Voting Assistance Officers and volunteers should use this document to update the printed copy of the Voting Assistance Guide. Make sure you use it during voting activities (e.g. registration drives, Absentee Voting Weeks) to ensure the voters you are assisting have the latest information.
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2018 | Updated Department of State Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: votinginfo@state.gov |
| 02/06/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 02/26/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 02/26/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 04/04/2018 | Updated Department of State Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: votinginfo@state.gov |
| 04/04/2018 | Updated Department of State Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: votinginfo@state.gov |
| 04/06/2018 | Updated United States Navy Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: VOTE@navy.mil |
| 04/06/2018 | Updated United States Navy Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: VOTE@navy.mil |
| 06/07/2018 | Updated United States Coast Guard Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: Keirsten.E.Current2@uscg.mil |
| 07/03/2018 | Updated Department of State Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: votinginfo@state.gov |
| 07/03/2018 | Updated Department of State Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: votinginfo@state.gov |
| 07/24/2018 | Updated United States Coast Guard Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: Keirsten.E.Current2@uscg.mil |
| 07/25/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 07/25/2018 | Updated United States Navy Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: VOTE@navy.mil |
| 07/26/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 07/26/2018 | Updated United States Navy Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: VOTE@navy.mil |
| 07/26/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 09/19/2018 | Updated United States Air Force Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: vote.usaf@us.af.mil |
| 10/30/2018 | Updated Department of State Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: votinginfo@state.gov |
| 01/02/2019 | Updated United States Army Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: Usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-voting-questions@mail.mil |
| 01/02/2019 | Updated United States Army Service Voting Action Officer Contact Information |
Email: Usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-voting-questions@mail.mil |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2018 | Updates to Chapter 1 Content | |
| 04/03/2018 | Updates to Chapter 1 Content | |
| 11/07/2018 | Updates to Chapter 1 Content |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 04/12/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.
|
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special Primary Election Date |
February 27, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special General Election Date |
April 24, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special Primary - Registration |
Received by, January 29, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, February 16, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special General - Registration |
Received by, March 26, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, April 13, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Received by, 7 PM February 27, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special General - Ballot Return |
Received by, 7 PM April 24, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special Primary - Registration |
Received by, 11 PM January 29, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 8 Special General - Registration |
Received by, 11 PM March 26, 2018 |
| 07/02/2018 | State Election Url |
https://azsos.gov/elections |
| 08/03/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are using this form to register to vote provide proof of citizenship. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 08/03/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. You must include a photocopy, do not send original documents. Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 08/03/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. You must include a photocopy, do not send original documents. Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 08/03/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 08/03/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 08/15/2018 | Ballot Request Url |
https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/election/election/Military/RegisterVoter1.aspx |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Request |
Request Mail Ballot: Received by, September 04, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Request |
Overseas Citizens, Signed by*, February 20, 2018 |
| 02/22/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Request |
Uniformed Services and eligible family members, Signed by, March 12, 2018 |
| 02/22/2018 | General Election - Ballot Request |
Overseas Citizens, Signed by*, October 09, 2018 |
| 02/22/2018 | General Election - Ballot Request |
Uniformed Services and eligible family members, Signed by, October 29, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2018 | Ballot Request Url |
https://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/VoterReg/Default.aspx |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2018 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your State it must be returned according to the deadlines provided in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. The State absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. |
| 10/10/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 5 - Contact Information |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you to accept your FWAB. |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | State Primary** Election Date |
September 04, 2018 |
| 01/09/2018 | State Primary** - Ballot Request |
Received by**, 5 PM August 31, 2018 |
| 01/09/2018 | State Primary** - Ballot Return |
Received by**, 8 PM September 04, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2018 | CD 13 Special Election - Registration |
Received by, November 06, 2018 |
| 01/24/2018 | CD 13 Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, 2 PM November 03, 2018 |
| 01/24/2018 | CD 13 Special Election - Ballot Return |
Received by, November 06, 2018 |
| 01/24/2018 | CD 13 Special Election Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| 06/20/2018 | CD 13 Special Primary - Registration |
Received by, August 07, 2018 |
| 06/20/2018 | CD 13 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, 2 PM August 04, 2018 |
| 06/20/2018 | CD 13 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Received by, August 07, 2018 |
| 06/20/2018 | CD 13 Special Primary Election Date |
August 07, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2018 | Special Election Election Date |
August 14, 2018 |
| 06/29/2018 | Special Election - Registration |
Received by, August 14, 2018 |
| 06/29/2018 | Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, August 14, 2018 |
