More Problems For US Soldiers Overseas To Vote In November

Soldiers from Fort Drum, NY, vote via absentee ballots during the 2008 election while serving in Iraq.

Board Of Elections Gaffe May Nullify New York Soldiers' Overseas Absentee Ballots -- New York Daily News

The Board of Elections is facing another "royal screwup" - this time for failing to ship absentee ballots to New York troops serving overseas.

"Our troops sacrifice their lives to protect our freedoms. They should never, ever be denied the right to vote," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, who pushed a 2009 law establishing deadlines for mailing absentee ballots.

New York election officials were required to ship the ballots to U.S. citizens living overseas by Sept. 17. Because New York primaries were held Sept. 14, the feds granted local officials an extension until Oct. 1.

Several New York counties blew past the extension - including the city's five boroughs.

Schumer urged election officials to rush delivery of the ballots to ensure that military votes are counted.

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My Comment: There is no excuse for this .... sighhh .... another example on how our government fails our troops.