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Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballots
A former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.
Overseas military, family members now have this free express mail option for their absentee ballot
Overseas military and families get free express mail and tracking for their ballots
By Karen Jowers
New coalition urges states to get their absentee ballots in time to troops, families, overseas voters
Coalition will be watching to make sure states get absentee ballots out on time.
By Karen Jowers
Post office officials backtrack on service changes that delayed veterans’ prescriptions
Federal officials had said veterans mailed medications had been slowed by 25 percent or more in recent months.
Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
West Virginia officials want other states to adopt online voting for deployed troops
West Virginia just finished their third round of voting with a mobile option for servicemembers — and they've asked the federal government to develop and implement the option at a larger level.
By Zach England
How troops can avoid problems with absentee ballots
It's recommended that you request your absentee ballot by Aug. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Bill would create commemorative coin in support of National WWII Memorial
A bill has been introduced to help fund maintenance, educational programs, and commemorations at the National World War II Memorial.
By Zach England
US troops routinely vote by mail. Why can’t the rest of America do the same?
Congress has supporting members of the military to vote by mail since the Civil War, and should ensure that all Americans can safely and effectively vote during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the author of this commentary.
By Lawrence J. Korb
It’s election year. Do you know when your state’s primary is? Here’s help for military absentee ballot voters.
If you haven't registered to vote in the Feb. 29 primary in South Carolina, Jan. 30, is the deadline!
By Karen Jowers