| 06/29/2018 | Special Election - Ballot Return |
Received by, 8 PM August 14, 2018 |
| 07/03/2018 | Special Senate Election Election Date |
August 14, 2018 |
| 09/13/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election - Registration |
Received by, November 06, 2018 |
| 09/13/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, November 06, 2018 |
| 09/13/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election - Ballot Return |
Received by, 8 PM November 06, 2018 |
| 09/13/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| 09/27/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election - Registration |
By Mail: Postmarked by, October 08, 2018 |
| 09/27/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, October 27, 2018 |
| 09/27/2018 | U.S. Senate Special Election - Ballot Return |
Received by, 7 PM November 06, 2018 |
| 11/19/2018 | General Runoff - Ballot Return |
Received by, 7 PM November 27, 2018 |
| 11/19/2018 | General Runoff Election Date |
November 27, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2018 | State Election Url |
https://sosmt.gov/elections/military-overseas/ |
| 09/27/2018 | Ballot Request Url |
https://www.vote4montana.us/ |
| 09/27/2018 | Ballot Submission Url |
https://www.vote4montana.us/ |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2018 | General Election - Ballot Return |
Postmarked by*, November 06, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2018 | Federal Primary Election Date |
June 26, 2018 |
| 01/18/2018 | Federal Primary - Registration |
Received by, June 01, 2018 |
| 01/18/2018 | Federal Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, June 19, 2018 |
| 01/18/2018 | Federal Primary - Ballot Return |
Postmarked by*, June 25, 2018 |
| 04/03/2018 | State Primary Election Date |
September 13, 2018 |
| 04/03/2018 | State Primary - Registration |
Received by, August 19, 2018 |
| 04/03/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, September 06, 2018 |
| 04/03/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Return |
Postmarked by*, September 12, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | State Primary - Registration |
Received by, August 20, 2018 |
| 07/10/2018 | State Primary Election Date |
August 20, 2018 |
| 07/10/2018 | State Primary - Registration |
Received by, August 20, 2018 |
| 07/10/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, September 06, 2018 |
| 07/10/2018 | State Primary - Ballot Return |
Postmarked by*, September 12, 2018 |
| 07/10/2018 | State Primary Election Date |
September 13, 2018 |
| 08/30/2018 | CD 25 Special General Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| 08/30/2018 | CD 25 Special General - Registration |
Received by, October 12, 2018 |
| 08/30/2018 | CD 25 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, October 30, 2018 |
| 08/30/2018 | CD 25 Special General - Ballot Return |
Postmarked by**, November 05, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2018 | Ballot Tracking Url |
https://www.ncsbe.gov/Voters/Voter-Tools |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Election Date |
April 30, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Runoff Election Date |
July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special General Election Date |
September 10, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary - Registration |
Received by, April 29, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, April 29, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, April 30, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM April 30, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Runoff - Registration |
Received by, July 08, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Runoff - Ballot Request |
Received by, July 08, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Runoff - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Runoff - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special General - Registration |
Received by, September 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, September 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special General - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM September 10, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 Special General - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, September 10, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Election Date |
April 30, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special General Election Date |
September 10, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Runoff Election Date |
July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Registration |
Received by, April 29, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, April 29, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, April 30, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM April 30, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Runoff - Registration |
Received by, July 08, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Runoff - Ballot Request |
Received by, July 08, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Runoff - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Runoff - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special General - Registration |
Received by, September 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, September 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special General - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, September 10, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 9 Special General - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM September 10, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 and CD 9 Special Primary Runoff Election Date |
July 09, 2019 |
| 03/04/2019 | CD 3 and CD 9 Special General Election Date |
September 10, 2019 |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)? The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)? The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the DoD Fax Service? The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online 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. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD? Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is a runoff election? A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state? A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian who was last domiciled in North Carolina is eligible to vote in North Carolina. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges? Yes. |
| 03/06/2019 | Updated Important Information |
Does my state have any online tools? You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
|
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (mail) |
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. |
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (email) |
Email your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Scan the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. Email this ballot package directly to your election official. |
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (fax) |
Fax your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 2 - Eligibility |
Select the category that best describes you.
