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FVAP: Military Voter Assistance

Operated by U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program · Listing checked Jul 2026

This FVAP section guides uniformed service members and their eligible family members through absentee voting. It covers completing the Federal Post Card Application, state-specific deadlines, and how to return ballots from duty stations worldwide. The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot is available as a backup if a requested ballot does not arrive.

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https://www.fvap.gov/military-voter

Always verify with your state or local election office. Deadlines, ID requirements, and ballot rules vary by state and change between elections. Confirm details at vote.gov or your local election office.