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Voting Assistance Guide

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If you do not receive your Stateabsentee ballot by October 4, 2014use the Federal Write-in Absentee

. If you receive your StateBallotabsentee ballot, vote and return it. Ifboth ballots are received by thedeadline, only the State ballot will becounted.

Chapter 1How to vote absentee

:To vote in a U.S. election, on the day of the election you must

be a citizen of the United States.be 18 years old. (In some States, you can vote in primaryelection as a 17-year-old if you will be 18 by the generalelection.)have requested to vote. (As required by your State of legalresidence.)

Voting absentee?

The absentee voting process in this guide applies to:

an active duty member of the or U.S. Uniformed ServicesMerchant Marinean eligible family member of an active duty membera U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.

This guide may also apply to you if you are:

a member of the National Guard, in some states

See for more information.Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State or territory

This guide does NOT apply to you if:

you plan to vote at the polls on Election Day

If you will be able to vote at your polling place on Election Day, contactyour state for specific voting guidelines.

Contact your State election office or website for more information. See Chapter 2 Absentee Votingfor a list of addresses. Procedures by State or territory

How do you vote absentee?

There are four steps to voting absentee in the November 4, 2014General Election. (The following are .)recommended mailing dates


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How often should you complete anFPCA?

Submit a new FPCA in Januaryof each year and whenever youchange your mailing address.In most States and territories,the same FPCA can be used torequest ballots for both theprimary and general elections

What is the Federal Post CardApplication:

The FPCA is a single form that youcan use to register to vote and/orrequest an absentee ballot for federalelections.

What When

1 Register and request an absentee ballotusing the Federal Postcard Application(FPCA).

By August 1,2014

2 Receive your absentee ballot from yourState election office. Election offices mail ballots by September20, 2014 (45 days before the election).

By October 7, 2014

(Date may vary bymail delivery timeto your location)

3 Return your voted ballot to your State in timefor it to arrive by Election Day.

If you are overseas or on a deployed navalvessel:

By October 7,2014

If you are a stateside Uniformed Servicemember or family member:

By October 28,2014

4 Ensure your vote is counted. If you have notreceived your requested ballot, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

By October 4,2014

Step 1: Register and request your absentee ballot

To request an absentee ballot, complete a Federal Post CardApplication (FPCA) in the State or territory where you are a legalresident. The FPCA also acts as your voter registration form.

For the November 2014 election, send in your FPCA by August 1,2014.

To get an FPCA

Online:

Use to complete and print the form, along with aFVAP.govpre-paid envelope and instructions for submitting it.

In person:

Get a hardcopy form from a Voting Assistance Officer at militarybases, U.S. embassies and consulates, election organizations, andcorporations worldwide.

Be sure you provide your complete contact information, including youremail address, on your FPCA. If you don't, your request for a ballot maybe denied.

For instructions on how to complete the FPCA, see Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State orterritory.

To send your FPCA to your local election office, choose one of theseoptions:

Use the U.S. postal system, including APO and FPO addresses, tosend it postage-paid (for free).Send it through the diplomatic pouches at U.S. embassies and

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What is the Electionic TransmissionService?

The ETS is a service of the FederalVoting Assistance Program that youcan use to send and receive materialsfrom your local or State electionoffice by fax or email at no cost

Need to contact your local electionoffice?

any written correspondence may beemailed or faxed to local electionofficials in any state

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consulates (for free). Contact your U.S. embassy or consulate forestimated delivery times.Send it using a foreign mail service. Be sure to use the correctpostage and include USA in the mailing address.Use a private courier service if allowed by your State. You mayneed the physical address (not a Post Office box) for your localelection office.Many States and territories allow you to return your FPCAelectronically. See what your State allows in Chapter 2 AbsenteeVoting Procedures by State or territory.

How to send the FPCA by email or fax

Where allowed by State law, you may email or fax the FPCA to your localelection official.

Complete and the FPCA. sign Follow the instructions for yourState in .Chapter 2Complete the Electronic Transmission Sheet included at the endof this chapter (or an alternate cover sheet containing similarinformation).Send the FPCA to your local election office by email or fax. SomeStates also allow other types of electronic submission. Find theState requirements in Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures byState or Territory.

By email By fax

Scan the FPCA and theElectronic TransmissionSheet and save it as a PDFfile.Email the file as anattachment directly to yourlocal election office. (Youcan find an up-to-date listof email addresses at

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Fax the FPCA directly toyour local election office.(You can find anup-to-date list of faxnumbers at .)FVAP.gov

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Use the ElectronicTransmission Service(ETS); to fax your FPCAtoll-free or by DSN.Use a separate transmittalsheet for each FPCA toensure that the rightelection official receiveseach form.

After emailing or faxing, your State may require that you also mailthe completed FPCA to your local election office.

See State requirements in Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State or territory.

If you have questions about the status of your FPCA, contact your localelection office. Some States have websites where you can find yourvoter registration status. Links to these sites and contact information forlocal election officials can be found at .FVAP.gov

Step 2: Receive your absentee ballot

Your local election official will process your FPCA to determine if youmeet the jurisdiction's residency requirements and will decide whichballot to send you.

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When you email or fax a voted ballot,it will not be secret. You waive the

We recommend that you send in yourballot by October 7 from overseas or

and a deployed naval vessel October to ensure it is28 from within the U.S.

received in time to be counted.

Your local election official will contact you if your application isdenied.Local election officials are not required to contact you if your formis approved.

Your ballot will be sent to you on or before September 20, 2014 (45days before Election Day).

All States must allow you to receive your blank absentee ballotelectronically, when requested. This may include email, fax or onlinedownload.

For a list of blank ballot transmission methods for your State, see Chapter 2 Absentee VotingProcedures by State or territory.

Step 3: Return your voted ballot

Vote and return your State ballot as soon as you receive it. Follow theinstructions sent with your ballot to mark and pack your ballot to return.

Know the deadline. The date when your local election office mustreceive your completed ballot is set by each State.

See the instructions from your local election office for more information.

How to return your voted ballot by mail

Follow the instructions provided by your local election official to markyour ballot and complete any other forms.

To send your ballot by mail, choose one of these options:

Use the U.S. postal system, including APO and FPO addresses, tosend it postage-paid (for free).Send it through the diplomatic pouches at some U.S. embassiesand consulates. You must contact your embassy or consulateprior to using this service. (See embassy contact information in

, page 479)Chapter 3Send it using a foreign mail service. Be sure to use the correctpostage and include USA in the mailing address.Use a private courier service. You may need the physical address(not a Post Office box) for your local election office.

If you received your ballot electronically, and do not have envelopes,you can:

Mail it using the security envelope and ballot transmittal envelopefrom the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Detach theenvelopes from the rest of the form.Use two plain envelopes: mark one as the security envelope anduse the other as the mailing envelope.Use the prepaid envelope template at as the mailing FVAP.govenvelope. Postage will need to be applied if mailing from outsidethe U.S. postal system.

How to return your voted ballot by email or fax

Where allowed by State law, you may email or fax your ballot or FederalWrite-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) to your local election official. Some

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What is the Federal Write-inAbsentee Ballot?

The FWAB is a back-up way to vote,in case your requested absenteeballot does not arrive in time to voteand return your ballot. It lets youwrite in the names of the candidateyou wish to vote for.

right to secrecy of the ballot. Youmust sign and date a statement onthe Electronic Transmission Sheetindicating:

"I understand that by faxing oremailing my voted ballot I amvoluntarily waiving my right to asecret ballot."