|
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 5 - Contact Information |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB. |
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 6 - Party Affiliation |
Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No.”
|
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/06/2019 | FPCA Block - Block 1 - Eligibility |
Select the category that describes you.
|
| 03/06/2019 | FPCA Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/06/2019 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. You can submit the State absentee ballot by mail, email or fax. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. |
| 03/06/2019 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can be used to register to vote. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. You can use the FWAB to vote in federal, state and local elections, including ballot measures. |
| 03/06/2019 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail, email or fax. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 3 Special Primary Runoff OR Special General Election Date |
July 09, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Runoff OR Special General Election Date |
September 10, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary Election Date |
May 14, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Registration |
Received by, May 13, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, May 13, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Return by Mail: Sent by*, May 14, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | CD 9 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM May 14, 2019 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary Election Date |
May 08, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special General Election Date |
August 07, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Registration |
By Mail: Received by, April 09, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, May 05, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, May 08, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Mail: Received by, July 09, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, July 09, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, August 04, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, August 07, 2018 |
| 04/02/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, April 09, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary Election Date |
May 08, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special General Election Date |
August 07, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Registration |
By Mail: Received by, April 09, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, April 09, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, May 05, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, May 08, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, May 05, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Mail: Received by, July 09, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, July 09, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, August 04, 2018 |
| 04/04/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, August 07, 2018 |
| 04/09/2018 | CD 12 Special Primary - Ballot Request |
Received by, 12 PM May 05, 2018 |
| 04/09/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, 12 PM August 04, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General Election Date |
August 07, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Mail: Received by, July 19, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, July 19, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, 12 PM August 04, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, August 07, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Mail: Received by, July 09, 2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Email or Fax: Received by, July 09, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2018 | CD 18 Special General Election Date |
March 13, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 18 Special General - Registration |
Postmarked by, February 12, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 18 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, March 12, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 18 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, 11 PM March 20, 2018 |
| 01/12/2018 | CD 18 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, 11 PM March 12, 2018 |
| 10/01/2018 | CD 15 Special Election Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| 10/01/2018 | CD 15 Special Election - Registration |
By Mail: Postmarked by, October 09, 2018 |
| 10/01/2018 | CD 15 Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, November 05, 2018 |
| 10/01/2018 | CD 15 Special Election - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, 11 PM November 05, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 7 Special Election Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 15 Special Election Election Date |
November 06, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 7 Special Election - Registration |
By Mail: Postmarked by, October 09, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 7 Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, November 05, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 7 Special Election - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, 11 PM November 05, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 15 Special Election - Registration |
By Mail: Postmarked by, October 09, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 15 Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, November 05, 2018 |
| 10/02/2018 | CD 15 Special Election - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, 11 PM November 05, 2018 |
| 02/07/2019 | CD 12 Special General Election Date |
May 21, 2019 |
| 02/07/2019 | CD 12 Special General - Registration |
By Mail: Postmarked by, April 22, 2019 |
| 02/07/2019 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Request |
Received by, 11 PM May 20, 2019 |
| 02/07/2019 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, May 28, 2019 |
| 02/26/2019 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, May 21, 2019 |
| 02/27/2019 | CD 12 Special General - Ballot Return |
Sent by*, 11 PM May 20, 2019 |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)? The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)? The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the DoD Fax Service? The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online 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. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD? Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state? No. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges? Yes. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
Does my state have any online tools? You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
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| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (mail) |
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 03/07/2019 | FPCA Block - Block 1 - Eligibility |
Select the category that best describes you.
