknown reasons. A third county indicated, “Voter not registered.” 

Arizona FWABs were not transmitted by La Paz County but one (1) FWAB was received, thus increasing this county’s total in B13a to 2.

California One county indicated the voter signature did not match. 

Florida One county commented, “Data: VR EAC Report.” A second county indicated that the voter signature was different. 

Iowa B13 includes UOCAVA absentee ballots that were transmitted and rejected as well as FWABs and special write-in absentee ballots rejected. This number may be higher than the number of ballots 

transmitted.

Michigan For all counties, initial decisions on rejected absentee ballots & FWAB’s are made in the clerk’s office before the ballots are submitted to the appropriate precinct board for counting.

Missouri Two counties indicated, “Ballot received too late. “

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada Six counties indicated that B1a does not include FWAB ballots. Another county indicated, “FWABs.” 

Ohio Two counties commented that the number of rejected ballot is included in the number of ballots submitted for counting; therefore, these ballots are counted twice per the survey error code 

calculation. 

South Dakota One county stated these ballots were returned after the general election; one was mailed on October 29 and was not received until November 29. Another county indicated, “4 not returned, 2 

arrived after the election.” A third county indicated one UOCAVA voter (civilian) returned his absentee ballot after the deadline was past. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming One county indicated, “FWAB.” 
8 4 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

Tables 25, 26 and 27. UOCAVA Ballots: Cast as a Percentage of Transmitted; Counted, or Rejected as a Percentage of Cast for All Voters; Uniformed; Civilian

Questions B1, B3, B4, B8, B9, B13, and B15. Number of UOCAVA ballots submitted for counting as a percentage of transmitted ballots; counted, or rejected as a percentage of submitted by type of voter

General note: The Balance/Not Categorized column on the table compares the sum of all the categorical responses with the total indicated. If the balance is a positive number, the difference is treated as uncategorized 

responses. If the balance is a negative number (indicated by parentheses), the difference indicates the sum of the responses is greater than the total indicated; this could occur by an error in data entry or by the inability to 

correctly categorize some responses, resulting in some over-counting.

Note: The “Ballots Transmitted” in this table includes the numbers from B1 and the numbers from B6, as appropriate, to include the FWABs.

Question B15

Arkansas One county indicated its clerk’s office does not see FWABs after it is opened. 

California One county noted its FWAB statistics are included in counts for all UOCAVA ballots. 

Connecticut Connecticut currently accounts for all ballots using the same statistic.

Florida One county commented, “53 combined total; 25 absentee, 28 FWAB. No military/civilian breakdown.” Another county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county stated that B15c, 

B16c, B17c, and B18c are all not applicable. 

Iowa Twenty-eight counties stated, “We are unable to distinguish the UOCAVA ballots rejected from military overseas voters and civilian overseas voters. We are only able to do so for FWABs and 

special write-in absentee ballots. Because of this, we placed the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected in B15c.”

Kentucky Forty-seven counties indicated they were unable to distinguish between UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB rejected ballots. Twenty-three counties indicated they had no FWABs/no rejected 

ballots. Thirty-two counties indicated they had no rejected ballots. Fifteen counties indicated they had no FWABs. Three counties indicated they had no ballots returned. 

New Hampshire All counties commented, “UOCAVA ‘Other’ = Fed Ballot Only.”

New Mexico One county indicated, “UOCAVA Report/PSR Report.” 

Nevada One county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were issued or received. A second county indicated no UOCAVA ballots were rejected. A third county indicated no FWABs were received. 

Oregon Do not track what type of ballot rejected. 

Tennessee One county stated that ballots received by mail after the deadline are not opened. 

West Virginia No tracking. 

Wyoming Five counties indicated, “Unknown: Marked as FPCA or Electronic Ballot Request” and provided counts for each of these categories. 
85 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

OMB Control No. 3265-0006 Expiration Date 5/31/2013

APPENDIX B: QUESTIONNAIRE (UOCAVA Questions Only)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

2012 Election Administration & Voting Survey

The ongoing process of improving America’s election systems relies in part on having accurate data about the way Americans cast their 

ballots. In 2002, Congress chartered the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to collect information on the state of American elections and make it widely available to policy makers, advocates, scholars, journalists and the general public. Since 2004, the Commission 

has sponsored a biennial survey as its primary tool for fulfilling that mission. We are pleased to present the 2012 Election Administration 

and Voting Survey, and we ask for your help in making it the most complete and accurate survey in its history. 