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states also allow other types of electronic submission. Find the Staterequirements in Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State orterritory.

Complete the Electronic Transmission Sheet included at the endof this chapter (or an alternate cover sheet containing similarinformation). Include the number of pages being transmitted foreach voted ballot. Keep a receipt of the date and time you sentthe voted ballot.Send your ballot to your local election office by email or fax.

By email By fax

Scan all pages of theballot and theElectronicTransmission Sheetand save them as aPDF file.Email the file as anattachment directlyto your local electionoffice. (You can findan up-to-date list ofemail addresses at

.FVAP.gov

Fax all pages of the ballotdirectly to your local electionoffice, with an ElectronicTransmission Sheet. (You canfind an up-to-date list of faxnumbers at .) FVAP.gov

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Use the Electronic TransmissionService to fax your ballot orFWAB toll-free or by DSN.

Send each ballot separately toensure that it is received by theright election official.

After emailing or faxing, your State may require that you also mailthe completed ballot to your local election office.

See State requirements in section Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State or territory How andWhere to Submit your FWAB.

Step 4: Ensure your vote is counted: Using the FederalWrite-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

If you have not received your State ballot by October 4, use the FederalWrite-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

In most cases you can only use the FWAB to vote for Federaloffices: President/Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S.Representative, Delegate or Resident Commissioner.Some States allow voting for some State and local offices.Some States also use FWAB for registration and ballot request.

Know the deadline. The date when your local election office mustreceive your completed FWAB is set by each state.

See the instructions from your local election office for more information.

If you are living or serving in an area where mail delivery isunreliable, you can submit a FWAB any time after requesting yourballot.If you receive your State absentee ballot, vote and return it. Ifboth ballots are received by the deadline, only the State ballotwill be counted.

The FWAB consists of:

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If you do not receive your Stateabsentee ballot by October 4, 2014use the Federal Write-in Absentee

. If you receive your StateBallotabsentee ballot, vote and return it. Ifboth ballots are received by thedeadline, only the State ballot will becounted

Want information on candidates?

Visit your State election websitewhere candidate information may beavailable 30 days before the election.(Links are available at .)FVAP.gov

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Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot InstructionsVoter's Declaration/AffirmationOfficial Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot with Security Envelopeattached (hardcopy version only)Mailing Envelope (hardcopy version only)

To vote on the FWAB, follow your State's instructions in Chapter 2. Youcan:

Use to mark and print your ballot, along with your FVAP.govVoter Declaration/ Affirmation, a pre-paid envelope template andinstructions for submitting the package.Use the fillable PDF form at .FVAP.govThis version of the FWAB does not contain the envelopes. (Usethe pre-paid envelope template available at .)FVAP.govGet a hardcopy form from a Voting Assistance Officer at militarybases, U.S. embassies and consulates, election organizations, andcorporations worldwide.

When your FWAB is marked, follow the mailing instructions below toreturn your ballot:

Put the ballot inside the security envelope and seal it. Do notwrite on the outside of the security envelope.Put the security envelope and the Voter's Declaration/ Affirmationform into the mailing envelope.If you do not have printed envelopes, any two plain envelopescan serve as your security envelope and mailing envelope.

Mark one as the security envelope and use the other as themailing envelope.You may use the online prepaid envelope template as themailing envelope.

Return the FWAB, following the instructions in Chapter 2 for How to.Return Your Ballot

For instructions on how to complete the FWAB, see Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State or section territory Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot!

Follow-up with your local election official to ensure your ballot wasreceived.

Recommended mailing dates for the November 2014General Election

What When

Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) By August1, 2014

If you are overseas or on a deployed naval vesselreturn your voted ballot by:

By October7, 2014

If you are a stateside Uniformed Service member orfamily member return your voted ballot by:

By October28, 2014

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) By October4, 2014

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Your State may require you to specify a political party to vote in primary elections:

Email

County

Previous name (if applicable)

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IdentificationSome States require your full SSN. Check your States pages in the Voting Assistance Guide on FVAP.gov.

Contact informationInclude international prefixes. No DSN numbers.

Ballot receipt

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Last name

First name

Suffix

Apt. #

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City/Town/Village

Street Address (not P.O. Box) Voting residence addressUsually your last U.S. residence or your legal U.S. residence. See instructions.

Where to send my ballot This is your current mailing address and should be different from above. If required, place a forwarding address in Box 9.

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This information is for official use only. Any unauthorized release may be punishable by law. PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.

Please print in black ink.

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ClassificationMake only 1 selection.

(In most States, you must be absent from your voting district to use this form).

I am an activated National Guard member on State orders.

I prefer to receive my ballot, as permitted by my State, by:

I am a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty OR

Standard Form 76 (Rev. 08-2013), OMB No. 0704-0503

Birth date D D

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Additional requirements for your State Such as: mail forwarding address, additional email address/phone number, or other State required information. See Voting Assistance Guide.

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You must sign and send in.

Affirmation (REQUIRED): I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that: The information on this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and I am not disqualified to vote due to having been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense, nor have I been adjudicated mentally incompetent; or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated; and I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the United States, except the jurisdiction cited in this voting form.

Witness signature / date if required by your State.

Middle name

I am an eligible spouse or dependent.

Email/Online

Telephone

Fax

State Zip Code

OR Social Security Number

State Drivers License or ID

Mail Fax

Signature

Date

For any questions about this form, consult the Voting Assistance Guide available in hard copy or on FVAP.gov or your Voting Assistance Officer.

Race

I am a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States, and my return is not certain.

I am a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States, and I intend to return.

I request an absentee ballot for all elections in which I am eligible to vote AND:

I am a U.S. citizen and have never resided in the United States.

Signature

M M D D Y Y Y YTodays date

Sex M F

Political party

Rank from 1-3 in order of preference; be sure appropriate contact information is provided above.

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For absent Uniformed Service members, their families, and citizens residing outside the U.S.

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

See instructions

You must sign and send in.

Voters Declaration/AffirmationFederal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

County

Previous name (if applicable)

Qualification & Voter Registration Many States require that you be registered and request an absentee ballot before using this form.

If you answer No, you can do this via the Federal Post Card Application, or in a few States, by marking the box below. Check your States pages in the Voting Assistance Guide on FVAP.gov to see if your State allows registration via this form.

Have you already registered and requested an absentee ballot?

I also want to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot for all elections in which I am eligible to vote.

IdentificationSome States require your full SSN. Check your States pages in the Voting Assistance Guide on FVAP.gov.

Contact informationInclude international prefixes. No DSN numbers.

Last name Suffix

Apt. #

Legal name

City/Town/Village

Street Address (not P.O. Box) Voting residence addressUsually your last U.S. residence or your legal U.S. residence. See instructions.

Where to send my voting materials This is your current mailing address and should be different from above. If required, place a forwarding address in Box 9.

Additional requirements for your State Such as: future ballot receipt preference, mail forwarding address, additional phone, or other State required information. See your States pages in the Voting Assistance Guide on FVAP.gov.

Please print in black ink.

ClassificationMake only 1 selection.

I am an activated National Guard member on State orders.

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Witness signature / date if required by your State.

I am a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty OR I am an eligible spouse or dependent.

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Sex Birth date

State Drivers License or I.D.

Telephone

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Todays date

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I am a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States, and my return is not certain.

I am a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States, and I intend to return.

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I am a U.S. citizen and have never resided in the United States.

Affirmation (REQUIRED): I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

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For any questions about this form, consult the Voting Assistance Guide available in hard copy or on FVAP.gov or your Voting Assistance Officer.

