To be a patriot of your country means not to remain indifferent in making common decisions. First of all, it is about elections. By law, polling stations open near the place of registration. But there are situations when a person does not have the opportunity to vote at registration, and is obliged to fulfill a civic duty. In this situation, you can vote elsewhere.
You will need
- - passport;
- - absentee ballot;
- - additional information on request;
- - a statement of the established form.
Instruction manual
1
In accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 17 of the Federal Law "On Electoral Law", citizens located in the territory assigned to it have the right to vote subject to several nuances. Find out exactly where the polling station will be organized. As a rule, it is based in one of the nearby schools or in other municipal organizations.
2
At the latest, not later than three days before the start of the election, contact the polling station. Provide a passport and apply for "inclusion in the voter list" at this site. The application must indicate the reason why you can not vote at registration. A certificate confirming the impossibility of voting in the proper place is also attached.
3
Contact the polling station at the place of registration with a request for an absentee ballot for voting at the place of residence / residence. On voting day, provide the absentee ballot with the passport at the new voting place.
note
The objective reasons for the inability to vote at registration include the following:
- stay in places of deprivation of liberty;
- shift work schedule that does not allow to reduce the working day;
- treatment in hospitals, clinics, sanatoriums, rest homes;
- the stay of military personnel outside the military unit.
In all other cases, voting not by registration is possible only with the help of absentee ballots.
Helpful advice
Based on the law, a person who was not able to apply for an absentee ballot on time still has the right to fulfill his civic duty. Ask for help with the location of the polling station. As a rule, for emergency cases a separate list is compiled with the passport details of voters.
