Overseas Ohioans who intend to return to the USA need to take part in the upcoming special state-level election. To do so, register/request your ballot today! Go to the US Vote Foundation to register/request your ballot and see Ohio voting requirements and information.
A referendum has been called for the citizens of Ohio to vote on a proposed amendment to...
Special elections in Oklahoma will be held in numerous districts throughout the state for propositions and candidates. Overseas voters who mean to return to the USA can vote in these elections, but need to register/request a ballot now in order to do so. Voter registrations/ballot requests must be emailed, faxed or postmarked by Friday, May 19, 2023.
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From the viewpoint of federal elections (presidency and US Congress), 2023 is an off year, with only special federal elections taking place. But overseas voters who intend to return to the USA at some point can take part in the many state and local elections scheduled for this year. (Do remember that checking the “intend to return” box when registering...
Throughout its work to encourage overseas Americans to vote in the 2022 elections in the USA, FAWCO’s US Voting Committee stressed the need for active citizenship to protect US democracy. The election results brought good news and bad news. The good news is that voters within and outside the US won significant victories for democracy. The bad news is that...
The 2022 elections are not over for overseas voters from three states. Runoff elections will be held on December 6 in Arkansas and Georgia and December 10 in Louisiana. If you checked the box for “all elections in this year” on your registration/request form, you should receive a ballot. If you did not, there’s time to request a runoff ballot...
The week starting on October 3 is Absentee Voting Week. Absentee ballots for overseas Americans were sent out on September 24. It's time to vote!
Have you received your ballot? It's not too late to request one, but deadlines to register are as early as October 5 for some states. Go to the Federal Voting Assistant Program (FVAP) to register/request...
Federal law requires states to send ballots to absentee voters 45 days before a regular election for federal office. For 2022 that date is September 24, less than 2 weeks away! Are you ready? Here’s what to do.