OR Social Security Number

The information on this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

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

I am not disqualified to vote due to having been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense, nor have I been adjudicated mentally incompetent; or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated; and

I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the United States, except the jurisdiction cited in this voting form.

In voting, I have marked and sealed this ballot in private and have not allowed any person to observe the marking of this ballot, except those authorized to assist voters under State and Federal law.

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For absent Uniformed Service members, their families, and citizens residing outside the U.S.

See Instructions

Official Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

President/Vice President:

U.S. Senator*:

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

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

AddendumIf you are eligible to use this ballot to vote for offices other than those listed above or for ballot initiatives, please indicate in the spaces provided below, the office for which you wish to vote (for example: Governor, Attorney General, Mayor, State Senator, etc.). You may also indicate the ballot intiative and your vote for the initiative.

U.S. Representative/Delegate**/Resident Commissioner**:

Office / Ballot Initiative Candidate Name, Party Affiliation, or Initiative Vote

Detach here, fold and insert into security envelope

OFFICIAL FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT

SECURITY ENVELOPE

(PUT ONLY THE VOTED BALLOT INSIDE THIS ENVELOPE)

Standard Form 186 (Rev 08-2013)

(Use reverse side for additional space)

Vote by writing the name and/or party affiliation of the candidate for whom you wish to vote. Some States allow the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to be used by military and overseas voters in elections other than general elections or for offices other than Federal offices. Consult the Voting Assistance Guide to determine your States policy.

Official Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (continuation)

Security Envelope Only - DO NOT WRITE ON THIS ENVELOPE

Standard Form 186 (Rev 08-2013) (Back)

Office / Ballot Initiative Candidate Name, Party Affiliation, or Initiative Vote

If you need more space enclose an additional sheet of paper.

Official Election Materials Electronic Transmission Sheet Transmission (Cover) Sheet from Absentee Voter to Election Official

To: City/County Board of Elections

Fax Number

City

State

From: Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Email Address

Additional Information:

If a VOTED BALLOT is being faxed or emailed, sign below:

I understand that by faxing or emailing my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________

Number of pages being transmitted, including this sheet: ___________________

Not all forms can be sent electronically. Please check the FVAP.gov website

or the Voting Assistance Guide to verify what forms can be electronically sent to your Local Election Official.

Fax to one of these numbers: 703-693-5527/DSN 223-5527 or 1-800-368-8683 or

Check www.fvap.gov for international fax numbers Email to [email protected]

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No.I am an American citizen, but I havenever lived in the U.S., can Iregister to vote in this State?

To use a FWAB, you must be registered and have previously requested yourabsentee ballot. You may then use the FWAB if you have concerns abouttimely submission of your voted absentee ballot. The FWAB may be used tovote for Federal, State and county offices and any proposed constitutionalamendments or local referendums.

What must I do to use a FWAB andcan I use the FWAB to vote in Stateand local elections?

By mail only or commercial delivery company service only.How can I return my voted ballot orFederal Write-In Absentee Ballot(FWAB)?

You may request an absentee ballot by submitting an FPCA to your countyabsentee election manager by the applicable deadline.

If I am currently registered to vote,how may I request an absenteeballot?

The FPCA is good for the current calendar year unless you specify an earlierexpiration date. You should submit a new one every time your addresschanges or every year.

How often must I submit my FPCA?

You must mail your FPCA directly to your local election office. Addresses canbe found at the end of this section.

How can I submit my FPCA?

Yes.Do I need to claim a political partyto vote in primary elections?

The place you consider your true, fixed and permanent home.What is my voting residence?

Fill out and return the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to your localelection office. The form can be used to register and identifies you as a votercovered by (Federal law providing special protections).UOCAVA

How can I register to vote as amilitary or overseas voter?

Alabamawww.sos.state.al.us/elections/MilitaryOverseas.aspx

Federal Election Deadlines

State PrimaryJune 3, 2014

State Primary RunoffJuly 15, 2014

General ElectionNovember 4, 2014

Registration May 23, 2014 July 3, 2014 October 24, 2014

Ballot Request May 29, 2014 July 10, 2014 October 30, 2014

Ballot Return Postmarked byJune 3, 2014Received by12 PM, June 10, 2014

Postmarked byJuly 15, 2014Received by12 PM, July 22, 2014

Postmarked byNovember 4, 2014Received by1 PM, November 12, 2014

Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailingdates section in Chapter 1 for details.

Important information

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The Secretary of State's office posts on its website thewww.sos.state.al.uscertified list of candidates participating in elections for Federal and Stateoffices as well as any proposed constitutional amendments.

Where can I find information aboutthe candidates and/or other itemsthat will be on my ballot?

Your regular ballot or FWAB must be sworn before two witnesses (18 years orolder). Since the FWAB form provides space for one witness, place the secondwitness signature in box Block 9.

Will I need a notary or witness formy FPCA or FWAB?

Registering and requesting yourabsentee ballot

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) registers youto vote and requests absentee ballots for all Federal,State and county offices and for proposed constitutionalamendments and local referendums held during thecurrent calendar year.

Complete the following blocks of the FPCA

Block 1 Select the category that describes you.

Block 2 To vote in primary elections, you mustenter your political party affiliation.Political party affiliation is not requiredif only requesting absentee ballots forgeneral elections.

Block 3 Name (Last, First, Middle).

Block 4 Date of birth.

Requested but not required. Enter thechoice that best describes you from thefollowing list: American Indian or AlaskaNative; Asian or Pacific Islander notNative Hawaiian; Black, not of Hispanicorigin; Hispanic; Multi-racial; NativeHawaiian; White, not of Hispanic origin;Other.

Your valid Alabama Driver's Licensenumber OR the last four digits of yourSocial Security number is required forvoter registration. If you do not possesseither of these identification numbers,the State will assign a number that willserve to identify you for voterregistration purposes.

Block 5 Recommended but not required.Provide your contact information toallow your county elections official tofollow up if more information isrequired.

Block 6 Alabama allows you to receive yourblank ballot electronically or by mail.

How and where to submit your FPCA

You must mail your FPCA directly to your local electionofficial. Addresses can be found at the end of thissection.

To check the status of your registration/absentee ballotrequest, contact your local election office or refer toAlabama's voter registration verification website at

.http://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/

Your jurisdiction will contact you if your application isdenied.

Voting your ballot

Voted ballots must be postmarked no later thanthe day of the election and received by the localelection official by noon seven days after theelection.

Voted ballots must be returned by mail orcommercial delivery company service.

Please rank your preference of how youwould like to receive your absenteeballot. Provide your email address inBlock 5. Please ensure that this emailaddress does not block or filter emailsforwarded from your county electionofficial.

Block 7 Complete street address of yourAlabama voting residence. A post officebox is not sufficient. If your addressincludes a rural route, describe itslocation in Block 9.

Block 8 Complete address where you want yourballot sent, usually where you receiveyour mail now.

Block 9 If you do not wish to receive ballotsthrough the end of the current calendaryear, provide an earlier expiration here.

Affirmation Sign and date. No witness or notaryrequired.

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Voted ballots must be sworn before two witnesses, aged18 or older.

Overseas Uniformed Service members should request tohave the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DOD applied to theirballot materials at Military Postal Office locations(APO/FPO). This label provides free express mail serviceto your local election official for voted ballots mailed onor before the general election date. You retain a portionof the label for tracking your ballot through the U.S.Postal Service.

