OVERSEAS AND MILITARY VOTERS
FEDERAL SERVICE
Who Qualifies as a Federal Service Voter?
Members of the Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
U.S. citizens (18 years or older) residing outside the United States.
U.S. Citizens overseas by virtue of employment or accompanying spouse or dependent.
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How Do I Register to Vote?
To register, complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and mail it to the Election Office. Postage is already on this card. You may obtain this card from the U.S. Embassy, your Commanding Officer or Voting Assistance Officer.
If you are unable to obtain the Federal Post Card Application from one of the above sources, you may print theFPCA online. Remember to add postage to this card.
Kansas does not require the form to be notarized or witnessed.
Your application is valid for two years. You will be eligible to receive ballots for the next 24 months.
The completed FPCA may be returned by mail or fax. Mail to:
Wyandotte County Election Office
850 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Fax to: Wyandotte County Election Office at 913-573-8580.
For complete details on overseas and military voters, go to the Federal Voter Assistance Program.
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When Will I Receive a Ballot?
Federal Service ballots are mailed approximately 45 days prior to Election day.
If you have not received your ballot two weeks before the election, contact the Election Office at (913) 573-8500, or by fax at (913) 573-8580 or email election@wycokck.org.
Deadline for our staff to mail a ballot is the Friday before each election.
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How Do I Return My Ballot?
You may mail your ballot to the Wyandotte County Election Office in the envelope provided. Your ballot must be received by the Election Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.
You may fax your ballot by following the instructions enclosed with your ballot. If faxing the ballot, the original should be mailed promptly to the Wyandotte County Election Office.
To confirm that the Election Office received your faxed ballot, contact our office.
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Why Can't I Use the Application for an Advance Voting Ballot on this Web Site?
The Application for an Advance Voting Ballot posted on this web site does not apply to Federal Service Voters. Please do not submit this application.
Remember: To qualify for a federal service ballot to be mailed 45 days in advance, the Federal Post Card Application is the only application permitted. Using the FPCA preserves your voting rights.
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Can I Receive and Return My Ballot by Email?
Yes. When you inform us on your FPCA that you want a ballot by email, we have an established procedure for federal voters to vote a ballot by email.
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