Page 1 June 2009 Internet Voting Panel - CFP Conference – OVF Presentation May 15, 2008 OVF Solutions Tour and Demonstration Daemmon Hughes, Technology Program Manager Overseas Vote Foundation - Voter Services for UOCAVA Voters- Common Data Format Workshop
Page 2 Mission/Work and Profile Facilitate and increase participation of overseas and military citizens in elections by providing secure and innovative web-based services 501c3, nonpartisan, professionally-staffed, volunteer-supported
Page 3 Tackling the Weak Points in the Cycle BALLOT DELIVERY Interactive, online Vote-Print-Mail Ballot System BALLOT RETURN Express Ballot Shipping from Overseas VOTER REGISTRATION Reg / Ballot Request Online Solutions UOCAVA Voting Cycle
Page 4 OVF’s Voter Services Absentee Voter Registration and Ballot Request (FPCA) Vote-Print-Mail Ballot Service – (FWAB) Election Official Directory Services – complete election office contact database State Voter Information Directory Service – dates, deadlines, state contact information Voter Help Desk – instant response system knowledgebase, and personal help services My Voter Account – personal data maintenance; facilitates reprinting of completed forms Express Your Vote – FedEx shipping at special rates (for 6 weeks prior to elections)
Page 5 Current Process User accesses web-based 'wizard' application Completes FPCA online Downloads FPCA as PDF Provided with instructions and mailing address to return signed original by postal mail Option to save personal info in 'My Voter Account'
Page 6 Next Step Supplement current process by allowing electronic transfer of FPCA info to the states eliminate states' need to re-key info from paper application paper application serves as verification alert states to pending requests, allows proactive follow-up with lost applications
Page 7 We Believe The Internet can be used responsibly to improve UOCAVA voting Substantial gains can be made without sending voted ballots online OVF: Constructive leadership and investment; reduce duplication
Page 8 Thank You to NIST for this opportunity Overseas Vote Foundation +1 (202)