Tracking your ballot

You may track the status of your ballot at .https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov

Haven't received your ballot? Usethe Federal Write-In AbsenteeBallot

Alabama allows you to use Federal Write-In AbsenteeBallot (FWAB) for voting in all Federal, State and countyoffices and for proposed constitutional amendments andlocal referendums. If you are registered and haverequested your absentee ballot, feel free to use theFWAB to vote any time before an election.

Complete the following blocks of the FWAB'svoter declaration/affirmation

Block 1 Alabama does not allow you to use thisform for registration. Do not check theregistration block.




Requested but not required. Enter thechoice that best describes you from thefollowing list: American Indian or AlaskaNative; Asian or Pacific Islander notNative Hawaiian; Black, not of Hispanicorigin; Hispanic; Multi-racial; NativeHawaiian; White, not of Hispanic origin;other.

Block 5 Recommended but not required.Provide your contact information toallow your local election official tofollow up if more information isrequired.

Block 6 Not required.

Vote your FWAB

Vote for any Federal office in any Federal election. Tofind out the races and candidates for which you can vote,go to . Once the ballot iswww.sos.alabama.govcomplete, fold and place it in the security envelope andseal. Place only the voted ballot in the security envelopeand do not write on the security envelope.

How and where to submit your FWAB

The deadlines for submitting the FWAB are the same asfor State absentee ballots. If you receive the regularballot after submitting the voted FWAB, you may alsovote and return the State ballot. If both ballots arereceived by the deadline, only the State ballot will becounted.

Insert the sealed security envelope and the Voter'sDeclaration/Affirmation into the mailing envelope andmail your FWAB directly to your local election official.

Local election offices for county

If you cannot find information for your jurisdiction, pleaseclick on the to find contact information.LEO Search

County Mailing Address

Autauga Autauga County Circuit ClerkPO Box 681864Prattville, AL 36068

Fax: 334-361-3738Email: [email protected]

Baldwin Baldwin County Election Manager312 Courthouse Square, Suite 10Bay Minette, AL 36507Fax: Email: [email protected]

Block 7 Complete street address of yourAlabama voting residence. A post officebox is not sufficient. If your addressincludes a rural route, describe itslocation in Block 9.

Block 8 Enter your current mailing address.

Block 9 Provide any information that may assistthe local election official in acceptingthis ballot or application.

Affirmation Sign and date. This form must be swornto before two witnesses (18 years orolder).

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Barbour Barbour County Circuit Clerk303 East Broad Street, Room 201Eufaula, AL 36027


Bibb Ed Packard Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery , AL 36104Fax: Email: [email protected]

Blount Ed Packard Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery, AL 36104


Bullock Bullock County Circuit ClerkPO Box 230Union Springs, AL 36089-0230


Butler Butler County Circuit ClerkPO Box 236Greenville, AL 36037


Calhoun Calhoun County Circuit Clerk 1702 Nobile St., Suite 111Anniston, AL 36201


Chambers Chambers County Circuit Clerk2 Lafayette Street Lafayette, AL 36862


Cherokee Cherokee County Circuit Clerk100 Main Street, Room 203Centre, AL 35960



Chilton Ed Packard, Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery, AL 36104Fax: Email: [email protected]

Choctaw Choctaw County Circuit ClerkPO Box 428Butler, AL 36904-0428


Clarke Clarke County Election ManagerPO Box 921Grove Hill, AL 36451Fax: Email: [email protected]

Clay Clay County Circuit ClerkPO Box 816Ashland, AL 36251-0814


Clebume Clebume County Circuit Clerk120 Vickery St, Rm. 202Heflin, AL 36264


Coffee Coffee County Circuit ClerkPO Box 427New Brockton, AL 36351


Colbert Colbert County Circuit ClerkPO Box 740370Tuscumbia, AL 35674


Conecuh Conecuh County Circuit Clerk111 Court Street Room 203Evergreen, AL 36401



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Coosa Ed Packard, Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery, AL 36104Fax: Email: [email protected]

Covington Covington County Circuit ClerkCounty CourthouseAndalusia, AL 36420


Crenshaw Crenshaw County Circuit ClerkPO Box 263Luverne, AL 36049


Cullman Cullman County Circuit Clerk500 Second Ave SW, Suite 303Cullman, AL 35055-4137


Dale Dale County Circuit ClerkPO Box 1350Ozark, AL 36361Fax: Email: [email protected]

Dallas Dallas County Circuit ClerkPO Box 327Selma, AL 36702


DeKalb DeKalb County Circuit ClerkPO Box 681149Fort Payne, AL 35968-1613


Elmore Elmore County Circuit ClerkPO Box 310Wetumpka, AL 36093


Escambia Escambia County Circuit ClerkPO Box 856Brewton, AL 36427-0856Fax: Email: [email protected]


Etowah Etowah County Circuit Clerk801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202Gadsen, AL 35901


Fayette Fayette County Circuit Clerk103 1st Ave NW Suite 2Fayette, AL 35555


Franklin Franklin County Circuit ClerkPO Box 160Russellville, AL 35653-0160Fax: Email: [email protected]

Geneva Geneva County Circuit ClerkPO Box 86Geneva, AL 36340-0086


Greene Greene County Circuit ClerkPO Box 307Eutaw, AL 35462


Hale Hale County Circuit Clerk1001 Main St. #13Greensboro, AL 36744


Henry Henry County Circuit Clerk101 Court Square, Suite JAbbeville, AL 36310-2135


Houston Houston County Circuit ClerkPO Box 6406Dothan, AL 36302


Jackson Jackson County Circuit ClerkPO Box 459Scottsboro, AL 35768-0397



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Jefferson -Bessemer

Ed Packard, Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery, AL 36104


Jefferson -Birmingham

Ed Packard, Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery, AL 36104


Lamar Lamar County Circuit ClerkPO Box 434Vernon, AL 35592-0434


Lauderdale Lauderdale County Circuit ClerkPO Box 776Florence, AL 35631


Lawrence Lawrence County Circuit Clerk14451 Market Street, Suite 300Moulton, AL 35650


Lee Lee County Circuit Clerk2311 Gateway Dr. Room 104Opelika, AL 36801


Limestone Limestone County Circuit Clerk200 Washington Street, W.Athens, AL 35611


Lowndes Lowndes County Circuit ClerkPO Box 876Hayneville, AL 36040-0876



Macon Macon County Circuit Clerk101 E. Rosa Parks Ave. Suite 300Tuskegee, AL 36083


Madison Madison County Circuit Clerk100 Northside Square, Room 217Huntsville, AL 35801-4800


Marengo Marengo County Circuit ClerkPO Box 480566Linden, AL 36748-0566


Marion Marion County Circuit ClerkPO Box 1595Hamilton, AL 35570


Marshall Marshall County Circuit Clerk424 Blount Avenue, Suite 201Guntersville, AL 35976


Mobile Mobile County Circuit Clerk205 Government Street, suite C-913Mobile, AL 36644-2911


Monroe Monroe County Circuit Clerk65 North Alabama AvenueMonroeville, AL 36460


Montgomery Montgomery County Circuit ClerkPO Box 1667Montgomery, AL 36102-1667


Morgan Morgan County Circuit ClerkPO Box 668Decatur, AL 35602-0668



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Perry Perry County Circuit ClerkPO Box 505Marion, AL 36756-0505


Pickens Pickens County Circuit ClerkPO Box 418Carrollton, AL 35447-0418


Pike Pike County Circuit Clerk120 W. Church St.Troy, AL 36081


Randolph Randolph County Circuit ClerkPO Box 328Wedowee, AL 36278-0328


Russell Russell County Circuit Clerk501 14th StPhenix City, AL 36867


Shelby Ed Packard, Special State AbsenteeElection ManagerOffice of the Secretary of StateRoom E-210Montgomery , AL 36104


