FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (Vote by Mail) (FWAB)

Who can use a Federal Write-In Absentee (Vote by Mail) Ballot?

• Military personnel and their voting age dependents both in the United States and overseas.
• U.S. citizens overseas only.

Where do I get a Federal Write-In Absentee (Vote by Mail) Ballot?

• Federal Write-In Absentee (Vote by Mail) Ballots are available through Voting Assistance Officers at military installations or at U.S. embassies/consulates.

How do I use the Federal Write-In Absentee (Vote by Mail) Ballot?

• The FWAB is a (back-up) ballot for military personnel and overseas citizens who have not received the regular absentee ballot from the state after having made a timely application for the ballot. (30 days before the general election)
• The FWAB is used to vote for all offices, federal, state and local for which the voter would otherwise be entitled to vote.

THE ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTER MUST:

• Be absent from his/her voting residence.
• Have applied for a regular ballot early enough so the request is received by the appropriate local election official not later than 30 days before the general election.
• Have not received the request regular absentee ballot from the state.

THE CITIZEN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

• Be located outside the United States (including APO/FPO address).
• Have applied for a regular ballot early enough so the request is received by the appropriate local election official not later than 30 days before the election.
• Have not received the requested regular absentee ballot from the state.