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"Military personnel should vote at their place of residence whenever possible. Otherwise, it is advisable that they be registered to vote at the polling station nearest to their duty station."
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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.3.2.xi

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  • Accommodation to vote should be made for voters with special needs, including conscripts.
  • Methods to facilitate voting may include making special provision for members of the military to vote.
  • Provisions on the rights of active duty military personnel to vote should be carefully written to avoid abuse and potential disenfranchisement of voters.
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