St. Clair St. Clair County Circuit Clerk100 6th Ave, Suite 400Ashville, AL 35953


Sumter Sumter County Circuit ClerkPO Box 936Livingston, AL 35470


Talladega Talladega County Circuit ClerkPO Box 6137Talladega, AL 35161



Tallapoosa Tallapoosa County Circuit Clerk125 N. Broadnax Street, Room 132Dadeville, AL 36853


Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk714 Greensboro Ave. Rm 214Tuscaloosa, AL 35401


Walker Walker County Circuit ClerkPO Box 1389Jasper, AL 35501


Washington Washington County Circuit ClerkPO Box 548Chatom, AL 36515-0548Fax: Email: [email protected]

Wilcox Wilcox County Circuit ClerkPO Box 608Camden, AL 36726


Winston Winston County Circuit ClerkPO Box 309Double Springs, AL 35553-0309



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To use the FWAB please carefully read the section "How and where to submitWhat must I do to use the FWAB

If you request a ballot by mail, you must return the voted ballot by mail. If yourequest a ballot by fax, you must return the voted ballot either by mail or byfax. If you request an online ballot you must return your ballot either by mail orelectronically via upload using the secure online ballot solution. You mayreturn your FWAB by mail or fax. You may only return your FWAB by fax if yourequested your ballot by fax.

How can I return my voted ballot orFederal Write-In Absentee Ballot(FWAB)?

The FPCA allows you to request an absentee ballot. You may visit and select the Military and Overseas link for a Statewww.elections.alaska.gov

of Alaska absentee ballot application and State specific information.


Each calendar year in which there is a scheduled election.How often must I submit my FPCA?

You must mail, email or fax your FPCA to the State of Alaska Absentee andPetition Office. The contact information for this office can be found at the endof this section.

How can I submit my FPCA?

Yes. If you do not select a party, you can still vote in the General Election, butnot in the primary election.

Do I need to claim a political partyto vote in primary elections?


Fill out and return the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to your localelection office. This form allows you to register to vote and identifies you as avoter covered by UOCAVA (Federal law providing special protections). Youmay also visit and select the Military and Overseaswww.elections.alaska.govlink for a State of Alaska registration application and State specific information.


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State PrimaryAugust 19, 2014


Registration July 20, 2014 October 5, 2014

Ballot Request August 9, 2014 October 25, 2014

Ballot Return Postmarked byAugust 19, 2014Within U.S.Received byAugust 29, 2014Outside U.S.Received byAugust 29, 2014

Postmarked byNovember 4, 2014Within U.S.Received byNovember 14, 2014Outside U.S.Received byNovember 19, 2014

Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailingdates section in Chapter 1 for details.


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To find out the races, candidates and ballot propositions for which you canvote, go to .www.elections.alaska.gov

Where can I find information aboutthe candidates and/or other itemsthat will be on my ballot?

When voting a FWAB, your signature must be witnessed by either anauthorized official or one person 18 years of age or older.

Will I need a notary or witness formy FPCA or FWAB?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and whose parents were lastdomiciled in Alaska is eligible to register to vote as a "Federal voter" and mayvote in Alaska.

I am an American citizen, but I havenever lived in the U.S., can Iregister to vote in this State?

your FWAB."Alaska allows you to use the FWAB for registration and voting in primary,special and general elections for Federal, State, judicial offices and ballotpropositions.

and can I use the FWAB to vote inState and local elections?


The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) registers youto vote and requests absentee ballots for all Federalelections held in a calendar year.



Block 2 To vote in primary elections, you mustenter your political party affiliation. Ifyou are registered non-partisan orundeclared, you must indicate whichparty ballot you want to receive. If youwant to change your political partyaffiliation, submit a completed FPCAindicating your new party preference tothe local election official no later than30 days prior to the election. Politicalparty affiliation is not required if onlyrequesting absentee ballots for generalelections.

Block 3 Name (Last, First, Middle). Enter anyformer name under which you wereregistered in Alaska.

Block 4 Provide your date of birth.

Indicate your sex.

Enter your valid Alaska Driver's Licensenumber, the last four digits of yourSocial Security Number OR your AlaskaState Identification Card Number

Block 5 Recommended but not required.Provide your contact information toallow your local election official to

follow up if more information isrequired.

Block 6 Alaska allows you to receive your ballotelectronically via download from awebsite, or by mail or fax. Indicate howyou would like to receive your absenteeballot. When requesting your ballot byfax or electronically through a website,provide your fax or email address inBlock 5. If you do not make a selection,Alaska will mail your ballot to you.

Block 7 Complete street address of your Alaskavoting residence. You may provide yourstreet name and house number,highway name and milepost number,building number and street name on amilitary base, subdivision with lot andblock number. Do not use a post officebox number, highway contact numberand box, rural route number,commercial address or mail stopaddress. If in a rural village you mayprovide community name as yourresidence address or describe itslocation in Block 9.

Block 8 Complete address where you want yourballot sent, usually where you currentlylive.

Block 9 When initially registering to vote bymail from outside Alaska, you mustenclose proof of Alaska residency (suchas a copy of a current Alaska Driver'sLicense or a leave and earningstatement reflecting Alaska as place ofresidency) with this application.If you are an overseas citizen, lastdomiciled in Alaska prior to leaving theU.S. or you are a U.S. citizen who hasnever resided in the U.S. and whose

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Alaska allows you to submit the FPCA by mail, email orfax.

If you choose to mail your FPCA, mail the form directlyto:

State of Alaska Absentee and Petition Office 619 E. Ship Creek Ave, Suite 329 Anchorage, AK 99501-1677

If you choose to email your FPCA, send your FPCA as asigned, scanned attachment to [email protected] signature must be handwritten and cannot be anelectronic, digital or typed signature.

If you choose to fax your FPCA, fax the form directly to(907) 677-9943 or toll free within the U.S. to (855)677-9943. You may also use the DoD ElectronicTransmission Service to fax your FPCA toll-free. To usethe Electronic Transmission Service, use the cover sheetavailable in Chapter 1 or at , and fax to: (703)FVAP.gov696-2148, DSN 223-5527, or toll-free from the U.S.,Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to1-800-368- 8683. International toll-free fax numbers canbe found on the inside back cover or at .FVAP.gov

To find the status of your registration/absentee ballotrequest, contact your local election office or refer to:

. Your jurisdiction willwww.elections.alaska.gov/ot.phpcontact you regarding the status of your application upto 45 days prior to Election Day. After 45 days, yourballot will be sent to you if your application is complete.

Other ballot request methods

Alaska allows a person with power of attorney to make a

parents were last domiciled in Alaskaand do not intend to return to Alaskayou may register as a "Federal Voter"and participate in only elections forFederal office. To request this option,write: "I wish to register as a Federalvoter and was last domiciled or myparents were last domiciled in Alaska

"prior to leaving the U.S.You must provide a copy of your validpassport, card of identity andregistration, or other identificationissued under the authority of the U.S.Secretary of State with this application.Provide any information that may assistthe local election official in acceptingthis application.


change to the voter's registration or apply for anabsentee ballot on behalf of the voter. A copy of thepower of attorney stating that the person has authority toact on your behalf for absentee voting or voterregistration must be submitted with the application.

Voting by citizens who have never lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. andwhose parents were last domiciled in Alaska is eligible toregister to vote as a "Federal voter" and may vote inAlaska.

