Military and Overseas Voting
Military & Overseas Voting
Who may apply to vote absentee under T.C.A. § 2-6-502
statute ?
To vote pursuant to the above statute, an individual must fall into one
of the following categories:
- MILITARY PERSONNEL: Persons who are United States citizens,
residents of Tennessee and members of the Uniformed Services (i.e.,
armed forces personnel), and their family members
- CIVILIANS OUTSIDE U.S.: Persons who are United States citizens,
residents of Tennessee, and who are currently residing overseas
Must I already be a registered voter to vote in Tennessee pursuant to
this provision?
No. If you meet the qualifications to register to vote in Tennessee but
have not registered prior to requesting an absentee ballot and you fall
into one of the above categories, your application for absentee ballot
will be treated as an application for temporary registration.
If you are in the military or living overseas and wish to vote
pursuant to this statute, please use a Form 76 which is available on
base from the voting assistance officer or from the U.S. Embassy. If you
are unable to obtain a Form 76, you may submit a written request as
outlined in the Absentee Voting section.
If you wish to vote in a primary election the request must state which
political party.
It is important to notify us if your address changes, you will be mailed
ballots
for each election for two Federal election cycles. For example,
if you send a
Form
76 in February 2004, we will mail you ballots through November of
2006.