Voters United - Student/Absentee/Overseas Voting

Student/Absentee/Overseas Voting

Each state maintains its own student/absentee/overseas voting regulations. See the table below for your state, and a link to apply for an absentee ballot.

Alternatively, you may vote absentee using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), if your state ballot does not arrive in time. The FWAB is a write-in backup ballot that can be completed for the election.
See this link for more information: www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/overview

All states permit those in the armed forced to vote absentee. Military personal can find additional information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website: www.fvap.gov/military-voter

State	Types of Absentee Voting Permitted	Absentee Application
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, October 2018
Alabama	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Alaska	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Arizona	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Arkansas	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
California	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Colorado	All-Mail Voting A ballot is automatically mailed to every registered voter in advance of Election Day, and traditional in-person voting precincts are not available.	Apply Here
Connecticut	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Delaware	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Florida	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Georgia	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot.	Apply Here
Hawaii	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Idaho	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Illinois	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot.	Apply Here
Indiana	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Iowa	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Kansas	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Kentucky	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in person. Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Louisiana	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Maine	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Maryland	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Massachusetts	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Michigan	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Minnesota	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Mississippi	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Missouri	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Montana	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Nebraska	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Nevada	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
New Hampshire	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
New Jersey	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
New Mexico	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
New York	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
North Carolina	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot.	Apply Here
North Dakota	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Ohio	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Oklahoma	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Oregon	All-Mail Voting A ballot is automatically mailed to every registered voter in advance of Election Day, and traditional in-person voting precincts are not available.	Apply Here
Pennsylvania	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Rhode Island	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
South Carolina	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
South Dakota	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Tennessee	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Texas	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Utah	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections. Note: Certain elections may be held entirely by mail. The circumstances under which all-mail elections are permitted vary from state to state.	Apply Here
Vermont	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Virginia	Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Washington	All-Mail Voting A ballot is automatically mailed to every registered voter in advance of Election Day, and traditional in-person voting precincts are not available.	Apply Here
Washington, D.C.	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Permanent Absentee Status Permitted Voters are permitted to join a permanent absentee voting list. Once a voter opts in, he or she will receive an absentee ballot automatically for all future elections.	Apply Here
West Virginia	In-Person Early Voting Early voting allows voters to visit an election official's office and cast a vote in personwithout offering an excuse for why the voter is unable to vote on election day. Absentee by Mail with an Excuse Required	Apply Here
Wisconsin	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here
Wyoming	No-Excuse Absentee by Mail Absentee voting is conducted by mail-in paper ballot prior to the day of the election. A voter is required to fill out an application to receive an absentee ballot. Note: While there is no Early Voting a voter may apply in person, within a certain period of time before an election, for an absentee ballot (without an excuse) and cast that ballot in one trip to an election official's office.	Apply Here