Voting your ballot

Voted ballots must be postmarked on or beforeElection Day. Ballots mailed from outside theU.S. must be received no later than 10 daysafter the election for primary elections and nolater than 15 days after the general or statewidespecial elections. Ballots mailed from within theU.S. must be received no later than 10 daysafter the election.

Voted ballots must be sworn to before either anauthorized official or one witness (18 years or older). Ifyou request a ballot by mail, you must return the votedballot by mail. If you request a ballot by fax you mustreturn the voted ballot by mail or by fax. If you requestan online ballot, you must return your ballot either bymail or electronically via upload using the secure onlineballot solution. Follow instructions sent with the ballot.

Overseas Uniformed Service members should request tohave the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DOD applied to theirballot materials at Military Postal Office locations(APO/FPO). This label provides free express mail serviceto your local election official for voted ballots mailed onor before the general election date. You retain a portionof the label for tracking your ballot through the U.S.Postal Service.


You may track the status of your ballot at www.elections.alaska.gov/ot.php


Alaska allows you to use the Federal Write-In AbsenteeBallot (FWAB) for registration and voting in primary,special, and general elections for Federal, State, judicialoffices and ballot propositions. If you have already

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requested your absentee ballot from Alaska, feel free touse the FWAB to vote any time before an election.


Block 1 Alaska allows you to use this form forregistration.


Block 3 Name (Last, First, Middle). Enter anyformer name under which you wereregistered in Alaska.

Block 4 Provide your date of birth.

Indicate your sex.

Enter your valid Alaska Driver's Licensenumber, the last four digits of yourSocial Security Number OR your AlaskaState Identification Card Number.


Block 6 If using this form for registration, enteryour political party affiliation or writeundeclared or non-partisan. Yourpolitical party affiliation 30 days beforethe primary election determines theparty ballot you are eligible to receive.

Block 7 Complete street address of your Alaskavoting residence. You may provide yourstreet name and house number,highway name and milepost number,building number and street name on amilitary base, subdivision with lot andblock number. Do not use post officebox number, highway contact numberand box, rural route number,commercial address or mail stopaddress. If in a rural village you mayprovide community name as yourresidence address or describe itslocation in Block 9.


Block 9 When initially registering to vote bymail from outside Alaska, you mustenclose proof of Alaska residency (suchas a copy of a current Alaska Driver'sLicense or a leave and earningstatement reflecting Alaska as place of

residency) with this application.

Vote your FWAB

To find out the races, candidates and ballot propositionsfor which you can vote, go to .www.elections.alaska.govFor each office for which you vote, write in either acandidate's name or in a general election, either thecandidate's name or a political party designation. Forjudicial candidates and ballot propositions, write thejudicial candidates name or ballot proposition title in the"Office" column and vote with a "Yes" or "No" vote. Oncethe ballot is complete, fold and place it in the securityenvelope and seal. Place only the voted ballot in thesecurity envelope and do not write on the securityenvelope.


If using the FWAB simultaneously as a registration form,ballot request and voted ballot, it must be received bythe local election office no later than 30 days before theelection. If using the FWAB simultaneously as a ballotrequest and voted ballot, it must be received by the localelection official no later than 10 days before ElectionDay.

If using the FWAB as a voted ballot only, it must bepostmarked on or before Election Day and received bythe local election office by the ballot return deadline.

If you receive the regular ballot after submitting thevoted FWAB, you may also vote and return the regularballot. If both ballots are received by the deadline, onlythe regular ballot will be counted.

Alaska allows you to submit the FWAB by mail or fax ifyou requested your ballot by fax. You cannot submityour FWAB by email.

If you choose to mail your FWAB, insert the sealedsecurity envelope and the Voter's

residency) with this application.Alternatively, if you are an overseascitizen, were last domiciled in Alaskaprior to leaving the U.S. and do notintend to return to Alaska as a residentyou may register as a "Federal Voter"and participate in only elections forFederal office. To request this option,write: "I wish to register as a Federalvoter and was last domiciled in Alaska

You mustprior to leaving the U.S."provide a copy of your valid passport,card of identity and registration, orother identification issued under theauthority of the U.S. Secretary of Statewith this application.

Affirmation Sign and date. This form must be swornto by either an authorized official orbefore one witness (18 years or older).

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security envelope and the Voter'sDeclaration/Affirmation into the mailing envelope andmail your FWAB directly to:

Absentee Voting Office 619 E. Ship Creek Ave, Suite 329 Anchorage, AK 99501-1677

You may submit the FWAB by fax only if you requestedon your application to have your ballot faxed to you. Ifyou choose to fax your FWAB, fax it directly to (907)677-9943 or toll free within the U.S. at (877) 375-6508.Include ballot, voter affirmation, and cover sheet withsecrecy waiver. You may also use the DoD ElectronicTransmission Service to fax your FWAB and signedtransmittal sheet toll -free. Fax to: (703)693-5527, DSN223-5527, or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam,Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368- 8683.International toll-free fax numbers can be found on theinside back cover or at .FVAP.gov

Local election offices for all


All Mailing Address

All Absentee and Petition Office619 E. Ship Creek Ave, Ste 329Anchorage, AK 99501-1677


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Please visit http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/Where can I find information aboutthe candidates and/or other itemsthat will be on my ballot?

No.Will I need a notary or witness formy FPCA or FWAB?

No.I am an American citizen, but I havenever lived in the U.S., can Iregister to vote in this State?

If you are registered to vote and have requested your absentee ballot, youmay use the FWAB any time before an election. You may use the FWAB forvoting in elections for Federal office.

What must I do to use a FWAB andcan I use the FWAB to vote interritory and local elections?

Voted ballots and the FWAB must be returned by mail.How can I return my voted ballot orFederal Write-In Absentee Ballot(FWAB)?

Fill out and return the FPCA to the Chief Election Officer.If I am currently registered to vote,how may I request an absenteeballot?

Each year.How often must I submit my FPCA?

By mail, email or fax.How can I submit my FPCA?

There are no primary elections in American Samoa, you do not need to claim apolitical party.

Do I need to claim a political partyto vote in primary elections?


Fill out and return the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to the ChiefElection Officer. This form allows you to register to vote and identifies you as avoter covered by (Federal law providing special protections).UOCAVA


American Samoawww.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/



Registration October 6, 2014

Ballot Request October 20, 2014

Ballot Return November 4, 2014

These are not mailing deadlines. Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times.Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.


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The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) registers youto vote and requests absentee ballots for all Federalelections held in a calendar year.



Block 2 Political party affiliation is not required.

Block 3 Name (Last, First, Middle). Enter anyformer name under which you wereregistered in American Samoa.


Your valid American Samoa Driver'sLicense number OR your Social Securitynumber is required for voterregistration. If you do not possesseither of these identification numbers,American Samoa will assign a numberthat will serve to identify you for voterregistration purposes.


Block 6 American Samoa allows you to receiveyour ballot by mail, email or fax. Pleaserank your preference of how you wouldlike to receive your absentee ballot.

Block 7 Complete street address of yourAmerican Samoa voting residence. Apost office box is not sufficient. If youraddress includes a rural route, describeits location in Block 9.

Block 8 Complete address where you want yourballot sent, usually where you live now.

Block 9 Enter your age, current place ofemployment, and a statement that theresidence listed in Block 7 was acquiredwith the intent to make AmericanSamoa your legal residence. Provideany information that may assist the localelection official in accepting thisapplication.



American Samoa allows you to submit the FPCA by mail,email or fax.

