Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP): http://www.fvap.gov
This website provides information to U.S. citizens covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), which includes military members on active duty and their dependents. There, you also can find out when your state’s elections are scheduled and when Federal Post Card Applications and absentee ballots are due.
DoD Directives and Army Voting Regulation
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DoDI 1000.04 – Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP): https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100004p.pdf
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AR 608-20 – Army Voting Assistance Program
https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/VAO/2018ArmyVotingActionPlan_20171017.pdf
Online training
Voting Assistance Officer Training: www.fvap.gov/training
Forms and Resources (UOCAVA Voters)
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Federal Post Card Application SF 76 https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fpca2013.pdf
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Federal Write In Absentee Ballot SF 186 http://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fwab2013.pdf
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Voting Assistance Guide https://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag
New York state residents:
Voting information for local, permanent residents and Army civilians can be found at the New York State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.ny.gov/.
If you have any questions or need assistance with voter registration or requesting an absentee ballot, contact the installation voting assistance officer (IVAO).
(Updated October 2019)
IVAO
(315) 772-5333
Clark Hall, Room B1-11 / B1-12 / B1-13
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Walk-in Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
To schedule one-on-one assistance outside of the walk-in hours, contact the IVAO. The IVAO also offers on-site training to units / organizations on Fort Drum. If you are interested, contact the IVAO.