Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
West 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary May 12, 2026 |
Received by April 21, 2026
|
Received by May 6, 2026
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by* May 12, 2026
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by 7:30 PM, May 12, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
Received by October 13, 2026
|
Received by October 28, 2026
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by* November 3, 2026
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by 7:30 PM, November 3, 2026
|
*Ballot Return: Ballots must be received by the 6th 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.
