Absentee and Mail Voting Administration Flashcards

Under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), how many days before an election must states transmit requested absentee ballots to military and overseas voters?

Answer: 45 days

UOCAVA requires states to transmit ballots to UOCAVA voters at least 45 days before a federal election.

Which federal law created the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a backup for military and overseas voters?

Answer: UOCAVA

UOCAVA established the FWAB so military and overseas voters can cast a backup ballot if their regular absentee ballot does not arrive in time.

What is a 'cure' process in the context of absentee ballot administration?

Answer: Allowing voters to correct deficiencies such as a missing signature before the deadline

A cure process gives voters the opportunity to fix deficiencies — such as a missing or mismatched signature — so their ballot can be counted.

When an absentee ballot is returned in an envelope that lacks the required voter signature, what is the most appropriate first action for an election official?

Answer: Attempt to notify the voter so they can cure the deficiency if state law permits

Best practice and many state laws require officials to notify the voter of the deficiency and allow a cure period before final rejection.

What does 'ballot tracking' technology allow absentee voters to do?

Answer: Monitor the status of their mailed ballot from issuance through acceptance

Ballot tracking systems let voters check when their ballot was mailed, received, and accepted or if action is required.

Which best describes 'no-excuse absentee voting'?

Answer: A state policy allowing any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without stating a reason

No-excuse absentee voting allows any registered voter to request a mail ballot without providing a qualifying reason.