| Q 1.1 If a parent completes an absentee ballot application for a child who would qualify under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (“UOCAVA”), should the application be treated and accepted the same as a Federal Post Card Application (“FPCA”)? |
| A 1.1 |
Yes. See O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-219, 21-2-381.
A parent, upon satisfactory proof of relationship, may complete an absentee ballot request for a child who is temporarily residing out of the county or municipality. So long as the parent indicates on the absentee ballot application that the child qualifies under UOCAVA, the application should be treated in the same manner as an FPCA. Posted 1/15/08. |
| Q 1.2. Should overseas students and missionaries, who may be residing outside of the country for 2 to 5 years, or more, vote as UOVACA voters or regular absentee ballot voters? |
| A 1.2 |
UOCAVA. See O.C.G.A. § 21-2-219(b), (c).
A voter who is temporarily or permanently residing overseas and who will be absent from such person’s county of residence may make application for an absentee ballot as a UOCAVA voter. Permanent overseas citizens shall only be authorized to vote for presidential electors and United States senator or representative in Congress. Posted 1/15/08. |
| Q 1.3. How does a returning military voter end the UOCAVA process in order to vote in person or regular AB once home again? |
| A 1.3 |
While the Election Code does not address this explicitly, good practice would be for the voter to make written request to the registrar. Posted 1/15/08. |