2006-10-13 19:28:55 · 5 answers · asked by voter 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Many ballots weigh more than one ounce. It's 39 cents for the first ounce and 23 cents for each additional.
BUT: absentee voting material is POSTAGE FREE when mailed in the US postal system. While some notoriously stupid election officials refuse to take advantage of the franking privilege for themselves and voters, most do.
AND: you can print your own postage-free envelope. Go to http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/returnenvelope.html
Some advice: don't take too seriously answers you get on Y! Q/A. 90% of those dealing with legal matters are incorrect or worse.
2006-10-13 19:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are you asking how much you have to pay or how much the Board of elections pays. Every time I've voted absentee, the ballot has come with a postage paid return envelope. The board of elections is issued a permit to have mailings billed at a reduced rate from standard postage. Most large businesses also have permits.
The person that mentioned the 'franking privilege' AKA 'free mailing' misunderstands. This is a privilege granted to certain elected officials, not to all government agencies.
2006-10-14 11:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the current postage rate of 39 cents. it's first class mail.
2006-10-13 19:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by itsmeee2006 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
same as any other .39 cents
2006-10-13 19:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hope you aren't voting for any Democrats.
2006-10-13 19:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by robertbdiver 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