How to Vote in Elections from Abroad

We encourage U.S. citizens to visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website at www.fvap.gov, the official U.S. government website for overseas voters. The website features an automated Voter Registration and Ballot Delivery tool that will assist with the vote-by-mail process.

Voters who have not yet registered to vote should request an absentee ballot using the FVAP website. Voters should also complete a new Federal Postcard Application if they have moved or changed their name since the last time they voted.

The local voting officials who received your registration should mail absentee ballots 30 to 45 days before the November 4 general election. Return voted ballot as early as possible. Be aware of individual state’s ballot receipt deadline, as well as any postmarking requirements.

Questions

Please contact the consulate serving your area for questions about absentee voting:

• Sydney: VoteSydney@state.gov
• Melbourne: VoteMelbourne@state.gov
• Perth: VotePerth@state.gov

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Last update Wednesday, 6 August 2008