Important Note: When mailing your voted ballot, please ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the ballot envelope so that a date is clearly visible. The dated postmark will help ensure that the Local Election Official can make a proper determination of timely mailing. Generally, if a state allows late counting of ballots, the ballot envelope must have been postmarked on or before election day. In addition, we also recommend citizens always vote and return their regular state absentee ballot up to and including election day.

Changes From The States

State-By-State Ballot Return Deadlines
The following list provides state-by-state deadlines for returning the voted ballot and/or postmark requirements for the November 2, 2004 General Election. States that allow use of the FVAP Electronic Transmission Service (ETS) for the voted ballot will also be noted (remember to mail the original ballot). Visit www.fvap.gov for state updates and Appendix C of the Voting Assistance Guide for instructions on ETS, including a fax cover sheet. Follow all state requirements (such as Notary and Witnessing Requirements in the Guide before returning the voted ballot.

The Voted Ballot must be postmarked by 5:00 P.M. on November 1, 2004 and received by the county absentee election manager by Noon on November 2, 2004.

The Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 2, 2004 and sent by mail service equal to first class. Voted Ballots mailed from outside the United States, including APO and FPO addresses, must be received by November 17, 2004. Voted Ballots mailed stateside must be received by November 12, 2004. If voting by fax, voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m. (Alaska time) on or before election day.

American Samoa: The Voted Ballot must arrive by 1:30 PM on November 2, 2004. The Voted Ballot must arrive by 7:00 P.M on November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Arkansas: The Voted Ballot must be executed by November 2, 2004 and arrive by 5:00 P.M on November 12, 2004.

California: The Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls (8:00 P.M) on November 2, 2004.

Colorado: The Voted Ballot must arrive by 7:00 P.M on November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Connecticut: The Voted Ballot must arrive before the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Delaware: Voted Ballots arriving by Noon on November 1, 2004 will be counted in their entirety (full ballot). Ballots for Federal offices received after Noon on November 1, 2004 but before the close of polls on November 2, 2004 will be counted.

District of Columbia: The Voted Ballot must be postmarked by midnight on November 2, 2004 and arrive by November 12, 2004. Faxing allowed only when military service prevents applicant from receiving absentee ballot and returning the voted ballot within 45 days. See Guide for further instructions.

Florida: The Voted Ballot must be received by the close of polls on November 2, 2004. The Federal office portion of a ballot mailed from outside the United States will be counted if it is dated or postmarked by November 2, 2004 and received by November 12, 2004. Overseas Uniformed Services members may
return the voted ballot to the fax number provided by the local Supervisor of
Elections.

Georgia: The Voted Ballot must arrive by 7:00 P.M on November 2, 2004.

Guam: The Voted Ballot must arrive by 8:00 P.M on November 2, 2004.

Hawaii: The Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax if you requested the blank ballot be sent to you by fax. A waiver of secrecy and ballot must be received by 6 p.m. (Hawaiian Standard Time) on election day.

Idaho: The Voted Ballot must arrive by 8:00 P.M on November 2, 2004.

Illinois: The Voted Ballot must arrive in sufficient time for it to be delivered to the polling place by 7:00 P.M on November 2, 2004.

Indiana: Ballot must arrive in sufficient time for it to be delivered to the precinct election board before the close of polls on November 2, 2004. It is recommended that the ballot be mailed to be received by October 29, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Iowa: Ballot must be postmarked by November 1, 2004 and arrive by November 8, 2004.

Kansas: Ballots must arrive by close of polls on November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Kentucky: Ballots must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Louisiana: Ballots must arrive by November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Maine: Ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on November 2, 2004. In certain emergency situations, such as combat situations, Uniformed Service members may fax the voted ballot.

Maryland: Ballot must be postmarked by November 1, 2004. Ballots mailed from outside the United States must be received by 4:00 PM on November 12, 2004. Ballots mailed stateside must be received by 4:00 PM on November 3, 2004.

Massachusetts: Ballots mailed from within the U.S. must arrive by 8:00 PM
on November 2, 2004. Ballots mailed from outside the U.S. must be postmarked by
November 2, 2004 and received by November 12, 2004, to be counted.

Michigan: Voted Ballot must arrive by 8:00 PM on November 2, 2004.

