How to Vote Absentee Ballot When out of the Country

Out of the country and worried about missing the 2008 presidential election? Don't be. Getting an absentee ballot is really very simple, so make sure your voice is heard this November.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet or the phone number for the board of elections office, where you are registered.

1. Go to this website, http://www.fvap.gov/overseas-citizens/index.html and begin following the process.

2. Go to request an absentee ballot and then click on your state of residency.

3. Fill out the absentee ballot request. Find out the proper county, the one you are registered to vote and mail in the request for an absentee ballot.

4. Wait for the ballot to arrive in the mail box and do your American duty; vote.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure all residency requirements are correct and that the ballot request is sent to the county in which you are registered.
• Mark sure the ballot is post marked before the date of the election.

Resources

• Voting

[Halahblue]

on 9/9/2008 Very helpful article. You might want to add a little section on how to do this when you're in the military. ;)