Warden Messages 2008
Register to Vote -- Warden Message # 25/2008
To All American Citizens in the UAE:
Warden Message: Register to Vote NOW!
American citizens should register to vote now for the November 4, 2008 presidential and general elections. Many states close voter registration 30 days before the general election. Don’t forget the time it takes for voting forms to reach the U.S. by mail.
Voters who have not yet registered to vote and requested an absentee ballot should complete a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) on the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s website at www.fvap.gov. You may also pick up a hard copy of the FPCA from any U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
You should also complete a new Federal Postcard Application if you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted.
FPCAs may be mailed to your local voting officials in the U.S. through the regular international mail or from any U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Some states also accept FPCAs by fax or e-mail.
Voting
Your local voting officials should mail your absentee ballot 30 to 45 days before the November 4 general election to your overseas address. Return your voted ballot as early as possible. Be aware of your state’s ballot receipt deadline, as well as any postmarking requirements.
Emergency Ballots
The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) serves as an emergency ballot for voters who registered in time but fail to receive an official ballot from local election officials. You can access the FWAB using www.fvap.gov as well.
Questions?
The Voting Assistance Officers at the Embassy and Consulate General are also always available to answer questions about absentee voting. To contact the Voting Assistance Officer, call the numbers listed below or send an e-mail to either VoteAbuDhabi@state.gov or VoteDubai@state.gov.
Sincerely,
R. Sean Cooper, Consular Chief,
U.S. Embassy, Abu Dhabi
Denison Offutt, Consular Chief
U.S. Consulate General, Dubai
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is located at Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, P.O. Box 4009. The telephone number is (971) (2) 414-2200, and the Consular Section fax number is (971) (2) 414-2241. The email address for American Citizens Services inquiries, including passport questions, is abudhabiacs@state.gov. The Embassy Internet web site is <http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/>. For after-hours emergencies in Abu Dhabi, contact the Embassy at (971) (2) 414-2500 for the Abu Dhabi Duty Officer.
The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai is located on the 21st floor of the Dubai World Trade Center, P.O. Box 9343. The telephone number is (971) (4) 311-6000. The Consular Section fax number is (971) (4) 311-6213. The email address for American Citizens Services inquiries, including passport questions, is dubaiwarden@state.gov. The web site for the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai is <http://dubai.usconsulate.gov/>. For after-hours emergencies in Dubai, contact the Embassy at (971)(2) 414-2500 for the Dubai Duty Officer.