If you choose to mail your FPCA, mail the form directlyto:

Chief Election Officer American Samoa Government P.O. Box 3970 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

If you choose to email your FPCA, you must also submitthe FPCA by mail. It is recommended that you email theform directly to the Chief Election Officer. The emailaddresses can be found at http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/contact/contact.htm.

If you choose to fax your FPCA, you must also submit theFPCA by mail. It is recommended that you fax the formdirectly to the Chief Election Officer. The fax number canbe found at http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/contact/contact.htm.

You may also use the DoD Electronic TransmissionService to fax your FPCA toll-free. To use the ElectronicTransmission Service, use the cover sheet available inChapter 1 or at FVAP.gov, and fax to: (703) 693- 5527,DSN 223-5527, or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam,Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683.International toll-free numbers can be found on theinside back cover or at .FVAP.gov

To find out the status of your registration/absentee ballotrequest, contact the Chief Election Officer. Contactinformation can be found at

.http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/

Voting your ballot

***Voted ballots must be received by theElection Office by close of polls on Election Day.

No witness or notary is required on voted ballots. Votedballots must be returned by mail regardless of how theblank ballot was originally sent to the voter (mail, emailor fax).

Overseas Uniformed Service members should request tohave the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DOD applied to theirballot materials at Military Postal Office locations(APO/FPO). This label provides free express mail serviceto your local election official for voted ballots mailed on

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or before the general election date. You retain a portionof the label for tracking your ballot through the U.S.Postal Service.


You may track the status of your ballot at: http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/voter_status/voter_status.htm.


America Samoa allows you to use the Federal Write-InAbsentee Ballot (FWAB) for voting in elections forFederal office. If you are registered and have requestedyour absentee ballot, feel free to use the FWAB any timebefore an election.


Block 1 American Samoa does not allow you touse this form for registration. Do notcheck the registration block.


Block 3 Name (Last, First, Middle). Enter anyformer name under which you wereregistered in American Samoa.


Enter your valid American SamoaDriver's License number, your SocialSecurity number OR your voterregistration number.


Block 6 Political party affiliation is not required.

Block 7 Complete street address of yourAmerican Samoa voting residence. Apost office box is not sufficient. If youraddress includes a rural route, describe

its location in Block 9.


Block 9 Provide any information that may assist

Vote your FWAB

Vote for any Federal office in an election. To find out theraces and candidates for which you can vote, go to

. For each officewww.americansamoaelectionoffice.orgfor which you vote, write in either a candidate's name ora political party designation. American Samoa does notsend representatives to the U.S. Senate or directlyparticipate in the election of the President and VicePresident of the United States. At the Federal level, onlya Delegate to the House of Representatives is elected.

Once the ballot is complete, fold and place it in thesecurity envelope and seal. Place only the voted ballot inthe security envelope and do not write on the securityenvelope.


The deadlines for submitting the FWAB are the same asfor regular absentee ballots. If you receive the regularballot after submitting the voted FWAB, you may alsovote and return the regular ballot. If both ballots arereceived by the deadline, only the regular ballot will becounted.

Insert the sealed security envelope and the Voter'sDeclaration/Affirmation into the mailing envelope andmail your FWAB directly to:

Chief Election Officer American Samoa Government P.O. Box 3970 Pago Pago, American Samoa, 96799



All Mailing Address

All Chief Election OfficerP.O. Box 3970Pago Pago, AS 96799


the local election official in acceptingthis ballot or application.


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Please visit .http://www.azsos.gov/election/VoterInformation.htmlWhere can I find information about

No.Will I need a notary or witness formy FPCA or FWAB?

Yes.I am an American citizen, but I havenever lived in the U.S., can Iregister to vote in this State?

You may use the FWAB any time before an election without having previouslyregistered or requested an absentee ballot. The FWAB may only be used tovote in elections for Federal office.

What must I do to use the FWABand can I use the FWAB to vote inState and local elections?

By mail, fax, or via Arizona's online ballot upload system.How can I return my voted ballot orFederal Write-In Absentee Ballot(FWAB)?

You may request a ballot online by visiting and select "REQUEST A BALLOT."http://www.azsos.gov/election/Military.htm

You may also fill out and return an FPCA to the Arizona Secretary of State.


The FPCA is good for the next two regularly scheduled general elections.Submit a new FPCA each time your mailing address or contact informationchanges.

How often must I submit my FPCA?

By mail or fax. For additional registration options, visit www.azsos.govHow can I submit my FPCA?

Yes.Do I need to claim political party tovote in primary elections?


Fill out and return the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to the Arizona'sSecretary of State's office. This form allows you to register to vote andidentifies you as a voter covered by (Federal law providing specialUOCAVAprotections). You may also register to vote or change your registration onlineat http://www.azsos.gov


Arizonawww.azsos.gov/election/Military.htm


State PrimaryAugust 26, 2014


Registration 7 PM, August 26, 2014 8 PM, November 4, 2014

Ballot Request 7 PM, August 26, 2014 8 PM, November 4, 2014

Ballot Return 7 PM, August 26, 2014 8 PM, November 4, 2014

These are not mailing deadlines. Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times.Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.


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the candidates and/or other itemsthat will be on my ballot?


Arizona allows you to use the Federal Write-In AbsenteeBallot (FWAB) for both registration and voting in primary,general and special elections for Federal Office. Feelfree to use the FWAB to vote any time before anelection.



Block 2 To vote in primary elections, you mustenter your political party affiliation. Ifyou are registered non-partisan,undeclared or with a political party notrecognized in Arizona, you mustindicate which recognized party ballotyou want to receive. If you want tochange your political party affiliation,submit a completed FPCA indicatingyour new party preference to the localelection official no later than 7 pm onElection Day. Political party affiliation isnot required if only requestingabsentee ballots for general elections.


Block 4 Date of Birth.

Your Arizona Driver's License number,Non-Operating Identification Licensenumber OR the last four digits of yourSocial Security number is required forvoter registration. If you do not possessany of these identification numbers, theState shall assign a number that willserve to identify you for voterregistration purposes.

Block 5 Recommended but not required.Provide your contact information toallow your election official to follow upif more information is required.

Block 6 Arizona allows you to receive yourballot by mail, email, fax or via Arizona'sonline ballot upload system. Pleaserank your preference of how you wouldlike to receive your absentee ballot.Provide your email address or faxnumber in Block 5. If you do not make a

selection, then your election official willmail your ballot to you.

Block 7 Complete street address of yourArizona voting residence. A post officebox is not sufficient. If your addressincludes a rural route, describe itslocation in Block 9. For example, "2mipast Highway (enter value), across thestreet from the (enter value) gas

This address must be withinstation."the county where you claim legal votingresidence.

Block 8 Complete address where you want yourballot sent, usually where you live now.

Block 9 Designate a shorter or longer periodfor which you want to receive ballots,up to through the next two generalelections. If you do not specify the timeperiod, you will receive ballots throughthe next general election. Alternatively,you may request an early ballot onlineat .www.azsos.govIf you are not registered to vote inArizona, or if you are registered andmove to a different Arizona county, youmust provide ONE of the following forproof of citizenship or your FPCA willbe rejected:

Arizona Driver's License numberor Non-Operating IdentificationLicense number issued afterOctober 1, 1996Alien Registration number fromCertificate of NaturalizationIndian Census Number, Bureauof Indian Affairs Card Number,Tribal Treaty Card Number orTribal Enrollment NumberA legible photocopy of a birthcertificate that verifies citizenshipand supporting legaldocumentation (i.e. marriagecertificate) if the name on thebirth certificate is not the same asyour current legal nameA legible photocopy of pertinentpages of a U.S. passportidentifying the applicantA legible photocopy of a Driver'sLicense or Non-OperatingLicense from another State withinthe U.S. if the license indicates

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Arizona allows you to submit the FPCA by mail or fax. Foradditional registration options go to .www.azsos.gov

If you choose to mail your FPCA, mail the form directly tothe Arizona Secretary of State office. The address is:

1700 West Washington St, 7th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85007

If you choose to fax your FPCA, it is recommended thatyou fax the form directly to the AZ Secretary of Stateoffice, at 602-542-6172.

