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Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot
What is the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?
The FWAB is an alternative ballot for overseas and uniformed services voters whose ballots are late.
In some states, the FWAB can also be used as a voter registration form & ballot.
Quick-check for FWAB eligibility
I sent in the registration/ballot request form to receive an absentee ballot by the state deadline, but my absentee ballot has not yet arrived.
If this statement applies to you, please check the box above, and click start.
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Find out what to do if your ballot is late.