The Pentagon has revised absentee voting forms used by Americans stationed abroad, eliminating a classification that conservative lawmakers had sought to exclude from voting eligibility. The changes come amid ongoing debates over voting rights for certain overseas citizens, with Republicans advocating stricter restrictions. The move could impact how some service members and their families participate in elections. Details on the specific category removed and its implications for voter access remain under scrutiny.


The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.