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Elections 2016: Americans Can Vote - Wherever They Are

Election Day, Nov. 8, 2016, is fast approaching. No matter where you are stationed, registering to vote and getting your absentee ballot is simple, fast and easy.



Infographic: What's at Stake in Congress? 34 Senate Seats; 435 House Seats. | Absentee Voting Steps: Visit FVAP.GOV to register and request a ballot; Sign and send your application materials; Receive your absentee ballot; Vote - Sign and return the ballot to your state

Voters Start Here: Select a State

Military and Overseas Citizens start the voting process Use the dropdown menu or visit FVAP.gov to find out how to register and get your absentee ballot. Select your state or territory of legal residence to get started.
Note: you must print the form, sign it, and send it to your state according to your state's rules. This is not an online registration tool.

Election day, Nov. 8, 2016, is fast approaching. No matter where you are stationed, registering to vote and getting your absentee ballot is simple, fast and easy.

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Absentee Voter Tips for Military, Overseas Citizens

During Absentee Voting Week the Federal Voting Assistance Program reminds military and overseas citizens to vote their ballot as soon as possible and to follow up to ensure that that their ballot is received by their election office. Story

Service Members Should Register, Request Absentee Ballots Now

DoD personnel and their families who plan to vote absentee in the upcoming presidential primaries and the general election should complete a registration application and request their ballots now, according to the Federal Voting Assistance Program. Story

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