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| 03/07/2019 | FPCA Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/07/2019 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. The state absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
If you are a Uniformed Service member or eligible family member, you can use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) to register to vote and vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. If you are an overseas citizen and have already requested an absentee ballot, you may use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures. If not, you can only use the FWAB to vote in elections for federal office. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 2 - Eligibility |
Select the category that best describes you.
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| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 5 - Contact Information |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 6 - Party Affiliation |
Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No” (Uniformed Service members only).
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| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state? No. |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2018 | General Election - Registration |
By Mail: Postmarked by, October 17, 2018 |
| 10/03/2018 | General Election - Registration |
By Email/Online or Fax: Received by, October 17, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2018 | Ballot Tracking Url |
https://vip.sdsos.gov/vipLogin.aspx |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)? The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)? The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the DoD Fax Service? The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online 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. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your State accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD? Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is a runoff election? A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state? A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or spouse who was last domiciled in South Dakota is eligible to vote in South Dakota as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges? Yes. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
Does my state have any online tools? You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
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| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (mail) |
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 03/07/2019 | FPCA Block - Block 1 - Eligibility |
Select the category that best describes you.
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| 03/07/2019 | FPCA Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/07/2019 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. The state absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
You must be registered to vote and have already requested a state absentee ballot in order to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). You can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 6 - Party Affiliation |
Do not check “Yes” or “No.” The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.
|
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 5 - Contact Information |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the DoD Fax Service? The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online 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. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions. |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2018 | CD 27 Special Election Election Date |
June 30, 2018 |
| 04/26/2018 | CD 27 Special Election - Registration |
Received by*, May 31, 2018 |
| 04/26/2018 | CD 27 Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, May 16, 2018 |
| 04/26/2018 | CD 27 Special Election - Ballot Return |
Received by**, July 06, 2018 |
| 04/26/2018 | CD 27 Special Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, June 16, 2018 |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)? The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)? The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the DoD Fax Service? The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online 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. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD? Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
What is a runoff election? A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state? No. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges? No. |
| 03/07/2019 | Updated Important Information |
Does my state have any online tools? You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
|
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (mail) |
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (fax) |
Fax your FWAB: (only if you are located in a hostile fire area). Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (fax) |
Fax your FWAB: (only if you are located in a hostile fire area). Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 03/07/2019 | FPCA Block - Block 1 - Eligibility |
Select the category that best describes you.
|
| 03/07/2019 | FPCA Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| 03/07/2019 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail or fax*. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. *Fax only if you are located in a hostile fire area. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
All voters must be registered and have already requested an absentee ballot in order to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). If you are a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States whose return is not certain, you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal office. All other UOCAVA voters can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 2 - Eligibility |
Select the category that best describes you.
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| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 5 - Contact Information |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB. |
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Block 6 - Party Affiliation |
Do not check “Yes” or “No.” The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.
|
| 03/07/2019 | FWAB Block - Affirmation |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2018 | Ballot Submission Url | |
| 07/06/2018 | General Election - Ballot Request |
Received by, October 30, 2018 |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.
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| 06/26/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 6 - Party Affiliation |
If you are a Uniformed Service member (or eligible family member), check Yes if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check No.
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| 06/26/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo id that are acceptable for voting.
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| 06/26/2018 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
If you are a Uniformed Service member (or eligible family member), you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return, you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. A copy of valid proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) must be enclosed along with your FWAB. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting. If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and your return is uncertain, you can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections. |
| 06/26/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo id that are acceptable for voting.
