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Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections d . At specially designated polling stations f . By mail
Comments: Each state is in charge of administering elections and election laws within their borders. Voting in-person generally happens during an early-voting period at specially designated locations in some states or at precincts on Election Day. States also have legislation and directives over voting by-mail.
Source: https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state
Verified: 2024/10/15
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation) d . Members of the armed forces e . Students f . Diplomatic staff
Comments: Most U.S. citizens 18 years or older who reside outside the United States are eligible to vote absentee for federal office candidates in U.S. primary and general elections. In addition, some states allow overseas citizens to vote for state and local office candidates and referendums. For information about your state, see the Voting Assistance Guide.
In some states, U.S. citizens who are 18 years or older and were born abroad but who have never resided in the United States are eligible to vote absentee. Direct your questions about eligibility to local election officials.
Source: Federal Voting Assistance Program, http://www.fvap.gov
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 1986
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/voting.html
Verified: 2024/10/15
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
e . By mail
Comments: Electors choosing to vote from abroad can cast absentee ballots by-mail.
Source: Federal Voting Assistance Program, http://www.fvap.gov
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/voting.html
Verified: 2024/10/15
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots b . Mechanical voting machine c . Punch card d . Electronic voting machine f . Internet g . Other
Comments: Other: returned via fax
Source: The Voting Rights Act of 1965, Section 12(b)
Voting Systems Performance and Test Standards, Federal Electoral Commission
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/internet-voting.aspx
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/absentee-and-early-voting.aspx
Verified: 2024/10/15
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