US Embassy election notice

THE U.S. Embassy has issued an election heads up for American Citizens in Panama. The note is published here for readers who may have missed it.

If you want to vote in a Federal Primary or Special Election in March, April, or May 2014, you should visit http://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter for information on registering to vote and requesting your absentee ballot according to State deadlines and requirements.

States must provide requested ballots 45 days before an election.  If you do not receive your requested State ballot at least 30 days before an election prepare, print and sign the backup Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) at http://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/overview.

March Primary and Special Election Dates:

Texas: March 4

Florida (Special General Election): March 11

Illinois: March 18

April Primary Date:

District of Columbia: April 1

May Primary Dates:

Indiana: May 6

North Carolina: May 6

Ohio: May 6

West Virginia: May 13

Nebraska: May 13

Idaho: May 20

Georgia: May 20

Oregon: May 20

Arkansas: May 20

Kentucky: May 20

Pennsylvania: May 20

Texas (Primary Runoff): May 27

View the complete 2014 Primary Election Calendar at FVAP.gov for more information.

Check your State's election website for specific information on candidates, elections, contact information and links to your local election offices.