Do you have to return absentee ballots if you are abroad?

Depending on your state and your status abroad, you may receive absentee ballots for all elections or abbreviated ballots for federal office elections only. Complete your ballot carefully, legibly, and as early as possible. Make sure to return it to local election officials in time to meet your state’s deadline.

How many electoral votes do you need to be president?

If no candidate receives the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to win the election, the United States House of Representatives will select the president from three candidates that received the most electoral votes, and the United States Senate will select the vice president from the candidates that received the two highest totals.

How are candidates chosen for the presidency of the United States?

Candidates for the presidency typically seek the nomination of one of the various political parties of the United States, in which case each party develops a method (such as a primary election) to choose the candidate the party deems best suited to run for the position.

How can I find out if my voter registration has been approved?

If you are unsure of your status or want to confirm that local officials have received and approved your registration, check the FVAP website for a directory of state voter registration verification websites. You can also write, email, or call local election officials directly.

Depending on your state and your status abroad, you may receive absentee ballots for all elections or abbreviated ballots for federal office elections only. Complete your ballot carefully, legibly, and as early as possible. Make sure to return it to local election officials in time to meet your state’s deadline.

If you are unsure of your status or want to confirm that local officials have received and approved your registration, check the FVAP website for a directory of state voter registration verification websites. You can also write, email, or call local election officials directly.

How are voter ID laws suppressing voter turnout?

A number of states have introduced so-called “voter ID laws” which have had the effect of suppressing voter turnout in many communities.