Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Virginia
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD 11 Special Election September 9, 2025 |
Overseas Citizens Received by September 2, 2025
Uniformed Services and eligible family members No Deadline
|
Received by August 29, 2025
|
Postmarked by* September 9, 2025
|
*Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by 12:00 PM EST the 3rd 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.
