Federal Voting Assistance Program - FVAP

Federal Voting Assistance Program - FVAP The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) works to ensure Americans can vote — wherever they are. Here's how:

1. It works like a backup ballot.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is a Department of Defense agency that works to ensure Service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so — from anywhere in the world. As a Service member or military family stationed away from home or an American citizen living abroad, you can vot

e absentee. Register to vote and request your ballot in one easy step. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and send it to your election office. Select your state in the map to find your deadline to register to vote and request a ballot for the next election. Using the FPCA ensures that your state will send your ballot to you at least 45 days before the election — a protection not guaranteed when using other forms. It’s a good idea to send in a new FPCA every January and each time you move.

2. Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives. For the general election, you should receive your ballot by early October. Vote and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it. Select your state in the map to find the deadline for your ballot. If you requested your ballot but haven’t received it, contact your election office to ask about the status of your ballot request. If there isn’t enough time to receive and send back your ballot before the election, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). If your official absentee ballot arrives after sending in the FWAB, fill out and send in the official ballot too. Only one will be counted. You can also pick up a hard-copy version of the FWAB from your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. After you send in your ballot, you can check if it was received by your election office. Select your state in the map to get started. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call us at 1-800-438-8683 or email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our voter alerts at FVAP.gov and find us on Twitter.

Have friends and family overseas? It's times like these when your support goes a long way. 🌍 Share our absentee voting r...
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Have friends and family overseas? It's times like these when your support goes a long way. 🌍 Share our absentee voting resources with U.S. citizens abroad 👉 fvap.gov/citizen-voter/overview

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Voters in D.C. and Oklahoma, today is Primary Election Day! 🗳️
Voters in Alabama and Georgia today is Primary Election Runoff Day! 🗳️

If you requested your absentee ballot, make sure to:
✔️ Check the status of your ballot
✔️ Share your participation with an “I Voted” sticker 👉fvap.gov/IVotedSticker

Stay informed, stay engaged, and make your voice heard.

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Keeping up with changes to election dates and deadlines, the absentee voting process, and state guidelines just got easier.

📱 Download calendar alerts for your state: fvap.gov/calendar-alerts

06/11/2026

Election season can approach faster than you think.☝️ Take a few minutes now to confirm your voting information, submit your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), and make a plan to vote absentee if you’re stationed away from home or living overseas. Stay election ready with tools and resources at FVAP.gov (Link in Bio)

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Voters in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada and South Carolina, today is Primary Election Day! 🗳️

If you requested your absentee ballot, make sure to:
✔️ Check the status of your ballot
✔️ Share your participation with an “I Voted” sticker

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Voting absentee for the first time? 🤔 The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) helps eligible Service members, their families, and overseas U.S. citizens request their absentee ballot and update their voting information at the same time. 🤩

FVAP makes the process easier with step-by-step tools and resources to help you stay election ready. Start today at 👉 FVAP.gov

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Studying abroad this summer or fall? 🛫 Don’t forget your vote can go 🚗 with you. Update your voting information today and visit FVAP.gov to start the process of requesting your absentee ballot.

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Legible and signed voting materials are important when submitting them by mail, email, or fax!

Planning to send your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or ballot electronically? Review your state’s submission guidelines here 👉 fvap.gov/guide

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🌀⛈️Hurricane season can bring unexpected disruptions, but having a voting plan can help you stay prepared no matter the forecast.

Join our upcoming town halls to learn more about absentee voting, get helpful resources, and ask your questions:
📅 June 22
📅 June 24
📅 June 30

Visit FVAP.gov to access tools and resources that help you stay election ready.

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4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox 10
Alexandria, VA
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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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