Warden Messages
04 September 2008
Warden Message from U.S. Embassy London
Register to Vote NOW !
American citizens should register to vote now for the November 4, 2008, presidential and general elections. Many states close voter registration 30 days before the general election. Don?t forget the time it takes for voting forms to reach the United States by mail.
Voters who have not yet registered and requested an absentee ballot should complete a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) on the Federal Voting Assistance Program?s website at
www.fvap.gov. You may also pick up a hard copy of the FPCA from any U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
You should also complete a new FPCA if you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted.
FPCAs may be mailed to your local voting officials in the United States through the regular international mail or from any U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Some states also accept FPCAs by fax or e-mail.
Voting
Your local voting officials should mail your absentee ballot to your overseas address 30 to 45 days before the November 4 general election. Return your voted ballot as early as possible. Be aware of your state?s ballot receipt deadline, as well as any postmarking requirements.
Emergency Ballots
The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) serves as an emergency ballot for voters who registered in time but fail to receive an official ballot from local election officials. You can access the FWAB using www.fvap.gov as well.
Questions
The Voting Assistance Officer at the U.S. Embassy in London is also always available to answer questions about absentee voting. To contact the Voting Assistance Officer, call 020-7499-9000 ext. 2640 or send an e-mail to LondonVote@state.gov .
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