Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Puerto Rico
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Primary - Republican* April 21, 2024 |
By Mail: Postmarked by March 7, 2024
By Email: Received by March 7, 2024
|
By Mail: Postmarked by March 7, 2024
By Email: Received by March 7, 2024
|
Postmarked by April 21, 2024
|
| Presidential Primary - Democratic* April 28, 2024 |
By Mail: Postmarked by March 14, 2024
By Email: Received by March 14, 2024
|
By Mail: Postmarked by March 14, 2024
By Email: Received by March 14, 2024
|
Postmarked by April 28, 2024
|
| Territory Primary June 13, 2024 |
By Mail: Postmarked by April 18, 2024
By Email: Received by April 18, 2024
|
By Mail: Postmarked by April 18, 2024
By Email: Received by April 18, 2024
|
Postmarked by June 13, 2024
|
| General Election November 5, 2024 |
By Mail: Postmarked by September 16, 2024
By Email: Received by September 16, 2024
|
By Mail: Postmarked by September 16, 2024
By Email: Received by September 16, 2024
|
Postmarked by November 5, 2024
|
*Presidential Primary dates and deadlines are subject to change.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
You can check the status of your absentee ballot by phone: (787) 764-5601 or by email: java@cee.pr.gov.