The questions below ask for information about ballots cast; voter registration; overseas and military voting; Election Day activities; 

voting technology; and other important issues. The section concerning the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Voting Act (UOCAVA) 

serves as the EAC’s standardized format for state reporting of UOCAVA voting information as required by 42 U.S.C. §1973ff-1. States that 

complete and timely submit this section to the EAC will fulfill their UOCAVA reporting requirement under 42 U.S.C. §1973ff-1(c). Additionally, EAC is mandated by the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) to collection information from states concerning the impact of 

that statute on the administration of Federal elections. With this information EAC is required to make a report to Congress and provide 

recommendations for the improvement of Federal and State procedures, forms, and other NVRA matters. States that timely respond to 

all questions in this survey concerning voter registration related matters will meet their NVRA reporting requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 

1973gg-7 and EAC regulations.

The EAC recognizes the burden that asking for this data places on state and local election officials, and we have worked to minimize 

that burden as much as possible. 

In advance, we thank you for your cooperation and look forward to answering any questions you might have.

Information supplied by:

Name Title

Office/Agency name

Address 1

Address 2

City State Zip Code

E-mail address

Telephone (area code and number) Extension Fax number (area code and number)
8 6 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

OMB Control No. 3265-0006 Expiration Date 5/31/2013

SECTION B UNIFORMED & OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT (UOCAVA)

Section B serves as the EAC’s standardized format for the state reporting of UOCAVA voting information as required 

by 42 U.S.C. §1973ff-1. States that complete and timely submit this section to the EAC will fulfill their UOCAVA 

reporting requirement under 42 U.S.C §1973ff-1(c). 

Pursuant UOCAVA, this section collects various data elements needed to determine: (1) the combined number of 

absentee ballots transmitted to UOCAVA voters; (2) the combined number of ballots returned by UOCAVA voters; 

and (3) the combined number of returned ballots cast by UOCAVA voters (the number of cast ballots is practically 

determined by collecting data concerning the total votes counted and rejected).

Roadmap to Section B:

• B1 and B2 ask for information about the number and type of UOCAVA absentee ballots transmitted.

• B3 asks for the number and type of all UOCAVA ballots returned and submitted for counting.

• B4, B5, B6, and B7 asks for information on the type of UOCAVA ballot returned by type of UOCAVA voter.

• B8 asks for the number and type of all UOCAVA ballots counted.

• B9, B10, B11, and B12 asks for information on the type of UOCAVA ballot counted by type of UOCAVA voter.

• B13 asks for the number and type of all UOCAVA ballots rejected.

• B14 asks for information on reasons why UOCAVA ballots were rejected.

• B15, B16, B17, and B18 asks for information on the type of UOCAVA ballot rejected by type of UOCAVA voter.

■

B1. Enter the total number of absentee ballots transmitted to UOCAVA voters for the November 2012 general election. 

Data not available

B1a. Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Next, divide the total number of absentee ballots transmitted to UOCAVA voters (as entered in B1a) into the 

following categories. The amounts should sum to the total provided in B1a.

Data not available

B1b. Uniformed services voters – domestic or foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■

B1c. Non-military/civilian overseas voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■

B1d.

B1e. Other 

 Other 

TOTAL

➝

➝

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 comments: ___________________________ 

comments: ___________________________

 . . . . . . . . . . .

.

■

■B1a

B1 Comments
87 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

B2. Of the UOCAVA absentee ballots transmitted (as entered in B1a) how many were: 

Data not available

B2a. Returned by voter and submitted for counting (include both

those that were counted and those that were rejected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 

B2b. Returned as undeliverable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 

B2c. Spoiled or replaced ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . ■ 

B2d. Status unknown (neither returned undeliverable nor returned from voter)■ . . . . . . . . . . ■  

B2e.

B2f.

B2g.

 Other 

 Other 

 Other 

➝

➝

➝

 comments: ____________________________

 comments: ____________________________

 comments: ____________________________

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

■

■

■ 

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .■B1a

B2 Comments

■

B3. Enter the total number of all UOCAVA ballots (including regular UOCAVA absentee ballots and Federal Write-in 

Absentee Ballots (FWAB)) returned by UOCAVA voters and submitted for counting for the November 2012 general 

election. Please include both those ballots that were later counted and those that were rejected. Do not include 

ballots that were returned undeliverable

Data not available

 B3a. Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .■ . . . . . . . . . 

