Military and Overseas Voters
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) allows us to provide voting materials for Special Absentee Voters in advance of the regular Vote by Mail period, which begins 29 days before each election.
United States citizens covered by the UOCAVA include:
- members of the United States Uniformed Services and merchant marine;
- their family members; and
- United States citizens residing outside the United States.
In addition to receiving voting materials in advance, the following resources are also available.
Federal Postcard Aplication (FPCA) - Registration and Vote by Mail Request
Link to Secretary of State Voter Information Guide (applicable to Statewide Elections only)
Websites
Department of Justice Website for Overseas Voters (UOCAVA)
Federal Voting Assistance Program - Toll Free International Phone Numbers