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| 06/26/2018 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (mail) |
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the Voter Information page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed Official Backup Ballot, do not write on the Official Ballot envelope. Insert the sealed Official Ballot envelope and the Voter Information page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Your FWAB should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or contact information, please visit https://MyVote.wi.gov. You can also contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov or by fax: (608) 267-0500. If you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC, you may mail your ballot to the WEC: Wisconsin Elections Commission
Your FWAB will be forwarded to your local election official by the WEC. Please provide for additional mailing time if you send your FWAB to the WEC. Your FWAB must be received by your local election official by the ballot receipt deadline even if it is received by the WEC before this deadline. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines"chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 06/27/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.
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| 06/27/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo id that are acceptable for voting.
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| 06/27/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register for the first time to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.
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| 06/27/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 6 - Party Affiliation |
Do not check Yes or No. The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.
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| 06/27/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register for the first time to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.
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| 06/27/2018 | FWAB Block - Block 9 - Additional Information |
Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form.
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| 06/27/2018 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
If you are a Uniformed Service member (or eligible family member), you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return, and are voting absentee for the first time, use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. A copy of valid proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) must be enclosed along with your FWAB. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting. If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and your return is uncertain, you can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections. |
| 06/27/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register to vote for the first time, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.
|
| 06/27/2018 | FPCA Submission Method - How and where to submit your FPCA (email) |
Your FPCA should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or how to contact them, you can find that information at https://MyVote.wi.gov, or by contacting the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov, by phone: (866) 868-3947, by fax: (608) 267-0500, or by mail at: Wisconsin Elections Commission
In the event you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC you may send your FPCA to the WEC. |
| 06/27/2018 | Voted Ballot Return - Voting your ballot |
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your State it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines. The State absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section. Your ballot should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or contact information, please visit https://MyVote.wi.gov. You can also contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov, by phone: (866) 868-3947, or by fax: (608) 267-0500. If you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC, you may mail your ballot to the WEC: Wisconsin Elections Commission
Your ballot will be forwarded to your local election official by the WEC. Please provide for additional mailing time if you send your ballot to the WEC. Your ballot must be received by your local election official by the ballot receipt deadline even if it is received by the WEC before this deadline. |
| 06/27/2018 | FWAB Submission - How and where to submit your FWAB (mail) |
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the Voter Information page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed Official Backup Ballot, do not write on the Official Ballot envelope. Insert the sealed Official Ballot envelope and the Voter Information page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Your FWAB should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or contact information, please visit https://MyVote.wi.gov. You can also contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov, by phone: (866) 868-3947, or by fax: (608) 267-0500. If you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC, you may mail your ballot to the WEC: Wisconsin Elections Commission
Your FWAB will be forwarded to your local election official by the WEC. Please provide for additional mailing time if you send your FWAB to the WEC. Your FWAB must be received by your local election official by the ballot receipt deadline even if it is received by the WEC before this deadline. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov. See the “Federal Election Deadlines"chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted. |
| 07/27/2018 | FPCA Block - Block 9 - Additional Requirements for State |
Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| 07/27/2018 | FWAB Allowed - Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot |
If you are a Uniformed Service member, you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. All other UOCAVA voters must already be registered to use the FWAB. You can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal office. |
| Change Date | Section | Updated Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2018 | Updates to Chapter 3 Content | |
| 04/03/2018 | Updates to Chapter 3 Content | |
| 06/13/2018 | Updates to Chapter 3 Content | |
| 11/07/2018 | Updates to Chapter 3 Content |
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| 04/03/2018 | Appendix | |
| 04/03/2018 | Appendix | |
| 11/07/2018 | Appendix |
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| 01/11/2018 | FAQs | |
| 04/03/2018 | FAQs | |
| 04/03/2018 | FAQs | |
| 11/07/2018 | FAQs |
