- Voter Services for UOCAVA VotersCommon Data Format Workshop Daemmon Hughes, Technology Program Manager Overseas Vote Foundation www.overseasvotefoundation.org June15, May2008 Internet Voting OVF Solutions Panel - CFP TourConference and Demonstration –
Download ReportTranscript - Voter Services for UOCAVA VotersCommon Data Format Workshop Daemmon Hughes, Technology Program Manager Overseas Vote Foundation www.overseasvotefoundation.org June15, May2008 Internet Voting OVF Solutions Panel - CFP TourConference and Demonstration –
- Voter Services for UOCAVA Voters Common Data Format Workshop Daemmon Hughes, Technology Program Manager Overseas Vote Foundation
www.overseasvotefoundation.org
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Mission/Work and Profile Facilitate and increase participation of overseas and military citizens in elections by providing secure and innovative web-based services 501c3, nonpartisan, professionally-staffed, volunteer-supported
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Tackling the Weak Points in the Cycle VOTER REGISTRATION Reg / Ballot Request Online Solutions UOCAVA Voting Cycle BALLOT DELIVERY Interactive, online Vote-Print-Mail Ballot System BALLOT RETURN Express Ballot Shipping from Overseas Page 3
OVF’s Voter Services Absentee Voter Registration and Ballot Request (FPCA) Vote-Print-Mail Ballot Service – (FWAB) Election Official Directory Services – complete election office contact database State Voter Information Directory Service – dates, deadlines, state contact information Voter Help Desk – instant response system knowledgebase, and personal help services My Voter Account – personal data maintenance; facilitates reprinting of completed forms Express Your Vote – FedEx shipping at special rates (for 6 weeks prior to elections)
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Current Process User accesses web-based 'wizard' application Completes FPCA online Downloads FPCA as PDF Provided with instructions and mailing address to return signed original by postal mail Option to save personal info in 'My Voter Account'
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Next Step Supplement current process by allowing electronic transfer of FPCA info to the states eliminate states' need to re-key info from paper application paper application serves as verification alert states to pending requests, allows proactive follow-up with lost applications
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We Believe The Internet can be used responsibly to improve UOCAVA voting Substantial gains can be made without sending voted ballots online OVF: Constructive leadership and investment; reduce duplication
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Thank You to NIST for this opportunity Overseas Vote Foundation www.overseasvotefoundation.org
+1 (202) 470 2480
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