COMDTINST 1742.3L — Coast Guard Voting Assistance Program

COMDTINST 1742.3L governs the Coast Guard Voting Assistance Program, including voter registration and absentee voting assistance.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1742.3L
  • Title: COAST GUARD VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • Date: 6/6/2017
  • Proponent: CG-1331

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It provides information about the Federal Voting Assistance Program and establishes policy for Voting Assistance Offices and registration procedures. It requires voting assistance that protects eligible voters from discrimination, fraud, intimidation, coercion, and unfair procedures.

Applies to: Applies for the use of all active duty Coast Guard members and their family members.

Topics covered

  • Coast Guard Voting Assistance Program
  • Federal Voting Assistance Program
  • Voting Assistance Offices
  • Voter registration procedures
  • Absentee voting
  • Voting assistance safeguards

Questions and answers

Who does COMDTINST 1742.3L apply to?

Applies for the use of all active duty Coast Guard members and their family members. (paragraph 1)

Can eligible voters vote in person or by absentee?

Be able to vote in person or by absentee. (paragraph 9)

What opportunity must every eligible voter receive?

Be given an opportunity to register and vote in any election for which he or she is eligible. (paragraph 9)

What conduct must voting assistance personnel prevent?

All persons assisting in the voting process shall take all necessary steps to prevent discrimination, fraud, intimidation or coercion, and unfair registration and voting assistance procedures. (paragraph 9)

Can military authority be used to influence a service member's vote?

Using military authority to influence the vote of any other member of the uniformed services or to require any member to march to any polling place or place of voting. (paragraph 9)

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