Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
District of Columbia
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Primary June 16, 2026 |
By Mail: Received by May 26, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by May 26, 2026
|
Received by June 13, 2026
|
By Email or Fax: Received by June 16, 2026
By Mail: Received by June 26, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
By Mail: Received by October 13, 2026
By Mail: Received by October 13, 2026
|
Received by October 31, 2026
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By Email or Fax: Received by November 3, 2026
By Mail: Received by November 13, 2026
|
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
