Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In this election EVERY VOTE will be important! As an American citizen, have you received your 2012 US ballot? If so, return it as soon as possible, following the directions provided by the state you vote in.

Are you registered for this election and haven’t received your ballot?

• If you haven’t received it by October 2, go to fvap.gov and print the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

• Follow the directions on page 4.

• Mail your FWAB by October 8.

What if your regular ballot comes after you have sent in the FWAB — what should you do? Complete your official ballot and send that too. (Your election official will then only count your official ballot.)

Questions about your FWAB? Email FWABhelp(at)yahoo.com and please include your phone number and email address for direct contact if necessary.

If you are in Puerto Vallarta, volunteers are at both Mail Boxes Etc. locations every Tuesday from 1–3 pm to help you with your ballots: MBE, Blvd. Fco Medina Ascencio #2180, just south of Plaza Caracol in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone; and MBE, Ignacio L. Vallarta #130, just after you cross the bridge into Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

BE AN ABSENTEE VOTER, NOT AN ABSENTEE CITIZEN!