Minnesota: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Mississippi: Voted Ballot must arrive by 5:00 P.M. on November 1, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Missouri: Voted Ballot must arrive before 7:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004.

Montana: Voted Ballot must arrive by 8:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004. Guide for counties that allow return of voted ballot by fax.

Nebraska: Voted Ballot must be received by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Nevada: Voted Ballot must arrive at the local election office by 7:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004.

New Hampshire: Voted Ballot must arrive by 5:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004.

New Jersey: Voted Ballot must arrive at the county board of elections office by the close of polls on November 2, 2004. If you are overseas, you may return the voted ballot by fax, not later than 8 p.m. (EST) on election day. You must also submit the original ballot by airmail together with certification.

New Mexico: Voted Ballot must arrive before the close of polls on November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax.

New York: Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 1, 2004 and be received by November 9, 2004. For active duty military, in 2004 only, the deadline for receipt of ballots is November 15, 2004.

North Carolina: Voted Ballot must be returned by 5:00 P.M. on November 1, 2004. Military and civilians serving with U.S. Armed Forces outside the U.S., and Peace Corps members may return the voted ballot by fax.

North Dakota: Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 1, 2004. Ballots received before the canvassing board meets will be counted (canvassing board meets beginning 3 days after the election). You may return the voted ballot by fax.

Ohio: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004. Ballots mailed from outside the United States will be counted if signed and postmarked by the close of polls on November 2, 2004 and received by November 12, 2004.

Oklahoma: Voted Ballot must arrive by 7:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004. Under certain limited circumstances, you may be able to return the voted ballot by fax.

Oregon: Voted Ballot must arrive by 8:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004.

Pennsylvania: Voted Ballot must arrive by 5:00 P.M. on October 29, 2004.

Puerto Rico: Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 2, 2004 and be received before 3:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004.

Rhode Island: Voted Ballot must arrive by 9:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004. Military and overseas citizens except for “Other” U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S. (FPCA, 8d) may fax the voted ballot.

South Carolina: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004. You may return the voted ballot by fax only in declared emergency situations.

South Dakota: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Tennessee: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Texas: Voted Ballot must be received by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.
Ballots mailed from outside the United States will be counted if placed in delivery by 7:00 P.M. on November 2, 2004 and received by November 7, 2004 (no
rollover to Monday). Active duty military overseas or spouse or dependent of the member in hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay or combat zone area may fax voted ballot.

Utah: Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 1, 2004 and be received by the county by Noon on the day of canvassing. Canvassing takes place 7 – 14 days
following election. Some counties allow you to return the voted ballot by fax
in emergency situations.

Vermont: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Virginia: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Virgin Islands: Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 2, 2004 and be received by November 12, 2004. You may fax the voted ballot.

Washington: Voted Ballot must be postmarked by November 2, 2004 and be received by November 17, 2004. Some counties allow you to return the voted ballot by fax. Visit www.secstate.wa.gov/elections, select County Auditors Election Departments to find out which counties accept faxing.

West Virginia: Ballot must be voted, signed, dated and mailed by November 2, 2004 and arrive by November 8, 2004.

Wisconsin: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Wyoming: Voted Ballot must arrive by the close of polls on November 2, 2004.

Website: www.fvap.gov

California: The new address for Monterey County is:
Monterey County Elections
PO Box 4400
Salinas, CA 93912-4400

California: The new address for Sacramento County is:
County of Sacramento
Voter Registration and Elections
7000 65th Street, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95823-2315

Massachusetts: The new address for the Merrimac Town Clerk is:
Town Clerk, Merrimac Town Hall
2 School Street
Merrimac, MA 01860

Ohio: The new address for the Fairfield County Board of Elections is:
Director, Fairfield County Board of Elections
951 Liberty Drive
Lancaster, OH 43130-8045

Changes From The States

Ohio: The new address for the Ottawa County Board of Elections is:
Ottawa County Board of Elections
8444 W. State Route 163, Suite 101
Oak Harbor, OH 43449

Texas: The new address for Travis County is:
Travis County
P.O. Box 149325
Austin, TX 78714

Texas: The new address for Walker County is:
Walker County
1301 Sam Houston Ave.,
Huntsville, TX 77340-4500

Make Sure Your Voted Ballot Arrives In Time To Be Counted!