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Be a Georgia Runoff Voting Champion! Help spread the word about the January 5th Runoff!
GO TO WWW.VOTEFROMABROAD.ORG/GEORGIA FOR THE DETAILS
GO TO WWW.VOTEFROMABROAD.ORG/GEORGIA FOR THE DETAILS
OR FOLLOW THESE STEPS
OR FOLLOW THESE STEPS
STEP 1: ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
STEP 1: ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
Yes I am registered
Yes I am registered
Make sure you are registered as an overseas voter (if you have completed the FPCA) then go to Step 2
No I am not registered
No I am not registered
Will you be 18 by January 5?
Go to VotefromAbroad.org to register today. Deadlines are coming!
Fill out a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), which is a registration and ballot request form. Ask for the ballot by email, and email back the application right away (most states accept an email application).
Follow up with your Local Election Official (LEO) to make sure your ballot request has been received.
Then go to Step 3 because your registration by FPCA is also a ballot request!
STEP 2: HAVE YOU REQUESTED YOUR BALLOT?
STEP 2: HAVE YOU REQUESTED YOUR BALLOT?
Check the Georgia state elections webpage (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) and see if it says "Received" ballot request
Check the Georgia state elections webpage (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) and see if it says "Received" ballot request
Yes the site says "received"
Yes the site says "received"
Go to Step 3
No the site does not say "received"
No the site does not say "received"
Go to VotefromAbroad.org to apply for your ballot today. Deadlines are coming!
Fill out a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), ask for the ballot by email, and send back the application right away (most states accept an email application).
Follow up with your Local Election Official (LEO) to make sure your ballot request has been received.
Go to Step 3
STEP 3: complete your back up Ballot (FWAB) FOR THE RUNOFF today
STEP 3: complete your back up Ballot (FWAB) FOR THE RUNOFF today
Look for your state ballot in the your email inbox (or spam) from November 21. If it hasn't arrived, but you have registered and requested and overseas ballot, we recommend that you don't wait. Fill in & submit your Back Up Ballot (Federal Write In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) today because you must return your ballot by post. Don't delay! Go to www.votefromabroad.org/georgia to see how
Look for your state ballot in the your email inbox (or spam) from November 21. If it hasn't arrived, but you have registered and requested and overseas ballot, we recommend that you don't wait. Fill in & submit your Back Up Ballot (Federal Write In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) today because you must return your ballot by post. Don't delay! Go to www.votefromabroad.org/georgia to see how
What is the Back Up Ballot (FWAB)?
What is the Back Up Ballot (FWAB)?
The Federal Write In Absentee Ballot or FWAB is designed for overseas voters to use under uncertain circumstances. Submitting a Backup Ballot now will preserve your vote in the event that your state ballot doesn't reach you in time in.
How do I complete the Backup Ballot?
How do I complete the Backup Ballot?
For detailed instructions how to use a Backup Ballot, please go here: www.votefromabroad.org/georgia
STEP 4: RETURN YOUR Ballot BY MAIL ASAP
STEP 4: RETURN YOUR Ballot BY MAIL ASAP
Because you must return your ballot by post, we recommend that if you use regular postal mail you send it by Thanksgiving. If you are returning the ballot in December, please use a courier
Because you must return your ballot by post, we recommend that if you use regular postal mail you send it by Thanksgiving. If you are returning the ballot in December, please use a courier
How do I return my ballot by mail?
How do I return my ballot by mail?
You must use a security envelope and a mailing envelope. You can use the templates provided with the FWAB and paste them onto your own envelopes or you can handwrite the information.
How do I return my ballot by courier?
How do I return my ballot by courier?
Given the holiday rush of sending packages, postal mail is predicted to be even slower. We therefore recommend a courier. Think of it as a holiday present!
STEP 5: check to make sure ballot received
STEP 5: check to make sure ballot received
How to check if you ballot is received
How to check if you ballot is received
Go to the website www.mvp.sos.ga.gov and check the status. It should say "accepted"
What to do if it has not been received
What to do if it has not been received
If the website does not indicate that the ballot has been received, contact your local election official. Find contact details at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/ga
STEP 6: Fix your ballot if necessary
STEP 6: Fix your ballot if necessary
If your ballot is not "accepted", contact your Local Election Official. It may be because of signature issues which you can "cure". Click here for a how to guide.
If your ballot is not "accepted", contact your Local Election Official. It may be because of signature issues which you can "cure". Click here for a how to guide.
STEP 7: spread the word
STEP 7: spread the word
Help us find more Georgia voters. Tell all your friends you've voted and ask them to spread the word.
Help us find more Georgia voters. Tell all your friends you've voted and ask them to spread the word.
Share on social media
Share on social media
Post on social media that you're returning your ballot. You can also share a post from the Vote from Abroad accounts (Twitter: @vfaglobal; Instagram: votefromabroad, students.votefromabroad; Facebook: @votefromabroad). If you know any Georgians, tag them
Text all your friends
Text all your friends
Text your friends to tell them you've voted. Here's a sample text:
Yay! I have just sent back my ballot for the Georgia Senate Runoff elections. Can you help me spread the word to other Georgians? Please tell all your friends to share this website which has all the information for Georgian overseas voters! www.votefromabroad.org/georgia Please don't delay- spread the word today! Overseas votes count and can make a big difference
Step 8: Questions? Get help!
Step 8: Questions? Get help!
You can get help at live Zoom sessions 4 days a week: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. We also have a lot of useful information on the Resources page of this Toolkit. Click the buttons below for details!
You can get help at live Zoom sessions 4 days a week: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. We also have a lot of useful information on the Resources page of this Toolkit. Click the buttons below for details!
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