Posted on 09/18/2008 6:00:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Military Voter Guide |
As Election Day nears, we need help registering our military members to vote. Many are already registered, but some are having problems getting information on how to receive their ballots. If you know any military members, please refer them to their Command Liaison, or click on each State for more information. All information provided below is from FVAP (Federal Voting Assistance Program). If you are currently living abroad and not military, you can also use this website to register to vote and receive an absentee ballot. There are rumors going around online that we want to dispel: Second, military personnel cannot vote after November 4th. Like every other American, Election day is still November 4th, 2008. Certain States will allow your ballot to be received after the election date, but most expect the envelope to be postmarked either the actual date or the day before the election (November 3rd, 2008). Third, Voteforchange.com is not a government affiliated voter registration site. The Obama campaign owns and runs this particular site where voters can register to vote. The McCain campaign has a similar set-up via their website. Again, neither of these campaigns are affiliated with FVAP. If you are a military spouse or dependent, please make sure you have the correct "home of records" for your active duty member. Regarding the table below, information is more detailed at the various websites. Please be sure to carefully read the instructions.
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State/Territory | Register By: | Request Ballot By: | Return Ballot By: |
Alabama | 10/24/2008 | 10/30/2008 | 11/04/2008* *Postmarked on this date. |
Alaska | 10/05/2008 | 10/25/2008 | 11/14/2008* (in US) 11/19/2008*(outside U.S. or from APO/FPO) |
American Samoa | 10/06/2008 | 08/20/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Arizona | 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Arkansas | Not required | 10/28/2008 | 11/14/2008* Postmark by election date |
California | 10/20/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Colorado | 10/06/2008 | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Connecticut | 11/03/2008 | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Delaware | 10/20/2008 | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
District of Columbia |
10/06/2008* Postmarked by date |
10/27/2008 | 11/14/2008* Postmarked by election date |
Florida | 10/06/2008 | 10/29/2008 | 11/04/2008* (In US) 11/14/2008* (Outside US) Postmarked by election date |
Georgia | 10/06/2008 | 10/31/2008 | 11/07/2008* Postmarked by election date |
Guam | 10/24/2008 | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Hawaii | 10/06/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Idaho | 10/10/2008* Postmarked 25 days before election |
10/29/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Illinois | 10/25/2008 | 10/25/2008 | 11/18/2008* Postmarked day before election (11/03/2008) |
Indiana | 10/06/2008 | 10/27/2008 | 11/04/2008* (in US) 11/14/2008 (outside US) |
Iowa | No fixed deadline, submit early | No fixed deadline, submit early | 11/10/2008* Postmarked day before election (11/03/2008) |
Kansas | Not required | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Kentucky | 10/28/2008* Postmarked at least 29 days before |
10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Louisiana | 10/06/2008 | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Maine | 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Maryland | 10/14/2008* Postmarked at least 21 days before election |
10/28/2008 | 11/14/2008** Postmarked election day |
Massachusetts | Not required | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008* Outside US (postmarked election day--received no later than 10 days after election date) |
Michigan | 11/04/2008 | 11/01/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Minnesota | Not required | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Mississippi |
*Dates are different for those inside US/outside US | *Dates are different for those inside US/outside US | 11/03/2008 |
Missouri | Not required | 10/29/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Montana | 10/06/2008 | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Nebraska | 10/17/2008 | 10/29/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Nevada | 10/04/2008* Postmarked or received these dates |
10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
New Hampshire | Not required | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
New Jersey | 10/31/2008 | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
New Mexico | Not required | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
New York | 10/10/2008 | 10/24/2008 | 11/17/2008* Postmarked day before election (11/03/2008) |
North Carolina | 11/03/2008 | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
North Dakota | Not required | 9/25/2008 | 11/07/2008** Postmarked day before election (11/03/2008) |
Ohio | 10/06/2008 | 11/01/2008 | 11/04/2008 (US) 11/14/2008* (Outside US - postmarked by election date) |
Oklahoma | Not required | 10/29/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Oregon | 10/30/2008** (21 days before election) |
10/30/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Pennsylvania | Not required | 11/03/2008 | 11/11/2008* Postmarked day before election (11/03/2008) |
Puerto Rico | 09/04/2008 | 09/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Rhode Island | Not required | 10/14/2008* A voter may request a ballot for President/VP only by 10/28/2008 |
11/04/2008 |
South Carolina | 10/04/2008 | 10/31/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
South Dakota | 10/20/2008 | 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Tennessee | 10/06/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Texas | 10/06/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008* (US) 11/10/2008 (Outside US--postmarked by election date) |
Utah | 10/06/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 11/18/2008* Postmarked day before election (11/03/2008) |
Vermont | 10/29/2008* Postmark 2nd Monday before election date (10/20/2008) |
11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Virgin Islands | 10/05/2008 | 10/14/2008 | 11/14/2008 |
Virginia | 10/06/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Washington | 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 | 11/25/2008* Return envelope must be dated no later than election date. |
West Virginia | 10/14/2008 | 10/29/2008 | West Virginia's Election Website |
Wisconsin | Not required | 11/04/2008 | 11/14/2008* Postmarked by election date |
Wyoming | 10/06/2008 | 11/03/2008 | 11/04/2008 |
Night HiJinx. Have a good rest and stay well.
WooHoo......another graduation. I was of making a dessert for a potluck Friday.
BTTT
((HUGS))Morning, Kathy. How's it going?
Morning coffee bump
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
How about a donut?
Coffee is always on........
Or a sandwich?
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...we had a dry evening, first time in days it didn’t rain. Happy Friday!
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning
Thank you, Ma , for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today.... Partly cloudy. High 72F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.
~ Tonight....Mostly clear. Low 52F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Looks like a lot of good reading this morning. However, I'll be in the lurking mode today. Got a few items to finish up and then I'm taking half day off.
Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!
And, for the rest of you ..
Now remember, the Canteen is
So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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Good morning, Meg
(((HUGS)))
Good morning and good night, MA
(((HUGS)))
Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. Just a quick hello before I run off to get some breakfast.
Whatz the plan for today?
Good night.
No power yet..My SIL went down and brought the rest of the cats..and had stitches removed from his knee..I am having more fun with a once starved kitten that they will leave with me when they return.
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