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[bogey666]

what do I need to do? (don't want to call US Embassy off the bat)

though I was a big McCain guy in 2000.. I'm now fully for Obama, voted for him in the primaries and though my state is not a battleground state (Obama will win it easily), I don't want to say I sat out this historic election.

anyone know what I need to do to cast an absentee ballot?

[ttompatz]

[bogey666]

[wylies99]

Get your absentee ballot form in the mail ASAP.

Use this link-

http://www.fvap.gov/

[Ya-ta Boy]

I'm glad you are on the right side in the election, but I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in your high school government teacher.

[bogey666]

[Samantha]

From the Consulates newletter:

1. Absentee Voting in the November Elections
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New Website for Overseas Voters

We encourage you to visit the newly redesigned Federal Voting Assistance Program website at www.fvap.gov, the official U.S. government website for overseas voters. The updated website features an automated Voter Registration and Ballot Delivery tool that will greatly improve the vote-by-mail process.

There are two options for overseas voters using the FVAP website:
Visit www.fvap.gov and click �Get Started� to be directed to an online Federal Postcard Application and instructions for your state; or
Visit www.fvap.gov and click �Use our New Automated Tool to Register/Request a Ballot� under Quick Links in the lower right-hand corner of the home page. You will be redirected to www.fvap.com, a fully automated site that requires you to create a user account and password.

Voter Registration & Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Voters who have not yet registered to vote and requested an absentee ballot should do so now using the FVAP website. You may also pick up a hard copy of the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) from any U.S. embassy or consulate.

You should also complete a new Federal Postcard Application if you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted.

Voting

Your local voting officials should mail your absentee ballot 30 to 45 days before the November 4 general election. Return your voted ballot as early as possible. Be aware of your state�s ballot receipt deadline, as well as any postmarking requirements.

Emergency Ballots

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) serves as an emergency ballot for voters who registered in time but fail to receive an official ballot from local election officials. You can access the FWAB using www.fvap.gov as well.

Questions?

The Voting Assistance Officer at the U.S. Embassy Seoul is also always available to answer questions about absentee voting. To contact the Voting Assistance Officer, call (02) 397-4448 or send an email to [email protected].

[Tiger Beer]

[venus envy]

I contacted my voting office back home, and received my ballot via email. Sent it back using Fedex (express) for free. Here is a link for more info

https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/overseas/ExpressYourVote.htm

[Samantha]

[Tiger Beer]