Voter Registration Options Ashley Fischer County Election Officials

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Voter Registration Options Ashley Fischer County Election Officials Seminar 2015 1

Voter Registration Options Ashley Fischer County Election Officials Seminar 2015 1

Forms & Applications 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Affidavit of Provisional Voter

Forms & Applications 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Affidavit of Provisional Voter Limited Ballot Address Confirmation FPCA (Federal Post Card Application) Statement of Residence SOS Online Voter Application Texas. gov Online Form or Vote. Texas. gov (Voter Registration Name/Address Change) 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 2

Affidavit of Provisional Voter 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 3

Affidavit of Provisional Voter 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 3

Affidavit of Provisional Voter • Any voter that does not appear on the list

Affidavit of Provisional Voter • Any voter that does not appear on the list of registered voters, does not have acceptable identification, or whose eligibility to vote is challenged should be offered a provisional ballot. – The voter must execute the Affidavit of Provisional Voter (front of the green envelope). – The Affidavit of Provisional Voter serves as a registration document. 4

Affidavit of Provisional Voter • After the election, the provisional ballots will be transferred

Affidavit of Provisional Voter • After the election, the provisional ballots will be transferred to the Voter Registrar to review voter’s eligibility. – The Voter Registrar will make a copy for voter registration purposes and return original to the General Custodian after the Voter Registrar has concluded his/her review. – The voter is registered whether or not the voter’s provisional ballot was counted. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 5

Affidavit of Provisional Voter Source Code 53 Date of Registration = Date of Election

Affidavit of Provisional Voter Source Code 53 Date of Registration = Date of Election 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 6

Application for Limited Ballot 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 7

Application for Limited Ballot 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 7

Application for Limited Ballot • Allows a registered voter (active & suspense), who has

Application for Limited Ballot • Allows a registered voter (active & suspense), who has moved from their county of registration, and does not have effective registration in their new county. – A limited ballot may ONLY be voted during early voting – in person or by mail. – Early Voting Clerk must verify the applicant does not have an effective registration in the new county prior to providing a Limited Ballot. – The voter is only entitled to vote for statewide offices, common districts, and propositions. A list of District Offices is provided by Secretary of State. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 8

Application for Limited Ballot • Completion of the limited ballot application will serve as

Application for Limited Ballot • Completion of the limited ballot application will serve as a registration application for future elections in the county in which the application is submitted. • Early Voting Clerk must forward a copy of the Limited Ballot to the prior county voter registrar not later that the 30 th day after receipt of the Application for Limited Ballot. – Use form “Notice to the Voter Registrar of Application for Limited Ballot. ” 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 9

Application for Limited Ballot Source Code 35 Date of Registration = Date of Election

Application for Limited Ballot Source Code 35 Date of Registration = Date of Election 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 10

Voter Registration Address Confirmation 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 11

Voter Registration Address Confirmation 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 11

Voter Registration Address Confirmation • The Address Confirmation Notice informs the voter that if

Voter Registration Address Confirmation • The Address Confirmation Notice informs the voter that if he/she completes the response form and indicates he/she no longer lives in the county, the voter registrar will forward the Address Confirmation Response form to the new county of residence, which will serve as a voter registration application in the new county. • The voter registrar can use the Address Confirmation Response Notice form to cancel the voter’s record if the voter has indicated an address outside the county. The response form should be forwarded within (2) working days to the new county. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 12

Voter Registration Address Confirmation Source Code 40 Date of Registration = The original post

Voter Registration Address Confirmation Source Code 40 Date of Registration = The original post mark date from the prior county 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 13

FPCA Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 14

FPCA Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 14

FPCA Application • For Overseas Voters who are eligible to vote in Texas elections.

FPCA Application • For Overseas Voters who are eligible to vote in Texas elections. • For Military personnel and their families stationed with them. • Applicant automatically receives ballots for which they are eligible. FPCA application valid for (1) one calendar year. • Received by the Early Voting Clerk by mail, common or contract carrier, fax, or email scan. • Serves as ballot application and voter registration document. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 15

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FPCA Application • The ABC Process: – A (Application) Fill out and file your

FPCA Application • The ABC Process: – A (Application) Fill out and file your FPCA (Federal Postcard Application) as soon as possible but no later than a week before Election Day. – B (Ballot) Receive your ballot or use the FWAB (Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot) – C (Casting and Counting) Cast your vote by returning your marked ballot by Election Day, or the 5 th day after if voting from overseas. TRACK THE PROGRESS OF YOUR FPCA AND BALLOT IN 2016 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 17

FPCA Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 18

FPCA Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 18

Statement of Residence 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 19

Statement of Residence 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 19

Statement of Residence • Voter is provided a Statement of Residence when they appear

Statement of Residence • Voter is provided a Statement of Residence when they appear at the polling place and indicate that their address has changed, or if they have an “S” beside their name on OLRV. • The Statement of Residence form reflects the same information on the voter registration application, which allows the form to act as a voter registration application (or an update to their voter registration status). • When a new address provided on the Statement of Residence is in a Texas county other than the one in which the voter is offering to vote, the voter registrar can use that statement to cancel the voter’s record by copying the statement for their record, and forwarding the statement to the voter registrar in the new county. The new county voter registrar will be able to use the statement as a voter registration application. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 20

Statement of Residence Source Code 41. Date of Registration = Date of Submission to

Statement of Residence Source Code 41. Date of Registration = Date of Submission to the Presiding Judge at the Polling Place 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 21

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 22

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 22

www. texas. gov • This paperless Web application is when a voter is making

www. texas. gov • This paperless Web application is when a voter is making a name/address change within their present county. • If an Offline County receives a TX Online Data application that is not in their county, the county will make a copy and forward to correct county. • If an Online County receives a Web application that is not in their county, the county will reject the application, and cancel the voter since they no longer reside in the county. • The prior county sends a copy of the Texas Online application to the correct county. The new county can mail a voter registration application to the voter since the Texas Online Application can’t be treated to send a Notice of Incomplete. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 23

www. texas. gov Source Code is 5 Date of Registration = Date the Voter

www. texas. gov Source Code is 5 Date of Registration = Date the Voter Submitted the Change 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 24

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 25

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 25

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 26

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 26

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 27

www. texas. gov 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 27

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 28

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 28

SOS Online Application • On the SOS home page click on “Vote. Texas. gov”

SOS Online Application • On the SOS home page click on “Vote. Texas. gov” – Voter Information. • On the Vote. Texas. gov webpage click “Register to Vote” at top of page. • Then click on “Get Your Application Here. ” • Informal online application (can be filled out online, but must be printed, signed, then mailed). • Receiving a postage paid application in the mail. 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 29

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 30

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 30

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 31

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 31

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 32

SOS Online Application 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 32

Forms & Links http: //www. sos. state. tx. us/elections/forms/vrformsindex. shtml Address Confirmation & Address

Forms & Links http: //www. sos. state. tx. us/elections/forms/vrformsindex. shtml Address Confirmation & Address Confirmation Response http: //votetexas. gov/register-to-vote/ Register to Vote http: //www. sos. state. tx. us/elections/voter/reqvr. shtml SOS Online Form https: //txapps. texas. gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager Online Name/Address Changes http: //votetexas. gov/military-overseas-voters/ Military-Overseas Voters 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 33

Thank You 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 34

Thank You 10/31/2020 Texas Secretary of State 34