You want to take part in the elections, but it is on this day that you have to leave, or is there some other reason for your absence. How to be? There is an exit. You can use absentee ballots. And how to get it, learn from the instructions.
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Instruction manual
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An absentee ballot can usually be obtained no earlier than 60 days before the election. In addition to those voters who are outside the country or region on election day, absentee ballots can also be received by those who are in the hospital or in the temporary detention center. In addition, those soldiers who are outside their place of permanent service vote on similar coupons.
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In order to receive an absentee ballot, you need to apply in writing to your precinct election commission at the place of residence. For you this can be done by a representative who must have a notarized power of attorney. In addition to the notary public, the power of attorney must be certified by the administration of the medical institution or place of detention.
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In the application you must indicate the reason why you can not attend the polling station. In the event that the voter is in custody, he writes a statement either with his own hand, or the application form is filled out for him by the administration of the institution in which he is located. In the latter case, the voter only signs the application and puts the date of signature.
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The absentee certificate must contain all your data - surname, name and patronymic, number of the polling station. Also, the seal of the territorial election commission and the signature of the member of the commission must be affixed to the form of the coupon.
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To vote by absentee ballot, you will need to present it at the polling station on election day. You must be included in the voters list. If the certificate has a tear-off ticket, then it will be seized and redeemed. In case of loss, the certificate is not issued again.