Overseasvoters - didn't get your ballot? You can still vote - pass it on

[Polemonium]

Your local consulate, and your local chapter of Democrats Abroad, should have Federal Write-in Ballots (FWAB's) available. The FWAB is the back up ballot that you can use if you registered by Oct. 2nd and have not received your ballot yet. Spread the word. Go to www.overseasvote2004.com (link for FWAB info at bottom of page), go to www.aokerry.com to learn more, and get the address to send the ballot in to from either overseasvote2004.com of www.fvap.gov (state by state instructions link on left).

(From WWW.AOKERRY.COM )
Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

As a service to American voters residing overseas, AOK is making available a downloadable copy of the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) which may sent to your local election office by post. This is the so-called "emergency ballot" designed to be used when the voter has not received a local ballot in time to ensure that the completed ballot can be returned by the deadline, which can be as early as the Friday before election day or as late as November 12th, depending on the State. The Federal Voters Assistance Program (FVAP) suggests using the emergency ballot if you have not received your regular ballot by October 10. Most States require the completed ballot be received by election day, and some permit the ballot to be faxed back. Click here for State deadlines and fax policies.Download FWABv5.pdf This version is only to be used as a last resort, as described more fully in the continuation.

[AP]

1. You can walk into any consulate in the world and vote in person for the

candidates on the Federal ballot too.

[Polemonium]

2. I've heard that

but after being trained at the consulate in Voter Reg. etc. I would have to say that our consulate is keeping that to themselves. Any idea what the procedure is? Do they just fill out a FWAB with you, or is there another way?

[AP]

3. No idea. Never done it.

[RedEagle]

4. Keep this kicked and pass it around to those overseas

This shouldn't be the biggest secret of voting overseas.

[Polemonium]

5. Sounds good, if only we could convince states like Penn to send

out a notice to overseas voters, that they can vote now with the FWAB, consulate etc., and they don't need to wait for a ballot that should have been sent to them a month ago.

[Polemonium]

6. Kick for DUers living overseas from states like Pen, OR etc

KICK