Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Washington
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* March 12, 2024 |
Received by** March 12, 2024
|
Not Required
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by March 12, 2024
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by 8 PM PT, March 12, 2024
|
| State Primary August 6, 2024 |
Received by** August 6, 2024
|
Not Required
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by August 6, 2024
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by 8 PM PT, August 6, 2024
|
| General Election November 5, 2024 |
Received by** November 5, 2024
|
Not Required
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by November 5, 2024
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by 8 PM PT, November 5, 2024
|
*Presidential Primary date may change. Please check back after October 1, 2023 for dates.
** Registration: Voter registration updates for voters already registered must be received by 8 days before Election Day.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
