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Voting
Generally, all U.S. citizens 18 years or older who are (or will be) residing outside the United States during an election period are eligible to vote absentee in any election for Federal office. This includes primary, run-off, and special elections that occur throughout the year, as well as the general election in November 2008. Some states allow overseas voters to vote in elections for state and local offices, and for state and local referendums.
Voting eligibility and residency requirements are determined by the various U.S. states.
So you want to Vote!
(Includes information on absentee voting, FAQ’s, residency guidelines, Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), Online Federal Post Card Application (OFCPA), county information and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot).
2008 Primary and General Elections
The General Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Please refer to Primary Elections by State and Month for other dates.
Registration for the first primary (the District of Columbia) closes December 10, 2007.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Voting Information Center on 1-800-836-325 (toll-free from Australia), or referring to the FVAP website.
Other helpful links
- State-by-State Instructions
- State Electronic Alternatives to the by-mail process
- Ten Things to Help Ensure your Absentee Vote is Counted
Last update Tuesday, 8 April 2008
