* Voting by Absentee Ballot
How do I vote when I am away from home?
- You can vote by absentee ballot. An absentee ballot allows you to vote before the election
- After you vote, you can return the ballot by mail to your local election officials
How can I get an absentee ballot?
- Contact your local government election department
- Your state/territorial election office may also be able to provide information
How can I get an absentee ballot if I am outside the United States?
- Contact the state/territorial election office where you hold legal voting residence
- Get information online from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) or call an international FVAP hotline
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- Voting
- FVAP Frequently Asked Questions
- Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)
- Vote411.org
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/ADHkOA