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Comment on suggested updates to absentee voting forms by May 28

The draft hardcopy paper forms for the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) are available for review and comment on the Federal Register until May 28, 2021.

Background

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) requires that the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) prescribe the two standard federal forms, and make them available...

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Defend voting rights in our fragile democracy

By Laureen Scharps, FAWCO Rep, AIWC Frankfurt Taunus Rhein-Main

On January 6, violent extremists attempted to overturn the result of the US Presidential election. Multiple states are making new efforts to increase the difficulty of voting. More than ever before, Americans must advocate for our democracy and support all citizens’ Constitutional right to vote.

To help protect our right to...

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Tell Congress to pass bill to improve and secure US elections

Overseas American voters should learn about a massive bill, called HR 1, the For the People Act of 2021 (called S. 1 in the Senate), to improve and secure US elections, and urge their Representatives and Senators to pass it. See especially the section devoted to overseas military and civilian voters (Title I, Subtitle J). Act now: the House of Representatives...

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Upcoming Elections in Louisiana, New Jersey and Virginia

Voters from these states, register to vote/request your absentee ballots now! FAWCO Clubs and  Members, please publicize these elections and reach out to any voters from these states whom you know and encourage them to vote (if they can do so - see below for details.)  

Special federal elections in Louisiana

Louisiana has a special federal primary election scheduled for March...

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Calling on overseas Georgians for two run-off elections on January 5, 2021

Register buttonThe US national election is nearly over, but two races remain for people in Georgia: run-off elections on January 5, for both of the state’s seats in the US Senate. These are important in themselves, but are also very likely to determine which political party has control of the Senate, which will affect the whole country.

So, after taking at...

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Thank you! What's next?

I votedTo all the FAWCO members who voted in the 2020 US election, and helped and encouraged other overseas Americans to vote, as individuals and through their FAWCO clubs and other organizations – thank you for spending your time, energy and in some cases money to help overseas Americans fulfil their right and duty as citizens to vote. Your efforts deserve...
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For Overseas Voters, 2020 US Election is Now – What You Can Do

Overseas US citizens can start or keep doing three things to contribute to a safe and legitimate election in 2020. 

  1. Register to vote/request a ballot, and help/encourage others to do so. 
  2. Make a plan to vote safely and successfully in 2020, carry it out and help others to do so. 
  3. Spread accurate information about overseas voting and the election, and...
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