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June 2009

- Voter Services for UOCAVA Voters- Common Data Format Workshop. Daemmon Hughes, Technology Program Manager Overseas Vote Foundation www.overseasvotefoundation.org. Internet Voting Panel - CFP Conference – OVF Presentation. OVF Solutions Tour and Demonstration. June 2009. May 15, 2008.

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June 2009

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  1. - Voter Services for UOCAVA Voters-Common Data Format Workshop Daemmon Hughes, Technology Program ManagerOverseas Vote Foundation www.overseasvotefoundation.org Internet Voting Panel - CFP Conference – OVF Presentation OVF Solutions Tour and Demonstration June 2009 May 15, 2008

  2. 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

  3. Tackling the Weak Points in the Cycle VOTER REGISTRATIONReg / Ballot Request Online Solutions BALLOT DELIVERYInteractive, onlineVote-Print-MailBallot System UOCAVAVoting Cycle BALLOT RETURN Express Ballot Shipping from Overseas

  4. 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)

  5. 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'

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Thank You to NISTfor this opportunity Overseas Vote Foundationwww.overseasvotefoundation.orgsusan@overseasvotefoundation.org+1 (202) 470 2480

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