Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Mississippi
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary March 10, 2026 |
By Mail: Received by February 28, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by February 28, 2026
|
No Deadline
|
By Email or Fax: Received by March 10, 2026
By Mail: Postmarked by* March 10, 2026
|
| State Primary Runoff April 7, 2026 |
By Mail: Received by March 28, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by March 28, 2026
|
No Deadline
|
By Email or Fax: Received by April 7, 2026
By Mail: Postmarked by* April 7, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
By Mail: Received by October 24, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by October 24, 2026
|
No Deadline
|
By Email or Fax: Received by November 3, 2026
By Mail: Postmarked by* November 3, 2026
|
*Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by the 5th business day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
