December 5, 2025 3:20 pm

Elections

Facts and Myths About the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

Challenges and Misconceptions in Overseas Voting for U.S. Citizens

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, enacted during Reagan’s era, ensures nearly 3 million Americans abroad can vote securely. Despite unfounded claims of fraud, no evidence backs such allegations, threatening disenfranchisement through recent lawsuits. As federal law mandates ballots be sent 45 days prior to elections, the act faces scrutiny amidst broader efforts to question election integrity. Each state upholds strict eligibility checks, affirming overseas voters’ rights while safeguarding democratic participation.

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