Don’t be in the dark this Election Day. Contact your unit’s voting assistance officer and get involved in democracy.
In November, voters across America will head for the polls to decide the next president of the United States of America. For those in the military, they will be electing a new commander-in-chief.
It is the duty of every American, but especially service members, to make an educated decision about who should lead the country. So many, however, do not know the steps involved or how to prepare in advance for voting. Don’t be in the dark this Election Day.
To obtain all necessary voting information, Marines and their families should contact their unit’s voting assistance officer or visit the Manpower and Reserve Affairs Voting page for more information.
Keep in mind these useful tips as you begin the voting process:
- To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State in which you are registering and 18 years old on or before Election Day.
- Registration must be completed 20 days before all primaries and elections.
- You are eligible for absentee voting if you are absent from your registered county on Election Day, are ill or physically disabled, or are registered in a county, but are a member of the armed forces or a spouse or child of a service member.
- Your voting assistance officer can assist you with registering, obtaining an absentee ballot and explaining the voting, registration and absentee ballot regulations which vary from state to state.
Regardless of whether you’re a service member, a spouse, a veteran, or simply a supporter, do your part to ensure the brightest future for America by casting your vote this Election Day.