Last Call for Military Absentee Voters as Election Day Nears

The deadline for military personnel and their families to submit their absentee ballots is rapidly approaching, especially for those stationed overseas. The election is scheduled to take place on November 5, and it is just a few days away. To ensure that their votes are delivered to election officials in a timely manner, members of the armed forces can use a free expedited postal service.

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Procedures for voting absentee vary from state to state. Even though some states mandate that absentee ballots be submitted before Election Day, others let postal ballots be tallied even if they are received after the election has already taken place. The Associated Press reports that there are currently 19 states that allow the counting of absentee ballots that have been postmarked by the morning of Election Day.

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Election officials and proponents of military voting advise voters who are absent from the polls to take immediate action. Because military ballots are frequently affected by mail delays and other logistical issues, early submission is necessary to ensure that their votes are effectively counted.

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