9. What can I do to make sure my ballot is counted?

Your ballot is your vote — when you get it, be sure to fill it out and return it right away. You don’t want your ballot to be rejected because you missed the deadline. If any problems occur, you also want to make sure you have time to correct them.

Each state has its own rules and procedures that you must follow to ensure your vote is deemed valid. Your ballot will contain the instructions and deadlines specific to your voting state. Please be sure to read and follow the instructions completely! 

If you have any questions, contact your Local Election Official for clarification — email is usually best so you will have a written record. Don’t make guesses; if your ballot is rejected, you may not get a chance to fix it! You can find contact information at: www.VoteFromAbroad.org/states (scroll down to “Find Your Election Office").

After you send in your voted ballot, be sure to verify that it was received and counted! You can contact your Local Election Official directly for confirmation. Also, many states have websites to track your ballot return. You can find contact information and, if available, links to state ballot tracking state websites, at www.VoteFromAbroad.org/states (scroll down to “Track Your Ballot").

And if you find that your ballot was rejected, some states allow voters to "cure" the problem, such as sending in a missing signature. But even when "curing" is available, the deadlines are tight. It's important to send in your ballot as early as you can and check the status. 

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