Dear Military Members and Overseas Voters: Thank you for your brave and tireless service to our country. The year 2012 will be a very important election year, and my office is committed to ensuring that you have the information and materials you need to participate in the democratic process while you are away from your home location. Receiving Your Absentee Ballot
If you filled out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form SF-76A in 2011, IT IS NOW EXPIRED. In order to continue receiving absentee ballots for each election this year simply fill out the attached form titled “FPCA”, sign and mail the form (You may print the address onto your own envelope using the attached PDF entitled “Return Envelope”), OR e-mail to OMV@OhioSecretaryofState.gov, OR fax to (614) 485-7690. The FPCA form can also be found on the Secretary of State’s website at: www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com. Additional Information
Remember, you are not able to fax or email your completed and signed ballot. The ballot must be printed, signed and returned via regular mail by U.S. Postal Service or another delivery service such as UPS or FedEx or in person. Your ballot must arrive at your local board office by the close of polls on Election Day if delivered in person. If returned by mail your ballot shall be submitted for mailing not later than 12:01 a.m. on the date of the election at the place where you complete your ballot. It must arrive at the board of elections office on or before the 10th day after the election. Remember: You can receive your absentee ballot as an email, fax or hard-copy. Requesting an MRV
No access to a printer? Request a copy of our Military Ready-to-Vote packet by replying to this email with your name and address, or click here. Additional resources can be found by visiting www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com. Questions?
Simply reply back to this email, leave us a question on our Facebook or Twitter, or call
614-995-1697. Election Calendar
A full schedule of the Ohio 2012 elections may be found here.
Please contact the office Military Liaison Avi Zaffini anytime by calling 614-995-1697or e-mailing OMV@OhioSecretaryofState.gov. You can also visit www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com for more information.
Sincerely, Jon Husted
Ohio Secretary of State 
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