Special Procedures: APO/FPO/DPO and Overseas Citizens Absentee Ballots

September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024

The United States Postal Service® and the Military Postal Service Agency have again joined forces to expedite delivery of federal absentee ballots to overseas military personnel. We recognize the important role that mail plays in the election process and are committed to ensuring that everyone who chooses to vote by mail experiences a smooth, well-organized process — one that provides them with the highest level of trust and confidence.

Program Summary:

ELECTION OFFICIALS: Separate military absentee ballots by preparing bundles for the two ISC military gateways: Chicago and Miami.

Directions for Marking the Bundles:

 

ISC Name

ISC State Abbreviation

ISC ZIP Code™ Range

Chicago

AE

090–099

Chicago

AP

962–966

Miami

AA

340

If fewer than five (5) pieces will be in a separate bundle, a mixed bundle may be prepared. This bundle must have the facing slip marked, “APO/FPO/DPO MIXED – Absentee Ballots.”

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APO/FPO/DPO and MIXED Facing Slips

a slip for each category, which there are 4, to direct bundles to the appropriate gateway; each slip contains the oem logo for secure identifiaction