You may also use the DoD Electronic TransmissionService to fax your FPCA toll-free. To use the ElectronicTransmission Service, use the cover sheet available inChapter 1 or at www.fvap.gov, and fax to:(703)693-5527, DSN 223-5527, or toll-free from the U.S.,Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to1-800-368-8683. International toll-free numbers can befound on the inside back cover or at .FVAP.gov

To check the status of your registration/absentee ballotrequest, contact your election office or refer to Arizona'svoter registration verification website at

. You will be contacted if yourhttps://voter.azsos.govapplication is denied.

Late registration

Arizona permits an overseas voter discharged frommilitary service or overseas employment within 90 daysof an election to register to vote up until 5 pm on theFriday before an election.

Online ballot system

Arizona also provides an online ballot delivery system.To access the system go to

.https://www.azsos.gov/election/military/default.aspx

proof of citizenshipA legible photocopy of a TribalCertificate of Indian Blood orTribal/ Bureau of Indian AffairsAffidavit of birth

If you need to include a photocopy,mail or fax it along with your FPCA toyour election official. Do not sendoriginal documents. Photocopies willnot be returned to you.Provide any information that may assistthe election official in accepting thisapplication.


You can request a ballot in one process through thissystem. To upload a voted ballot, you must have firstbeen authorized by your election official to utilize thesystem. You can obtain authorization from by requestingan early ballot through this system or by contacting theArizona Secretary of State office directly.

Voting by citizens who have never lived in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. andwhose parent is qualified to vote in Arizona is eligible toregister to vote and may vote in Arizona

Voting your ballot

Voted ballots must be received by 7 pm onElection Day.

No witness or notary is required on voted ballots.

You may return the voted ballot and signed affidavit bymail, fax or via Arizona's online ballot upload system. UseFPCA mail and fax instructions under "How and Where toSubmit Your FPCA." To use the secure ballot uploadsystem, you must have received a user ID and passwordfrom your election official.

Overseas Uniformed Service members and their eligiblefamily members with access to the Military Postal Servicemay use the "Prepaid Expedited Mail- Label 11-DOD."This label is available at APO/ FPO locations and canonly be used for the General Election. It providesexpedited mail service up to seven days prior to theelection. You can return your ballot with this labelattached at any MPO/ FPO, American embassy orconsulate. A portion of the label is retained by you fortracking your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.


You may track the status of your ballot by contacting theArizona Secretary of State office. Contact information isavailable at https://www.azsos.gov/election/Military.htm.


Arizona allows you to use the Federal Write-In AbsenteeBallot (FWAB) for both registration and voting in primary,general and special elections for Federal Office. Feelfree to use the FWAB to vote any time before anelection.

Complete the following blocks of the FWAB's

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voter declaration/affirmation

Block 1 Arizona allows you to use this form forregistration only if you are eligible toregister and vote in the State, and if youprovide proof of citizenship asdescribed in the instructions for Block 6of the FPCA. If you need to include aphotocopy, mail or fax it to the ArizonaSecretary of State election office alongwith your FWAB.Do not send original documents.Photocopies will not be returned toyou.




Your Arizona Driver's License number,Non-Operating Identification Licensenumber OR the last four digits of yourSocial Security number is required forvoter registration. If you do not possessany of these identification numbers, theState will assign a number that willserve to identify you for voterregistration purposes.

Block 5 Recommended but not required.Provide your contact information toallow your election official to follow upif more information is required.

Block 6 If using this form to register, enter yourpolitical party affiliation or writeundeclared or non-partisan. If you are aregistered non-partisan or undeclared,you must indicate which party ballotyou want to receive in the future.

Block 7 Complete street address of yourArizona voting residence. A post officebox is not sufficient. If your addressincludes a rural route, describe itslocation in Block 9. For example, "2mipast Highway (enter value), across thestreet from the (enter value) gas

This address must be withinstation."the county where you claim legal votingresidence.


Block 9 If you are using this form to register tovote in Arizona, or if you are registeredand move to a different Arizona county,you must provide ONE of the following

Vote your FWAB

To find out the races and candidates for which you canvote, go to . For each office for which youwww.azsos.govvote, write in either a candidate's name or a politicalparty designation. Once the ballot is complete, fold andplace it in the security envelope and seal. Place only thevoted ballot in the security envelope and do not write onthe security envelope.


The deadlines for submitting the FWAB are the same asfor regular State absentee ballots. If you receive the Stateballot after submitting the voted FWAB, you may also

for proof of citizenship or your FWABwill be rejected:

Arizona Driver's License numberor Non-Operating IdentificationLicense number issued afterOctober 1, 1996Alien Registration Number fromCertificate of NaturalizationIndian Census Number, Bureauof Indian Affairs Card Number,Tribal Treaty Card Number orTribal Enrollment NumberA legible photocopy of a birthcertificate that verifies citizenshipand supporting legaldocumentation (i.e. marriagecertificate) if the name on thebirth certificate is not the same asyour current legal nameA legible photocopy of pertinentpages of a U.S. passportidentifying the applicantA legible photocopy of a Driver'sLicense or Non-OperatingLicense from another State withinthe U.S. if the license indicatesproof of citizenshipA legible photocopy of a TribalCertificate of Indian Blood orTribal/ Bureau of Indian AffairsAffidavit of birth

If you need to include a photocopy,mail or fax it along with your FWAB toyour local election official. Do not sendoriginal documents. Photocopies willnot be returned to you.Provide any information that may assistthe local election official in acceptingthis application.


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vote and return the State ballot. If both ballots arereceived by the deadline, only the State ballot will becounted.

Arizona allows you to submit the FWAB by mail, fax, orvia Arizona's online ballot upload system.

If you choose to mail your FWAB, insert the sealedsecurity envelope and the Voter'sDeclaration/Affirmation into the mailing envelope andmail the form directly to AZ Secretary of State's office at:

1700 West Washington Street, 7th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85007

If you choose to fax your FWAB, it is recommended thatyou fax the form directly to the AZ Secretary of Stateoffice at: 602-542-6172. Include ballot, voter affirmation,and cover sheet with secrecy waiver. You may also usethe DoD Electronic Transmission Service to fax yourFWAB toll-free. To use the Electronic TransmissionService, use the cover sheet available in Chapter 1 or at

, and fax to: (703)693-5527, DSN 223 5527, orFVAP.govtoll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, andthe Virgin Islands to 1-800 -368 8683. Internationaltoll-free numbers can be found on the inside back coveror at .FVAP.gov

If you choose to submit your FWAB using Arizona'sonline ballot upload system, you must have received aUser ID and password from your election official.



All Mailing Address

All Arizona Secretary of State Elections Division1700 West Washington Street, 7th FloorPhoenix, AZ 85007-2888


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If you are reg

Documents

Voting Assistance Guide Chapter 1 Assistance Guide 1 ... See Chapter 2 Absentee Voting Procedures by State or territory for more information. ... Use the U.S. postal system,