The 2008 General Election is fast approaching – with Presidential voting scheduled for November 4th. If you have not registered to vote by absentee ballot, now is the time to do it – particularly if you are stationed overseas.
To register and request an absentee ballot, simply fill out the Voter Registration/Ballot request Form (Federal Post Card Application, FPCA, SF 76) and mail it to your local election office. To fill out the Voter Reistration/Ballot request Form, go to the Federal Assistance Voting Program home page. From there, follow the directions and you are done.
After your registration has been approved, your local Election Official will mail your ballot. Complete the absentee ballot and return it to your Election Official and your vote will be counted.
You can also obtain a Voter registration/Ballot Request Form from the nearest US Consulate or Embassy, or the Voters Assistance Office if your base has one. Most units are also assigned a Unit Voting Assistance Officer who should be able to assist you with this information.
Be sure to vote this year!
