To Oct. 15: U.S. expatruates can ensure that their vote is counted by casting an absentee ballot. Start by contacting the U.S. Embassy for information regarding the absentee registration and voting process, or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site at www.fvap.gov.
You will need to fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form and remember to make sure your local election official has your current mailing address. And don’t forget: Mail your ballot no later than Oct. 15. For more information contact the U.S. Embassy at (02) 397-4114, or visit www.asktheconsul.org