B3 Comments

■

OMB Control No. 3265-0006 Expiration Date 5/31/2013
8 8 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

B4a through B4c. Divide the total number of UOCAVA ballots returned by UOCAVA voters and submitted for counting 

(as entered in B3) into each category of UOCAVA voter below.

Next, for each type of UOCAVA voter, enter the number of:

• B5a through B5c: Regular UOCAVA absentee ballots returned and submitted for counting.

• B6a through B6c: FWAB returned and submitted for counting. 

• B7a through B7c: Other type of ballots returned and submitted for counting. 

4. All UOCAVA 

ballots

Of the total UOCAVA ballots returned (as entered in B3), 

how many were ballots of each of the following ballot types:

B5. Absentee 

ballots B6. FWAB

B7. Other type 

of ballot ➝

NA

▼

NA

▼

NA

▼

NA

▼

Type of UOCAVA voter:

a. Uniformed services voters - 

domestic or foreign ■ ■ ■ ■

b. Non-military/civilian 

overseas voters ■ ■ ■ ■

c. Other type of voter ➝

 comments: ____________________________

TOTAL B3

B4, B5, B6, and B7 Comments

■

B8. Enter the total number of all UOCAVA ballots (including regular UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB) counted in 

the November 2012 general election.

Data not available

 B8a. Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .■ . . . . . . . . . ■

B8 Comments

■

OMB Control No. 3265-0006 Expiration Date 5/31/2013
8 9 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

OMB Control No. 3265-0006 Expiration Date 5/31/2013

B9a through B9c. Divide the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted (as entered in B8) into each category of UOCAVA 

voter below.

Next, for each type of UOCAVA voter, enter the number of:

• B10a through B10c: Regular UOCAVA absentee ballots counted.

• B11a through B11c: FWAB counted. 

• B12a through B12c: Other type of ballots counted. 

B9. All UOCAVA 

ballots

Of the total UOCAVA ballots counted (as entered in B8), 

how many were ballots of each of the following ballot types:

B10. Absentee 

ballots B11. FWAB

B12. Other type 

of ballot ➝

NA

▼

NA

▼

NA

▼

NA

▼

Type of UOCAVA voter:

a. Uniformed services voters - 

domestic or foreign ■ ■ ■ ■

b. Non-military/civilian 

overseas voters ■ ■ ■ ■

c. Other type of voter ➝

 comments: ____________________________

TOTAL B3

B9, B10, B11, and B12 Comments

■

B13. Enter the total number of UOCAVA ballots (including regular UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB) rejected in the 

November 2012 general election.

Data not available

 B13a. Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .■ . . . . . . . . . . ■

B13 Comments

■
9 0 2012 UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT REPORT

OMB Control No. 3265-0006 Expiration Date 5/31/2013

B14. Please divide the total number of all UOCAVA ballots rejected (as entered in B13a) into the following categories 

indicating the reason the absentee ballots were rejected. The amounts should sum to the total provided in B13a.

Data not available

B14a. Ballot not received on time/missed deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

B14b. Problem with voter signature  

B14c. Ballot lacked a postmark  . 

B14d.

B14e.

B14f. Other 

 Other 

TOT

 Other 

AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

➝

➝

➝

 comments: ____________________________

 comments: ____________________________

 comments: ____________________________ 

■

■

■

■B13a

B14 Comments

■

B15a through B15c. Divide the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected (as entered in B13) into each category of 

UOCAVA voter below.

Next, for each type of UOCAVA voter, enter the number of:

• B16a through B16c: Regular UOCAVA absentee ballots rejected.

• B17a through B17c: FWAB rejected. 

• B18a through B18c: Other type of ballots rejected. 

B15. All UOCAVA 

ballots

Of the total UOCAVA ballots counted (as entered in B13), 

how many were ballots of each of the following ballot types:

B16. Absentee 

ballots B17. FWAB

B18. Other type 

of ballot ➝

NA

▼

NA

▼

NA

▼

NA

▼

Type of UOCAVA voter:

a. Uniformed services voters - 

domestic or foreign ■ ■ ■ ■

b. Non-military/civilian 

overseas voters ■ ■ ■ ■

c. Other type of voter ➝

 comments: __________________________

TOTAL B13

B15, B16, B17, and B18 Comments

■
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

1201 New York Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, DC 20005 • 866-747-1471 (toll free) • HAVAinfo@eac.gov • www.eac.gov

U.S. Election Assistance Commission