Special ballot urged for absentees

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Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
Use recommended for some troops.


Special ballot urged for absentees
By Jim Tice - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Sep 26, 2008 6:29:38 EDT

Military voting officials recommend that if soldiers have not received an absentee ballot from their state by Sept. 30, they should complete and mail a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot as soon as possible.

Free Express Mail service will be offered by military post offices worldwide during the seven-day run-up to the election — Oct. 29 through Nov. 4.

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot allows voters who requested a ballot by their state deadline, but have not received it, to vote in the Nov. 4 election.

Rules governing the use of the FWAB vary among the states, and officials recommend that soldiers contact their unit voting assistance officer, or access the Federal Voting Assistant Program Web site (www.fvap.gov) for state-by-state details.

The Web site also includes an automated tool that allows service members to register and request a ballot through a secure server.


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