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Members of the Armed Forces and American Citizens who are overseas have several options regarding voting. Please visit the following links to learn more and download special registration and request forms.
Nebraska Secretary of State
The Secretary of State's Office website has Military and Overseas Voter Guides and other important information for Nebraska Voters.
Federal Assistance Voting Program
This US Government website provides Federal guidelines and information regarding voting.
Federal Postcard Application
This is a link to the Federal Postcard Early Voting Application.
UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) is a Federal Law requiring local jurisdictions to make special efforts in providing Early Voting (Absentee) ballots to Military and Overseas American citizens.
UOCAVA eligible voters may request Early Voting Ballots by:
- Using the FPCA postcard
- Requesting the ballot in writing with a letter containing:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Party Affiliation
- Address where the voter is registered to vote in Douglas County, Nebraska
- Address where the ballot should be sent
- Signature
- Although not required, the voter should also include their phone number or email address in case there is a question or problem
All FPCA and in-writing requests can be:
- Faxed:
- Mailed:
- Douglas County Election Commission
225 North 115th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
- September 4, 2008 (60 days prior to the election) - Last day to issue and mail special early voting (absentee) ballots to those registered voters with an application on file specifically requesting a "special absentee ballot" {Federal Election Law}.
- September 19, 2008 (45 days prior to the election) - Deadline to have early voting (absentee) ballots ready and sent to UOCAVA voters with requests on file {Nebraska Rev. St. Stat. 32-808}. Requests must be in the possession of the Election Commission no later than October 29, 2008 {Neb Rev. Stat. 32-939}.
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