Distribution of ballots, envelopes, and voting instructions

§ 1077. Distribution of ballots, envelopes, and voting instructions (a) In order that action may be taken as soon as possible upon each post card request for an absentee ballot, it is recommended that the secretary of state of the State concerned promptly forward the request to the proper election official. (b) It is further recommended that, so far as its law permits, each State instruct its election officials to mail promptly to each voter applying by post card under this chapter— (1) a suitable absentee ballot; (2) a self-addressed envelope for the return of the ballot; and (3) instructions for using the ballot and envelope.