Election Process Made Easier for Military and Overseas Voters With the Launch of New Ballot Tool - "The new Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot tool, available at www.overseasvotefoundation.org, provides an immediate solution for registered voters whose ballots are late or lost in transit. The site offers easy access to the 'Vote-Print-Mail' system." 9/15/08
Overseas voting is not just a duty, it's a chore - "From airmen in Italy to Marines and soldiers in Iraq to sailors in Japan, troops overseas face a diverse and complicated system when trying to make their voices heard on Election Day." 8/24/08
EAC Chair Urges Military and Civilians Abroad to Register to Vote Now - "[A]dvises overseas voters to take three important steps to make sure their ballot will be counted: register early, update your state election office of any address changes, and return the completed ballot by the date your state requires." 7/29/08
Americans face hurdles voting abroad in upcoming election - "Millions of Americans abroad, including about 175,000 troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, face chronic timing and technological problems if they try to vote in this fall's presidential election. Troubles that caused low turnout in the past will be compounded by 11 late state-office primaries in September or October, which delays mailing absentee ballots. Efforts to expand electronic voting have slowed because of privacy concerns." 7/11/08
The Soldier Vote - "When we ask soldiers to go to places like Helmand Province, Afghanistan to risk their lives, we have an obligation of the highest order: make sure that they're able to take part in the democratic process that ultimately determines their role and fate in the U.S. military." 5/28/07